Show Notes
Given the emphasis on exercise these days, it’s nice to work out on the elliptical machine. There’s less stress on your joints, but you still get a good cardio workout, burn a lot of calories, and you can work both your upper and lower body. Today’s episode touts all the benefits of a good workout in the gym.
Dialogue
A: Por que será que é tão diferente fazer cooper na rua em vez de correr na esteira?
B: Pois é, estranho né?! Eu adoro malhar, mas não gosto muito da esteira.
A: Também não, mas eu adoro fazer exercício no elíptico.
B: O elíptico quê?
A: Sabe, o elíptico, aquele aparelho de cardio que dá menos impacto nas juntas (articulações).
B: Ah, sim, mas ainda assim você tem uma boa malhação?
A: Acho que sim, talvez não seja o mesmo que uma corrida ao ar livre, mas sinto que eu queimo muita caloria.
B: Talvez eu tente usar na próxima vez que eu for à academia.
A: Why does it feel so different to jog on the street as opposed to running on the treadmill?
B: I know, right? Weird isn’t it? I love to work out, but I’m just not into the treadmill.
A: Me either, but I do like working out on the elliptical machine.
B: The elliptical what?
A: You know, the elliptical, the cardio machine that puts less stress on your joints.
B: Ah, right, right, but do you still get a good work out?
A: I think so, maybe not the same as running outside, but I do feel like I burn a lot of energy.
B: Maybe I’ll try it next time I go to the gym.
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