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Getting Into a Workout Routine
A: I’ve been trying to work out at least once a week, but I just can’t get myself out of bed in the morning. How did you get into the habit of working out?
B: Honestly, I gave up on morning workouts. I usually just exercise after work now.
A: Yeah, that might work better for me too. But how do you actually stick with it?
B: Having a workout buddy helps a lot. And if you’re around people who work out, it kind of motivates you to do it too.
A: Yeah, I guess being in that kind of environment makes a difference. Do you feel more focused after you work out?
B: Definitely. I feel more alert, and I can get things done a lot faster afterward.
A: That’s one reason I want to start. I’m on my phone way too much these days.
B: Same here. Working out is a pretty good way to cut down on screen time too.
A: Maybe I’ll start with one evening a week and see if I can stick with it.
B: Yeah, just keep at it. Once it becomes part of your routine, it gets a lot easier.
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Getting Into a Workout Routine
/ˈɡɛt̬ɪŋ ˈɪntu ə ˈwɜrkˌaʊt ruˈtin/
A: I’ve been trying to work out at least once a week, but I just can’t get myself out of bed in the morning. How did you get into the habit of working out?
/aɪv bɪn ˈtraɪɪŋ tə wɜrk aʊt ət list wʌns ə wik | bət aɪ dʒʌst kænt ɡɛt maɪˈsɛlf aʊt əv bɛd ɪn ðə ˈmɔrnɪŋ | haʊ dɪd yə ɡɛt ˈɪntu ðə ˈhæbɪt əv ˈwɜrkɪŋ aʊt/
B: Honestly, I gave up on morning workouts. I usually just exercise after work now.
/ˈɑnəstli | aɪ ɡeɪv ʌp ɑn ˈmɔrnɪŋ ˈwɜrkˌaʊts | aɪ ˈyuʒuəli dʒʌst ˈɛksərˌsaɪz ˈæftər wɜrk naʊ/
A: Yeah, that might work better for me too. But how do you actually stick with it?
/yɛə | ðæt maɪt wɜrk ˈbɛt̬ər fər mi tu | bət haʊ də yə ˈæktʃuəli stɪk wɪð ɪt/
B: Having a workout buddy helps a lot. And if you’re around people who work out, it kind of motivates you to do it too.
/ˈhævɪŋ ə ˈwɜrkˌaʊt ˈbʌdi hɛlps ə lɑt | ən ɪf yər əˈraʊnd ˈpipəl hu wɜrk aʊt | ɪt kaɪnd əv ˈmoʊtəˌveɪts yə tə du ɪt tu/
A: Yeah, I guess being in that kind of environment makes a difference. Do you feel more focused after you work out?
/yɛə | aɪ ɡɛs ˈbiɪŋ ɪn ðæt kaɪnd əv ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt meɪks ə ˈdɪfərəns | də yə fil mɔr ˈfoʊkəst ˈæftər yə wɜrk aʊt/
B: Definitely. I feel more alert, and I can get things done a lot faster afterward.
/ˈdɛfənətli | aɪ fil mɔr əˈlɜrt | ən aɪ kən ɡɛt θɪŋz dʌn ə lɑt ˈfæstər ˈæftərwərd/
A: That’s one reason I want to start. I’m on my phone way too much these days.
/ðæts wʌn ˈrizən aɪ wɑnt tə stɑrt | aɪm ɑn maɪ foʊn weɪ tu mʌtʃ ðiz deɪz/
B: Same here. Working out is a pretty good way to cut down on screen time too.
/seɪm hɪr | ˈwɜrkɪŋ aʊt ɪz ə ˈprɪt̬i ɡʊd weɪ tə kʌt daʊn ɑn skrin taɪm tu/
A: Maybe I’ll start with one evening a week and see if I can stick with it.
/ˈmeɪbi aɪl stɑrt wɪð wʌn ˈivnɪŋ ə wik ən si ɪf aɪ kən stɪk wɪð ɪt/
B: Yeah, just keep at it. Once it becomes part of your routine, it gets a lot easier.
/yɛə | dʒʌst kip ət ɪt | wʌns ɪt bɪˈkʌmz pɑrt əv yər ruˈtin | ɪt ɡɛts ə lɑt ˈiziər/
英中对照
Getting Into a Workout Routine
养成运动习惯
A: I’ve been trying to work out at least once a week, but I just can’t get myself out of bed in the morning. How did you get into the habit of working out?
我最近一直想养成每周至少运动一次的习惯，但早上就是起不来。你是怎么养成运动习惯的？
B: Honestly, I gave up on morning workouts. I usually just exercise after work now.
说真的，我已经放弃早上运动了。现在一般都是下班后运动。
A: Yeah, that might work better for me too. But how do you actually stick with it?
对，这可能也更适合我。不过你到底是怎么坚持下来的？
B: Having a workout buddy helps a lot. And if you’re around people who work out, it kind of motivates you to do it too.
有个一起运动的伙伴真的很有帮助。而且身边都是爱运动的人，也会让你更有动力跟着一起运动。
A: Yeah, I guess being in that kind of environment makes a difference. Do you feel more focused after you work out?
对，我觉得那种环境确实会有影响。你运动完以后会觉得注意力更集中吗？
B: Definitely. I feel more alert, and I can get things done a lot faster afterward.
当然。我会觉得头脑更清醒、更敏锐，而且运动完以后做事情的效率也会高很多。
A: That’s one reason I want to start. I’m on my phone way too much these days.
这也是我想开始运动的一个原因。我最近花在手机上的时间实在太多了。
B: Same here. Working out is a pretty good way to cut down on screen time too.
我也是。运动其实也是一个减少看手机的时间的好办法。
A: Maybe I’ll start with one evening a week and see if I can stick with it.
也许我可以先从每周挑一个晚上运动开始，看看自己能不能坚持下来。
B: Yeah, just keep at it. Once it becomes part of your routine, it gets a lot easier.
对，坚持下去就好。一旦运动成了你日常生活的一部分，坚持起来就容易多了。
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I always feel better after I work out. /aɪ ˈɔlweɪz fil ˈbɛt̬ər ˈæftər aɪ wɜrk aʊt/
我每次运动完都会觉得状态更好。
I have way more energy when I exercise regularly. /aɪ hæv weɪ mɔr ˈɛnərdʒi wɛn aɪ ˈɛksərˌsaɪz ˈrɛɡyələrli/
我规律运动的时候，整个人会更有精神。
The hardest part is just getting started. /ðə ˈhɑrdəst pɑrt ɪz dʒʌst ˈɡɛt̬ɪŋ ˈstɑrtəd/
最难的其实就是开始行动。
I try not to make excuses for myself. /aɪ traɪ nɑt tə meɪk ɪkˈskyusɪz fər maɪˈsɛlf/
我尽量不给自己找借口。
I usually schedule my workouts ahead of time. /aɪ ˈyuʒuəli ˈskɛdʒul maɪ ˈwɜrkˌaʊts əˈhɛd əv taɪm/
我通常会提前安排好运动时间。
It helps if you find something you actually enjoy doing. /ɪt hɛlps ɪf yə faɪnd ˈsʌmθɪŋ yə ˈæktʃuəli ɪnˈdʒɔɪ ˈduɪŋ/
如果你找到自己真正喜欢的运动，会比较容易坚持。
I don’t try to push myself too hard. /aɪ doʊnt traɪ tə pʊʃ maɪˈsɛlf tu hɑrd/
我不会逼自己练得太狠。
Even a short workout is better than nothing. /ˈivən ə ʃɔrt ˈwɜrkˌaʊt ɪz ˈbɛt̬ər ðən ˈnʌθɪŋ/
哪怕只运动一小会儿，也比完全不运动好。
I try to move around whenever I’ve been sitting too long. /aɪ traɪ tə muv əˈraʊnd wɛnˈɛvər aɪv bɪn ˈsɪt̬ɪŋ tu lɔŋ/
只要坐太久了，我就会尽量起来活动一下。
I sleep a lot better on days when I exercise. /aɪ slip ə lɑt ˈbɛt̬ər ɑn deɪz wɛn aɪ ˈɛksərˌsaɪz/
我运动的那几天通常会睡得更好。
I’m trying to be more active instead of sitting around all day. /aɪm ˈtraɪɪŋ tə bi mɔr ˈæktɪv ɪnˈstɛd əv ˈsɪt̬ɪŋ əˈraʊnd ɔl deɪ/
我现在尽量让自己多活动，不想一整天都坐着。
Missing one workout doesn’t mean you have to give up. /ˈmɪsɪŋ wʌn ˈwɜrkˌaʊt ˈdʌzənt min yə hæv tə ɡɪv ʌp/
少运动一次不代表你就得放弃。