#Person1#: Excuse me. Can you tell me how to get started using these machines?
#Person2#: Of course. Are you a new member here?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Welcome. My name is Johnson.
#Person1#: Nice to meet you.
#Person2#: Do you have any experience using weights?
#Person1#: No, I don't. So I need some help.
#Person2#: Well, first it is important to go through a good stretch. You must warm up properly so that you don't hurt yourself on the machines.
#Person1#: Yes, I know that. Derek just led me through the warm up in the aerobics room. So I'm ready, I think. I can start using the machines.
#Person2#: Alright. Great. Then we must get a card for you.
#Person1#: What do you mean--a membership card? I already have one.
#Person2#: No. Not that. I mean a training card. The card allows you to keep track of how much weight you use on each machine. Here, let me show you.
#Person1#: I'm ready.
#Person2#: Now, you can see that on this card there are all the machines listed. So, when you go through the series of twelve machines, you enter in the number of repetitions you do. And you also enter in the weight at which you set the machine.
#Person1#: I see. So this card helps me to keep track of my progress.
#Person2#: Yes. And it also reminds you what is a suitable weight for each machine. Today, I will go through the machines with you one by one. I will show you how to use them. And we will determine what is a good starting weight for you.
#Person1#: Alright. Great.
#Person2#: So you write your name and member number at the top of the card. And then, after you exercise each time, you file the card here.
#Person1#: Great. Why don't we start on the machines?
#Person2#: Are you alright? Can you do more?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I know there are still seven machines. But I'm exhausted.
#Person2#: That's okay. Don't worry. It's important not to push yourself. Especially not at the beginning.
#Person1#: What can I do though? I don't know the proper settings for the rest of the machines.
#Person2#: We can just go through them next time. It's no problem. Really. The most important thing is to know your limits. So if you feel burned out now, it is good to stop. Because if you strain a muscle or hurt your back, then you won't be able to exercise for a couple weeks. Right?
#Person1#: Yes. I suppose it's best to stop.
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