Gym

Step inside a Thai gym and learn how to talk about working out in Thai! Find out why Thai people say ยิม (yim) instead of “jim”, how monthly, yearly and pay-per-visit memberships work, and what equipment you’ll find, from treadmills and dumbbells to Smith machines and punching bags. Follow a typical workout from scanning in at the door to running intervals, lifting weights and training abs, and discover ร่อง 11, the popular Thai term for a toned stomach.

Thai Vocabulary:
ออกกำลังกาย (ɔ̀ɔk gam-lang gaai) – To exercise
สมาชิกรายเดือน (sà-maa-chík raai dʉan) – Monthly membership
ยกดัมเบล (yók dam-ben) – To lift dumbbells
เล่นขา (lên khǎa) – To train legs (leg day)
ร่อง 11 (rɔ̂ng sìp-èt) – Toned abs (the “11 line”)

This lesson is a good fit for gym-goers who want to chat with Thai friends at the fitness centre. Keep listening, keep learning, and enjoy your Thai journey!

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