Track 12

Track 12

Salesman: Thank you for taking the time to see me today, Mr. Jones. I’d just like to take a minute to outline our new step machines.

Mr. Jones: No problem, I’m interested in getting a few. We don’t have any in the gym yet.

Salesman: That’s great. Well, let me talk you through the build of the step machine. If you have a look at the sales brochure you can see what they look like on page 14.

Mr. Jones: OK.

Salesman: These machines are two metres tall, so they tend to stand out. The tallest part is the holding frame. At the top there we have the main quips. These grips. when they are held, monitor heart rate so that the user can check they are working out at their optimum heart rate.

Mr. Jones: That’s great. And where does this rate show up?

Salesman: They’ll be able to see it on the screen below. This screen is fully digital and shows not only their heart rate but the number of steps they’ve taken and the distance they’ve traveled. On the panel there they also have a selection of workouts. They can set it by distance, or time, or by the amount of calories they want to burn. They can even set it to climb a famous mountain or hill, or walk up the Leaning Tower of Pisa for example!

Mr. Jones: That’s great, I like those more fun settings.

Salesman: And the great thing is you can have people climbing up Mount Everest, for example, every day for ten years and this machine will still be in perfect working order. It’s made to last. It not only has a metallic spine but durable pedals made from the most high-tech materials on the market.

Mr. Jones: And the machine works via a wheel in the centre? That’s unusual, isn’t it?

Salesman: Yes, it is, but we find a central wheel lasts much longer than a pump system. The central wheel is attached to a bracket which ensures each step movement is as smooth as the last. The final feature I should point out to you is the side supports, which ensure safety for all machine users. If users feel tired. they can hold on to these and slow down their stepping!

Mr. Jones: I see! Well, I think I might take three of them.