访谈录 Interview 2007-07-31&08-02, 出行锻炼两不误
英语课
This morning on Take It Off Today, staying in shape on the road. Just because you are staying at a hotel does not mean your exercise routine has to suffer although too often it probably does. Women's Health's contributing editor Lisa Drayer says there are many hotel chains catering 1 to your every workout need, Lisa, good morning, nice to see you.
Good morning, nice to see you.
So this is a big thing for hotels right now. It is a growing trend, why do you think that is?
Well, you know, consumers have become increasingly health conscious, so when we travel, we are looking for a hotel that not only has a comfortable bed and a nice lobby, but also one that will allow us to maintain our fitness regimen while we are on the road. So because of this trend, Women's Health took a look at some of the major hotel chains throughout the country, including Fairmont, Candlewood Suites 2, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott and Westin, and what we found was that all these hotel chains had either improved their fitness offerings, or they had implemented 3 brand-new ones.
And you found that a lot of their clients are looking for an outlet 4 when they are on the road and don't want their routines to suffer.
Absolutely not, especially because many of us travel a lot of the time, so…
Yeah, increasingly. Alright, let's take a look at some of those offerings. We are gonna begin with Hyatt, and you really like the amenities 5 from Hyatt, so why is that?
Right. Hyatt is definitely one of the leaders in terms of their fitness offerings. They now offer StayFit@Hyatt Gyms open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. So basically you can work out any time a day. And they've also recently partnered with Yoga Away, so they actually offer in-room yoga videos, in fact, even during their bedtime turndown service; they will give the guest a card with specific breathing instructions, and they will also guide the guest, um, to a bedtime yoga video. So lots of yoga videos are available.
So no chop on the pillow, this is yoga, there is an alternative choice.
That's right, this is your bedtime yoga workout, and it's free of charge. The hotel will also provide uh, yoga mats and balls, and a couple of other perks 7 as well. Uh, Hyatt will also offer workout apparel delivered to your room in under an hour, available for purchase. And some…
No excuses for living at home.
That's right, and you know, some guests will even get a wrist-top GPS monitor, so runners can easily navigate 8 back to the hotel, also monitors heart rate, distance and calories burned.
OK, we've got a lot to get to, so let's move past Hyatt and go on to Westin really quickly. What's Hyatt, what's Westin doing right now?
Westin is great. They now offer WestinWorkout Rooms, so you could work out in the privacy of your own room so there is various equipment, you can either get a Reebok cycle or a treadmill 9, as well as dumbbells and various videos, DVDs, Pilates, yoga and spinning. So a great perk 6 with Westin. It is available for an additional charge. So, we are talking about 20 dollars above a market-room rates. But it's great for business travelers. So they can fit into their workout routine whenever their schedule permits.
At Fairmont Hotel, there is what’s called Fairmont Fit.
Right, we love the Fairmont Fit Program because the staff will deliver Adidas workout gear free of charge to your room, everything, (brand-new?) yeah! Everything from T-shirts to shorts to sneakers, so if you are one of those travelers who overpacks your suitcase and you just don’t have room to bring your workout clothes, there is no need to worry.
It helps a lot for a lot of travelers who are trying to take only a carryon. When they go traveling, they need not bring that sort of thing.
Exactly, we don't like to bring a whole wardrobe. They'll also give, ah, MP3 players with extensive players. You just have to be part of the Fairmont Presidents' Club, which is free to join.
Two more to get to, let's make sure we hit Hilton, what are they offering?
Right, Hilton has partnered with Precor, the exercise equipment company. So they now offer, uh, fitness by Precor Exercise Facilities, everything from Precor treadmills 10 to elliptical machines and stairmasters, uh, also plasma 11 TVs which are either mounted on the walls, or they are part of the actual machines. You can watch your favorite program while you break a sweat.
And quickly Marriott?
Right. Now it has their "Great Health, Fit for You" Program that offers cutting-edge exercise choices, and healthy eating choices. They offer three different in-room options, including a workout designed by a navy seal, a former navy seal, (that's alright.) or you can go to their gyms which are open 24 hours a day. Fresh fruit, filtered water, (Lisa) and healthy cuisine 12.
Good ideas, Lisa Drayer, thank you very much.
Good morning, nice to see you.
So this is a big thing for hotels right now. It is a growing trend, why do you think that is?
Well, you know, consumers have become increasingly health conscious, so when we travel, we are looking for a hotel that not only has a comfortable bed and a nice lobby, but also one that will allow us to maintain our fitness regimen while we are on the road. So because of this trend, Women's Health took a look at some of the major hotel chains throughout the country, including Fairmont, Candlewood Suites 2, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott and Westin, and what we found was that all these hotel chains had either improved their fitness offerings, or they had implemented 3 brand-new ones.
And you found that a lot of their clients are looking for an outlet 4 when they are on the road and don't want their routines to suffer.
Absolutely not, especially because many of us travel a lot of the time, so…
Yeah, increasingly. Alright, let's take a look at some of those offerings. We are gonna begin with Hyatt, and you really like the amenities 5 from Hyatt, so why is that?
Right. Hyatt is definitely one of the leaders in terms of their fitness offerings. They now offer StayFit@Hyatt Gyms open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. So basically you can work out any time a day. And they've also recently partnered with Yoga Away, so they actually offer in-room yoga videos, in fact, even during their bedtime turndown service; they will give the guest a card with specific breathing instructions, and they will also guide the guest, um, to a bedtime yoga video. So lots of yoga videos are available.
So no chop on the pillow, this is yoga, there is an alternative choice.
That's right, this is your bedtime yoga workout, and it's free of charge. The hotel will also provide uh, yoga mats and balls, and a couple of other perks 7 as well. Uh, Hyatt will also offer workout apparel delivered to your room in under an hour, available for purchase. And some…
No excuses for living at home.
That's right, and you know, some guests will even get a wrist-top GPS monitor, so runners can easily navigate 8 back to the hotel, also monitors heart rate, distance and calories burned.
OK, we've got a lot to get to, so let's move past Hyatt and go on to Westin really quickly. What's Hyatt, what's Westin doing right now?
Westin is great. They now offer WestinWorkout Rooms, so you could work out in the privacy of your own room so there is various equipment, you can either get a Reebok cycle or a treadmill 9, as well as dumbbells and various videos, DVDs, Pilates, yoga and spinning. So a great perk 6 with Westin. It is available for an additional charge. So, we are talking about 20 dollars above a market-room rates. But it's great for business travelers. So they can fit into their workout routine whenever their schedule permits.
At Fairmont Hotel, there is what’s called Fairmont Fit.
Right, we love the Fairmont Fit Program because the staff will deliver Adidas workout gear free of charge to your room, everything, (brand-new?) yeah! Everything from T-shirts to shorts to sneakers, so if you are one of those travelers who overpacks your suitcase and you just don’t have room to bring your workout clothes, there is no need to worry.
It helps a lot for a lot of travelers who are trying to take only a carryon. When they go traveling, they need not bring that sort of thing.
Exactly, we don't like to bring a whole wardrobe. They'll also give, ah, MP3 players with extensive players. You just have to be part of the Fairmont Presidents' Club, which is free to join.
Two more to get to, let's make sure we hit Hilton, what are they offering?
Right, Hilton has partnered with Precor, the exercise equipment company. So they now offer, uh, fitness by Precor Exercise Facilities, everything from Precor treadmills 10 to elliptical machines and stairmasters, uh, also plasma 11 TVs which are either mounted on the walls, or they are part of the actual machines. You can watch your favorite program while you break a sweat.
And quickly Marriott?
Right. Now it has their "Great Health, Fit for You" Program that offers cutting-edge exercise choices, and healthy eating choices. They offer three different in-room options, including a workout designed by a navy seal, a former navy seal, (that's alright.) or you can go to their gyms which are open 24 hours a day. Fresh fruit, filtered water, (Lisa) and healthy cuisine 12.
Good ideas, Lisa Drayer, thank you very much.
n. 给养
- Most of our work now involves catering for weddings. 我们现在的工作多半是承办婚宴。
- Who did the catering for your son's wedding? 你儿子的婚宴是由谁承办的？
n.套( suite的名词复数 )；一套房间；一套家具；一套公寓
- First he called upon all the Foreign Ministers in their hotel suites. 他首先到所有外交部长住的旅馆套间去拜访。 来自辞典例句
- All four doors to the two reserved suites were open. 预定的两个套房的四扇门都敞开着。 来自辞典例句
v.实现( implement的过去式和过去分词 )；执行；贯彻；使生效
- This agreement, if not implemented, is a mere scrap of paper. 这个协定如不执行只不过是一纸空文。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- The economy is in danger of collapse unless far-reaching reforms are implemented. 如果不实施影响深远的改革，经济就面临崩溃的危险。 来自辞典例句
n.出口/路；销路；批发商店；通风口；发泄
- The outlet of a water pipe was blocked.水管的出水口堵住了。
- Running is a good outlet for his energy.跑步是他发泄过剩精力的好方法。
n.令人愉快的事物；礼仪；礼节；便利设施；礼仪( amenity的名词复数 )；便利设施；（环境等的）舒适；（性情等的）愉快
- The campsite is close to all local amenities. 营地紧靠当地所有的便利设施。
- Parks and a theatre are just some of the town's local amenities. 公园和戏院只是市镇娱乐设施的一部分。 来自《简明英汉词典》
n.额外津贴；赏钱；小费；
- His perks include a car provided by the firm.他的额外津贴包括公司提供的一辆汽车。
- And the money is,of course,a perk.当然钱是额外津贴。
额外津贴，附带福利，外快( perk的名词复数 )
- Perks offered by the firm include a car and free health insurance. 公司给予的额外待遇包括一辆汽车和免费健康保险。
- Are there any perks that go with your job? 你的工作有什么津贴吗？
v.航行，飞行；导航，领航
- He was the first man to navigate the Atlantic by air.他是第一个飞越大西洋的人。
- Such boats can navigate on the Nile.这种船可以在尼罗河上航行。
n.踏车；单调的工作
- The treadmill has a heart rate monitor.跑步机上有个脉搏监视器。
- Drugs remove man from the treadmill of routine.药物可以使人摆脱日常单调的工作带来的疲劳。
n.枯燥无味的工作[生活方式]( treadmill的名词复数 )；（尤指旧时由人或牲畜踩动踏板使之转动的）踏车；（锻炼身体的）跑步机，走步机
- But soon, you may think microwave ovens and treadmills too. 但是不久的将来，您可能还会想到微波炉或健身踏车什么的。 来自互联网
- The Gym has several treadmills an X-trainer machine, bicycles, weights and mats for floor work. 体育馆里配备了：跑步机、教练机、自行车、哑铃和专为做地板运动准备的垫子。 来自互联网
n.血浆，细胞质，乳清
- Keep some blood plasma back for the serious cases.留一些血浆给重病号。
- The plasma is the liquid portion of blood that is free of cells .血浆是血液的液体部分，不包含各种细胞。