How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift? (Episode 4) – Did You Have a Nice Summer?

With the gym overcrowded thanks to the summer vacations, Akemi and Hibiki are forced to get creative with their exercises. For now, they’ll settle with workout videos and even go to the beach!
How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift? (Episode 4) – Did You Have a Nice Summer?
What happened?
The gym is full of people waiting to use all the popular workout equipment. Machio recommends that the girls try the chest-press machine, but Akemi is against the idea. Machio then explains that all of the equipment has its uses and it’s good to vary your workout. Reluctantly, Akemi gives it a go and is instantly impressed with the results.
Arriving at the gym together, Akemi, Hibiki, and Uehara discover that the gym is closed and so is the pool. Akemi invites them back to her house where they watch an odd workout video that surprisingly had Machio in it as an extra.
After working hard for so long, the girls head to the beach to relax. Saotomi Sensei finds herself on the same bus but is sure they’ll separate once they get to the beach. However, due to a shark sighting, swimming is not allowed so the four end up working out on the beach together. Burpees and sprints are the exercises of choice.

What did you think?
It was another great episode. There’s so much to learn from this series, but one of the main things to take away is that doing it with friends is the best way to go, and also to keep an open mind. As always, Machio is full of helpful advice. The workout video was unbelievably funny, especially as I know that videos like that actually exist. It wasn’t as funny as the last episode, but it was still a great watch. This is quickly turning into one of my favourite shows of the season!
Episode highlights
Prime Time!
Chest Press Machine!
Uehara Joins Gym!
Home Video Workout!
Relaxing at the Beach!
What Could Have Been!
Beach Burpees!
Other posts in the series
- Season One
- Episode 1 – Why Don’t You Try Strength Training?
- Episode 2 – Why Don’t You Have Some Protein?
- Episode 3 – Sensei’s on a Diet, Too?
- Episode 4 – Did You Have a Nice Summer?
- Episode 5 – What’s Your Sports Day Event?
- Episode 6 – Want a New Rival?
- Episode 7 – Want to Be an Idol?
- Episode 8 – What If We Get Lost?
- Episode 9 – Have You Seen God Before?
- Episode 10 – Do You Like Christmas?
- Episode 11 – How Are You Spending New Year’s?
- Episode 12 – How Heavy Are the Barbells You Lift?
- Bonus Posts