Health & Fitness Talk! Casual Japanese convo with

In this episode,  ‪@JapanesewithShun‬ and I chat in casual Japanese about staying healthy. From making the gym a habit to choosing supplements, sleep routines, and real-world meal plans, we share what actually works for us. The conversation is perfect for intermediate learners—it’s authentic, a bit slower than native speed, and packed with everyday vocabulary.

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What you’ll learn
• Practical tips for turning gym visits into a daily habit
• A beginner-friendly rundown of protein, creatine, and other supplements
• Natural Japanese words and phrases related to fitness, food, and sleep
• Real lifestyle differences between “meal-prep people” and “eat-out people”
• How exercise can boost mental health, memory, and language study

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🕒 Chapters
• 00:00 – Intro & Why We’re Using Casual Form
• 00:28 – Today’s Topic: Health
• 00:54 – Shun’s Gym Routine (4–5 days a week)
• 02:55 – Why Strength Training Feels Good
• 05:07 – Supplement Talk: Protein & Creatine
• 07:34 – Sleep Habits, Mattresses, and Pillows
• 11:38 – Diet Pt. 1: Breakfast & Ramen Love
• 14:55 – Diet Pt. 2: Meal Prep vs Eating Out + PFC Balance
• 20:55 – Training Methods & Picking a Gym (Anytime Fitness, etc.)
• 23:58 – Announcements: Workout-Japanese Bootcamp & Music Project
• 25:50 – Wrap-Up & Next Episode Teaser

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• Full Japanese (w/wo Furigana) transcript
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• Extra practice questions
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