Is there such a thing as gym etiquette?
I heard that there was such a thing as gym etiquette, but I’m certain that these things aren’t regularly practiced by a majority of people that hit the gym. I think I’ve encountered a few and by all means, I’m not innocent of committing these crimes, but I still try and be considerate of those around me. Actually, let me google “gym etiquette” for a sec and see what comes up…
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Well what do you know, there are some guidelines on how you’re supposed to “act” while at the gym. Now by all means is the gym NOT supposed to be all full of decorum or anything, but these things should be done to avoid making you look like a rude idiot that everyone hates to be around and annoy people - you may not think so, but you’d really start to look like an @$$ if you think you do this but don’t care.
- Return the weights: Yes, this is probably a big thing that I’ve encountered. After someone’s done using their weights and you hop onto the machine, are you pissed to find that you can’t find the weight you’re looking for only to find it on the other side of the room where it has no place being? Well the person who did that is an idiot and shouldn’t be using the equipment if s/he can’t take care of their stuff.
- Don’t drop the weights: Keeping in line with the whole free weights things…please don’t try and be all macho and show how buff you are and drop the weights. We all can see how much you can bench and lift so you don’t need to be an idiot and drop the weights - if they’re that heavy, should you really be lifting ‘em?
- Don’t hog the machines: Please don’t sit on the machine and talk to your friends while other people are interested in using them! If you’re done with the machine, step off and let someone else use them. If you really need to sit, then sit on the floor by the wall. The gym is NOT for social outings…do your work out and move on. Have a seat at the little cafe in the gym and talk story there.
- No cell phones: I can’t tell you how painful this is for some people. You’re at the gym to work your muscles, not to flap your jaw. Turn off your damn cell phone! I had this stupid lady on the ellipticals next to me yesterday yapping on her cell phone while I’m trying to do my cardio. What’s wrong with this picture? Is there a reason why I need to hear about your dinner conversations while I’m trying to concentrate and watch the tv on the wall while listening to my iPod? Turn it off! Leave it in a locker!
- Smell Good: Yes, this is truly key…I can’t tell you how often I’ve been to the gym and working out next to guys with BAD B.O. and when I say bad…I mean bad. I’m sure that the word “deodorant” hasn’t crossed their vocabulary in a while, but please when you go to the gym, be sure to wear some so you’re not offending other folks. A smell can ruin a person’s concentration and really affect their workout, not to mention that they might just be pissed off at you and result in some bodily injury.
Tips are courtesy of AskMen.com.
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