Ahh yes, the gym!
It’s
a place to go to burn off steam, get your frustrations out, and focus on YOU.
a place to go to burn off steam, get your frustrations out, and focus on YOU.
When you’re there you feel like it’s all yours, you own it and you get in the zone but we all have to remember the
place we love so much is a shared space. There are written and unwritten rules
to gym etiquette. Following these guidelines means a more enjoyable experience
for everyone. So let’s do our best to remember the rules.
place we love so much is a shared space. There are written and unwritten rules
to gym etiquette. Following these guidelines means a more enjoyable experience
for everyone. So let’s do our best to remember the rules.
Equipment and space
is shared.
If the gym is quite
and space is available, feel free to circuit train all you want. If the gym is
busy, be prepared to share and let other people use equipment as well.
and space is available, feel free to circuit train all you want. If the gym is
busy, be prepared to share and let other people use equipment as well.
Clean up after
yourself.
Remove weights from
bars when done. Put equipment back where you found it and wipe down your space.
Be considerate of other members and help keep a clean and safe environment to
workout. Putting things where they belong will make it easier for all to find
next time.
bars when done. Put equipment back where you found it and wipe down your space.
Be considerate of other members and help keep a clean and safe environment to
workout. Putting things where they belong will make it easier for all to find
next time.
Minimize cell phone
use.
Stay focused and
goal oriented. Be present in your workout. Don’t let your cell phone distract
you and others from a successful workout.
If you must take a call, please do so in the designated cell phone
areas.
goal oriented. Be present in your workout. Don’t let your cell phone distract
you and others from a successful workout.
If you must take a call, please do so in the designated cell phone
areas.
Take care of the equipment.
We all want a gym
with nice, functioning equipment so remember to not toss weights around, rest
dumbbells on upholstery, or damage things in other ways. If you do find machines
or equipment that is broken or damaged, please notify staff so it can be fixed
in a timely manner.
with nice, functioning equipment so remember to not toss weights around, rest
dumbbells on upholstery, or damage things in other ways. If you do find machines
or equipment that is broken or damaged, please notify staff so it can be fixed
in a timely manner.
Be courteous and
help out new members.
Remember that we
were all a beginner in a gym at some point. Be courteous to others, offer help
if needed. Reaching out to others creates a positive and comfortable environment.
Don’t be afraid to seek out a trainer or staff member to assist with questions
or schedule a personal training session for more one-on-one attention.
were all a beginner in a gym at some point. Be courteous to others, offer help
if needed. Reaching out to others creates a positive and comfortable environment.
Don’t be afraid to seek out a trainer or staff member to assist with questions
or schedule a personal training session for more one-on-one attention.
Use locker room etiquette.
Some people are completely
comfortable with their body and don’t mind walking about in the nude. However,
everyone may not feel this way so covering up with your towel on the way to the
shower might not be a bad idea.
comfortable with their body and don’t mind walking about in the nude. However,
everyone may not feel this way so covering up with your towel on the way to the
shower might not be a bad idea.
Wear appropriate clothing
and footwear.
Going to the gym is
not a fashion or talent show. Appropriate clothing with sufficient coverage is
ideal. Safe and clean sneakers are a good idea as well.
not a fashion or talent show. Appropriate clothing with sufficient coverage is
ideal. Safe and clean sneakers are a good idea as well.
Say no to perfume/cologne.
When you’re at the
gym working hard, the last thing you want to do is inhale someone’s
overwhelming perfume. Some members are overly sensitive and even allergic to fragrances and have to end their workout early. Please avoid the spray before hitting the fitness
center and especially do not spray perfume in the locker rooms.
gym working hard, the last thing you want to do is inhale someone’s
overwhelming perfume. Some members are overly sensitive and even allergic to fragrances and have to end their workout early. Please avoid the spray before hitting the fitness
center and especially do not spray perfume in the locker rooms.
If you’re sick, take
a day off!
Allergies, the flu,
bronchitis or whatever it may be, stay home if you’re sneezing, coughing and
spreading germs all over. People take germs and their gym equipment seriously.
bronchitis or whatever it may be, stay home if you’re sneezing, coughing and
spreading germs all over. People take germs and their gym equipment seriously.
Blog post by Farran Jalbert.
