Keeping in shape and getting to workout at a gym is great but sometimes there are those who can make that gym experience less than enjoyable and even ruin a workout.
1. Bring your own towel - We go to the gym to sweat, that is how it works but that doesn’t mean everyone wants to share your perspiration. Drape that towel over a bench when you lay on it, wipe your face once and a while and watch where you throw it.
2. Clean up after yourself-Yes we all sweat, but we all have seen and known the person who creates a puddle of sweat and then gets up and walks away…Hello lug nut, don’t do that. You wouldn’t like us coming to your house leaving a puddle of sweat on your couch and then leaving without saying a word. If no one taught you manners consider this a free lesson…be considerate to others, no one wants to clean up the reservoir your have created.
3. Put the weights back- There are all fitness levels at the gym and not everyone is able to lift big plates so when done with a machine, dumbbells or weights just 3. put them back where they go, it’s not hard. You went and got them now just go put them back and make it part of your workout.
4. The know it all- Try to refrain from offering all your wealth of fitness knowledge and leave the training to the trainers. We all have our own goals and ways of doing things so try not to force your ways on someone else.
5. Watch your language- really, it’s completely unimpressive to show off your lack of vocabulary or depth of conversation subjects by cursing and talking dirty, especially around those who may be offended.
6. Share machines- no one has exclusive rights to a machine, let others work in with you. If someone is just sitting on a machine ask nicely if you may work in with them. If they refuse, get a manager to take care of the situation.
7. Be aware of your odor- just because you can stand it doesn’t mean the rest of us can. You know if you are really stinking so go and clean up or throw on some deodorant.
8. Don’t throw weights- throwing weights doesn’t make you stronger and impresses no one. If you want attention where a bright neon shirt otherwise keep everyone safe control your weights or go lighter until you can.
9. Socializing- Keep your personal volume on low; others don’t really want to hear your conversations. If you are working out do us all a favor and leave the cell phone turned off and in a locker!
10. Be respectful- I don’t care how big small old or strong you are…just do your thing and be respectful of the others around you who have also paid money to be there and may not have the same goals, tastes or abilities as you so everyone can have a great workout.
