Etiquette is a code of behaviour that is required in every little thing done. At the office, church, mosque, your home, the bank and even on the streets. If rules of etiquette can be followed everywhere, it should also be accepted in a place where there is profuse sweating, tank tops and grunting.
Generally, people think the expectations of a weight room is different from that of a symphony or a Louvre, but truth remains that manners are just the same, doesn’t matter where and when it is been portrayed.
There are rules and regulations to be adhered to in any gym you find yourself, it is best if you follow the rules and have an awesome gym experience. In a situation where you find someone violating the rules, don’t be afraid to inform the staff. Its not called snitching, its called being hygienic and patriotic, because the rules are for everyone.
Here are five most common and simple rules you should adhere to; these rules are found in the rules and regulations of any gym you go to in the world.
Carry a towel always
Carry a towel whenever you are hitting the gym, this is one top rule you find in every gym. Keep your sweat to yourself; wipe off any bench or machine you use. It is really gross when you pick up a slippery weight or lie down in a total stranger’s pool of sweat. If you forgot to bring a towel, use your sweat shirt or better still, use the paper towels provided by the gym.
Just Chat or just train
When you talk to others during your session, there’s a tendency that you’ll move slower and waste time with the equipments rather than focusing on the exercise. You either talk to your friend or you train.
No cell phones
Do not bring your cell phone with you. Many people go to the gym to switch off and forget all about work, chores and business, you are there to exercise and not answer business calls. In a situation where you receive a call, take it outside so as not to disturb the other people.
Put back your gears
Your gears won’t put themselves away; put them back where you took them. The mats, dumbbells, balls, bands, etc, definitely have their different locations, don’t just use them and leave them on the floor, put them back.
No flex zone
Ok we know you have worked really hard for those six packs you are flaunting, but come on man, not everyone is comfortable with that. Just save yourself the selfies for when the gym is less crowded or better still, snap it from home. You are making the girl next to you uncomfortable, she needs to concentrate on her routine and not get distracted by your sexy abs. Don’t be snapping selfies from every angle of the workout floor.
These are the few rules that you should adhere to in order to keep you from being ‘that boy/girl’ if you are just starting or restarting your fitness quest.
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