Proper Gym Etiquettes

[goryo13]

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Since a lot of us are going to the gym, lets educate each other on the proper manners in the weight rooms to prevent untoward incidents.

for one, put away your weights after using them, or return them to the appropriate stacks/racks.

[har86vey]

ako nalang ni i post from bodybuilding.com which i find the most common.

1. Don't Hog The Cardio Machines
2. Don't Stare
3. Put Away Your Weights
4. Don't Block The Mirrors
5. Do Not Wander Aimlessly Around The Gym
6. Don't Give Advice Unless It's Absolutely Called For

[cerebus]

wipe the bench after using.

[baji]

ayaw pag sige ug totok sa mga girls....

[meowa]

do not drop your weights.

do not make too much noise when exerting effort--that probably means you can't handle the weight anyway.

[Generals]

return the weights.

[slakker]

observe proper hygiene

[sHe]

Sweat and germs

One word: towels. Some gyms provide towel service and others don’t. If yours doesn’t, ALWAYS bring a towel with you. There is nothing worse than lying on a bench with the previous user’s sweat all over it. Towels help you keep your sweat to yourself, and they help you avoid the sweat of others. Most gyms have cleaning supplies located in the cardio area to wipe down your machine—use them!

[sHe]

B.O. no nos

Most gyms are crammed full of people who are exercising intensely, breathing harder and sweating profusely with no natural air supply to whisk it all away. Do everyone a favor—wear deodorant (most gyms even supply this), avoid bad breath and if your stomach isn’t feeling well, don’t situate yourself in the absolute middle of all cardio machines.

[sHe]

Mirrors

There are two things to know about mirrors. Firstly, mirrors are everywhere and no, you will not appear vain by looking into them. Mirrors are there to help make sure you are using proper technique, so unless you are pressed up against one fixing your hair or checking yourself out, don’t be afraid to use them. Secondly, respect others who are also using them and try to avoid walking in front as they are performing their set.