Gym etiquette...we could all learn a thing or two

There are hundreds of people that walk in and out of the same gym every hour and there should be some customary rules set in place that can make every gym visit as pleasant as possible. First, let’s start with our “cardio queens and kings”. These are your people that come to the gym for the sole reason to burn calories on their favorite piece of equipment. They are in and out and will even wait for the same machine they use each time they go to the gym. Normally it is required that you bring a towel to wipe down your equipment, sweat off your face, or wipe someone else’s sweat left behind-once that happens you don’t dare use it on yourself. I’m here to let you know that not everyone brings a towel and of course the girl/guy checking memberships is not entitled to reprimand you if you don’t. So ladies and gentlemen let’s all do each other a favor and byot-bring your own towel.

Something that I can not stand is when someone is using a machine and they are sitting there talking on the phone. No one, including myself, wants to listen to anyone discussing their late night adventures or whatever else they are talking about in the gym. The gym is for working out. Get in, get out. If you are going to chit chat on the phone you should wear an earpiece and use your phone voice.

Here’s a question for you? Don’t you hate it when you have to wait for a machine and the equipment hog doesn’t let you work in? I see it everyday and it’s annoying when someone refuses to share. I can understand if you are on a smith machine and it’s a hastle changing plates but a simple machine that requires a single pin move to change the weight should be easy to share. Come on people lets play nice.

Finally, put your weights back where they belong. It’s that simple. Tripping over weights that were left behind is no fun for anyone and there’s nothing more aggravating than not being able to find equipment or weights.

I know people are set in their ways and maybe don’t care what others think but, if you are like me, you like having a good gym experience where you not only have a great workout but you don’t experience a few bumps along the way.