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This will help you meet new friends, have a pleasant time yourself, avoid any arguments, and be seen as a good person. To make sure you know what to do, I've decided to present you with the following 5 gym etiquette tips that you need to follow in each and every workout.
Tip #1 - Don't be noisy
Whether it's talking loudly on your cellphone (which you should probably have left in your locker) or grunting whenever you lift just a little too much weight, being noisy is a big no-no at the gym. No one needs to hear you and no one is interested in doing so either. The other people who train around you would much rather have you keep things to yourself as much as possible.
Tip #2 - Share and share alike
I always prefer to have a fitness machine to myself. Who wants to share? However, there are times in which you must share. After all, you don't own the gym nor did you rent out this fitness machine. In any case, as you do need to rest between sets, it's perfectly alright to share the equipment with at least one other person.
Tip #3 - Don't monopolize the treadmill
This also goes for any other cardio machine. If you come to the gym when it's crowded, expect to be able to complete only 20 - 30 minutes of cardio. What can you do? There are other people too. Some gyms limit this as part of their guidelines.
Tip #4 - Wipe after yourself
I'm not asking you not to sweat. By all means, if you're not sweating it likely means that you didn't do a strong enough workout. However, no one needs to bask in your sweat puddles after you've completed your workout. First of all, place a towel on any machine you work with. Second, wipe after yourself. It's common courtesy.
Tip #5 - Don't make a mess
You wouldn't leave weights strewn on the floor in your home, would you? By the same token, you should return the weights you use to their stand when you're done. Not only do weights pose a risk of tripping when they're left on the floor, someone needs to pick them up after you. Totally uncool.
Basically, don't do anything at the gym which you wouldn't want to be done to you. Simple as that.
For more tips visit Proper Gym Etiquette
To see how to make your workouts enjoyable visit: How to Make Exercise Fun
John Davenport lost over 30 pounds in his twenties after being overweight most of his life. He now runs a weight loss forum and publishes a diet and fitness newsletter.
