The 10 Commandments of Gym Etiquette

I present to you the 10 Commandments of Gym Etiquette. I took most of this from mapmyfitness.com with a little twist to it. Learn it, follow it. 

1.  Thou shalt keep your area contained. 

Keep your keys, phone, water bottle and towel close to you and not outside your exercise area bubble. This is for you and most assuredly for other’s safety.

2. Thou shalt not socialize.

I do not mean keep quiet the whole time, but if you are on the treadmill chatting and not using it, you will be struck down.

3.  Thou shalt respect the headphones

If you see someone with their headphones in, they are in the zone. Leave them alone.  A small wave may be appropriate, but please read the room

4.  Thou shalt share with others

Don’t be selfish and be aware of your time.

5. Thou shalt not peer at adjacent TV screens.

Give the person next to you some privacy. Eyes straight ahead are preferable.

6. Thou shalt not loiter and text on a machine

This kind of goes with commandment 2. Take care of your office business elsewhere, not on the exercise machine.

7. Thou shalt arrive to group classes on time

There are few things worse than an interruption during a class. If you are late, do not come in. Learn time management.

8. Thou shalt wipe down thy machine

Ewwwww…other people’s sweat. No, no, no

9. Thou shalt not douse thyself with perfume

You are at a gym not club. On the same subject, please use deodorant. 

10.  Thou shalt not stare

It’s rude, it’s impolite. Just stop. Whether you are admiring or whatever, just keep your eyes to yourself.

It’s the simple things that can make or break your gym experience.  Now go workout!

Hugs!