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Yet when it comes to the gym, our manners muscle is often the last one to be flexed.
Were often putting so much energy into just getting through our workout that common courtesy can get left behind.
Common gym etiquette mistakes, according to a senior trainer
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Unfortunately, this scenario is not exactly uncommon.
As a trainer, I probably pick up and re-rack 3,500 pounds a shift, says Silverman.
Returning your weights to their proper home can be one last lift (think of it as a cooldown!
), and youll earn yourself some good gym karma as well.
Youre jamming up the equipment and taking up a ton of room.
That doesnt mean you should never film your workouts.
But choose low traffic times and be courteous of others who may also want to use the equipment.
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Even if youre not filming content, be aware of hogging equipment while youre on your phone in general.
Watch videos at home.
People come here to put in work and go about their day, Silverman says.
Silverman says, This has got to be a top annoyance for the staff and members alike.
Put your buds in, throw your headphones on, whatever; but turn off your speakers.
This also includes phone calls.
Speakerphone or FaceTime at the gym is a big no-no.
People dont want to hear your conversations, so hey dont make them.
This is not just about weight benches.
Nobody wants your funk on their body.
Its like setting up a meeting with yourself that you cant cancel.
But youre only welcome if youve actually booked that spot.
My club has a ton of small studios, and some classes are tight, like 10 people.
When someone shows up whos not registered, someone who did sign up gets bumped.
Seriously not cool, says Silverman.
Equally frustrating is when people sign up for a class, but dont attend.
He also mentions how your attendance may financially affect your favorite instructors.
Of course, life happens and our schedules arent always predictable.
People tend to have a favorite spot, which is totally fine.
What is not fine is getting turfy about it.
Silverman says he sees this a lot in yoga and certain group fitness classes.
Its like theyve moved in for a week.
But that one time they run a couple minutes behind, and someone gets their spot?
Ive seen members nearly come to blows over it.
Its just a few feet of floor space, and youre there for an hour.
Show up earlier next time if youre dead set on a certain spot.
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