Weightroom Etiquette

Weightroom Etiquette...

 

Etiquette in the weightroom is often lacking. Here is what a polite, considerate gym rat does:

 

1) Wear proper clothes and shoes - Seems like a no-brainer but there's always some shmo in jeans or loafers. 

 

2) Bring a towel. It protects you from the dirt on the benches. Even if there's disinfectant it adds a layer of protection. Plus, if you go to get a drink of water no one takes your spot.

 

3) Never impede another person's workout. This means don't stand aimlessly in front of the free weight resting or chatting or doing dead lifts. 

 

4) Keep your voice down. If I can hear you over my iPod then there's a problem with you, not me.

 

5) Don't wear cologne or perfume to the gym. Seriously! We'd like to be able to breathe. 

 

6) Come to the gym relatively clean. If you're sweating Old Stinky Sweat then you need a shower. Fresh sweat doesn't smell unless the bacteria on your skin have had time to breakdown your secretions and release their odiferous byproduct.

 

7) Don't smoke a cigarette before working out; it smells. Are you crazy?!?!

 

8) The gym is for working out, not a social club. If you want to have long discussions the go to the coffee shop and get out of my way.

 

9) Get educated! Don't come down and copy other people or overload your weights. Proper form prevents injuries, and me from cringing when I see your moves.

 

10) Don't block the mirror. It is used for ensuring that you have a proper form; not watching your muscles grow in real-time.

 

11) Be willing to work in with others. Be nice and share.

 

12) Be flexible. If your favorite machine is busy, be prepared to use another.

 

13) Men: Stop ogling at the women. Nobody likes a pervert

 

14) Women: If you don't like ogling, don't wear Lulu Lemon. You still don't get the right to have a Women's Only Zone. Gender discrimination works both ways and we all pay the same fee.

 

15) Staff: Show some backbone and enforce the gym rules. You are paid to supervise and manage. If someone gives you grief, send him or her to me.

16) Don't start physical fights

17) Don't ignore, insult or berate the staff. They don't deserve it, and you're probably wrong if they're talking to you. accept it.

18) Don't leave your 100 lb dumbbell on the otherside of the gym for the female staff member to put away. Return the dumbbells back to their proper spot. I shouldn't find a 25lb in a 35l

19) Don't drop the dumbbells. It breaks them, and doesn't look tough, just pathetic.