We’ve all
been there before. We have all met them before. Maybe we have even been them at
some point. Those people that seem to have absolutely no regard for anyone else
expect themselves. But here’s the quick guide to gym etiquette in a bid to
assist in minimizing “gym rage”.
By Suzana Talevski
It
really isn’t too difficult to find your way to the deodorant aisle in the
supermarket. Familiarise yourself with its location pronto. Another big one
here is the expelling of certain other body odours. Especially in a group
fitness room where there may be minimal chance for escape by those around
you…particularly for the instructor on stage who may be at the point where they
need an oxygen mask.
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Wipe off the equipment you just used
Although
you may believe your sweat is a golden shine of fitness envy, the simple truth
is most people won’t see it that way. Newsflash: No-one wants to bath in your
fluids. It takes 10 seconds to wipe down the machine and keep the place a
bacteria free zone.
·
Personal space
There
is absolutely no reason at all to stand so close to someone that it looks like
you are about to do the waltz together. If someone “pinched” your “space”, it
really isn’t the end of the world. There have not been any scientific studies
to prove that standing in “your” space will get you fitter, stronger, slimmer, etc.
·
Put your phone away
There
is no reason for you to be staring at your phone for the duration of your work
out. Unless it’s a medical pager or similar, there is every chance that you
will survive the next 45-60 minutes with-out it. Be strong, you know it’s a
fight you can win.
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Dumping of equipment followed by loud
grunting and then walking away
Breaking
news: There is no magical gym fairy that will come and put all your weights
back after you have used them. I’m sorry but they don’t exist. Do the right
thing and do it yourself. Also, dumping your weights as hard as you can and
grunting like you are doing a wild boar impersonation doesn’t necessarily
demonstrate strength. Sometimes it just means the weights you are lifting may
be too much for you and you’re on your way to injury-ville.
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Until next time,
Suzana xo
