Gym: 8 Things You Should Not Do

If you regularly go to strength training in the gym, you probably have your own set of habits. But beware, because they may not be quite the most accurate.

To find out, pay attention to this list of things that you should never do. As you know, basic social norms should always apply.

While there will be days when the influx of people is higher, that  does not mean that when the gym is not full that you do not have to follow the same norms.  Below you can read about the 8 most common actions that you should not do in the gym.

Use the equipment in the gym without cleaning it afterwards

This is a key point. Do not leave the tools  sweating.

All you have to do is remember to take a towel with you to dry them after use. In addition,  this will also help clean the seats when you are done.

The vast majority of these seats and coverings are made of leather. Therefore, sweat will not just evaporate by itself. You have to remove it yourself. In addition, many gyms will have a cleaning spray available upon request. You will need to use it to clean the machines after use.

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 2. Recording a machine

Most of the time, there will be people waiting to use the  machine  you are on. So be careful if other people are waiting and  do not sit on a machine. Leave it if you do not intend to use it.   If you check your phone or talk to a friend in some way, it interferes with other people’s training.

Try to avoid this mistake so that you  do not end up wasting your time or someone else’s, for that matter.

3. Take care of your telephone use

Lots of people go into the weightlifting room with their phone to take a  call  or listen to music. Please exercise a little caution when doing this.

• Do not raise your voice as this may be annoying to others. Keep in mind that  many people go to the gym to relax.
• On the other hand, if you are the kind of person who likes to listen to music while exercising, do not forget your headphones. Not everyone wants to hear the same music as you do.

4. Do not pick up the implements

Remember that exercise machines are for everyone’s use, and you should not take advantage of recording a single one for too long at a time.

This may seem obvious,  but it is one of the most annoying problems one can find in a gym. Do not be the person that everyone is going to hate. If you see that there are people waiting for a certain machine, then you should try to switch to others and organize your training routine accordingly.

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5. Do not leave weights lying around in the weightlifting room

As with any other object in your home,  you should not leave things just lying in the middle of the living room, and specifically not in the gym.  This is typically done with barbells and free weights. Remember that weights have their own space for storage, and when you leave them lying on the floor, then in addition to blocking walkways, it can be dangerous because they can cause someone to fall or get injured.

Put them back where you took them from.

6. Do not arrive late for an hour

Just as being late  for a date or a meeting is a sign of bad manners, so  you should not be late for a scheduled team or class.

Think about the fact that you will have to go through all the people who are already in the class, look for your clothes, equipment, or mat, as well as find a vacancy, etc.

In short, it is distracting for everyone else who came on time, and then it is also disrespectful to the instructor. It is best to avoid this.

7. Do not leave your clutter in the shower room

You may have certain habits in your own bathroom at home. But remember  that the gym is not your home.

• Avoid walking naked through the bathroom for half an hour if it is not normal behavior.
• If you need to  shave   while in the gym, be sure to  clean up after yourself  .

• In terms of cleanliness, just keep in mind that others will use the facilities after you have been there. You should therefore leave the facilities as clean as you found when you arrived.

8. Moans and grunts

Some people make a lot of noise when lifting weights or exercising, and  this is something that can be very disruptive to others.  Obviously, some people are obviously going to make a grunt once in a while, especially when lifting weights, but we are talking about making redundant and unnecessary noises just to get attention.

Remember that many people go to the gym to concentrate on spending some time alone. It can be very uncomfortable to hear people moan, grunt or even talk about their male grunt.

Finally – if you are tired, do not start complaining that your training routine does not go exactly as you expect or as usual. Instead, think of these as actions that you must take on a regular basis to get the most out of your body – and if you feel really tired, stop and leave the gym.