Gym Etiquette Guide

Good Gym Etiquette

1. Wipe down equipment after use.
2. Re-rack weights when you’re done.
3. Respect personal space and avoid crowding others.
4. Use headphones to listen to music. No speakerphone for calls, music, and videos.
5. Share equipment and allow others to work in.
6. Be mindful of time on machines during peak hours.
7. Use a towel to keep equipment clean.
8. Follow gym rules and guidelines.
9. Be courteous and friendly to staff and fellow gym-goers.
10. Wear appropriate attire for safety and hygiene.
11. Keep conversations at a low volume.
12. Dispose of trash properly.
13. Report broken equipment to Aaron.
14. Leave all politics at the door. Our members come here to train, and we have individuals with various political and religious views. Let’s keep the focus on fitness and respect everyone’s beliefs.

Bad Gym Etiquette

1. Wearing outdoor shoes inside.
2. Not putting weights exactly where you found them. 45s with 45s, 25s with 25s.
3. Hogging equipment and not letting others work in (Sitting on equipment and staring at your phone for more then 3 minutes)
4. Talking loudly on the phone.
5. Not wiping down equipment after use.
6. Using multiple machines at once during peak hours.
7. Dropping weights loudly, especially upstairs. The floor is only rated for so many pounds, and dropping 600 lbs because it’s too heavy for you makes us cringe.
8. Interrupting others during their sets.
9. Not wearing proper attire.
10. Ignoring gym rules.
11. Using equipment incorrectly.
12. Leaving personal items on equipment.
13. Not reporting broken equipment.
14. Using strong perfumes or colognes.
15. Engaging in long conversations on the gym floor.
16. Not respecting personal space.
17. Leaving trash around.
18. Being rude.
19. Ignoring good hygiene practices, such as dribbling pee, or getting poop on the toilet and not cleaning it up.
20. Wearing dirty clothes or having strong body odor.