It is surprising how rude people can be. Fitness centers are taken care of by caring staff and are full of expensive equipment and other items. Yet, members can be really boorish in their manners to each other.
Odds are if you have been to a gym and used a popular piece of equipment you have found it covered with sweat at least once. This is very unpleasant. This equipment must be shared by many people and they all need to take care of it and some do not.
This has become exasperating to me how many times it happens. Please remember to use a towel. Wipe down the sweat on the machine for the person behind you. You do not want to be the person who has been dripped on by sweat so do not do it to someone else.
Loose equipment is a hazard at a gym and makes it hard to find the weight you are looking to use.
Do not put the burden on the gym staff to keep up with the mess. Do your part and clean up.
The busiest time for a gym is right after work in the early evening. This is not ideal for getting equipment but you just have to work with others. Cardio machines should not be used for an hour when there is a waiting line. Thirty minutes is more appropriate.
Weight machines can be shared with the “working in” method. This means you taking turns between your sets. This is an efficient use of the equipment and maybe a way to make a new friend who also likes to lift weights.
Etiquette is underrated and sorely needed at gyms. Do your best to show some and you may end up with someone using some good manners with you.
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