Gym Etiquette 101
Mar 23rd, 2011
I was watching a Real Housewives of OC episode last week where the ladies were getting their workout on at a swanky gym. One housewife snarked on the other about being overly done up for exercise. Frankly, they both looked a little ridiculous but hot nonetheless. But this conversation got me thinking about the do’s and don’ts of gym etiquette.
Let’s start with Appearance:
DON’T come to the gym looking like a lady of the night.
DO wear chapstick/lip gloss/lip balm, tinted moisturizer and some light mascara.
DON’T let the jugs hang out. I was next to a lady this morning who found it appropriate to wear a barely-there sports bra. Her workout consisted of some sort of dramatic slow jog where her gigantic boobs sloshed back and forth. It was completely distracting for everyone especially the poor 80 year old man who almost stroked out after catching a glimpse of Big Tits McGee.
DO wear snug fitting, coordinating workout clothes. It’s important to be able to see your body when you workout. It’s much more motivating to see what you are working on even if it is hiding under a couple extra pounds. Except for my Nike shorts I buy all of my workout gear at Target. It’s cute and affordable.
Moving on to the Cardio Room:
DON’T walk at 1.5 on the treadmill while reading the newspaper when all of the other ones are taken. When I see someone committing this crime I feel like yanking them off the treadmill and stomping viciously on their gelatinous body. A bit hostile? Maybe. But this mama’s on a tight schedule.
DON’T draw unnecessary attention to yourself. We have all heard the crazy lady who sings loudly along with her iPod playlist. That’s a no-no. More embarrassing? How about the guy who runs backwards, uphill on the treadmill. Major jackass.
DON’T gab incessantly with friends or on your cell phone. You are not getting a good workout if all you are doing is talking and laughing away. It’s rude and know that your butt is getting bigger with each passing minute you are hamming it up.
DO greet your gym friends politely, get on with your workout and then leave.
The Weight Room:
DON’T sit on the equipment like a slug between sets. Other people want to work in their own sets. Move it!
DON’T grunt and grown like a power lifter. It’s gross and uncomfortable for everyone around you.
DO exercise with intensity. Focus on form and be mindful of others.
Lastly, the Locker Room:
DON’T walk around naked. This mainly applies to the 50+ set of individuals. 7:00 am is too early for me to see grandma’s lady bits. Put them away. But if you find this acceptable the least you can do is not strike up conversations until you are fully clothed.
DO use towels for appropriate coverage and of course for sitting on benches. Thank you.
*I would LOVE to hear a few of your own do’s and don’ts on gym etiquette.*
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