“Unmasking Gym Etiquette: 7 Shocking Habits You Didn’t Know Were Ruining Your Workout!”
“[Chests] are bouncing more than ever in class—bottom line, ladies, we need better bras! Poor fitting sports bras can be a big distraction to others and it can also be bad for you,” Shelton said. Better sports bra are a win-win for everyone.
No Need For Greed
For those of you who have multiple sets of dumbbells in your workout bubble; did it ever occur to you that others might be in need of the 25-pounds you aren’t using when you use the 15-pound bells? Such a shocking theory, right?
“Some people have a bad habit of taking several pairs of dumbbells to one area far away from the dumbbell rack, during prime-time hours,” Rice preached. “They’ll take a 5, 10, 12, 15 and a 20, like hoarders!”
Keep Your Clothes Clean!
Sweat is bound to accumulate while you’re hitting the gym. If it doesn’t, you might not be working hard enough. To all of those putting in the proper amount of work, please remember to wash your clothes. You can potentially ruin someone’s day.
“We all have those days, I get it, but the best instructors are hands on. There is nothing worse than going in for an assist on someone in stinky clothes.” Lauren Imparato says. Wash at your friends if you’re out of detergent.
Show Some Respect
The lovely employees at the front desks of gyms are only here to help. They get paid to make sure everyone gets in promptly and to help with questions. Nowhere on their job description does it say they should be disrespected by those who frequent the building.