There is no quick way to become a gym etiquette expert. Knowing everything about it does require some experience which is accumulated over a couple of weeks or even months. However, there are certain obvious facts that anyone should keep in mind for the sole purpose of not annoying others and not looking like a tool to everyone else. Without further ado, here are the most important 4 tips you need to follow in order to avoid situations like these:
Gym Etiquette Tip 1
1. Don’t’ talk too much!
Don’t get this wrong. Talking at the gym is perfectly fine unless you do it too much. By this, I mean getting in conversations with people who are clearly trying to work out only and seem in a hurry. With this in mind, before approaching somebody for a long conversation, ask yourself whether that person looks like they are willing to talk or not. When you’re new at a gym, try to stick to the normal greetings and don’t go into further conversation unless you feel like it would be suitable. Unless you already know something about those who are working out there already.
Gym Etiquette Tip 2
2. Don’t wear the same clothes over and over.
You may think that this tip shouldn’t really be mentioned at first. But wearing the same clothes each time doesn’t really have anything to do with the way you look, rather it is important to remember that working out means that you’ll sweat and wearing the same messy clothes on a daily basis. This will make others feel like you have a poor hygiene regardless of the fact that you just showered. Make sure to have at least two pairs of gym clothes and to wash them at least once a week in order to avoid any unpleasant smells. You don’t want to be the stinky guy do you?
Gym Etiquette Tip 3
3. Dating
It’s cheesy and it isn’t recommended at all. Hitting on girls at the gym is a mistake that many guys from all around the world do. Before attempting it, it is important to remember that most girls don’t really feel comfortable with themselves over there and that they would rather accept you hitting on them outside the gym. With this in mind, you can spark up conversations from time to time, but only if it’s needed. When you do, keep things concise and don’t exaggerate as it can be extremely annoying for just about any girl at the gym and make you look like a tool. You are lifting to feel and look better and most women are too.
Gym Etiquette Tip 4
4. Don’t talk on your phone
For many people, the gym represents a place where they can forget about their problems and their jobs and simply focus on training their bodies. With this in mind, talking on your phone while you’re working out is not only rude, but it can slow down your workout. Additionally, many people at the gym don’t really care about your phone calls, so if there is a very important call that you have to pick up, simply go outside and talk on your phone as long as you would like. You don’t want to be the guy that hogs a station while on the phone.
These tips represent just a few which aim at making sure that you understand the ethical code of the gym and not make many of the rookie mistakes which are common all around the world.
