14 Things You SHOULDN’T DO At The Gym!

Things you should never do at the gym! Top workout things to avoid at the gym so you exercise good fitness etiquette

14. Don’t train through the pain- Even though this sounds obvious, you might be surprised as to how many people work out at the gym when they’re feeling under the weather or hurt themselves. It’s important to listen to what your body is telling you! If you sprained an ankle or threw out your back during your routine, immediately stop what you’re doing, identify the pain and treat it. Working out when you’re in pain does more damage than good. This includes working out when you have a cold or have a fever. You might think hitting the gym might be a good remedy to help yourself feel better, but in fact, it might have the opposite effect. Working out can deplete the little energy you already have. Plus you don’t want to spread your cold or any germs on the exercise equipment either. Your best option is to stay at home and wait until you’re feeling better to tackle any workouts. There’s nothing wrong with missing a day or two, especially since your body needs time to recover.


13. Don’t leave weights behind- Alright let’s get to the rules of re-racking! Most gyms might have signs visible near the free weights asking that when you’re done to put stuff back in their proper place. Of course, your mom taught you that but just because there is an attendant present doesn’t mean it’s their job to put it away for you. Not only is this a safety hazard, since someone can trip on the free weights. But this makes it twice as hard for other to find the same pounds of weights when exercising! The most popular weights seem always to be missing, or one might be on the rack while the other is across the room. It’s down right frustrating! This same rule also goes for plates as well. Just like weights, it’s important to put the plates back where you found it. This saves a lot of time and hassle for everyone in the gym.


12. Don’t talk to someone during a set- There’s nothing wrong with socializing with others at a gym. You might run into a co worker or an old friend from school that you haven’t seen in ages, but this doesn’t mean that it’s okay to suddenly start chatting it up with them if they’re in the middle of their set. Talking while lifting can be a big distraction, the same goes if they’re sprinting on the treadmill. Most likely they’re trying to concentrate or trying to focus on their form. Plus if they have headphones in, then most likely they’re trying to power through their workout and get in the zone. The best thing to do is try catching up with them after their workout at the juice bar or locker room. This gives you more time to talk to them after they’re finished and maybe you might have found yourself a new gym buddy too.


11. Don’t use exercise equipment without cleaning it- This also includes stretching mats and exercise benches. In a gym, you can count on everyone sweating, and with everyone sharing the machines, there can be bacteria, fungi, and viruses lingering. If you have a scrape or cut that comes in contact with these germ-infested surfaces, you could get a severe infection. Between standing and prone exercises, we move our feets and bodies all throughout the mats, and at one point you’ve probably put your face near where your feet once were. Now if you’re borrowing mats provided by the gym, think about how many people have used those mats. Pretty gross right? The good part is most commercial gyms offer towels and some sanitizers, sprays, and wipes for your convenience to wipe down surfaces before using.

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