Three Key Points on Enforcement of Gym Etiquette Expectations

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We’ve all seen, heard and maybe even smelled them. The flaunters. The grunters. The hoggers. Those with suspect hygiene habits. While a majority of our clients are great, there are times when some need to remember (or be reminded) that they are in a shared space where courtesy and respect should be practiced. To ensure that all members — from seasoned bodybuilders to fitness beginners — have positive experiences in our gyms, everyone needs to adhere to proper gym etiquette.

While different facilities have different standards and guidelines, some common violations of gym etiquette are not re-racking weights, slamming or dropping weights, not sharing equipment, not wiping equipment down after use, invading other members’ personal space, wearing inappropriate attire, yelling and grunting, and generally acting inappropriately toward other members.

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