26 Written And Unwritten Rules Of GYMs For Beginners To Learn Better Act
There are a few written rules of GYMs and so many unwritten rules of GYMs. If you are beginner on fitness, crossfit or any GYM based activity, you better learn these rules before you going to GYM. We explained you in a funny way, but most of them are very important rules that will prevent you from getting hurt or being funny.
People go to gyms to improve their bodies and feel better. Most gyms have written rules to control our behavior while working.
On the other hand, most gyms also have unwritten rules, although they are not always clear. The purpose of this article is to remind you of both written and unwritten rules.
Written Rules Of GYMs
Written rules of GYMs are mostly few. They are prepared for the safety, convenience of members and protection of tools. You probably know most of them. These rules are simple and logical.
Rule # 1 Throwing The Weights Down
Throwing weights can injure you and others as well as damage the weights. Always put the weights on the ground as lightly as possible.
Rule # 2 Putting The Weight To Their Places
It is a very simple courtesy to those who will use these tools after you. Not everyone may be able to extract 20-pound plates from leg press. Always put the dumbbells where they belong and remove the weights unless the next person wants them to remain.
Rule # 3 Dress Appropriately
Always dress properly. You should go to the gym in sportswear, not with jeans or evening dresses as on the streets.
Rule # 4 Wipe Your Sweat
If you get sweat on the tables, wipe them off. Better yet, use a towel while working. If you do not want to work in places where other people sweat, show them the same kindness.
Rule # 5 Do Not Swear
This is a moral rule. Having a bad mouth is a very repulsive behavior towards other people. If you need to shout in the middle of hard work, do so inconspicuously.
Rule # 6 Do Not Smoke
If the tools in the halls do not have ashtrays on the sides, smoking is not allowed in the hall. If you need to smoke, go to a smoking area.
Unwritten Rules Of GYMs
Although the unwritten rules of GYMs in the halls are known to experienced members, they are generally not well known to inexperienced members. If you’ve ever wondered what the unwritten rules of GYMs are, you’ve come to the right place. There are many unwritten rules of GYMs; some you cannot even imagine.
Rule # 1 Do Not Cover The Mirror
Standing or talking in front of working people distracts them. Mirrors help people balance and work correctly.
Rule # 2 Talking
Don’t talk to someone in the middle of his set. This is a very distracting situation and the person you are talking to is probably not listening to you. If they are ignoring you, don’t take it personally. Wait for their set to finish.
Rule # 3 Chatting
Don’t chat with other people in the room. People come to the gyms (usually) to work, not to socialize. At the end of the training, you can socialize.
Rule # 4 Don’t Jump To Machines
Always ask before you start working with a tool. It is very rude to just jump on the tool. Do not use tools that people who work with much less or more weight than you do until they are done, because it takes a lot of time to put on and take off the weights. Wait for them to finish or find something else to do.
Rule # 5 Allow Other People To Work During Your Set Breaks
It would be rude not to let people work with you. Let people work between your sets. The only exception can be if the weights you work with are very different and your rest period is too short.
Rule # 6 Do Not Be Fooled By Tools
Don’t get stuck to machines and racks (if the room is empty or nobody wants to use them, that’s okay)
Rule # 7 Rolling Dumbbells
Don’t let your dumbbells or bars roll away from you. This situation can cause injury to others.
Unwritten Rule # 8 Fountains
Don’t spend too much time at the taps. When you go to fill your bottle, let the person behind you drink water. Then you fill your bottle. Do not spit or blow your nose into the sink.
Unwritten Rule # 9 Captain Security
When you think people are struggling, don’t jump into their work. Difficult repetitions are the ones that improve the most and you can ruin it. If they ask you for help, you will.
Unwritten Rule # 10 Don’t Abuse Your Helper
First of all, if you can’t lift the weights yourself, don’t ask anyone to help you. If you are not strong in bench press, you may need to reconsider the weights you will lift.
Unwritten Rule # 11 Comfortable Area
Do not get your rack too close to people’s racks. Some movements require larger space and you may be occupying that space.
Unwritten Rule # 12 Setting Up The Machines
If you’ve changed a machine’s setting, restore it after you’re done.
Unwritten Rule # 13 Be Kind
It would not be polite to laugh at people lifting lighter than you. Remember, there is always someone who can lift heavier than you.
Unwritten Rule # 14 Helping
If someone asks you to help, do help, but if the person you’re helping is weighing heavily for you, tell him.
Unwritten Rule # 15 Shouting
Try not to shout and scream unnecessarily. This can distract other working people. Sometimes it may be necessary to shout, but if you are yelling while curling the wrist, there is something wrong.
Unwritten Rule # 16 Do Not Throw Hit The Weights
Do not drop the weights unnecessarily and do not hit them against each other. This can both harm you and distract others.
Unwritten Rule # 17 Unnecessary Information
Do not have loud and deep conversations around working people.
Unwritten Rule # 18 Target Board
If you are spitting saliva while working (there are such people), make sure there is no one in range of you.
Unwritten Rule # 19 Don’t Shower With Perfume
Do not spray too much perfume before going to work. This is not pleasant for people who are hard breathing.
Unwritten Rule # 20 Don’t Be A Bad Skunk
Take regular baths and take a shower after your workout. You may be leaving the gym, but think about the people outside.
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