{"id":25557,"date":"2015-03-09T12:52:25","date_gmt":"2015-03-09T17:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/?p=25557"},"modified":"2015-03-09T18:28:58","modified_gmt":"2015-03-09T23:28:58","slug":"top-10-things-not-go-gym","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/top-10-things-not-go-gym\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Things NOT to Do at the Gym"},"content":{"rendered":"

10. Taking Selfies<\/strong><\/p>\n

To some people, a workout does not count unless they can post about it on Facebook\/Instagram\/Twitter or anything else out there.\u00a0 If you’re getting other people in the background, it’s impolite. Keep your selfies to yourself!<\/p>\n

9. \u00a0Not Wearing Deodorant<\/strong><\/p>\n

The gym is already a really crowded and sweaty place, so help everyone out and wear some deodorant so the girl three treadmills down doesn’t have to plug her nose while she runs.<\/p>\n

8. Going in Without \u00a0a Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Working out with a plan helps prevent you from roaming around like a lost puppy.\u00a0 Making your workouts intentional will help to ensure you are moving towards your goal and that you never feel out of place.<\/p>\n

7. Yelling while Lifting<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even if you are lifting tons of weight, it is rarely necessary for you to scream louder than a tennis player.\u00a0 Breathing heavily and grunting every once in a while is fine, but don’t make yourself a spectacle. Just don’t.<\/p>\n

6. Staring at Yourself in the Mirror
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We get it, you’re proud of the way you look.\u00a0 You may even check your form. That’s good. But posing and pursing your lips is just weird. Do that at home.<\/p>\n

5. Hogging Machines<\/strong><\/p>\n

If the gym is empty, then there’s no problem. But don’t claim four different machines at once to get your special circuit done. It’s rude. You can only utilize one machine at a time, so expecting other patrons to wait so you don’t have to reset your equipment is just obnoxious. Don’t!<\/p>\n

4. Not Wiping Equipment After You’ve Sweated All Over It
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There’s not much worse than lying down on a bench to start a set and feeling the nasty dampness from someone else’s sweat. Most gyms offer wipes or towels. Be courteous and use them.<\/p>\n

3. Not Putting Your Weights Back
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Gym employees are not your maids. If you brought the weights out to use them, we know that you are more than capable of putting them back yourself. Wouldn’t your mother expect the same?<\/p>\n

2. Using a Machine Incorrectly<\/strong><\/p>\n

Never be too embarrassed to ask for assistance when figuring out a machine or piece of equipment you’ve not used before. Asking for help will provide you with a better workout and certainly prevent injuries.<\/p>\n

1. Talking on Your Cell Phone
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If you’re isolated and nobody can hear you, fine. If it’s a quickie “hey honey, don’t forget to pick up the kids” … fine. But if you’re in a busy area, postpone your big conversations until you’re done or take them to the lobby.<\/p>\n