How to Know the Rules at a Gym

Going to the gym is more about getting a good workout. Its also about working together with the other members to make everyone's expirience positive.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Proper attire is needed not only to keep you comfortable but also to keep the upholstry on the machines in good condition and keep you safe. Some fabrics, especially those in jeans, are abrasive and can cause the material on benches to rip. One of the most important rules to follow at the gym is wearing the right kind of shoes. Any anthletic shoes will do. They'll give you the right grip so you won't slip and they'll protect your feet incase you drop weights.
2. Everyone sweats during a workout and wiping it off is important in keeping the gym as clean as possible. Most gyms provide disinfectants to use on machines if you've sweated excesively. Leaving a machine sweaty after you used it is rude and very unsanitary. It can spread germs and get lots of people sick. While most gyms don't require it, bringing a towel of your own is a good idea.
3. Gum shouldn't be chewed in the gym. While no one purposely spits it out, while working out it can fall out and create a mess.
4. Getting thirsty is a normal part of working out. If you want to bring a drink to the gym, make sure its in a sports bottle that has a cap on it. A cup could lead to spills which can cause accidents.
5. A gym is a place where everyone can workout. If you are working on a machine and someone asks to work in, allow them to do so. While you rest, the other person can finish a set with very little work needed on your part. Free weights are a bit different since changing a lot of weight can be difficult if neither of you are in the same weight range.
6. You can get more help by reading and posting to the diet and exercise forums that are linked below.