Proper Gym Etiquette

Everyone has been in a situation in the gym where someone is taking up a machine, doesn't wipe off their machine after using it or does not have proper personal hygiene for being in the gym. So, in order to keep a pleasant and safe gym experience, know and understand proper gym etiquette so you can help in maintaining a good gym experience for not only yourself, but the others around you as well. 

• Clean up your weights
• After finishing a set on a machine, take your weights off and put them away. Don't make the next person to use the machine have to put your weights away for you.
• Don't hog the weight machines
• Be courteous of the other people wanting to use the same equipment as you. Let others work in with you, or avoid too much rest time between sets so you are not taking too much time on one piece of equipment. 
• Try to avoid too much socialization
• While it is completely OK to workout with a buddy to talk to others in the gym, the gym should not be your social hour. Keep working while talking so you are not distracting others with your conversations and taking up space. Additionally, if you have to be on the phone while at the gym, take it outside.
• Use gym space properly to avoid blocking machines and equipment
• If you are not using a bench or other piece of equipment, do your exercises in open space so that you are not blocking something that someone else needs to use. 
• Practice good hygiene and cleanliness
• If you are someone who sweats a lot, bring a towel to the gym and wipe down all equipment after using it. Also, don't forget your deodorant. No one wants to be in a smelly gym environment.