Back To Cali OCT 2019

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Don’t interrupt people to ask them to film you. Don’t set up your phone
in a space that might be in the way of someone else. The key here is to
get the shot and be done with it.
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Think about how you smell. Even though you’re going to perspire when
working out, don’t use the same sweaty clothes over and over again.
Using deodorant and wearing laundered clothes will help prevent natural
body order from become so strong it offends the people around you.
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Avoid overly loud grunting. Your loud noises, and over-zealous grunting, can
really be distracting to club members around you.
Wipe up your sweat from the exercise equipment. Research has shown that
people have contracted communicable diseases such as rashes and ring
worm from bacteria on exercise equipment. Be kind, and take a moment to
protect yourself, as well as others, by simply wiping the equipment.
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Avoid staring at people. Keep in mind that most individuals are at the
gym not only to maintain a healthy body, but to also work on problem
areas. This means people, women especially, may be feeling somewhat
uncomfortable just being there. Don’t make matters worse by staring.
Don’t hog the machines. It’s important that you pay attention to people
around you so that you are mindful of how long you are using each
machine. This includes the cardio machines as well. If you’ve signed up
to use specific equipment for a given time be sure you stick to it as a
courtesy to others.
Keep the gym and locker room clean. The staff at your gym is not there
to follow behind picking up after you. Take your water bottles, towels,
etc. with you when you leave the club. And don’t forget to clear the area
around your locker of your personal belongings.
Keep conversation brief or move to another area to talk. There are times
when you may find yourself in conversation with an acquaintance or
meet someone new. People are there to concentrate on their work out
and your voices may be a distraction. If you see your conversation is
going to be prolonged then step into another area, such as the lobby, so
you don’t disturb people nearby.
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Return equipment to its proper place and/or back to the low setting. Just take
a couple of extra steps to leave things organized for the next person. If you
take out free weights, just put them back. If there are various settings on the
equipment you’re using, be courteous and set it back to low.
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Follow the club rules. Rules may vary from club to club for different
reasons depending on the management. Don’t take them personally
because every member is expected to follow them. You’ll have a better
work out experience and make your life simple by following the posted
guidelines.
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Don’t overdo it with the camera. It’s not unusual to show the world what
we’re doing through our social media channels. It can be motivating and
Elaine Swann is the founder of the Swann School of Proto-
inspiring to others. However, don’t overdo it by turning your session into a
col and etiquette school located in Carlsbad. Follow her on
feature film set. Filming of your workout session should not be a distraction
Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @elaineswann. Learn
to others. Nor should it physically get in the way of people trying to work out.
more by visiting her website www.swannschool.com