Lately I've been a gym rat, and rightfully so. I was once a size 13, at 165 lbs- all on a five foot frame. I'm now 123 lbs, and a size 7. That being said, I've learned a few untold rules of working out at the gym. If you've spent any amount of time in a gym, you know what I'm talking about. You probably won't find these untold rules on the list of "things not to do while you're at the gym". It's like it happens almost instinctively- you just know that these are the rules.
#1. Don't make eye contact with anyone on the hip adduction/ abduction machine.
Nothing says creepy like looking at someone while they're in a position reminiscent of a pap smear.
#2. Headphones denote social interaction.
Do they have not headphones on? Feel free to talk to them.
Do they have earbuds in? It says, "I'm listening to music, but will talk if absolutely needed."
Are they wearing huge headphones? "Fuck off. Don't talk to me." Especially if they are brightly colored headphones.
#3. Don't sabotage the equipment.
Nothing is more irksome than someone doing a set and deciding that they want to hog it. Do your set, rest, do some more sets, and then give up the machine! Don't just sit there and text- do your set and get off! If there's someone waiting, partner up. They do a set, then you, and alternate.
#4. Stop showing off.
Nobody cares what you bench press. If you aren't grunting, don't start doing it if someone comes near you. Your sole purpose of going to the gym is to better yourself, not show off. The more you show off, the slower your results will be. I'm also looking at you, ladies. If you wanna wear makeup to the gym, just remember that it's not doing your skin any good.
#5. Keep out of the bubble.
This is not only for social comfort, but also for safety. If you don't want to be hit by someone's arm while they're doing the pec deck machine, keep your proximity to other people and machines to a good distance. If you can reach out and touch them, you're too close. People don't like others very close to them when they're trying to work out, much less anything else. Just...don't do it.
#1. Don't make eye contact with anyone on the hip adduction/ abduction machine.
Nothing says creepy like looking at someone while they're in a position reminiscent of a pap smear.
#2. Headphones denote social interaction.
Do they have not headphones on? Feel free to talk to them.
Do they have earbuds in? It says, "I'm listening to music, but will talk if absolutely needed."
Are they wearing huge headphones? "Fuck off. Don't talk to me." Especially if they are brightly colored headphones.
#3. Don't sabotage the equipment.
Nothing is more irksome than someone doing a set and deciding that they want to hog it. Do your set, rest, do some more sets, and then give up the machine! Don't just sit there and text- do your set and get off! If there's someone waiting, partner up. They do a set, then you, and alternate.
#4. Stop showing off.
Nobody cares what you bench press. If you aren't grunting, don't start doing it if someone comes near you. Your sole purpose of going to the gym is to better yourself, not show off. The more you show off, the slower your results will be. I'm also looking at you, ladies. If you wanna wear makeup to the gym, just remember that it's not doing your skin any good.
#5. Keep out of the bubble.
This is not only for social comfort, but also for safety. If you don't want to be hit by someone's arm while they're doing the pec deck machine, keep your proximity to other people and machines to a good distance. If you can reach out and touch them, you're too close. People don't like others very close to them when they're trying to work out, much less anything else. Just...don't do it.
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