Going to the gym can be daunting at first. It may feel like a chaotic environment that everyone else seems to intuitively understand. Or perhaps it seems like a free-for-all in which it’s everyone for themselves.
In fact, there are some universal do’s and don’ts to the gym environment, and they’re simply based on mutual respect. Even if you feel intimidated by the pandemonium, you can feel confident that you’re doing the right thing if you adhere to certain principles.
The first thing you want to know is whether your particular gym has its own set of rules and acquaint yourself with those. Reading the signage posted throughout your fitness facility will give you not just clues but actual instruction.
Many locations have their own unique rules around certain behaviors, but you can be sure you’re flying right if you adhere to the guidelines below.
