Gym rules you should never break (but probably do)

Gym documentary

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Yes, your Instagram followers know you work out. You don't need to document every single thing you do at the gym.

Water fountain hygiene

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Don't spit or blow your nose when using the water fountain. It's disgusting. People put their mouths there to drink water. Think about that for a second.

Eating at the gym

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It's OK to eat a protein bar or sip on a drink, but the gym is not a canteen. You should have your meals elsewhere.

Wear clean clothes

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Dirty clothes stink, especially if you're sweating under them. Do yourself and everyone else in the gym a favor, and wash your gym clothes.

Body odor

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In summary, shower, wear clean clothes, and use deodorant. Simple, right?

Keep your top on

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Strongly consider keeping your top on while working out at a commercial gym. Sweat gets everywhere, which leaves behind unhygienic conditions for the next person using that particular machine or piece of equipment. Clothing at least gives a barrier.

Avoid flirting with everyone

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Sure, you can talk to people, and you might even meet your other half at the gym. But going to the gym with the sole purpose of hitting on everyone you find attractive is not the way to go.

Don't perv on other gym members

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It's hard not to glance at someone at the gym, especially if they're attractive. But that doesn't mean it's OK to stare at people's bodies. If we need to explain this further, then you should talk to someone about this.

Unsolicited advice

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Your intentions might be good, but the truth is that you're not responsible for another person's form, nor is it your job to teach someone how to work out. That's what trainers are for.

Not knowing how much you can lift

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We've all done it. Picked up a dumbbell, only to realize that we weren't strong enough to handle that weight. However instead of doing the smart thing and trading it out for the appropriate weight, we often feel too embarrassed so we just try anyway. This leads to a lousy set and sometimes hurting ourselves. Don't do this.

Gym lounge

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Most people already spend a lot of time on their phones throughout the day. Focus on your workout and don't just sit there texting. The gym is not your living room.

Stopping and staring

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While it's great to be proud of your body, maybe in the middle of a crowded gym isn't the best place to be blocking off space while you check yourself out.

Keep the noise to a minimum

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While it's normal to let a grunt once in a while when lifting heavy weights, remember that you're in a shared space, and no one wants to hear your squat set from the other side of the gym.

Do not talk to people mid-set

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A small distraction can be enough for you to fail. Now imagine the consequences of someone distracting you when you have a heavy weight overhead. Exactly.

Curling in the squat rack

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You shouldn't, under any circumstances  whatsoever, perform bicep curls in the squat rack. You've been warned.

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