As for grunting, thankfully this seems to be less of a common occurrence than perhaps it once was. Of course it’s fine to quietly groan when your workout gets tough, but grunting loudly is the last thing most people want to hear, unless you’re a weightlifter or crossfit enthusiast at a competition, in which case, it’s ok: You’ll hopefully be drowned out by loud cheering from your fans anyways. Don’t take any more time between sets than you need to Lastly, try to take as little time as possible in between sets when using machines. Thirty seconds to a minute is probably all you need, and others may be waiting for
workout, or “supersets” (performing short sets back and forth using more than one machine) often means you’re using a lot of equipment simultaneously. Allowing others to “work in” (using those machines in-between your sets) is a great way to display excellent gym manners to others around you. Don’t drop your weights and keep grunting to a minimum Contrary to what some people might believe, throwing your weights down after a hard lift is generally against gym rules. It’s often disruptive, and downright scary for others around who are usually off in their own world with their own workouts.
the machine you’re using, especially if it’s a part of a circuit. I know it’s tempting to take the opportunity to reply to an email, text, or browse your music library, but many people have limited time to get their workout in, so please leave your tech-time for post-training hours. Don't be that guy/girl Even though statistics say the gym is a great place for singles to mingle — don't be the creepy lurker that hangs around making awkward conversation while someone is trying to work out. A friendly comment or a smile across the room should convey your interest without being annoying.
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