Do you ever get frustrated with those gym users who fail to abide by the unwritten gym code?

Well just to make sure you aren’t one of those that see it ‘fit’ to irritate the rest of the gym bunnies, here’s a handy guide on gym etiquette

1) The mobile phone

Now now, you’ve gone to the gym to workout. Break a sweat for goodness sake, your fingers shouldn’t be working harder than your arms and legs. Don’t text or make calls, ‘hey sorry man just at the gym’ conversations are not acceptable. The guy beside you on the treadmill doesn’t care! Leave your phone in your kit bag.

2) Grunting

Even if you’re not one to shy away from a curse or two, but you definitely don’t use that kind of language on the gym floor. Just because you’re fine with throwing in a curse here and there, it doesn’t mean that everyone else needs to be subjected to it. Save that for when you’re elsewhere with your friends. You aren’t one of the Williams sisters, therefore, tennis court like grunting is not acceptable either.

3) You can’t use several machines at once

Simple. Do not hog equipment. You cannot use the treadmill while lifting weights and lying on a pilates mat. Sharing is caring!

4) Catwalking

The gym floor is not a catwalk. Do not strut. Everyone else does not need to see you waddle across the gym in your tight yoga pants, super short shorts and singlet. Unless you are Tom Hardy, and well, you aren’t!

5) Mr Know-it-all

Every gym has it’s own Mr Know-it-all, you know, the guy who tells everyone how it should be done. Often these guys aren’t even in the best of shape themselves, but boy do they love to tell you what you should be doing. If this sounds like you then just stop – no one likes getting unsolicited advice from strangers.

6) Eye contact

Lastly, be considerate. Many using gyms are insecure about their bodies, so your cruel comments and/or looks can be devastating. Guys, particularly younger guys, are just as guilty of ogling that big dude with an amazing body, as they are for ogling that hot chick wearing yoga pants. I know, those pants are amazing, but generally people aren’t comfortable with you staring at their backside.

So with this help, next time you go to workout, you can break a sweat in peace without irritating everyone else too!