Happy 2011! We are one week into the New Year. If your goal this year is to tone-up - JUST DO IT! Keep it going all year long - WORK IT BABY!
If you are working out in a gym then you already know when lots of people gather together in the same facility to workout, many basic courtesies are overlooked. Here's what NOT to do .... Faux Pas
Monopolizing the equipment. Be mindful of people waiting to use the equipment you are using.
Do not use more than one piece of equipment at a time, and do not sit on the weight machine between sets if others are waiting to use it.
Also, limit length of time on cardio equipment if there are people waiting.
Leaving weights on equipment.
Be sure to put your weights upafter you use a machine, and put away all equipment you used in a class (steps, bands, weights, or towels, for example).
Saving equipment for others. Reserving equipment (such as treadmills or bikes in spin class) for friends is a definite faux pas! First come, first served!
Going the wrong way or in the wrong lane on the track. Walkers should take the inside lane and runners should stay to the out- side. Always pay attention to direction signs on the track, or if no signs are posted, go in the same direction as the rest of the people on the track.
Doing the “cell yell” while working out. No matter where you are—restaurant, bus, or gym—talking loudly into your cell phone is rude and disturbing to people around you.
Do tell - what tips would you like to give the person working out next to you?
I'm a nationally renowned etiquette and lifestyle expert that has a passion for polishing the world. I take to heart Col. 3:23 (Whatever you do, do it with all your heart as working for the Lord and not for men ...)
I believe deep down every person wants to do things right, unfortunately in our culture few have been taught right from wrong ~ so my question is: How do you know what you don't know? If we are deprived from learning basic manners how are we suppose to be comfortable, and confident in any situation, much less successful.
I am also a firm believer that it is not where you start, but where you finish that counts! My etiquette book Socially Savvy is highly endorsed by the great Zig ZIglar. My clients are businesses, churches and women's organizations.
I love my life with my beautiful husband and the amazing cast of characters called friends we've been blessed with over the years. xojoy