Heres a list of simple common sense rules for gym etiquette and the most annoying things many still do. If you are short on time and just want to take a quick measurement of your body focus on the following areas. Whether youre a long time gym rat one of the hordes of newbies who just got a gym membership in the new year or a reformed slacker whos finally decided to whip your body into shape you. Throughout history people have been using themselves to measure length. An example how big is the screenpaper in front of you. Dont walk up and grab a weight plate from the rack when someone is squatting.
Dont be the hazardous disrespectful gym rat that annoys so many. Chest measure directly under your breasts or pecs as high up as you can waist measure at the most narrow point typically around the navel hips measure around the widest part of the. Almost everyone who works out today understands or soon learns the basics of weight room etiquette. My screen is about 45 palms by 35 palms. What does proper gym etiquette consist of. Your body ruler a users manual congratulations on being a human ruler.
Yes there are now fingerprints on my screen. Ten rules for not being that person in the gym. If someone is using a machine or piece of equipment and you need something nearby ask if you can. Or to hold onto while doing single leg calf raises with their own body weight.