“Don’t be that guy” – annoying gym behaviours to avoid

It’s June. It’s almost summer.
For all you gym regulars, you know what that means – mass overcrowding of the gym as people attempt to get ready for “bikini season” (it’s almost as bad as the first week after New Year’s when everyone makes a resolution to get in shape). But the overcrowding is nothing compared to the ridiculous-ness that some consider regular behaviour in a public place. That’s why I’ve prepared the following list of crazy behaviour to be cautious of at the gym (whether you’re a newbie or a regular), you can be sure that your fellow workout acquaintances don’t refer to you as that guy.

While some are entertaining to observe, most are rather frustrating. So in no particular order of annoying, here are 10 behaviours to avoid when working out:

• Don’t be that guy who stands in front of the mirror and admires himself more than actually working out
• Don’t be that girl who uses the stretching mat to make phone calls and text her friends
• Don’t be those girls who use their workout session as prime gossiping time
• Don’t be that guy who thinks everything is a competition
• Don’t be that guy who sweats all over the equipment and doesn’t wipe it off
• Don’t be that lazy guy (please put the equipment back where you found it!)
• Don’t be that girl who uses the gym to just meet guys
• Don’t be the stinky guy (deodorant is a wonderful thing)
• Don’t be the equipment hog
• Don’t be that guy whose music is way too loud

I’m sure the list could go on forever. Just be wary of the space you are using as well as others personal space and you should be good to go!

For more advice on gym etiquette, check out these articles: Mastering Gym Etiquette, Don’t be a gym diva and Dealing with jerks at the gym