Image from www.totallyuniquelife.comWhile some of us get up early to get our morning calories burning, others find that the best way to clear your mind and get that second burst of workday energy is to get some exercise over a lunch break. Either way, gyms are always a buzzing place of people, and there are right and wrong ways to handle gyms as professionally as you do your job. Next time you grab your sneakers, remember these things:
- Wear Appropriate Gear: Ladies, this does not mean a sports bra. Men, this does not mean white cotton shorts! Be sure to dress in a way that doesn’t distract someone from the heavy and dangerous machinery they may be lifting. If it’s a corporate gym, you should be all the more cautious to maintain professionalism.
- Monitor Your Time: It can irritate your coworkers if you get a two hour lunch break simply because you are adding a workout to your day. Make sure that you watch the clock and be respectful of your office mates. You should also watch the clock when attending gyms that have maximum workout times by machine.
- Utilize the Cleaning Supplies: After each workout station, be sure to wipe down after yourself. Yes, there is a lot of sweat in a gym, but you needn’t be exposed to anyone else’s on accident.
- Quiet the Chit Chat: Gyms typically are used for results, not social interaction, and should be respected as such. A part from the occasional pre and post aerobic class catch-ups, it’s best to let people focus. If someone is trying to talk to you mid-workout, feel free to let them know that you’d love to catch up, but can’t concentrate on both activities at the same time.
- Locker Room Smarts: Many people are mortified to run into others they know while in their unmentionables. The best practice is to wait to carry on any conversation until out of the locker room. Also, cell phone usage tends to make people nervous as most phones are equipped with picture mail features, so leave it locked up!
Making Etiquette Easy,
Susan K. Medina
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