Today's article is devoted to the rules of conduct in the training room. This will prevent the possibility of annoying injury. Observing the simplest rules of conduct in the training halls, visitors will receive a comfortable and safe environment for training. It will also keep the equipment in working order.
Rules of conduct in the hall
Rule # 1: The weights taken should be returned to their place
Returning the equipment that the visitor used to the place, he shows courtesy to those athletes who will be engaged in the hall after him. No one will like to take off the weight from the simulator, left on it by someone. When you no longer need dumbbells, be sure to put them on a stand, and remove all weights from the simulators. The only exception can be the request of the next visitor to leave them in place.
Rule # 2: Weights must not be dropped
Throwing weight on the floor can cause accidental damage to yourself or another visitor. Doing so can damage your equipment and generate unnecessary noise, drawing attention to you. The weights should be lowered to the floor gently and only when there is a danger of injury, you can throw.
Rule # 3: Clothes must be chosen correctly
When choosing clothes, you should be guided by two parameters - your own convenience and the comfort for others. The best choices are a regular T-shirt and trousers, as well as good running shoes. Special attention should be paid to shoes. It should have a stiff sole, a slight heel lift, and sufficient height to give stability to the ankle. When doing many exercises, this will not be superfluous.
Rule # 4: Wipe off sweat
You should walk into the hall with a small towel. You will need it to wipe the bench after completing the exercises, and even better to spread it before starting the approach. You yourself probably do not want to study on the top left over from other visitors.
Rule # 5: Keep Your Distance
This is the main safety requirement when visiting the hall. Try not to find yourself in someone else's space, interfering with other people to study.
Rule # 6: Change Your Shoes
When visiting the hall, you should wear replacement shoes with you to avoid dust formation.
Communication rules and etiquette
Rule # 1: Conversation
Never start a conversation with a visitor doing the exercise. Firstly, it is very distracting, and secondly, most likely he is focused on training and will not hear. Wait for the approach to complete and ask your question.
Rule # 2: Allow to join you
To refuse is to show disrespect. Of course, if it doesn't stop you from exercising. For example, when your training program involves short rest breaks.
Rule # 3: Don't obstruct your view
Walking past the person doing the exercise, or even just standing in front of him, you will interfere with his concentration. Also, the visitor can watch the exercise in the mirror, controlling his technique.
Rule # 4: Ask for permission
If you need to use equipment that someone else is already using, then you should ask for permission to share. You can't just sit on a simulator or bench from which another visitor has just climbed. You need to find out if his exercise is over. If the weight you need is very different from the weight used by another visitor, then you should not ask for a joint use of the machine. Wait for him to finish his workout or borrow other equipment.
Rule # 5: Lively Conversations
Don't pester visitors with conversations. Most of them go to the gym for a workout, not for heart-to-heart talk. Postpone the conversation until the activity is over.
Rule # 6: Don't use too much equipment
Don't use many machines or benches at once. It's another matter when there is no one in the hall. In this case, you can consider yourself a master, for a while, of course.
Rule # 7: Help
You should not run up to everyone who you think needs help. Heavy reps are most effective and can only ruin your set. But if someone asks for help, then you should respond to the request.
- Don't overuse help. Do not ask for help when you are not ready to handle the weight initially. In this case, you should reconsider your working weight.
- Comfort zone. Do not place the bench you have taken near other visitors. Some exercises require a lot of free space.
- Re-adjust the weight. When you are finished exercising on the machine, return the stopper to the position that the previous visitor used.
- Be tactful. You can't laugh at people who can't match you in working weights. There will always be those visitors who surpass your achievement.
- Help. When someone asked you for help, do not refuse. In the event that you see that you cannot provide assistance due to a large weight or for another reason, then you need to warn about this.
- Scream. Try not to scream during the exercise. Of course, sometimes it is necessary, but not always.
- Perfumery. Do not use perfume before gym class. With serious training, the smell of sweat cannot be avoided, and in combination with perfume, you may not get the most pleasant smell. Just take a shower before starting your workout.
How to behave in the hall
When visiting gyms, everyone must adhere to the basic rules of behavior:
- It is necessary to respect not only the staff, but also the visitors.
- If you have any questions, then do not hesitate to contact the coach.
- When training with a barbell, remember to wear the locks on the bar.
- Before starting the exercise, check that the fasteners are secure.
- All weights should be returned to their place when the exercise is completed.
- Do not throw sports equipment around the gym.
- Do not use perfumes with a strong smell.
- Do not step over the bar. It is customary among athletes to respect sports equipment, if you get sick, then skip class so as not to spread the infection.
- Don't distract visitors with conversations and don't distract yourself.
Instructor (trainer) in the gym
A coach (instructor) is the person who can tell everything about simulators, weights, training complexes. Thanks to him, you can draw up a lesson plan, if necessary, he will insure, and will monitor your exercise technique. When questions arise, ask them boldly. Don't be afraid to seek advice and help. Also, don't be afraid to pay for his consultations. This is how he makes a living. The instructor must be treated with respect.
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