| For all of you Apartmentites out there who fear going | | | | 2. No Body Thinks You're Cool if you are slamming |
| to the gym, fear no more. If your community has a | | | | weights around with the loud clang. In fact, they may |
| state of the art fitness center (which most of them | | | | think that it is more of a nuisance when you make that |
| do), it's time for you to take full advantage. | | | | noise. If you can't control it while you lift it, you should |
| Don't waste money and time driving to a big | | | | take some weight off. Dropping the weights down do |
| expensive gym, when you have everything that you | | | | no good for you or anyone else and can even lead to |
| will need to get in shape and stay that way included in | | | | injury. |
| the cost of rent and right there in your own community. | | | | 3. Replace Your Weights- Make sure and put the |
| I have had several fellow Apartmentites mention that | | | | weights back on the rack when you finish working with |
| they feel uncomfortable at the BIG GYM with all the | | | | them. Don't just leave them on the floor for someone |
| greasy people who stare all day and try to impress | | | | to trip over. |
| eachother. Most apartment fitness centers are | | | | 4. Volume- When you get done with your workout and |
| NOTHING like this. In fact, many times you will be able | | | | are headed home, make sure you turn the volume |
| to find a nice peaceful workout without anyone else | | | | down on the television or radio if you were the only |
| around you. | | | | one using it. I've walked into the fitness center a few |
| There are a few simple rules of etiquette that you and | | | | times to a blasting TV and noone in there. Not fun for |
| your neighbors should follow when working out in your | | | | my ears. |
| apartment's fitness center. | | | | 5. Share- Remember that you and those around you in |
| 1. Wipe It Down- Some communities will supply this, but | | | | the fitness center are all neighbors, so share the |
| if not, bring a small towel or old cloth with you that you | | | | weights and machines if need be. Be kind to your |
| can wipe the machines down when you get done with | | | | neighbors. Who knows, You might make a good friend! |
| your work out. Nothing is more gross than getting on a | | | | Know any good fitness center etiquette rules? Let me |
| machine, sticking your hands on the handles, and | | | | know by posting a comment. |
| realizing that you just pressed your clean hands on | | | | Need a Great Apartment? Check out |
| someone else's nasty sweat. So be kind and wipe | | | | ApartmentHomeLiving. |
| your machines down. | | | | |