Shawn Austin, a personal trainer and the yoga program coordinator for the Colorado Athletic Club at the Tabor Center, says she sees it in group fitness classes as well. “Not being considerate of others is definitely tough, especially when we’re all together in a small area, using the same equipment,” Larney says. Letting the weights drop full force is pretty terrible. Don’t sit on equipment texting - Matthew D Martinez. (Again, from Face book: Curling in the squat rack.” - Terry Mertz. “So those annoyances with fellow gym-goers can add up fast. ![]() “When you all roll into a communal place and you’re sharing an area - it’s like being on a bus, and someone puts their feet on the seat, and you’re like, why would you do that?” he says. Why is gym etiquette such a hot-button topic? It comes down to space and resources, says Gavin Larney, fitness director of the Denver Athletic Club. We all had to start somewhere and we should be welcoming to anyone wanting to improve their health.” - Donna Rink Derrera “ Veterans - please be patient of beginners and keep your comments about “resolutioners” to yourself. Jerks exist, but many newbies may just not know etiquette. Offer input in a kind fashion if you see major faux pas. ![]() “Gym veterans - Smile and welcome the newbies. Everyone in there started somewhere.” - Dave Lowry It’s going to take more than one time in the gym to get in shape. “Remember, it didn’t take one night to get out of shape. We also asked for advice for those hitting the gym for the first time in the new year:
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