{"id":341408,"date":"2026-03-16T02:45:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T02:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/341408\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T02:45:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T02:45:24","slug":"gym-etiquette-rules-personal-trainer-reveals-inconsiderate-habit-that-drives-gymgoers-crazy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/341408\/","title":{"rendered":"Gym etiquette rules: Personal trainer reveals ‘inconsiderate’ habit that drives gymgoers crazy"},"content":{"rendered":"

A\ufeff personal trainer<\/a> has revealed the one bad gym habit that drives staff and customers crazy.<\/p>\n

Angie Crowfoot (@angiecrowfoot_pt<\/a>) a personal trainer in Sydney’s \ufeffShire, told nine.com.au there are three unwritten rules of working out that everyone in the gym<\/a> should know about.<\/p>\n

When people break these rules, it can disrupt the safe and supportive environment\ufeff gym trainers and owners work so hard to create.<\/p>\n

\"AngieSydney personal trainer Angie Crowfoot says there are unwritten rules of gym etiquette, (Supplied)<\/p>\n

Crowfoot says the overarching rule is to be considerate to others, but one rule in particular is the most important to remember.<\/p>\n

“Always stack your weights back,” she said.<\/p>\n

“\ufeffSomething, as a trainer, we really don’t appreciate is when people don’t put their weights back.<\/p>\n

“If someone has lifted 180kg and then they leave that there for the next person … you’ve gotta be considerate.<\/p>\n

\"Angie“\ufeffSomething, as a trainer, we really don’t appreciate is when people don’t put their weights back,” she says. (Supplied)<\/p>\n

“There could be elderly people in the gym, there’s no way they can lift that. Things like that are really inconsiderate.” \ufeff<\/p>\n

The other unspoken rules revolve around being a pilote and considerate person, and remembering the gym is for everyone.<\/p>\n

“If someone is training next to you, and you both need to use the same machine, generally people should let you work in between (each set), share the\ufeff machine!” Crowfoot says.<\/p>\n

“Just be polite in the gym, to everyone you’re speaking to, and also wipe down \ufeffthe equipment when you use it.”<\/p>\n

\"Crowfoot says, “Just be polite in the gym, to everyone you’re speaking to.” (Getty)<\/p>\n

When it comes to \ufeffworkout classes like yoga or pilates, Katie Drury, studio manager at Club Pilates in Perth, says similar rules apply.<\/p>\n

“\ufeffOne of the most important rules is to arrive to your class on time,” Drury told nine.com.au.<\/p>\n

“Be prepared to start on time, especially with Pilates, there’s a bit of setup involved.<\/p>\n

“\ufeffYou just want to make sure that you’re not disrupting the rest of the class [by being late] and come prepared.”<\/p>\n

Drury says similar rules about wiping down your equipment apply.<\/p>\n

“Generally,\ufeff\u00a0the instructor will come around and pop a wipe on the end of your reformer,” she explains.<\/p>\n

“Just wipe down all of the equipment that you’ve used.”<\/p>\n

As social \ufeffmedia gym influencers become more and more popular, new rules are being formed in gym culture, Crowfoot says.<\/p>\n

\"ClubKatie Drury from Club Pilates says you should arrive to class in time. (Supplied)\"Club“\ufeffYou just want to make sure that you’re not disrupting the rest of the class [by being late].” (Supplied)<\/p>\n

\ufeffIf you wish to film in the gym, you must ask for consent from anyone who may be caught in the back of your video.<\/p>\n

“\ufeffThere are different legalities for different gyms, commerical gyms are more strict on your filming,” the PT told nine.com.au.<\/p>\n

“The general rule is you’ve always got to tell the person, ‘I’m about to film, do you mind being in the background?'”<\/p>\n

She said the gym is a safe space for everybody, and offered a peice of advice for anyone looking to step inside for the first time. \ufeff<\/p>\n

“People aren’t as scary as they think. No one is actually judging you [in the gym], they are focusing on themselves,” Crowfoot said.<\/p>\n

“I could do a cartwheel in the middle of the gym and no one would question me.”<\/p>\n

She adds that “there are so many people in the gym that are willing to help you” and personal trainers are always a good option if you are starting out from scratch. \ufeff<\/p>\n

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