West Wood issued a letter to users in February saying failure to adhere to rules could result in termination of membership

The gym advised members to limit their phone use. Photo: Getty

The gym advised members to limit their phone use. Photo: Getty

One of the country’s biggest gym franchises has been praised for issuing a warning over a “significant decline in adherence to basic etiquette standards”.

West Wood Club, which has six locations in Dublin and took in €27m in fees last year, sent out a stern email to members about the issue.