2. Reading:
When you engage in aerobic, muscle-, and bone-
strengthening activities, you are likely to make use of different
equipment and facilities. These resources help in your
enjoyment and participation so you have to care for them. As a
courtesy to other individuals who also make use of these
equipment and facilities, you always need to observe the proper
manners or etiquette inside a gym.
Depending on the venue or facility, there is a specific
decorum expected from those who use them. The following are
the different venues with its commonly expected etiquette.
3. Playing court or field
A playing court or field may be found indoors or
outdoors, depending on the sport. Venues and facilities
are usually ready-to-use where minimal setup is
needed since these are specifically catered to a certain
sport (e.g. basketball, football). However, some venues
need to set up some equipment first, like volleyball,
tennis, badminton, table tennis, taekwondo, judo, etc.
4. Depending on the venue arrangements (i.e., rented or
otherwise), those who utilize and set up equipment are expected to
properly fix, return, or store the equipment after use. It is common
manners to keep the venue clean and as orderly as possible after use.
Here are some examples:
• Wipe off wet spots caused by drinks and sweat
• Throw away used supplies and equipment like empty water bottles,
athletic tapes, shuttlecock feathers in badminton, etc.
5. Dance areas or studios
These are either open or enclosed spaces with
full-sized mirrors on one or more sides. They usually
cater to different types of dancers, which is why most
have wooden or metal railings called barres. Speakers
and music players are usually available for use and are
set up in strategic locations (i.e., at the corners or
center).
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7. Like in playing courts and fields, depending
on the venue arrangements, users of dance area
or studios are expected to keep music players
after use, turn off lights and ventilation when not
in use, and maintain the venue orderly for the
next users. Below are other expectations when
using dance areas or studios:
8. • Keep footwear and other belongings on the sides or designated spots
(i.e. lockers, benches, tables)
• Wipe off wet spots caused by drinks and sweat on the floor.
• If it is an open area, keep music at accepted volume so as not to
disturb other users.
• Know the studio schedule every time so that you will not be rushed to
move out for the next users.
9. Gym or weights area
These are usually indoor facilities with different types of
equipment such as machine weights, free weights, balls,
exercise machines (e.g. treadmill, stationary bike, rower, stair
climber), mats, etc. They are strategically positioned to allow
maneuverability and easy access for all those who work out.
The different equipment are also accessible to all because the
gym or weights area is accessible to everyone who works out.
Hence, it is expected that you observe proper behavior during
and after working out. Here are some of them:
10. • Avoid monopolizing use of the equipment. Share it with others by taking
turns using them.
• Return equipment to its proper place.
• Do not slam or drop weights.
• Wipe off drinks and sweat off equipment and floor.
• Lower volume of music or wear earphones.
• Minimize grunting, refrain from yelling and using profanity.
• Wear appropriate clothes including footwear. Do not take them off to look
at your body in the mirror.
11. Some gyms or weights areas have
some reminders posted on strategic
locations so that users will always be
reminded. Read them and make sure to
follow them to have a worry-free time
working out.
