Just DON'T Do it...

*** We hope this does not offend anyone- we are simply expressing our opinions***
So I have joined the 24 hour fitness gym and have been working out a lot more lately. The gym is an interesting place because of the wide variety of people that fill it. During out workouts, my friend Lauren and I have noticed time and time again certain habits and styles of the people that keep recurring. We have decided to help all of mankind and make a DON'T list for the gym, accompanied by pictures of Lauren and I that will help those of you who are visual learners.
Here we go.. are you ready? Maybe you should write these down and make sure you do not do these! :)
1. DON'T WEAR REGULAR SHORTS
-We see this so often in men and women. They wear their cargo pants, jean shorts, slacks or whatever else they had on that day.. this is not correct or comfortable! I am sure if these people put on some comfy mesh basketball shorts they would realize what they have been missing.


2. DON'T WEAR REGULAR SHOES
-Vans, DVS, Etnies, Keds, and loafers were not made for the gym. To play the part you got to look the part people...come on, go buy a pair of Nikes.


3. DON'T WEAR NICE SHIRTS/BLOUSES
-I often see women wearing their snazzy dress shirt along with their workout shorts. If you are at the gym, its okay to not be dressed up in your best lacy blouse.
-You can't achieve the style "sporty yet classy" with this look


4. DON'T WEAR SUNGLASSES IN THE GYM
-We see this a lot and it does not make you look cooler, more intense or stronger..
-Actually, when are people going to understand that it is not cool or manly to wear your shades inside??


5. DON'T WEAR YOUR HAIR DOWN OR PILE ON MAKE UP
-Again, you are at the gym, not the mall, its okay to not look your best. Plus, doesn't your hair get in your way if it is hanging down in your face??
-The gym is for working out, not a dating service.. let the man like you for you!




6. DON'T STARE AT YOUR MUSCLE THE ENTIRE TIME YOU ARE LIFTING
-If you stare it it, it won't get any bigger..
-This one is always funny to watch


7. DON'T FLIRT WITH OTHERS IF YOU ARE WEARING YOUR WEDDING RING AND ARE MARRIED
-back to # 5- go to the gym to work out, not to mingle with the singles and if you are married and have your ring on, don't start flirting with us.. we are not interested.


8. DON'T MAKE LOUD NOISES WHEN LIFTING
-This one is the most important. I have been in the free weights room many times and had to sneak out because I could not control my laughter. Men will try and lift SO much weight that they let out an uncontrollable, LOUD grunt that sounds worse than a woman in labor.
-If the weight is that heavy and you have to squeal then lighten your load before a load ends up in your pants.. there.. I said it..


9. DON'T GO TO THE GYM JUST TO SOCIALIZE
-Its okay to talk while lifting or doing your cardo but when you just sit and talk and catch up its weird!


10. DON'T WEAR JUST A SPORTS BRA- ALWAYS WEAR A SHIRT
-Even if you have been doing your crunches and your abs are crazy, keep them to yourself.
-If you are older, then yes, please, keep the shirt on.. there is a dress code so follow it.


***no picture is available due to modesty of the fitness models***



11. DON'T TALK ABOUT HOW BUFF YOU ARE JUST TO IMPRESS PEOPLE AROUND YOU
-Oh goodness, men do this and think if they talk about their reps and how much protein they ate that day, it will impress the girl next to them.. WRONG!



We have personally seen all 11 of these DON"T habits at our gym so don't think we made them up. Hopefully you can learn from this list or help a fellow friend learn. ;)

If you have any more, please tell us!

Thanks for reading..
Lauren and Hillary

This is a picture of the proper way to dress for the gym..notice the correct shirts, shoes, pants, shorts and hair.. :)