Olympia Health & Fitness Center

General Gym Etiquette

Here are some basic guidelines you should follow at the gym:

1) If someone is near a piece of equipment you want to use, ask them if they're using it before you hop on.
2) Always use a towel and wipe down equipment after you use it - you should wipe any part that you have touched.
3) You are absolutely allowed to ask someone how much longer they'll be using a piece of equipment, but do not pressure anyone to finish.
4) Always put dumbbells and plates back on the racks in the correct place
5) Use a gym mat for stretching: If you can't find the mats, ask a staff member.
6) Read all signs placed by gym management: they're there for a reason!
7) If someone is doing an exercise with bad form, it is generally accepted that you do not correct them unless they ask for help. If someone is doing exercises in a way which is threatening the safety of others in the gym, or you are seriously worried an accident will occur, you should speak to a staff member before saying or doing anything.