If you are a regular gym-goer, you’ll see more people working indoors now as the weather gets colder. There will be the Instagrammers capturing every set they do; the wallflowers constantly admiring their abs in the mirror, and the ones who will occupy machines regardless of other people waiting. Don’t be like one of these annoying folks who make working out difficult for others. Follow these nine basic gym rules to steer clear of nasty glares.

1. Don’t hog the equipment

There’s an unwritten gymming rule — leaving your towel on equipment doesn’t give you dibs on it. Respect other people’s need to work out as well. Also, you cannot monopolise a station for more than half an hour, especially when others are waiting. Get moving!

2. Respect personal space

We understand the gym is crowded. But don’t be that annoying person who does their bicep curls uncomfortably close to the other person. Give some breathing room to your workout mates.

3. Don’t be tripe, always wipe

One of the most basic gym rules is to always keep a towel handy for when things get sweaty. Be nice to the person who has to use the machine after you and don’t leave your pool of sweat unwiped.

4. Don’t give unsolicited advice

No one likes being told what to do — unless you are their boss. Keep away from the temptation of teaching strangers the right way to exercise. But if you do see someone performing an exercise that puts them at a risk for injury, then flag down a trainer and let them deal with it.

5. Enough with the selfies already

Did you know you can work out without announcing it on Instagram? On a busy day, if you are lounging around the gym clicking selfies, you’ll not only get in the way of others (see point 2 again) but also be a buzzkill for those trying to concentrate.

6. Mirrors in the gym have a practical purpose

We know you worked hard to get that six-pack and it deserves to be admired. Check yourself out in the gym mirror all you want, just don’t block another person’s view. Gyms have mirrors installed so people can monitor their exercise.

7. Pick up after yourself

Pick up that used water cup and throw it in the dustbin. And when you are done with the weights, put them back on the rack. And for the sake of humanity, do not leave your used towels on the floor.

8. Have your gossip sessions later

You really should not be on the phone all the time while working out, even if you have all the hot gossip. People are not interested in knowing the details and it is really annoying and distracting. So, cut down on those loud phone calls.

9. Keep the singing to yourself

We get it that you enjoy listening to music while working out. But, remember you are at the gym and not in your shower. Keep the singing to yourself.

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