Gym etiquette—common sense that’s not so common
Wednesday, July 2nd, 20081.) Dressing like you just auditioned for the new Soulja Boy video or like you’re going out clubbing doesn’t impress anyone. In fact it makes you look ignorant and inhibits your ability to exercise effectively. Dressing in appropriate gym attire allows you full mobility and flexibility, promotes airflow (which in turn minimizes perspiration), and you don’t risk ruining clothes you care about.
Ask yourself something: who do you hope to impress and what do you hope to accomplish by “dressing up” to go to the gym? As a male, you aren’t going to impress any females, as females generally don’t like to be approached in the gym anyway. They are underdressed (assuming they are dressed appropriately), sweaty, and many consider the gym their “private time.” As a female, dressing up for the gym is only going to get you gawked at. (more…)