Fit 198: Gym Etiquette Revisited, Eggs, Follow-ups - a podcast by Kira Langolf

I first reviewed proper gym etiquette in an early podcast, episode #13. It's available in archives here at fitgirlguide.blogspot.com. Let's do a quick review of the gym etiquette discussed in that episode then add a few items for 2014!  If you know someone who is new to the gym world, this would be a great episode to forward to them!

Proper Gym Etiquette Review



* When you take a dumbbell (or a barbell) off the rack, take a couple of steps back!  Other people want to use the dumbbells too!

* Work on the machines as they are intended to be used!  Turning backwards on a treadmill or stepper is NOT going to work your butt more! It will cause you to hold on to the hand rails and decrease the quality of the cardio! To work your butt more, face the proper way and focus on pressing your weight through the heels. Keep your stomach tight, and a tall posture! Those tips guarantee you will get  more form that session!

* Strip your bars and put your plates away! Clean up after yourself! No one wants to put someone's mess away, especially at the gym. Plus, a 25-pound plate may be light to you, but not the next person. Be considerate.

* Don't read a magazine or talk on the cell phone while you are in between sets. The equipment is not meant for people to sit on and talk on the phone, it’s a gym not a lounge!

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Updates for 2014: 



 

* Benches are not your personal storage rack. Benches are for workouts, not your personal items! Put your stuff in a locker, on the floor (not highly recommended, but done) or in a corner. Really, do you need to have the phone with you? If you do, then spend $5-10 and get an arm band to hold it. If you've ever had a weight drop on your workout log (or phone), you'll invest in that $5 lock to keep it safe!

* I shouldn't have to say this, but don't spit in a gym! For crying out loud! You are not outdoors!! Would you do it in your mom's house? No? It's disgusting!  I hate to say that I have actually seen this happen! Yup right there on the floor!  Ick!

* Your towel is to wipe off YOUR sweaty seat! So please, do that before moving on to the next machine.

* If you're sick don't workout. No one else wants you to sneeze, then use the curl bar!

* If you are going to talk to someone for more than a minute, give up the machine you are on!

* Let others “work in.” This means "share."  It may be a new term to some, but it basically means you do a set while I rest and then while you rest, I do the set. No, we aren't working out together, it's a polite system to “Share” a machine.

* Speaking of sharing, here's what I want you to do: share this podcast with a friend or two. They may know someone who commits these gym etiquette fouls and can forward it to them! Unfortunately, too many common courtesies have gone out the window!

* Bottom line is: Be polite and considerate of your gym mates. You may need them to lift a barbell off your chest one day!



Nutrition: All About Eggs!

Eggs have gotten a bad rap lately! Sure, there are pros and cons to eggs.  Let's find out if they are right for you!



Eggs have a strong amino acid lineup that can aid the development of muscle and strength. These amino acids are used by the body to repair muscle tissue. This helps you recover faster! The more lean muscle you have, the faster your metabolism becomes!



Eggs are brain food! They are rich in nutrients that can make you smarter, improve your motivation and focus!  The compound Choline in eggs is essential for optimal liver function. Choline helps the liver to detoxify and process fat!



Eggs are beneficial for strong bones. Lean muscle mass is a primary supporter of bone health.

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