1. By Mr Douglas For New Gym Members and for old ones who are ignorant of unwritten rules.

2.  The Be very polite to the staff  Manners cost nothing and they can get you out of trouble.

3.  Ask questions if you’re unsure. Question: You see an older guy in the gym. He tells you that you are doing something wrong. Should you trust his opinion?

4. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

5.  School rules  TPS gear only (shorts and T’s)  Training Shoes

6. Rule 1

7.  Against School Rules!  Do not text or make calls Using your cell phone:  Taking up exercise space  Annoyance to other gym goers  Leave your cell phone in YOUR locker

8.  Give other gym goers their space  Do not crowd lifters  Don’t do your exercises close to the racks.  If using dumbbells, take the weights off the racks and put them back at the end. Don’t use the racks to hold the weights in-between sets.  Use designated areas appropriately  Example: No yoga in the weight room

9.  Ask politely if you would like to use a machine that someone else is using.  If someone asks you, then accommodate them by sharing.  If you are sharing a machine with a partner then it may not be practical to share.  Tell them how many sets you have left  Don’t dawdle!  Don’t hog the machines 

10.  If you’re with a training partner, don’t.  Best for cardio machines  When using free weights they can get tangled and pose a safety issue. You can get ones especially designed for the gym  Use a play list, don’t waste time changing tracks.  Keep volume down, or get noise canceling headphones.  IF YOU ARE USING YOUR PHONE TO TEXT/ CALL / GAME, IT WILL BE CONFISCATED

11.  Carry a personal towel  Ask nicely at the front desk for a towel  Wipe away sweat as you work out  Wipe down equipment when finished  Use a towel and disinfectant spray to clean equipment

12.  Use deodorant  Take a shower  Put on clean clothes  Change your socks every day

13.  Control the weight when putting them down. Avoid clanking! This includes all machine weights!!  Concentrate on yourself, don’t stare and don’t judge others.  Don’t be loud, don’t loiter and chat  When in the change rooms, be respectful of others using the facilities. Don’t leave your things everywhere.  Don’t use equipment if you are unsure of how to use it. Ask!  Use the equipment properly and treat with care and caution.  Use a weight which you can handle. You can do serious damage to yourself!  RESIST TESTING YOURSELF TO THE MAX ON THE MACHINES. GUYS, IT IS NOT A COMPETITION!!!!

14.  You are representing your school in a public place. There are always eyes watching!  Most importantly, you are representing yourself! What sort of imagine do you want to portray to others?