By: Eric Michael (University of Miami)
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Admit it, at some point in our lifetime we have all been to the gym. Whether or not you’re the meathead who goes 7 days a week, or the girl who goes after a long night of drinking, everyone has been to the gym at some point. So ready or not, here is list of 5 things NOT to do at the gym.
5. Step Off a Moving Treadmill
One of the most dangerous things to do at the gym, is after going for a long hard run going to attempt to step off the treadmill while it is still moving. Make sure you hit stop first so it will slow down considerably, and so that you don’t end up like this person..
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4. Doing Countless Number of Crunches
When most people first walk into the gym, the first thing they say to a personal trainer is ‘I want a six pack.’ These people then will end up doing crunches until everyone at the gym has gone home. Stop doing them! If you want a six pack make sure you have a good clean diet and find different exercises that target your all parts of your abs as well as your obliques.
3. Smell Before You Walk into the Gym
Yes, you are going to smell after your workout, it’s a common fact. However, if you smell before you even step into the gym, do everyone a favor and put on some deodorant. Everyone around you will appreciate you for how thoughtful you are.
2. Keep Staring at a Member of the Opposite Sex
You can’t deny it. There are many good looking people at the gym. Guys with big arms, and girls with beautifully toned legs, but don’t get caught staring for two reasons. One, if they catch you, it can lead to a very awkward situation, and two, you won’t be focusing on your workout. If you aren’t focusing on your workout, it could lead to a situation like the video in number 5.
1.Lift a Heavy Weight to Impress a Girl
Guys are notorious for doing this. There’s a hot girl at the gym and they see her and decide they need to try and lift a dumbbell that’s heavier than they can handle. They then use God-awful form to get it up and act all proud of themselves. Men, don’t be stupid, this is only going to lead to injury, and even less time in the gym, which means you won’t be seeing that girl, anytime soon.
