Group training is a great way to train for some people. But these classes also include a code of etiquette that people sometimes seem to forget for some reason. Here are a few things you shouldn't do in your next group class.
Wearing the wrong clothes
Remember, those super cute leggings probably won't look flattering in certain positions, so it's best to try them on at home before putting on a show for the rest of the class. Other clothes that can't be things that are too short or cut too low, especially in a yoga class where you'll be stretching and bending a lot.
Using the mirror too often The mirrors are for correcting shape, not for checking your makeup or seeing how good your triceps look. This is a gym, not your bathroom.
Put on too much makeup Wearing a colored moisturizer and subtle mascara is one thing, but if you come to class with a fully made-up face, it usually isn't. While you may look sexy, your makeup will probably run after 15 minutes.
Stink
You know you need to reapply deodorant before class (hopefully), but re-wearing the same workout clothes from earlier in the week can create an even bigger stench. Those top/bra/leggings may smell okay when you first wear them, but once your body warms up… Not to mention the bacteria that thrive on damp fabrics. Another culprit:Bad breath, especially in the cramped spaces of an indoor cycling class. So don't forget to brush your teeth before going to class. You will be breathing quite heavily during your workout.
Too much talking
Keep the gossip for the few minutes before and after class. Not only is it rude, it can actually ruin your workout. You interrupt your own breathing patterns, those of others in the class and especially the instructor's.
Become the instructor's assistant
It is true that with large classes the instructor cannot be everywhere at once. But if you're not really employed by this gym, leave your neighbor. Unless someone's shape is so bad that they cause immediate injury or call for help, you need to watch yourself. Don't assume you know why someone is taking a class, and don't assume they want comments or even help.
Do your own thing
If a move isn't good for your body, the instructor will likely step in to make an appropriate change. But that's not to say you can do a ton of alternative exercises in class — most fitness instructors don't want to compete with your own personal routine. Don't be that person. Not to mention how disruptive it is to the others in class.
