New Yorkers are really into working out. It's impossible to walk a few blocks without a jogger nearly running you down (or a Seamless delivery guy on a bike, but that's for another purpose).
My building has a small exercise room on the top floor that's sufficient for my workout needs, especially since I seem to use it on off times of the day.
Most people are pretty respectful of fellow exercisers, but I feel like there should be a few addendums to the existing rules.
-Wipe down equipment after use. If you sweat profusely while exercising, sanitize it THOROUGHLY.
-Ask people to use/share equipment prior to doing so. Don't steal people's equipment, especially when it's CLEARLY positioned to be used by them.
True story: I placed a kickboard on the edge of the pool next to my water bottle, to be used after I finished a warm-up lap. A woman came in to the pool are, took the kickboard, and placed it next to HER water bottle.
-Limit your time on machines when other people are waiting. Don't hog machines, especially when you are using them incorrectly. Don't sit on a bench press and stretch your arms.
-Don't splash in the pool. Don't kick your legs like a 5-year-old kid learning to swim, especially when you are above 60 and capable of dislodging multiple gallons of water with each kick.
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