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Health Club Courtesies

Make the health-club experience pleasant for everyone by following a few simple guidelines.

people talk at a gym

What Are Some of the Latest Rules Around Health Club Etiquette?

Our fitness editor reflects on how to make health clubs more welcoming for everyone.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Fitness TipsInclusive Wellness
sanitizing bench at gym

17 Simple Rules for Proper Gym Etiquette

You know the type — the people who talk during yoga class or don't wipe down their sweaty equipment. But are some of your behaviors considered a no-no to others? Maybe it’s time to review the basics of health-club etiquette.
By Karen Asp
Fitness Tips
Woman doing a bench press on a weight bench

6 Personal-Trainer Tips for Using the Workout Floor

Top reminders for using this space in the club effectively.
By Emily Ewen
Fitness TipsMembership
Two people exercising in fitness studio.

The Ins and Outs of Group Fitness Classes

Make the most of your next group fitness experience — and enjoy the power of the class dynamic — with these tips.
By Molly Kopischke
Group Fitness
an indoor Life Time pool

Lap-Swimming Etiquette

Don’t let a crowded pool keep you from regular workouts. Here are six rules to know before you dive in.
By Heidi Kelchner
Aqua FitnessFitness Tips
The inside of a sauna

Taking the Heat

The sauna and steam room offer a variety of health and fitness benefits. Learn how to use them to your advantage with these tips.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC
Fitness TipsGeneral Health
wipes to clean gym equipment

Expert Answers: Do I Always Have to Wipe Off the Workout Equipment?

In short, yes – but here's why.
By Nicole Radziszewski
Fitness Tips
illustration of woman wearing a tank top and graphical representations of how to de-stink athletic apparel

How to De-Stink Your Sweats

Funky odors in your fitness gear can be tricky to remove. Give these ideas a try.
By Courtney Lewis Opdahl
Home/LivingPersonal Care/Beauty
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