Gym Etiquette

With all of the virgin gym goers flocking to the gym attempting to jump start 2010 with a hotter bod, I have noticed a severe waning in the number of people practicing proper gym etiquette. Gym etiquette should be seemingly intuitive, but some people could benefit from a manual. To begin, if there is a row of treadmills available, refrain from choosing the machine directly next to someone. For one, its awkward being that close to a perfect stranger if its not necessary, not to mention it screws up the person's pacing on the other machine. . Even if its your favorite machine because it says you burn 5000 calories in a hour, just don't do it. Another thing, I know it is seemingly futile to shower before hitting the gym, but if your stench is already vile before you even break a sweat, chances are by the time you do, its probably considerably worse. It is hard enough to stay on the treadmill that last mile without some putrid b.o. smell wafting all over the place. Personal hygiene please. Finally, it is not necessary to walk around a public locker room flashing your cash and prizes. Congrats, you are secure enough to galavant around naked. Doesn't mean anyone else to see it. Thats why they provide towels. Save it for the nude beach. It is no wonder that by February everyone quits going to the gym. With these simple guidelines maybe we can all make it to bathing suit season.