you pay the same membership so you have the same rights
But you don’t have the right to behave inconsiderately.
My list of ways to fit in at the gym:
Be aware of other people training. For example, if someone’s using the sled (Prowler) keep clear of the track
Use a towel wipe off your sweat. Or use the paper towels available ( at my gym they have several paper towel stations).
Re-rack your weights! Don’t just leave ‘em where you finished. And that goes for squat/deadlift weights as well as dumbbells and kettlebells.
Use a deodorant. Wash your work out clothes every time you use them. The smell of your rank sweat makes me nauseous
Shower before you use the sauna/steam room
*do not wear work out clothes in the sauna/steam room”
I hate the smell of stale sweat in those enclosed places.
Don’t barge in on my work out. Or if you do wait your turn and reset the weights after each set of reps.
Don’t set up your step for Pump class right on top of me. I have long legs and I’m quite bendy so I use up a fair bit of space in the lounge track.
Listen to the instructor in group classes. S/he usually has expertise and will coach you if you show willing. But not if you chat during the instructions. It also distracts those around you.
Say hello if you’re ext to me on the stretching mats. We can groan together as we roll out our IT bands.
If you must take selfies in the change room at least do it when no one’s there.