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You’ve made the honorable effort of getting your butt to the gym. Little do you know, the battle has only just begun. Claiming your space for high-intensity intervals<\/a>, handstands<\/a> and heavy lifts isn\u2019t easy \u2014 and during peak hours, there\u2019s a real art to getting fit in close quarters<\/a>. But on the road to slimming down, leaning out, or getting swole, are you leaving behind a trail of destruction (alongside a pool of sweat on the bench)?<\/p>\n

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Trouble in Gym Land<\/h3>\n

“One out of every three gym-goers doesn’t wear deodorant.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

According to a survey<\/a> conducted by Nuffield Health, a U.K.-based health firm, the answer may be yes. Of the 2,000 people polled, 74 percent said fellow gym goers were guilty of bad gym etiquette, and many implicated themselves as well: 49 percent admitted to having used water bottles and towels that weren\u2019t actually theirs; 33 percent revealed they exercise without deodorant; 18 percent fessed up to working out despite coughing, sneezing and being sick; and 16 percent flat-out said they don\u2019t wash their clothes between workouts. Skeeved out? Us too.<\/p>\n

But don\u2019t throw in the towel just yet. In an effort to make your box, studio or sports club a friendlier, safer and all-around-more-awesome place to be, we called in some of the top trainers in the country to weigh in on proper workout decorum. While this list is by no means exhaustive, it hits on some of the deadliest sins in sweatsville. So who are the worst offenders? Find out here.<\/p>\n

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The Gym\u2019s Most Wanted List<\/b><\/h3>\n
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1. The Hoarder\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Need one of everything, in every size, shape and color? Health club hoarders aren’t unlike the ones you see on reality TV<\/a>. “They stand in the same spot in front of the mirror with a collection of dumbbells in every weight around them and swear<\/i> they\u2019re using them all \u2014 while doing 10 different exercises,” says Max Tapper<\/a>, personal trainer at Chelsea Piers Fitness. How to avoid stockpiling? \u201cMake circuits small and only take the weights you will need immediately,\u201d Tapper says.<\/p>\n

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“The gym should be welcoming and inclusive \u2014 not a place where the few super jacked people can show off their six-packs.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

2. The Not-So-Supersetter<\/h3>\n

Supersetting (i.e. alternating between two or more exercises at a time) is a fantastic way to maximize your time<\/a>, and your burn. It\u2019s also a fantastic way to make some gy-nemies during peak lifting hours. Claiming \u201cdibs\u201d on multiple areas of the gym not only ties up two pieces of real estate at once, it forces others to wait and ask around if someone\u2019s still there. “If you’re using more than one piece of equipment, make sure you’re close to them at all times,\u201d says fitness coach JC Deen of JCD Fitness<\/a>. Walk away for more than 15 to 30 seconds, and most people will assume you\u2019re done, Deen says. \u201cSupersetting is a luxury, not a necessity,\u201d adds strength coach and author Bret Contreras<\/a>. Bottom line: \u201cIf the gym is busy, don’t superset!\u201d<\/p>\n

3. The Spoiled Brat<\/h3>\n

Blame growing up with nannies, butlers and maids. For some, cleaning up after themselves isn\u2019t second nature, which means stray kettlebells, plates and other gym essentials not in their proper place. \u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s pretty self-explanatory, but it sucks when you\u2019re rushing to get in a workout and you spend half the time looking for the dumbbell or medicine ball<\/a> you need,\u201d says Dan Trink, C.S.C.S., strength coach and owner of The Fort NYC<\/a>. Avoid timeout by returning your equipment back where it belongs.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>Your Ultimate Guide to Strength Training Equipment<\/a><\/p>\n

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4. The Exhibitionist<\/b><\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re pushing through that last round of v-ups or sled sprints, distractions can be a very good thing. But people-watch at your own risk. According to Jordan Syatt, five-time world record powerlifter, strength coach and owner of SyattFitness.com<\/a>, overexposure (including \u201cworking out sans underwear\u201d) is more common than you\u2019d think. \u201cI’m all for giving yourself some extra breathing room, but for your sake \u2014 and everyone around you \u2014 make sure you strap on a decent pair of undies.\u201d<\/p>\n

The same goes for shirts at certain boxes and gyms. \u201cWe have a shirts-on policy for men and women,\u201d says Kelly Starrett<\/a>, coach and founder of San Francisco CrossFit<\/a>. \u201cAs a practical matter, it keeps people\u2019s sweat from dripping all over our gym. More importantly, the gym should be a place that feels welcoming and inclusive, and not a place the few super jacked people can show off their six-packs.\u201d<\/p>\n