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Gym Safety Issues

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Every gym and workout center has safety issues that its staff might not overtly identify to you. Even the simplest gym equipment can be dangerous if not properly handled, requiring you to become aware in advance of these potential liabilities. A good workout routine will account for this, from the way you handle machines and weights to recognizing the way your own choices affect the safety of yourself and others.

Personal Safety

An often overlooked area of gym safety involves the way individuals care for themselves. People who don't know their own limitations might take on too much weight in their exercises, creating emergency situations that affect others around them. Wearing a lifting belt can offer support, as can a workout partner who will spot hard lifts. Even clothing choices matter, because dangling strings and shoelaces can get caught on equipment and cause an accident.

Equipment Safety

Using exercise equipment properly involves good form and a steady pace. Rushing through a workout or using machines in ways they aren't intended to be used can hurt your muscles and damage the equipment. Most exercise machines contain a chart that indicates the uses they are designed for, so refer to it before working out.

When using free weights, avoid dropping them on the floor or standing too close to another person lifting heavy loads. Encourage others you work out with to put weights away when you're done with your exercises. It is not uncommon for others to neglect to do this, so be careful where you walk.

Facility Safety

Examine the area where you'll be working out to see if potential hazards exist. Many gyms contain swimming areas and indoor tracks that sometimes become slippery from water or sweat. Walking with proper shoes and avoiding running in potentially slick areas can lower the odds of falling.

Regularly inspect the equipment you use, looking for loose parts and poor conditions from a previous user. Take a towel with you to wipe down the commonly used parts, such as handrails and buttons, to minimize the passing of germs. If you're not sure if a piece of equipment is safe, ask a staff member or personal trainer to check it for you.



Situational Safety

Avoid being surprised during your experience at a gym through situational safety measures, such as avoiding spots where you are alone or out of sight of others. Lock up your valuables, avoiding hanging up keys on community hooks or in cubbies where items can be easily stolen.

If children are around the gym area, imagine safety issues from their perspective and height. Carelessly swinging free weights or leaving heavy weight plates on the ground can create problems that their small bodies might be more vulnerable to and never recover from.







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