Gym Etiquette

UPEI Fitness Center Rules and Policies

  • Wipe down all equipment with cloth and cleaner supplied
    • Don’t spray the equipment directly, instead spray the cloth and wipe
  • Return weights and equipment to storage racks and spaces provided
  • Wear appropriate, clean footwear
    • No outdoor footwear permitted
    • No sandals, open-toed shoes, socks, bare feet or work boots
  • No kitbags, food and coats/jackets permitted inside the gym
    • Lockers are located outside of the gym or in the change rooms downstairs.

Tips for not being “that annoying person” at the gym

  • Be mindful of your surroundings and always be alert
    • During busy hours, gyms can become crowded quickly and it’s best to take a quick look around you before starting an exercise to ensure the safety of yourself and others
  • Keep equipment where it belongs
    • Refrain from moving larger pieces of equipment, such as benches, away from their designated area
    • If you do need to move them, make sure you put it back in its rightful place
  • Avoid talking on the phone while at the gym
    • If you happen to receive a call, please step outside of the gym and talk in the hallway out of respect for other gym users
  • DON’T HOG THE EQUIPMENT!!
    • If you’re occupying a popular piece of equipment at a busy time of day, don’t sit on your phone, oblivious to others who are waiting for that machine
  • If using dumbbells, take the weights you want and step away from the rack so you are not blocking others from accessing it
  • Be mindful of personal space
    • If someone is doing an exercise, don’t walk right beside them, but rather take a wider path when walking past them
    • This will prevent an injury to you and others, while also respecting personal space
  • DON’T DROP WEIGHTS!!
    • After finishing a set, please gently set your weights down
    • Nobody thinks its cool to drop weights… nobody
    • You might even injure someone else if the weight rolls or bounces after being dropped