Don't Be THAT Person

Imagine this: you worked all day long and are exhausted but you paid $30 to take your favorite fitness class tonight.  You have on your favorite workout outfit and you get to class a few minutes early, claim your space and set up your equipment.  Your favorite instructor walks in and is about to start class when a whirlwind of a hot mess comes in and has NO idea what's going on!  We've all seen it, those people that just don't have a clue how to behave in a fitness setting.  Today I'm going to share the top three ways to avoid being that whirlwind of a hot mess.

1. Be early, not on time...

and definitely NOT late.  Keep in mind that every fitness studio you go to will probably have paperwork to fill out.  Try to remember the rule "If you're 10 minutes early, you're on time.  If you're on time, you're late." If you are rushing in at the last minute not only are you completely annoying the instructor and your classmates but you may not be giving yourself the time you may need to grab any equipment (free weights, resistance bands, etc) and you may miss the warm-up.

2. Zip it

I love to go to classes with my friends.  They provide motivation when you need it and there's just something to be said for knowing that someone else is suffering through those 90 second planks just as mush as you are.  However, a class is NOT the time to chit chat.  I have zero tolerance for this and have been known to stand right in between 2 of my barre clients to get them to zip it.  You paid a lot of money to be there and take the class so focus on yourself and not whatever you and your friends are doing that weekend.

3. Know your place

Unless the class is completely full spread out and give everyone some room.  There is nothing like getting your perfect spot in a class and having someone set up literally right next to you.  Unless you are a REALLY hot guy that is going to ask me out afterwards then by all means set up as close as you want :)