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Having a workout room in your apartment building can greatly enhance your quality of life. Aside from improving your health and reducing stress, it can provide an opportunity to meet your neighbors. Unlike members of a fitness club, the people using your apartment workout room are also your neighbors, who you live with and see every day. So, being respectful and using proper etiquette will earn you a good reputation and make your home a comfortable place to reside.
Most workout rooms have rules. When you move in to your apartment, ask for a copy of the rules, unless they have been provided with your move-in information packet. Many landlords consider use of a workout room to be a privilege and will revoke your right to use it if you break the rules. If there are no written rules, you can use some general workout room rules as a guideline:
Whether stated in the rules or not, certain rules of etiquette are customary in fitness facilities. They include the following:
By practicing good etiquette, both you and your neighbors will be able to enjoy your apartment’s workout room.
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Lisa Bernstein: As a long-time apartment dweller and seasoned condominium trustee, I have dealt with numerous landlord-tenant, property management, and day-to-day apartment complex issues. My extensive, direct experience has led to invaluable insights into apartment life from both the tenant and management perspectives.
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