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November 22, 2012

Lifting Etiquette

When you go to a library, you don't talk loudly. When you go to a restaurant, you don't fart at table (well, you might, but you shouldn't). At the gym, there are a few pieces of etiquette that should be followed.1) Keep your lifting area tidy. If there's loose plates around and you need to dump the bar, it may skim off to the side and hit someone.2) Keep your feet off the bar. Your shoes are covered in germs. Let's keep them off the bars.3) When someone is lifting, give them space and NEVER walk in front of them (just like golf). We only spot 2 lifts - Back Squat and Bench. Stay clear of those lifting.4) When lifting, be aware of others around you.*this public service announcement has been brought to you by CFM"Tabata This"Tabata RowRest 1 minuteTabata SquatRest 1 minuteTabata Pull-upRest 1 minuteTabata Push-upRest 1 minuteTabata Sit-upThe Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for 8 intervals.Tabata score is the least number of reps performed in any of the eight intervals. Unit for the row is “calories”.Compare to Feb.8/12.I think the grin says it all

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