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Gym orientation

Get familiar with the space, equipment and shared routines.

Keep phones and filming considerate

Use your phone without turning a shared training area into a recording space that other people cannot avoid.

Name the equipment, describe the sticking point and ask for a demonstration you can follow.

Describe the fault and the location to staff. Testing a suspected problem is not part of your workout.

Find out what the class involves, how to enter it and what support is available before the music starts.

Ask about the whole journey through the facility and the assistance you need, rather than relying on a single accessibility label.

Choose an audio setup that still lets you notice staff instructions, nearby movement and requests to share.

Your membership may travel between locations, but your knowledge of the building and equipment needs checking again.

Before attending without a companion, understand the staffing, help points and equipment limits at the time you will use the gym.