We’re closing out the Gym Etiquette series with a bang — and yes, this one might ruffle a few feathers.

In this episode, I’m sharing my unfiltered gym hot takes — the behaviors that are technically “normal,” but definitely gross, annoying, or misunderstood. From people judging phone use to barefoot showers (seriously?), it’s all on the table.

You’ll hear:

• What to know about phone use during rest periods (it’s not always slacking)
• The one thing in the locker room that still haunts me (hint: flip flops exist for a reason)
• Why you should wipe down equipment before you use it

It’s part rant, part truth, and all about keeping the gym a place we actually want to train in.

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