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"&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;If you have your own treadmill at home, you don\u2019t have to worry too much about hogging it or wiping it thoroughly after each use. But if you run on a treadmill in a shared space, there are certain etiquette rules (mostly unwritten) that apply. Follow these rules to be a considerate treadmill runner:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;1. Don\u2019t go over the posted time limits.&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;\u00A0 Many gyms have rules about how long you can stay on the treadmills, especially during peak usage times. Some gyms are pretty lax about the rule enforcement and leave it up to gym members to police themselves. Don\u2019t wait for another runner or gym staffer to ask you to adhere to the time limit.\u00A0 Get off the machine when your time is up.\u00A0&amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;2. Wipe down the machine. \u00A0&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;Your gym should have wipes or a spray cleaner with paper towels to wipe down the machine when you\u2019re done. Clean the console as well as the handrails.\u00A0 Even if you didn\u2019t touch them, your sweat may have flown off of you as you were running.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;3. But don\u2019t spray other machines.&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;\u00A0 Speaking of the spray cleaner, be careful that you don\u2019t go overboard and spray it on other machines or runners nearby. A better method is to spray the towel and then wipe the machine, so you don\u2019t have to worry about the spray accidentally hitting someone.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;4. Don\u2019t save treadmills.\u00A0 &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;Want to warm up and stretch a little before you hop on the treadmill?\u00A0 Well, don\u2019t put a towel or magazine on a treadmill and expect to \u201Chold\u201D it until you\u2019re ready.\u00A0 That\u2019s not fair to other gym members who could be running on it while you\u2019re doing something else.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;5. Don\u2019t stare.\u00A0 &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;You might be curious what pace the guy next to you is running or what gossip magazine the woman in front of you is reading, but it can be a little disconcerting and annoying to another runner if you\u2019re staring at them or their machine.\u00A0 Keep your eyes on your own machine or look out the window (if you\u2019re lucky enough to have one in front of you) or at the television. \u00A0And if someone is stalking your treadmill console, put your towel or a magazine over it \u2013 hopefully they\u2019ll take the hint.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;6. Don\u2019t run on the squeaky treadmill.\u00A0 &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;We\u2019ve all jumped on a treadmill at some point only to find out that it\u2019s making an annoying, screeching noise. Don\u2019t torture your fellow gym members by continuing to run on it.\u00A0 Get off, let a gym employee know the treadmill is not working properly, and then choose another treadmill.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;7. Don\u2019t talk on your cell phone while on the treadmill.\u00A0 &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;Many gyms have &amp;amp;#34;no phone zone&amp;amp;#34; signs near their cardio equipment, but it doesn&amp;amp;#39;t always stop treadmill runners or walkers from talking on their phones. It can be really annoying to other runners if they have to be subjected to your conversation. If a call is really that important, step off the treadmill to take it.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Also see:&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/basic-running-etiquette-rules-2911705&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Running Etiquette Tips&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/running-etiquette-tips-for-races-2911704&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;How to Be a Polite Racer&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/rules-for-running-on-a-track-2912009&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rules for Running on a Track&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/how-to-behave-during-group-running-2911229&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;10 Etiquette Tips for Group Running&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Treadmill Workouts&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/how-to-beat-boredom-on-the-treadmill-2911979&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;5&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Beat Treadmill Boredom&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/calorie-blasting-treadmill-workouts-2910970&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;6&amp;quot;&amp;gt;3 Calorie-Blasting Treadmill Workouts&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/boredom-busting-treadmill-workouts-2911982&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;7&amp;quot;&amp;gt;4 Boredom-Busting Treadmill Workouts&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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