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CrossFit Elysium gym Etiquette
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CrossFit Elysium Gym Etiquette
Every gym has its rules. Around Elysium we have a few as well. These are guidelines that everyone can use to make the most out of their experience and to help continue building a strong community that we like having around here. Many of our members that have been around a while know these things because it was easy for them to learn along the way. With more new members in the classes it can be a little tough to learn the ropes. We want to make sure we keep our community close. So that way as we grow we keep that small gym feel that many of our senior members love about us. To that end, here are a few of our community rules:
Coach P
Every gym has its rules. Around Elysium we have a few as well. These are guidelines that everyone can use to make the most out of their experience and to help continue building a strong community that we like having around here. Many of our members that have been around a while know these things because it was easy for them to learn along the way. With more new members in the classes it can be a little tough to learn the ropes. We want to make sure we keep our community close. So that way as we grow we keep that small gym feel that many of our senior members love about us. To that end, here are a few of our community rules:
- When you’re new or you see some one that is new- Senior members, introduce yourself to someone when you don’t recognize them. You may not remember, but at one point that was you. Standing there quietly and waiting to be told to warm up and not knowing the standard protocol. Newer members, feel free to ask questions and introduce yourself to other members. NO one here is too cool. If some one thinks they are too cool for the rest of us... we will make sure to fix that.
- When you finish a workout- Good job! Now, hang out for a little and relax. There is no race to break your bar down after you complete the metcon. All you do is create a larger obstacle course for people to deal with while they are still doing their workout. Go ahead and rest up to the side and let everyone else finish the wod. Once everyone finishes, then everyone breaks down together. After everyone breaks down, hang out for a little and have a good time.
- Before or after YOUR class- Whether or not you are about to start a class or you just finished, if you are not actively involved in the class that is happening... stay out of the main workout area. Do not start chit chatting and slowing down people who are trying to get ready. And if you want to start stretching or warming up for your class (which we encourage everyone to do) stay to the side and area so that you’re not interfering with the class that is going on.
- When we are lifting heavy things/ the strength portion of class- You go heavy. You max out. You move through the full range of motion. You work at YOUR ability. You are expected to max out a lift because that is how you get stronger - it doesn’t matter if you go 2lbs or 25lbs heavier then you did last time you lifted with that move. Every time you lift you are going for a new personal record. When you are going for that new pr, do the move correctly and use the full range of motion described for the lift. Almost below parallel on a squat is the same as no squat.... it doesn’t count. Almost locked out overhead is the same as not locked out... it doesn’t count. We have movement standards and we expect our members to live up to them. When sharing racks during the strength portion, warm up and work at your level. Don’t worry about trying to keep up with the guy (or girl) who has a pr 100lbs heavier then yours. Learn how to share a rack here. He (or she) has most likely been training longer and has experience under their belt. As you get stronger you are expected to keep getting stronger... there is no such thing as being too strong. When you get 10lbs above your current PR you better not say, “that was heavy enough.” Are you effin kidding me? Heavy enough... how do you figure that? Load up the bar again and go for a new pr... just like we always have done.
- Pay attention to your surroundings- When we are lifting either in the metcon or in the strength portion, pay attention and DO NOT drop equipment on someone else (or on a plyo box, or into the wall...). This is a two-part responsibility of both lifters and people that are resting. If you are going for a max overhead lift and you get shaky... don’t chase the barbell around and stumble halfway across the gym and almost drop a barbell on 5 people along the way. If the bar is getting out of control drop it (with control) on your lifting station and try it again. Equally important, if you are a bystander pay the eff attention to who is lifting around you and where that barbell might get dropped. Barbells are not always dropped in front of a lifter - be aware that someone might drop a bar BEHIND them, and don’t stand too close. ESPECIALLY at the metal weight rack in the corner by the white rack. The white rack is normally where the heaviest bars are being moved and you need to give lifters their space in case they need to drop it. DO NOT go over to the corner and have a conversation with a buddy with your back facing the lifter oblivious to what is going on behind you. In a similar vein, be conscious of whether you are standing in someone’s line of sight when they are lifting. Everyone has different feelings about this, but in general it is considered bad etiquette to stand directly in front of a lifter when he/she is about to lift. During the metcon control your bar, most of you are good at this but a little reminder is always good.
- Pick up your stuff- When you are done with your workout and heading out for the day, make sure you put all your bands, clips, barbells and weights away. And make sure you are taking everything you brought with back home with you... including shoes, clothes, water bottles etc... (there is a lost and found cubby that is almost overflowing with abandoned items)
- Music- We know that our music sucks. We also know that someone else thinks your music sucks. If you have a request, talk to the coach BEFORE class. Do no ask to change the music during the wod because the answer (if you actually get one) will be no.
- Have fun- Make sure not to take anyone too seriously. We make a lot of jokes around Elysium, sometimes towards members or coaches and it is all in good fun. Try not to take offense to things people say, at the same time if someone is saying something that really bothers you are you don’t like a joke that is made, then nicely let either the coach or that person know and it will be handled. We want to create an environment where everyone can relax and have a good time.
Coach P
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Good post.
These are great suggestions. I hope everyone realizes that they are designed and encouraged to make your experience at CrossFit Elysium better. We've got a great community going and the way we continue to grow is by putting in an effort to keep things great.
Our community depends on you, the members. Paul and I built it, but you all are the glue which holds everything together. If we all continue to work together to make things happen the right way things will stay great (eg, the introductions to new members which are so critical to making people feel welcome).
Believe it or not not all CrossFit gyms are the same. All of them talk about "great community" but I can tell you that many of them don't actually have many of the characteristics you'd expect out a a community. These are the places that give all of us a bad name and eventually will peter out (good riddance). Let's keep Elysium a cut above the rest, and keep people from being killed by someone else's barbell while we're at it!