Taking selfies and videos is now as common as sending emails or text messages. It's natural to take selfies and videos in the comfort of your home or in the company of your choice, but what about public places with strangers?
Now it's a new world for you to navigate, because not only do you have to worry about “Big Brother” spying on you, but you also have to worry about strangers lifting weights or running on the treadmill next to you.
While it's important to stay motivated on your fitness journey by posting proud workout photos or videos to social media or sending them to friends and family, people are also starting to video themselves in group exercise classes and all aspects of their gym experience. I did. .
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Gym rats may feel comfortable with the ins and outs of gym culture and go about their daily activities, but both new members and individuals already intimidated by the idea of setting foot in a gym run the risk of being exposed to a random person's viral social media photo. Face it. Alternatively, videos may be taken without consent.
While some influencers make a conscious effort to position their phones in an isolated manner so that only they can take or record photos or get permission from others in their photos or videos before posting them, some influencers make a conscious effort to Capturing people without their consent.
Hospitals and government buildings have begun posting stronger “no cell phone” or “cell phone recording” policies, but gyms and exercise studios have also begun enacting new policies to address the impact of selfies and videos.
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The biggest reason you should put your phone down at the gym
A good workout selfie or video may feel like a personal reward after a workout, but here are seven reasons why putting down your phone might be an even better reward.
1. Improve concentration: Unless you're filming yourself exercising to see how your posture has changed over time, you can focus better during your workout because you don't have to worry about what angle you're filming from or who's in the shot. Not worrying about how you're going to shoot will also help you maintain better posture.
2. Better results: Proper posture and engaging in exercise can help you achieve better results.
3. Safer exercise: Staying focused will help you stay safer and have better posture for better results. Anyone who has performed squats incorrectly can attest to how important form is to getting results, not injury. Momentary distraction from your cell phone can lead to chronic or acute pain later in life. It also limits accidents, creating a safer environment for others.
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4. Better connection: It's easy to scroll through when there's a delay between when you enter and start your exercise class. But putting your phone down before class can help you connect with yourself and those around you in those few minutes. If you're busy taking selfies or videos before class or cardio, you might not be paying attention to your energy levels. It's easy to overdo it and end up “throwing in the towel” too soon or too soon. You may miss out on connecting with the people next to you or the instructor who provides key guidance.
5. Better experience: Most people don't head to the gym to remind themselves of all of life's challenges. So why not turn off your phone while you exercise and prevent that challenge? Your neighbor on the treadmill next to you probably doesn't want to hear you complaining about work or your spouse. And honestly, you probably don't want to hear about their day either.
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6. Faster workouts: Who hasn't looked at their phone to check the time and found themselves in a time warp filled with notifications and other distractions? Putting your phone down can help you get through different workouts faster. Intentionally taking breaks between sets can benefit your body, but taking selfies or recording videos can disrupt your workout momentum.
7. Protect your privacy and the privacy of those around you. Posting “live” footage, photos or videos of yourself working out at a gym or exercise studio can make you a target for unpleasant individuals. If you must post, post after you leave the gym and mix it up when you post so no one knows exactly when and where you are working out. If you don't care about other people knowing your schedule, maybe the person next to you does.
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Kurt’s key takeaways
People have a lot of strong feelings about cell phones in the exercise space. While most people aren't trying to bully or intimidate those around them with what feels like innocent workout selfies or videos, some people are taunting other gym-goers on social media. This is a terrible form of bullying that needs to stop. While some people want to escape the constant feeling of being observed and possibly recorded, some gym-goers say having cameras recording their workouts makes them feel safer when the gym is empty or they're working out alone.
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You should absolutely be proud of staying fit in your workout space. Documenting your progress can be a healthy part, but it's important to keep in mind when, where, and with whom you do it. Who knows? Maybe not documenting every workout can create a better exercise experience.
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