I exercise regularly at an ActiveSG Gym, and appreciate the various aerobic and weight-bearing machines available.
As it is a public gym, there is high footfall, and hence there is a need for users to be considerate and practise courtesy in their use of equipment.
Unfortunately, there are a few inconsiderate users who frustrate other users by hogging some of the machines. When politely asked to share the use of the machines after they have been on them for a long time, these users point to the notices pasted all over the gym stating that users should limit their workout on each machine to 30 minutes.
Applying this 30-minute limit to every machine in the gym is hard to understand.
I can understand a 30-minute rule for the treadmill machines, as these are aerobic machines. There are also six of such machines.
But there is only one of each type of weight-bearing machine, to be shared by all users. Hence, someone who hogs a weight-bearing machine for 30 minutes each time deprives other users of the chance to use it.
Weight-bearing machines are not meant for such long usage, unlike aerobic machines like treadmills.
ActiveSG is probably better informed about how aerobic and weight-bearing machines should be used. I wonder if there is a need to rectify such notices in order to “ensure a positive and inclusive environment for all”.
Lim Boon Seng
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