Gymgoers and instructors are fed up with the wave of people recording themselves at the gym , with many implementing bans on filming amid a rise in social media influencing. As people increasingly bring their phones everywhere, from movie theaters to concerts, recording every inch of their existence, gyms become another social media casualty. More people than ever are filming their gym experiences, leading many gyms and instructors to ban filming from their establishments and classes, including chains like 24 Hour Fitness, New York Sports Club, and LifeTime, which prohibit filming other people without their consent.
Other companies like CorePower Yoga , often leave it up to their instructors to enforce social media policies in their classes. A spokesperson for the company told the Wall Street Journal : “In this era of social media, we want to ensure consistency throughout our studios and are evaluating our policies around cellphone usage before, during and after class.” In March, New York-based yoga instructor Emily Holtzman posted a note on her class door at CorePower Yoga: “Please no phones! Especially no filming yourself working out.
” She told the outlet that she put the note up after her students complained that they were in the background of someone’s video or found seeing someone else’s screen distracting during a class. Many would prefer not to be filmed as they’re in tight-fitting exercise clothing, and exerting themselves. A video she posted of the note.
