If you've recently joined a gym, you might have some questions about how safe it is.
Not just safety in terms of how stable the equipment is or the overcrowding of a fitness class, but also feeling safe in the company of the people surrounding you.
The gym is usually a place where people like to go to relieve stress, tension, and escape from the hectic day.
That becomes a bit more difficult if you feel uncomfortable about using certain equipment or if someone is side-eying you from across the weight room.
Fitness experts, Grace Desimone and Neal Pire, discuss how you can stay safe at your gym.





Neal Pire is a nationally noted expert on fitness and personal training. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and has served on the Executive Council of ACSM's credentialing arm, the Committee on Certification and Registry Boards.
Grace DeSimone has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years and brings a variety of experiences in commercial, corporate and community settings.