I don’t think anyone should be embarrassed about tapping their toes along to whatever motivating playlist is blasting through their headphones. Seeing other people enjoy their workouts makes me feel more relaxed and, as they say, a smile is infectious. But where is the line between having a little shimmy and the mid-set twerking my friend and I were doing during home workouts? It comes down to the distraction factor.

If I can see you out of the corner of my eye, it borders on being annoying. That goes for anything you’re doing – dancing, chatting to friends or throwing weights around like you’re in a CrossFit competition. Mainly, the worry is that I am nosey and will attempt to watch and end up hurting myself mid-squat. But it’s also worth remembering that, for some people, the gym is a means to an end: they want to get in and out. They go because it’s the only way they can access kit, not because it’s an enjoyable or social event, and they don’t want to listen to the stand up comedy show you’re giving your gym buddies while they train.

So, giving a shoulder wiggle in the mirror to yourself? No judgement here. Singing and dancing like you’re on a West End show in front of someone who just wants to get on with their session? Probably best not.

Gym etiquette: “how do I exercise in public after a year of home workouts?”