AUGUSTA KROC CENTER – FITNESS CENTER SAFETY

AUGUSTA KROC CENTER – FITNESS CENTER SAFETY GUIDELINES & RULES
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No children 12 years and under are allowed in the fitness corridor or group fitness classes, unless they
are enrolled in a specific Kroc Center program and are with a Kroc Center fitness trainer.
Youth aged 13-15 years are allowed to use cardio equipment, circuit training equipment & strength
machines only after successful completion of ‘Smart Start for Teens’ program & with an adult
chaperone in the fitness corridor.
Guests must be 16 years+ to use the free weights.
Closed toe athletic shoes with rubber grip must be worn at all times.
No slip-on open heel shoes.
No flip flops or sandals.
No dress shoes, casual wear shoes or rubber recreation shoes – such as Crocs.
Proper workout attire must be worn at all times – to maintain dress continuity please observe the
following:
No denim jeans, jean shorts or street & dress pants (ornamental rivets, buttons, etc damage
equipment). Scrubs are acceptable.
No sports bras baring the torso – please wear a workout shirt over.
No swim wear.
For the sanitary health & comfort of others all patrons must use a towel on equipment and are asked to
please wipe down all equipment after use.
Patrons are asked to observe a 30 minute time limit for each cardio exercise when others are waiting.
Patrons are asked not to rest on circuit & strength equipment when others are waiting.
Please do not drop dumbbells & free-weights heavily on fitness flooring & racks.
Patrons using the free weights are required to unload & return all plates & dumbbells when finished.
Observe etiquette and demonstrate courtesy, dignity & respect to others at all times.
Immediately report personal injuries and equipment malfunctions or damages to staff.
All drinks must be in non-breakable, spill-proof containers.
No food allowed in the fitness corridor.
No cell phone use in the fitness corridor.
Personal music devices may be used when wearing head phones only.
No personal belongings on the fitness floor. It is highly recommended that belongings are secured in a
secured locker. The Kroc Center will NOT be held responsible for lost or missing items.
Equipment misuse is immediate grounds for dismissal from facility. Actions interfering with staff ability
to provide a safe environment will be cause for immediate dismissal.
We do not stop exercising because we grow old,
we grow old because we stop exercising. (Dr. Kenneth Cooper)