FRC – Gym Area Code of Conduct

• Do not use gym equipment, boats or ergo’s until you have been inducted and signed disclaimer.
• If you are new to exercise consult your doctor before participating in any activity.
• If you have a medical problem, injury or are pregnant or new to exercise, please make it known before the start of your session/induction.
• It is the responsibility of the users of the equipment to provide club captain/secretary/coaches with information regarding changes to your personal details/medical information
• Do not leave your kit or valuables in the gym area unsupervised.
• No free weight exercises to be undertaken where weights impact the floor.
• Chest press machine – spotter always required.
• No one to use weights unsupervised if under 16 years.
• Please don’t use wet kit on machines.
• Please put the weights and benches back when you have finished in the gym and leave passage way clear for fire escape route.
• Wear supportive footwear and clothing when weight training, not Sandals/flip-flops, jeans, skirts, etc.
• Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
• Mix your exercise programme to include a mix of CV, body conditioning and flexibility, consult coaches for advice.
• Please clean up after you use the equipment and wipe down machines after use.
• Do not store ergo handles in holders, it stretches the elastic.
• Please report any faults/damage/accidents to club captain/secretary/coaches.