STAG FITNESS – GYM RULES
• To complete the signup process and become a STAG FITNESS Member of the Herd, you must read and fill out a Health Assessment and Consent Form.
• On joining STAG FITNESS, we offer all our members a comprehensive induction to instruct you on the safe use of the gym equipment. We strongly advise you to undertake this.
STAG FITNESS will not accept any liability for any personal injury claim if you use the gym equipment having not undertaken an induction from a qualified member of STAG FITNESS staff.
• An Induction appointment can be made by contacting staff in the branch or by contacting us via email and/or phone.
• If you are unsure at any time as to how to use any piece of equipment, you must seek advice from a qualified member of STAG FITNESS staff before you use it.
• While using a barbell, users MUST use safety clips at all times.
• We ask you to wear a clean, tidy, non-offensive gym kit and that you smell fresh.
• We don’t allow you to train in attire such as jeans, work-wear, boots, flip flops or sandals.
• Bags are not allowed on the gym floor. It looks untidy and can cause a trip hazard.
• Storage is provided for you to store your belongings for the duration of your workout.
This storage will be tidied at night and members’ items removed to lost property.
• Members are solely responsible for their own belongings whilst attending STAG FITNESS. We accept no responsibility for any loss or damage to personal property.
• It’s worth bringing a sweat towel if you plan on working hard. No one wants to sit on a sweaty piece of equipment. Surface cleaner and blue roll are also available.
• Equipment should be put away when you’ve finished with it, so someone else can use it.
• Please be mindful of not spending long periods of time on equipment if someone is waiting for it.
• Be mindful of your language and manner. We don’t tolerate aggressive or abusive behaviour. We reserve the right to contact the police if necessary.
• Please ensure that you put your weights back in their original place when finished.
• Please do not misuse weights by dropping them on the floor. This may result in your membership being terminated.
• You may not use STAG FITNESS whilst under the influence of alcohol, tranquillisers, narcotics or any medication/substance which may affect your ability to exercise safely. STAG FITNESS and the staff reserves the right to remove you from the premises if we reasonably believe you are unfit to use the facilities.
• You are not permitted to take photographs/videos on the premises or post remarks to the internet that may identify another member without first having their consent.
• You are allowed to take photographs/videos whilst on the premises and post remarks on social media, however these should be positive and have consent from anyone/everyone involved.
• Only STAG FITNESS licensed personal trainers or trainers/coaches paying rent to STAG FITNESS are permitted to train members in the gym. Anyone else undertaking members’ training will be asked to leave the gym immediately.
• We do not take responsibility for any item held in lost property. These items will be kept until claimed but for no longer than one week. After one week, the items will either be donated to charity or destroyed.
• By accessing the gym and using the equipment, our members are deemed to have read and understood their membership terms and conditions.
• Members must inform STAG FITNESS of any change of home address, email address or telephone number. These changes can be made directly with the gym staff or via email.
• Members are advised to inform STAG FITNESS of any change in medical health that could affect their ability to exercise in the gym.
• We ask our members to come and see us for any help you need at all whilst in the gym.
• Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is strictly prohibited in all areas of the gym. Any member found to be in breach of this rule may have their membership terminated.
• If you are attending a small group session or a personal training session, we ask that you are on time. If you are late, the instructor or personal trainer is within their rights to refuse you entry.
• Please be respectful when it comes to closing the gym. You’ll be asked politely and respectfully to leave on time.
• Members may not bring any pets (other than guide dogs) onto the premises.
• Please ensure you are cleaning and sanitising your equipment before and after use.
• Before the start of your session we ask that you ‘check in’ through facebook and/or take a boomerang/story on instagram and tag us on facebook/instagram using: @stagfitnessnortheast
• We may take photos/videos of classes and/or PT sessions to use for advertising purposes. Please allow us to shout out your successes on our social media platforms.