FITNESS CENTER SAFETY

Rules & Expectations

*there will be a quiz after this presentation*

*What is the number one concern in a the Fitness Center?

S a f e t y

*Fitness Center Rules

Wear appropriate work out attire

Use collars on barbells and properly use safety pins on machines.

Use equipment for its intended use-do not modify the equipment.

*Fitness Center Rules

No food, gum, glass bottles or cans.

Do not drop weights or dumbbells on the floor.

Wear only one (1) earbud/headphone while working out.

*Fitness Center Rules

Know your limits.

No cellphones/books/homework while using the equipment.

No fooling around; no loud or offensive language.

*Fitness Center Rules

Put away all weights after using them and wipe down upholstery as needed.

Immediately report all accidents, injuries and equipment failure to your teacher.

Use spotters and safety racks.

*Fitness Center Rules

Load and unload free weights evenly and carefully.

When in doubt, seek proper instruction.

Perform exercises within your capability.

Be aware of your surroundings and walk carefully around the equipment and classmates.

*Why is there a Greater Potential for Serious Injury with Overhead or Over the Face

Exercises?

Because of the location of the barbell or dumbbell in relation to the student’s head or face.

More Potential for injury

Why is it Important to Remind student’s to Breathe?

Many people tend to hold their breath when they work out (exercising muscles require more oxygen).

Failing to breathe can lead to dizziness and could even lead to the client passing out.

When Should you Tell a student to Breathe?

*Breathe out during the hardest part of the exercise and breathe in during the easiest part of the exercise

What happens if you continue to hold your breath?

Treadmill Video

http://youtu.be/5Dvq0guSB7E

http://youtu.be/dTAAsCNK7RA?t=22s

Treadmill Safety/Injury Concerns- *Dizziness

Reason why people can feel dizzy: due to a lack of a cool down (5-10

minute cold down is recommended to prevent dizziness).

Treadmill Safety/Injury Concerns- *Falls

Caused by not looking forward which can cause a person to lose balance and fall.

Also caused by people jumping off and on treadmills while they are still running.

Safety clip should be worn

at all times.

Treadmill Safety/Injury Concerns- *Friction Burn

Occurs when someone falls and the treadmill continues to run rubbing the skin raw.

Treadmill Safety/Injury Concerns- *Lower Body Injuries

Caused by not wearing proper shoes or not wearing shoes at all.

Treadmill Safety/Injury Concerns- *Upper Body Injuries

Pain and discomfort that is felt in wrist, upper back, neck and lower back. Caused by relying too much on the

handrails and not walking in an upright position.

*Preventing Treadmill Injuries

Use the safety tether Pause the treadmill if you need to

step off Straddle the belt when you start Maintain an upright position Keep your eyes forward Use handrails sparingly Wear appropriate shoes

*Proper Body Alignment

Keep the back straight and torso centered over the pelvis

Keep the chest lifted and shoulders drawn back

Keep abdominals engaged Relax arms at the side

*Safety Considerations Use caution while walking or

running, distractions may cause you to lose balance which could lead to serious injury. NO CELL PHONES!

Safety tether must be worn at all times.

Mandatory 3-5 minute cool down on all programs.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Always clean the equipment after every use with a gym wipe and remove any trash.

*Cleaning the Treadmill:Every Use

1. Console

2. Handles and Heart Rate Monitors

3. Motor Covering (as needed)

** Remove Trash

Lab Safety

QUIZ time!!!