• All persons using the Fitness Center are strongly encouraged to participate in an orientation prior to using the equipment. The Y offers complimentary Coach Connection and Personal Fitness Consultations to provide support to members and their wellness goals.

• Infants, who are not yet crawling, may be in the Fitness Center while in a car seat with their parent during specified hours with a waiver signed by both the parent and the Fitness Center Manager.

• Members age 11-15 year olds may use the Fitness Center under the direct and constant supervision of an adult family member (age 18 or older). Uplift graduates may use the Fitness Center without adult supervision.

• For the comfort and protection of everyone, participants are encouraged to wear clean, dry workout attire including closed toed shoes. Midriffs must be covered. There is a degree of modesty associated with several circuit machines and participants are asked to choose attire that will not be offensive to others.

• Closed-toed, athletic shoes are required.

• Participants are encouraged to wipe down machines and use hand sanitizer before and after use. Individuals with a potentially contagious illness are encouraged to discontinue exercise until healthy.

• In consideration of others, participants should not dominate or block access to machines. In particular, cardiovascular equipment usage should be limited to 30 minutes when others are waiting. Participants pursuing a circuit should not be impeded. With weight equipment and circuit training room after each rep, leave the equipment/machine to provide opportunity for others. Gym etiquette is to talk with others and work together to maximize each other’s time and equipment. Protocol is to ask to “jump in”.

• Dropping weights is not permitted.

• Only listening devices with personal headphones are permitted. Television sound is broadcast on an FM frequency and the overhead speaker system provides background music.

• Cell phone conversations are to remain outside of the Fitness Center.

• Water, in a sealed container, is allowed in the Fitness Center. Food and other beverages are not permitted.

For the comfort and protection of everyone, participants are encouraged to wear clean, dry workout attire including closed toed athletic shoes. There is a degree of modesty associated with several circuit machines and participants are asked to choose attire that will not reveal undergarments or inappropriate areas of the body to others.

● Choose a lightweight shirt that covers the chest and mid-drift.

● Pants need to be flexible to be able to perform a full range of motion without being compromised.

● Choose shorts that fit well and do not ride up or down. Shorts should be at least three inches long (inseam). If you wear shorts, inspect yourself from all angles in a mirror before you use the Wellness Center equipment or take part in gym workouts. Keep in mind that people may be able to see up the leg of your shorts when you're using certain equipment, like the leg press, or performing a yoga move.

● Political, lewd, or offensive messaging on clothing undermines the Y's welcoming message and will not be permitted.

● Closed-toed athletic shoes must be worn at all times in Wellness Center and rubber based shoes are required in the gyms and sports courts.

We reserve the right to ask guests to adjust, change such clothing that does not reflect this policy, or may be asked to leave