• 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 only be in the Fitness Center Cardio Area while in a car seat with their parent or legal guardian. Infants are not permitted to enter the Free Weight Area. A waiver must be signed by the parent or legal guardian before use of the Fitness Center.

• 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 athletic shoes. Midriffs must be covered.

• 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. 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” when a participant is in between sets.

• Dropping weights is not permitted.

• Only listening devices with personal headphones are permitted. The overhead speaker system provides background music.

• Cell phone conversations must be answered in an area away from other participants and kept to an appropriate volume.

• 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. Participants are asked to choose attire that will not show 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.

• 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 gymnasium.

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