GYM RULES

1. ACCESS & COACH OFFICE HOURS

  • Open Gym access is available 24/7 via key fob with certain restrictions noted below

  • No tailgating — each member must scan in individually when doors are locked

  • Do not lend or share your key-fob under any circumstances.

  • Open Gym is not permitted during Platinum Class hours (M-Th 9:45-10:45).

  • Portions of the gym may be off limits during cleaning Sundays 10am-12noon

  • Open Gym may be temporarily suspended for special events (Murph etc), holiday group workouts, seminars, or other unique circumstances, in which case ample notice will be provided

2. SELF-SUFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT

  • Members must be capable of selecting appropriate movements, loads, and progressions without coaching.

  • If you are unsure how to perform a movement safely, do not attempt it during Open Gym.

  • The gym reserves the right to restrict Open Gym access if a member is unable to train safely or independently.

  • Always remember to use spotters when appropriate, and train at your own risk.

3. NO COACHING / TRAINING OTHERS

We strongly encourage members to train together for camaraderie and accountability, but:

  • Members may not coach, instruct, program for, or train other members.

  • This includes:

    • Cueing or correcting movements

    • Writing workouts for others

    • Leading small groups

    • “Just helping a friend” with some money changing hands elsewhere

  • Personal training and small group training must be arranged through official gym channels.

  • If you are interested in leading Personal Training please contact Ownership for an outline of how to get started.

4. GUEST & CHILD POLICY

  • Guests are not permitted during Open Gym unless explicitly approved by the gym and a drop-in session is arranged in advance

  • Members may not bring friends, family, or non-members into the gym with the exception of children with the following requirements:

    • Kids must remain in Gym approved areas (member lounge) unless a Strand ticket or membership is purchased during Strand Adventures Staffed hours (15% discount off retail applies to all current Gym members)

    • Kids must remain off the gym floor and equipment

    • Kids must not present a nuisance to other members

    • If you bring your child, you must be ready to stop your workout to address any issue that would present a safety or nuisance to your child or other members.  Be responsible for your kids when in the gym.

  • Lending a key-fob or allowing unauthorized access will result in immediate suspension of access.

  • We are strong proponents for family fitness - If you have a child in the 8-15 year old range who is interested in working out with you please contact ownership before signing up for a membership to ensure it will be a good fit for you.

5. EQUIPMENT USE & CARE

  • Treat all equipment with respect.

  • Chalk is a privilege and will be removed from the gym if excessive messes are made.

    • The bucket skirts are to keep chalk inside the bucket as opposed to a convenient place to set a large chunk.

    • Chalk your hands inside the skirt and leave everything else in the bucket.

  • Keep your area tidy – do not monopolize equipment or create elaborate workout scenarios that interfere with other people working out

  • Do not drop metal equipment (kettlebells, dumbbells, change plates, empty barbells). DB Heads can become loose over time with repetitive drops from as little as 1 foot.

  • Barbell drops with bumper plates should be kept to a minimum and only when appropriate.

    • Half of the lift is the eccentric. If you can’t put it down safely, think hard about how badly you need to pick it up in the first place.

    • Don’t drop a bar with only 10# bumper plates

  • You must clean all equipment you touched and return it to its proper place before leaving. This includes cardio machines. (Spray the towel, wipe the machine, in that order please)

  • Leave the gym cleaner than you found it.

6. MUSIC, LIGHTS & FACILITY ACCESS

  • Access is permitted in the gym and bathrooms only.  Access to any other room or attraction in Strand Adventures is not permitted without proper ticket or membership.

  • The stereo will be left on at a conversational volume other than special occasions at the discretion of ownership.  Use of headphones or bluetooth speaker is recommended for your personal music tastes as desired.

  • Personal bluetooth speakers are permitted but volume may not interfere with any other members’ workout and music lyrics and content must be appropriate for a family facility.  The gym has one portable Bluetooth speaker for complimentary use by members.  Please place it on the charger when you have finished using it.

  • Do not access the gym computer, stereo, or AV equipment at any time other than by direction from ownership.

  • If you are the first person in or the last person out – turn on/off the main gym lights using the switch with the red sticker on it behind the computer monitor.  Hall lights will remain on 24/7.

  • Do not manipulate any other light switches, breakers, TVs, clocks or other electrical appliances unless directed by ownership.

  • Use personal timers (phones or provided clocks under stereo, and charge when complete) — do not use the wall clock unless directed by ownership.

  • Do not prop the back door for running workouts – you must take your key fob with you.  This may be suspended temporarily when ownership is present.

  • Keep the door chains hung up during Strand Adventures Open Hours (9am-8pm daily)

  • Do not open the roll-up door unless authorized by ownership.

  • You may use the sleds in the parking lot but as with everything else, they must be put back exactly where they are stored.

7. SAFETY & EMERGENCIES

  • Train within your abilities - Always have a spotter present and lift at your own risk.

  • For emergencies, call 911 immediately, then inform ownership at earliest opportunity

  • After addressing safety, notify gym ownership as soon as possible.

  • Do not assume someone else will handle an emergency.

8. VIDEO MONITORING

  • The facility is monitored by 18 video cameras for safety and security, with a recording history for historical footage recovery.

  • By using Open Gym access, members consent to video monitoring.

  • Cameras are not located in private areas (bathrooms).

9. ENFORCEMENT

Failure to follow Open Gym policies will result in the following sequence of enforcement actions:

1.     Verbal reminder

2.     Written warning

3.     Temporary suspension of access

4.     Termination of membership (without refund)

Enforcement is applied consistently to protect the training environment for all members.