Fitness Center Policies

Fitness Center Policies

Equipment

  • Equipment is purchased and serviced by quality vendors in accordance with equipment maintenance recommendations or as needed.
  • Equipment has been placed per safety standards; please do not move large equipment without prior approval by SWC staff.
  • Equipment should always remain inside the Fitness Center.
  • No outside equipment is allowed inside.
  • Weights and other equipment must be reracked properly and should never be purposefully dropped.
  • Misusing equipment can result in injury and/or damage to the equipment; follow directions and instructions. Ask for assistance from the SWC staff if you are unfamiliar with equipment.

Health and Safety

  • Please do not use the Fitness Center if you are sick.
  • Children under the age of 16 are not permitted in the Fitness Center.
  • Only approved trainers or coaches provided by SWC can provide personal training in our facility.
  • We recommend exercising with a partner, especially if you are lifting heavy weights.
  • Please report any incidents, injuries, and/or malfunctioning equipment to the SWC staff immediately. Do not attempt to fix the equipment yourself.

Conduct

No food or drink (other than water in a spill-proof container) is allowed in the Fitness Center.

  • Please wear clean, appropriate athletic attire. Shirts should be worn at all times and cover your entire torso.
  • Closed-toe, athletic shoes should be worn at all times, except in the fitness classroom.
  • Please treat staff and other members with dignity and respect.