Facilities
Etiquette
The YMCA is a shared experience for everyone to enjoy. YMCA members, volunteers and staff are expected to treat one another with respect, fairness and dignity.
Cleanliness
- Due to the number of members that use our equipment each day we ask that you wipe down the equipment after you use it. Towels are available at the front desk and spray bottles filled with anti-bacterial soap are posted around the gym.
Proper Dress
- Running shoes and appropriate athletic footwear meant for indoor use must be worn.
- Comfortable, workout clothing, free of buttons, zippers, snaps, etc. should be worn to avoid damage to machine seats.
- Please keep torsos covered with appropriate clothing.
Proper Machine Use
- For the best workout, please use machines according to manufacturers’ recommended use i.e. no standing on weight stacks.
- Please vacate machines between sets and rest periods.
- Please put the weights and plates back on racks provided when finished.
- Wipe exercise equipment down with towels provided at front desk when finished.
Group Fitness Class
- Respect the instructor-respect your peers: socialize before or after class.
- Please warm-up and cool-down: it prevents injury!
- Bring water in sealed, unbreakable bottles to every Aerobics class!
- Do not put anything on the ledges of the Aerobics Studio as objects can fall off and injure people in the hallway below.
Behaviour
- Lead by example.
- Appreciate the diversity around you.
- No profanity or shouting.
- Minimize grunting.
- No gum chewing – this ensures it does not end up on the floor!
- Smile!
We are all role models and therefore responsible for the atmosphere that we create in our YMCA.