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Equipment & Facility Usage

Before you use our equipment, we want to ensure you know how to use it safely and effectively. While in our fitness centers, please remember to:

• Our Healthy Living floor is for ages 14 and up. For ages 12–13, please see Youth Strength Training

• Be Courteous

  • Don’t rest on a machine between sets

  • Allow others to perform a set while you rest

  • Raise and lower weights in smooth, fluent motions

  • Do not bang weights

  • Gently set down free weights and dumbbells

  • Always return weights to their proper storage areas when finished

  • Wipe off machines and equipment when finished

• Be Safe

  • Use a spotter when lifting heavy weight loads

  • Use collars (safety clips) when using barbells

  • If you are unsure how to use equipment, ask for assistance

• Facilities are for YMCA members and registered guests only

• Proper exercise attire: footwear (closed toe shoes) must be worn at all times, shirts required, and denim is not allowed on the workout machines 

• No horseplay