Safety Tips/Rules and Regulations

Wear Appropriate Footwear
Proper shoes should be worn to prevent injury. An aerobic shoe should consist of the following components: adequate support, thick leather uppers for durability, firm mid-sole for stability (arch support), cushioning and overall comfort. Running or everyday shoes are not recommended because the features are designed for heel-toe-strike versus toe-heel-strike used in aerobics. Appropriate footwear is required in all aerobic classes.

Arrive On Time and Stay the Duration
By arriving late and leaving early you will decrease the benefits of the structured workout. For your own safety and in the best interest of the entire class, please be punctual. For injury prevention, once the stretching is complete (approximately 10 minutes after class begins) you will not be permitted to enter the room.

Stay within Class Format
The instruction program supports the theory that a well balanced class with a warm-up, stretch, low intensity, high intensity, muscle shaping and closing stretch sequence is fundamental to a safe workout. Studies have shown that risk of injury is significantly higher if you deviate from a carefully designed format. Classes are not designed for the use of props unless indicated in the brochure description and supplied by the instruction office. (Hand held, wrist and ankle weights, or rubber bands are not permitted outside of the above guidelines.)

Know Your Limits
Even though the classes have been carefully structured for safety, it is your responsibility to go at your own pace and keep your personal safety in mind. Please:

Keep in mind that all class formats can be modified in intensity by the participant. If a class seems too intense or too easy, ask the instructor for the appropriate modifications.

As a courtesy to all members, turn off all cell phones during class participation.