Policies

• Participants utilize the fitness center and equipment at their own risk.  Lebanon Valley College is not responsible for any injury that may occur to individuals participating in any exercise activity. Participation in exercise activity is on a voluntary basis.
• Consult a physician before beginning an exercise program.
• Clothing Requirements – Boots, open toe footwear, pants with belts, cutoff pants, excessive jewelry, jeans, non-athletic pants/shorts, and revealing clothing are prohibited.
• Non-marking athletic shoes are required on all wood floors, including the squash courts.
• Non-casual, closed toe athletic footwear, t-shirts, and athletic shorts/pants must be worn at all times.
• All weight equipment should be handled in a responsible manner. Abuse of the equipment will not be tolerated. Users should replace all free weights on appropriate racks after use.
• Have a side spotter when using heavy weights.  Collars are required at all times for bench press, incline press, decline press and squats.
• Participants must use the equipment only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.  Please follow all instructions and posed signs carefully.
• Participants shall not move or modify the equipment in any manner whatsoever.  Use safety belt when provided on exercise equipment.
• Do not use the equipment if you are taking any medication that causes drowsiness or have any medical condition which makes such use inappropriate.
• Be courteous, let others work in with you, help spot someone if asked, and refrain from loud or abusive language and excessive talk.
• Wipe down equipment after use with provided disinfectant and paper towels.
• Disorderly conduct and horseplay will not be tolerated.
• Users should report all equipment malfunctions to Main Desk Staff.
• Food is not permitted.  Water, Gatorade or sports drinks are permitted provided they are in sealable, plastic containers.  No glass bottles are permitted in the fitness center.  Please dispose of all trash in the receptacles.
• Alcohol, smoking, and drugs are not allowed on the premises.  Do not drink alcoholic beverages before using the fitness center.
• Lebanon Valley College is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.  No bags are permitted on the workout floor.

Individuals not adhering to these policies may be asked to leave. Lebanon Valley College reserves the right to revoke the privileges of anyone who violates these rules.