Leisure World News

Leisure World News • Wellness • January 2023 B23 We are so excited to be in our busiest time of the year in the Fitness Center! A new season is the perfect time to share some standard gym etiquette in the Fitness Center that is hopefully common sense. Simply stated, we need to be aware of how our own behavior affects other people. The goal is to keep everyone safe and practice healthy habits in an area that is full of moving bodies and heavy equipment. Fitness Center etiquette is more important than ever to keep our members safe and our space clean. • Clean up after yourself • Be safe & prevent the spread of germs • Share with others • Be nice When everyone follows these guidelines, it creates an environment of comfort and safety, allowing everyone to exercise without having to worry about what the person next to them is doing. These are no-nonsense, common-sense guidelines we live by in everyday life. Clean itUp: It is standard gymetiquette to wipe equipment off before and after you use it. Use our high-grade disinfectant wipes to clean the equipment you use to keep yourself and others healthy. Be Safe: Safety is our number one concern at Leisure World. Please stay home if you have any cold, flu, COVID like symptoms! Hand sanitizer stations are located throughout the Fitness Center for your safety and convenience. Additional safety measures include using a daily locker (key is provided) inside the locker rooms to store your bags and personal belongings to prevent tripping hazards. Be sure to remove your belongings when finished and leave the key in the locker for the next person to use. Don’t Sit on Equipment When You’re Not Using It: During our busy season, please be considerate of sitting on equipment that you are not using. Prolonged resting and/ or chatting with a friend may prevent another member from being able to use that machine or bench, etc. We love the camaraderie that happens in the Fitness Center but ask that you be aware of the equipment needs of others. Pick Up Your Equipment: If you use something put it back. This makes it available for someone else to use right away. Remove weight plates and return them to their proper place. Cleaning up after ourselves creates a more user- friendly environment by being able to locate equipment easily and a safer environment by preventing tripping hazards. Taking Phone Calls: While we may use our phones for music and/or have them nearby during our workout, talking on the phone is not allowed in the fitness area. There are times when taking a call may be necessary, but if possible, please take the call in the lobby or outside. Be Nice The Fitness Center is a shared space for all of our residents. Please be mindful of others’ workout space. Be respectful of social distancing guidelines. In the end, these etiquette guidelines boil down to the same concept: be considerate of other people. By continuing to do that, the Oasis Health Spa will continue to be friendly and healthy place to exercise for all of us. Fitness Center Etiquette Outdoor Class Temperature Guidelines and Cancellations Safety First! We take this seriously when it comes to offering classes outdoors in colder temperatures. With that in mind, we want to share the temperature guidelines and the procedures we follow for holding and canceling classes outdoors. Aquatic Classes Leisure World Fitness Center staff follows the guidelines set forth by the American Council of Sports Medicine in conjunction with the Aquatics Exercise Association for safety purposes. According to these guidelines, Aqua Fitness and Hydrorider should not be held if the ambient temperature is below 64 degrees Fahrenheit. TRX Fit LeisureWorld Fitness requires a “feel- like” temperature” of 45 degrees and a dry surface for this class to conduct a safe, dynamic class that is based on stabilization and gripping ability. How Class Cancellations are Determined: Leisure World Fitness Center uses the website www.weatherbug.com to check temperatures and lightning strikes in Mesa, 85206. The predicted air temperature will be checked when the Fitness Center opens to determine if the ambient temperature prediction meets the required temperature for classes being offered that day at the time of class. If any predicted temperature does not meet the above requirements for the time of class, communication will be sent via email. Pending any inclement weather, notification of any class cancelation will occur via email through our business operations software. Please be sure to notify staff if not receiving emails and to keep your current email up-to-date. We are grateful to live in a beautiful climate but unfortunately, even in paradise, the weather doesn’t allow for certain activities to happen safely. Thank you for understanding, and your cooperation in creating a safe environment for all participants!