1. Rules & Expectations *there will be a quiz after this presentation*
Fitness center Safety
Rules & Expectations
*there will be a quiz after this presentation*

2. *What is the number one concern in a the Fitness Center?y

3. *Fitness Center Rules Wear appropriate work out attire
Use collars on barbells and properly use safety pins on machines.
Use equipment for its intended use-do not modify the equipment.

4. *Fitness Center Rules No food, gum, glass bottles or cans.
Do not drop weights or dumbbells on the floor.
Wear only one (1) earbud/headphone while working out.

5. *Fitness Center Rules Know your limits.
No cellphones/books/homework while using the equipment.
No fooling around; no loud or offensive language.

6. *Fitness Center Rules
Put away all weights after using them and wipe down upholstery as needed.
Immediately report all accidents, injuries and equipment failure to your teacher.
Use spotters and safety racks.

7. *Fitness Center Rules
Load and unload free weights evenly and carefully.
When in doubt, seek proper instruction.
Perform exercises within your capability.
Be aware of your surroundings and walk carefully around the equipment and classmates.

8. *Why is there a Greater Potential for Serious Injury with Overhead or Over the Face Exercises?

9. More Potential for injury
*Why is there a Greater Potential for Serious Injury with Overhead or Over the Face Exercises?
Because of the location of the barbell or dumbbell in relation to the student’s head or face.
More Potential for injury

10. Why is it Important to Remind student’s to Breathe?
Many people tend to hold their breath when they work out (exercising muscles require more oxygen).
Failing to breathe can lead to dizziness and could even lead to passing out.

11. When Should you Tell a student to Breathe?
*Breathe out during the hardest part of the exercise and breathe in during the easiest part of the exercise

12. What happens if you continue to hold your breath?

13. Treadmill Video http://youtu.be/5Dvq0guSB7E

14. Treadmill Safety/Injury Concerns- *Dizziness
Reason why people can feel dizzy:
due to a lack of a cool down (5-10 minute cold down is recommended to prevent dizziness).

15. Treadmill Safety/Injury Concerns- *Falls
caused by not looking - lose balance and fall.
caused by people jumping off and on treadmills while they are still running
Safety clip should be worn
at all times

16. Treadmill Safety/Injury Concerns- *Friction Burn
Occurs when someone falls and the treadmill continues to run rubbing the skin raw.

17. Treadmill Safety/Injury Concerns- *Lower Body Injuries
Caused by not wearing proper shoes or not wearing shoes at all.

18. Treadmill Safety/Injury Concerns- *Upper Body Injuries
Pain and discomfort that is felt in wrist, upper back, neck and lower back.
Caused by relying too much on the handrails and not walking in an upright position.

19. *Preventing Treadmill Injuries
Use the safety tether
Pause the treadmill if you need to step off
Straddle the belt when you start
Maintain an upright position
Keep your eyes forward
Use handrails sparingly
Wear appropriate shoes

20. *Proper Body Alignment
Keep the back straight and torso centered over the pelvis
Keep the chest lifted and shoulders drawn back
Keep abdominals engaged
Relax arms at the side

21. *Safety Considerations
NO CELL PHONES!
NO DISTRACTIONS!
Safety tether must be worn at all times.
Mandatory 3-5 minute cool down

22. Cleaning and Maintenance
Always clean the equipment after every use with a gym wipe and remove any trash.

23. Lab Safety
QUIZ time!!!

24. Fitness Center Assignment
Groups of 4 students
Make a Fitness Safety Video
DUE: ?