Exercise Room Safety 

Clean and appropriate attire only. No open-toed shoes, sandals, boots, or jeans. Shirts are required.

No food or drink except water.

No dropping or throwing equipment.

Wipe off equipment after each use. Hand towels - which may not be removed from the room - are provided free of charge to users.

Re-rack weights, bars, and plates.

Power-lifting (i.e. cleans, clean and jerk, heavy dead-lifts, any uncontrolled lifting) is prohibited.

Equipment may not be removed from the room.

Notify a staff member immediately of any equipment problems.

ESS is not responsible for any user’s personal belongings.
Contact a staff member if you require extra assistance because of a disability.

20 minute time limit on cardiovascular machines when there is a wait list.

Start exercising slowly and gradually increase effort over time.

Warm up before exercising and cool down gradually.

Wait at least 2 hours after eating before exercise. And, after exercise, wait about 20 minutes before eating.

Use only tepid water to bathe or shower after exercising - water that is too hot can cause dizziness and/or fainting.

Alternate high and low intensity exercise to avoid overuse injuries and to prevent “over-training” fatigue.

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends drinking 2 cups of water 15-20 minutes prior to exercise and 1 cup of water for every 15 minutes of exercise.

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