CLUB RULES & REGULATIONS
- All members must fill in a Pre-Activity Questionnaire (PAQ) before using our club for the first time. If you are found to be moderate or high risk, we will ask you to give us medical clearance before you start training.
- We recommend that you please check with your health care provider before you start a new exercise program. You should have a physical exam to see if you have any health risks.
- You must have a photo taken to put against your account when signing up to a membership with Anytime Fitness. Please bring an OFFICIAL FORM OF ID when signing up. This can be your PASSPORT or ID DOCUMENT. Please also ensure you bring current payment details. We do not take cash payments for memberships, so you either need to provide BANK or VALID BANK CARD details to setup your membership with Anytime Fitness.
- Please ensure that you take the time to warm up before exercise and cool down after your routine. You stand the chance of damaging your muscles or straining your heart if you don’t warm up.
- If you begin to feel unwell and experience symptoms such as acute pain, dizziness, sudden headache, or chest pain, stop exercising immediately & inform a staff member. If no staff member is available, please use one of the emergency buttons located throughout the club.
- Please inform your club if there are any changes in your medical condition that might affect your ability to train safely.
- You may not under any circumstances let anyone else use your access tag to enter an Anytime Fitness gym. If you do, your membership will be terminated automatically, and you will be nationally banned from Anytime Fitness.
- You may not under any circumstances let anybody else into the club once you have entered. Our door monitoring system will take a photo if you tailgate someone in behind you. You will be fined R400 per person; repeat offenders will have their membership terminated and be nationally banned from Anytime Fitness.
- Anytime Fitness staff and or management reserve the right of entry into an Anytime Fitness club.
- Cancellation of your membership must be done via email to the club’s email, and requires a calendar month’s notice. If you terminate your contract early, there is a 50% payout for the remaining months. Please see your contract for more details.
GENERAL CLUB USE
- Our club is open 24/7, please use the club safely at your discretion.
- Pets (other than guide dogs) are not permitted in Anytime Fitness clubs.
- Firearms or other weapons are not permitted in Anytime Fitness clubs.
- Smoking and or vaping is not permitted anywhere on the club premises.
- You may not take photos or videos of other members without their consent.
- You may not bring alcohol or drugs into Anytime Fitness clubs.
- You may not sell &/or market any product or service to other members while in Anytime Fitness clubs unless you have written authorisation from Anytime Fitness corporate management.
- You consent to us using your image if taken during photo and or video shoots.
- The use of Anytime Fitness’s logo and or name for promotional, marketing or advertising means is prohibited unless approved in writing by Anytime Fitness corporate management.
- Facilities may vary from club to club depending on the size available.
- Only liquid chalk is to be used in Anytime Fitness clubs.
- Please return weights after use.
- Do not steal any of the equipment, club items and or emergency items within the facility. We have 24-hour monitoring of our clubs, along with security and you will be reported to the police.
- Do not use offensive language and do not act aggressively towards other members while training and in an Anytime Fitness facility.
ACCESS POLICY
- You will be issued with an Anytime Fitness FOB Key/Access Pass when you join our club. You will not be permitted to access the club unless you have your access card with you. Should your access card be damaged or lost please notify the club immediately. You will have to pay for a replacement at full price if you lose your Anytime Fitness access tag.
- All members must have their photograph taken when obtaining their access card. This is done during the sign-up process.
- Unfortunately, you cannot enter our club if your membership fees are not up to date or if we have terminated, suspended, or frozen your membership. If your fees are not up to date, our operating system will block your membership automatically.
- You may not under any circumstances let anyone else use your access tag to enter an Anytime Fitness gym. If you do, your membership will be terminated automatically, and you will be nationally banned from Anytime Fitness.
- You may not under any circumstances let anybody else into the club once you have entered. Our door monitoring system will take a photo if you tailgate someone in behind you. You will be fined R400 per person; repeat offenders will have their membership terminated and be nationally banned from Anytime Fitness.
U18 CLUB ACCESS
- Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when signing up. Our underage membership is for 14-17-year-olds.
- The parent or guardian will need to sign an authorisation/waiver accepting responsibility for the minor having an Anytime Fitness membership and will be responsible for their membership fees and conduct within the facility. Valid payment details (credit card or bank account) must come from the parent or guardian to be put against the minor membership profile account.
- Under 18 members must adhere to the same club rules as over 18 members.
GUEST POLICY
- A guest who would like to access the facility will be required to pay the guest pass fee for the day.
- Normal guests will pay guest fees, fill in the guest register and provide a copy of their ID/Passport or driver’s license before entering the club.
- All guests must be over 18 years of age.
- Guests must adhere to all club rules and regulations, the same as Anytime Fitness members.
BEHAVIOUR IN OUR CLUBS
- You may not enter the club or use the facilities while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or performance-enhancing drugs.
- You may not use foul, loud, or abusive language & must not be physically or sexually abusive toward, or harass other members, guests, visitors, tenants or members of staff and you shall not bring Anytime Fitness and Anytime Fitness members into disrepute or paint them in a bad light. Failure to comply can result in membership suspension and or termination.
- Language that discriminates based on race, gender, sex, disability, social origin, or any other subject in our sole discretion will not be tolerated.
- You will be liable to pay for any damages and or theft caused by you, your dependents, or guests while in the club.
- Only one individual in a shower cubicle at a time.
- Suitable & appropriate exercise clothing must be worn at all times while exercising in our facilities and closed training shoes must be worn at all times.
- Please replace all equipment and weights where you found them.
- Please use a towel at all times and wipe down equipment after use with cleaning items provided in club.
- Please adhere to any government regulations Anytime Fitness clubs have to adhere to such as social distancing etc.
- You may not train with your shirt off, and appropriate clothing must be worn.
- You may not use any video/photographic imagery from the club in any way for your own business/revenue-generating opportunities without written consent from the club’s Director.
- Video/recording of your workouts (stands, cameras etc) requires permission from the Club Manager and Director.
USE OF LOCKERS & PERSONAL BELONGINGS
- Lockers are provided in the change rooms to store your gear/items while you train (please bring your own padlock). We do not undertake that the use of a locker will guarantee that theft of, or damage to your property will not occur. Please check that your personal insurance policy covers you for loss of personal items. We do not accept responsibility for any loss or theft of money or damage to personal property of members or their guests whether locked in a locker or otherwise.
- Do not leave your belongings unattended in the change rooms or anywhere else in the club at any time & report any lost items immediately.
- Anytime Fitness Management reserves the right to open a locker (by force if necessary), if we have reasonable grounds to suspect that a locker is being used for storage of anything other than clothing or permissible personal belongings.
- Any belongings left overnight will be removed & donated to charity within 14 days or thrown away.
USE OF EQUIPMENT
- Please use the equipment for its intended purpose & follow the instructions provided.
- Please inspect equipment before use and do not use equipment that appears damaged &/or inoperable or any component appears to be missing or damaged. Please alert Anytime Fitness staff if there is an issue.
- Please report damage to equipment and or the club to a staff member. This can be done via email or directly in club.
- When using strength equipment, make sure that the weight pin is completely inserted. Never pin the weight stack in an elevated position. Inspect all cables, straps and other connections.
- Please do not use dumbbells or any other equipment, other than equipment specifically provided by the manufacturer to incrementally increase weight resistance on strength equipment.
- Ensure that the belt has come to a complete stop before stepping onto or getting off a treadmill.
- Handle weights & equipment with care and replace after use. Do not drop or throw weights.
- Please adhere to time limits if specified on equipment.
- No food, drinks or bags allowed on the training floor, except for water bottles and sports drinks. If you do spill your water or sports drink, please wipe it up or alert the staff member.
- Please always use a sweat towel and wipe equipment after use with cleaning products provided.
PERSONAL TRAINING
- If you’re interested in getting a personal trainer, you will find all details on our Personal Trainer boards. You can contact them directly or ask at reception and they will put you in contact.
- Only authorized Anytime Fitness Personal Trainers are permitted to provide Personal Training in our clubs. Personal Training by another member is not allowed whether it’s for payment or not. If we find someone providing unauthorized Personal training, our GM will investigate & you & the trainer may be suspended or permanently banned from Anytime Fitness.
SAFETY
- Please do not tamper with emergency exit doors or any safety devices. This includes the emergency buttons throughout the club and the emergency board which includes the AED.
- Please follow the health & safety notices displayed throughout the club.
- Please take note of the emergency procedures. If there is an emergency, please always follow the staff’s instructions.
- Please do not run in the club. Be aware of the different floor surfaces that you move across as you walk through the club. As ongoing cleaning & maintenance will be taking place, related tools & equipment may be hazardous & some floor surfaces may be wet, therefore slippery. Please proceed with caution.
- Please report any injuries, incidents, or hazards to staff members. This can be done via email or directly to staff and or the security guard if after hours.
- If you feel unsafe in an Anytime Fitness club due to another member/s please alert staff, security guard and or contact Anytime Fitness via email, which can be found on our website. We will investigate and take the appropriate action.
- We have emergency buttons throughout the club as well as an emergency board which is directly linked to emergency response units and a 24-hour monitoring control room.
FREE TRIALS
Free trial offers (including “Try Us for Free” or “1-Day Free Trial”) are available at participating clubs only and are subject to specific conditions
- First-time residents or workers aged 18+
- If a visitor, you must be on a 3+month work visa (proof must be provided to club staff)
- Completion of pre-exercise screening
- Staffed-hour access unless otherwise stated
Free trials have no cash value, are non-transferable, and may not be combined with other offers. Additional conditions may apply. Please contact the relevant club for details.
WAIVER & RELEASE
All Anytime Fitness members (“Members”), guests, and those periodically visiting any Anytime Fitness gym (collectively referred to as “you”) acknowledge and agree that Anytime Fitness will not be liable for any harm, damage or loss of any nature whatsoever (including but not limited to death, injury, illness/sickness or patrimonial loss) and howsoever arising (including but not limited to arising as a result of negligence, gross negligence, and/or omission or breach of contract on the part of the Anytime Fitness, its directors, employees, contractors, independent consultants, agents, other Members and/or visitors) suffered by you or any minors under your care and control and accompanying you to the gym on the premises or as a result of using any facilities, equipment and services. You acknowledge and agree that Anytime Fitness gyms are entered into and exited entirely at own risk and that the equipment, facilities and services will be utilized at own risk. You acknowledge and agree that Anytime Fitness will not be held liable for any loss or damage suffered by you as a result theft by any person, including but not limited to Anytime Fitness employees, independent contractors, consultants, agents other Members and/or visitors. By becoming a Member of Anytime Fitness or by entering any Anytime Fitness gym, you (or your estate as the case may be) indemnify Anytime Fitness against any claim by any person arising, directly or indirectly, from any injury/sickness (including death), harm, loss or damage suffered by you, whether or not such injury/sickness (including death), harm, loss or damage was caused or contributed to by any act or omission of Anytime Fitness, its directors, employees, contractors, consultants, agents other Members and/or visitors or the use of the Anytime Fitness premises, facilities, equipment and services.
EQUIPMENT AND FACILITY POLICIES
Our club has a variety of equipment to help you achieve your fitness goals. When you complete your complimentary Fitness Orientation with a trainer, you will better understand how each piece of equipment works and what to do if you are unsure of how to work a piece of equipment. Please initial after each section to demonstrate that you understand the policy.
A. CARDIOVASCULAR EQUIPMENT TREADMILLS
Treadmills allow you to walk or run in place using a belt driven by an internal motor. Before beginning a workout on a treadmill:
- Make sure the treadmill belt is stationary.
- Make sure to tie your shoes, secure your personal stereos, and dangling jewellery.
- Straddle the belt before programming your workout or starting the treadmill.
- When finished, be sure to let the belt come to a complete stop before dismounting.
- NEVER attempt to mount a treadmill while the belt is running.
B. BIKES
Bikes (both upright and recumbent) work when you begin to pedal. Before beginning a workout on a bike:
- Adjust your seat before beginning.
- Use the foot straps to prevent slipping.
- Make sure to tie your shoes, secure your personal stereos, and dangling jewellery.
C. CROSSTRAINERS
Crosstrainers (both total body and lower body) work when you begin to pedal. Before beginning a workout on a crosstrainer:
- Make sure to tie your shoes, secure your personal stereos, and dangling jewellery.
- Keep both feet on the pedals while using.
- Make sure pedals come to a complete stop before dismounting.
D. STRENGTH EQUIPMENT
All strength equipment is designed to perform a basic movement (e.g. chest press). Adjust the equipment for your size and range of movement. Before beginning a workout with our strength equipment:
- Adjust the seat to your appropriate level.
- Adjust the weights to your appropriate level.
- Secure all loose clothing, personal stereos, and dangling jewellery.
- Abide by all posted cautions and warnings on the equipment.
- Keep hands & feet away from weight stacks, moving parts,& cables while in motion. Use appropriate hand & foot grips
- NEVER sacrifice proper form to lift more weight.
- Never use equipment that appears to be malfunctioning.
- Do not try to adjust or modify the equipment with additional weight, cables, or the like
E. FREE WEIGHTS:
Free weights are designed to give you the total range of motion in a movement. Free weights include dumbbells, barbells, weight plates, and racks. Before beginning a workout with the free weight.
- Secure all loose clothing, personal stereos, and dangling jewellery.
- Adjust the weights to your appropriate level.
- Abide by all posted cautions and warnings on the equipment.
- Never sacrifice proper form to lift more weight.
- Never use equipment that appears to be malfunctioning.
- If you are lifting alone and during non-staffed hours, never try to lift free weights on a bench.
- NEVER drop or throw weights. Use appropriate bar racks and standards.
- Always replace weights when finished. Weights on the floor present a tripping hazard.
F. SECURITY
The building and club premises are under 24-hour surveillance. Whether you are working out, entering/leaving the building/restrooms, your activities are recorded. This video system is used for security purposes. The surveillance system does not protect you from harm in or on the building premises. You must use caution when entering or leaving the building. Do not allow access to individuals who knock on the door; doing so may put you at risk for injury or harm, and could result in you losing your membership privileges. Each Anytime Fitness has unique security features. Some may be equipped with panic buttons and medical emergency call buttons. These are designed to signal authorities in the event you feel either threatened or in need of medical help.
G. RESTROOMS AND SHOWERS
The restroom(s) have a bolt lock that should be used when you enter the restroom. The shower(s) have a bolt lock that should be used when you enter the shower room. Please use caution when entering, using, or leaving these areas, as wet floors may cause slippage.
H. SEVERE WEATHER
In case of severe weather, please follow the club’s posted or stated emergency plan.
I. INJURY AND FIRST AID
In the event that you or another individual becomes injured:
- For minor injuries (cuts, abrasions, etc.), a first aid kit is located on the workout floor.
- For serious injuries that need medical treatment, dial 102.
- Report all injuries to the club by calling the number posted in the club.
J. POWER OUTAGE
The door to the club has a fail-safe which will allow you to exit the club without power to the door strike. There are also emergency exit lights, allowing you to see in case of a power outage.
K. FIRE
In the event of a fire, or if you smell or see smoke, exit the building immediately. Call 101 immediately from a cell phone or a business nearby.
L. MISCELLANEOUS
The foregoing is only a general description of club policies.
You must follow any other instructions provided to you by the trainer or by any other staff member, or posted signage. If you have any questions or concerns about how to use the equipment, please ask a trainer or a staff member, if available, or call the number posted in the club. You must not use the equipment if you are not sure how to use it or if you have any other concerns.
