Turner Recreation
Fitness Room Manual
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Introduction
The facility is open to the residents of our community as well as non
residents. They can attend Aerobic classes, seminars, nutrition and
fitness testing and counseling, as well as personal training, all at an
affordable cost.
The wellness staff will provide expert, accurate information, remain
current in their field of knowledge, and will respond in a timely manner
to suggestions made by the members. The wellness staff will work as a
team to achieve these goals.
Fitness Room
The fitness room is available to those that have a membership with
Turner Recreation. as long as we are within regular
business hours.
See the bulletin board for rules and closures of the weight room. Never
lift weights by yourself. Always ask a member of staff to help you in the
weight room if you are trying something new. We highly recommend
that you complete and orientation and/ or sign up for a personal trainer.
Do not drop the weights on the floor.
Return the weight equipment to
the proper storage location when you are done. Please don't be offended
if a staff member corrects your technique. This is in your best interest,
to ensure you do not get injured from poor technique.
Rules and Regulations
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All members must complete a fitness room orientation before
using any equipment. All participants are responsible for being
familiar and complying with the policies and regulations of the
Turner Recreation Fitness Room. Please see the front office with
any questions.
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Children aged 13 and under are not permitted in the fitness
room at any time. This includes strollers, baby carriers and
children sitting inside the fitness room area while a parent/
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guardian is exercising. Children aged 13 and under are not
allowed in the facility at any time, this includes strollers, baby
carriers and children sitting inside the fitness room area while a
parent/guardian is exercising.
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Teens between the ages of 14-17 may use the fitness room
equipment when accompanied by an adult member that is
responsible for direct supervision. An adult is defined as
someone 18 years of age or older and direct supervision is
defined as being immediately adjacent to the machine that the
child is using. The adult may be using an adjacent machine or
standing next to the machine that the child is on.
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Participants are required to have a current Fitness Room ID card
to workout. Driver's Licenses are unacceptable. Fitness Room ID
cards are free of charge and are issued through the Fitness
Room Trainer at the time of orientation.
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Participants are required to “Sign in” and “Sign out” at the front
office or in the fitness room during each workout visit.
Participants are required to put forth an effort to exercise
during each workout visit. Loitering will not be tolerated.
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Participants are required to follow acceptable rules of conduct
at all times. Inappropriate conduct or language that is
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distracting or offensive to other participants or Turner
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Recreation employees will not be tolerated. This includes
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abusive, harassing, offensive, insulting, profane or demeaning
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language. Violators are subject to immediate removal from the
Phone: 913-287-2111
Fax: 913-287-3111
Website: www.turnerrec.org
premises with possible loss of fitness room privileges.
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Participants should immediately report to fitness room staff if
any of the following situations were to occur while in the
facility, but not limited to: Medical or non-medical
emergencies, criminal activity, lost or abandoned items. The
Administrative Department will then be notified for further
action.
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Participants are encouraged to use a workout towel while
complete your workout routine. Be prepared to vacate the facil-
exercising. Use a workout towel and disinfectant to wipe
ity at closing time. Facility hours of operation are subject to
sweat from weights, benches and other equipment. Towels
change without notice. Signs will be posted notifying partici-
and
pants of this change. You can work out more than one time per
disinfectant are available in the fitness room at no
charge or can be brought from home.
day. Please give yourself at least a 4 hour break between each
Please limit the amount of perfume or cologne use during
visit.
your exercise time in the facility.
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Observe proper personal hygiene by showering regularly,
wearing clean clothing and using deodorant.
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Participants are required to wear proper workout attire while
exercising. The fitness room staff reserves the right to
determine what appropriate workout attire is.
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Participants are required to wear an athletic style of
shoe. Absolutely no dress shoes, boots, cleats,
sandals or bare feet allowed. If outside shoes must be
worn, ensure they are clean and dry before using the
fitness equipment.
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Participants must wear a full length T-shirt or tank
top at all times. No half shirts or tube tops. Sports
bras must be worn with an appropriate shirt. Plastic
or rubber suits are unacceptable.
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Jeans, jean shorts and excessively loose fitting
clothing are not permitted. Apparel with zippers,
chains, rivets, & buckles (non work-out belts or non
medical prescribed belts), is not allowed.
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No smoking, smokeless tobacco products, alcohol and illicit
drugs are permitted on or in the Turner Recreation property.
Participants under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be
asked to leave the facility.
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Absolutely no Fitness Room equipment will be loaned out or
borrowed at any time.
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All personal items should be stored in a locker. Participants
Gift Certificates
Gift Certificates: Available upon request
Note: We accept checks, cash or money orders only.
Please consult the professional staff regarding preparation and
clothing for fitness testing.
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Wii Can Be Healthy Classes Free (Every Wednesday)
are responsible for having their own lock. It is recommended
that backpacks, coats, and personal items be stored off the
Join TCL & TRC staff and a health “Speaker of the Month.” Stick
fitness room floor on the shelves, hooks, or lockers. Lockers
around after each talk and find out how you can stay physically fit
are available for “Day Use Only” during workout periods.
by playing video games!!!!
They cannot be used for overnight storage. Failure to do so
within 48 hours will result in your lock and locker contents
being removed by the Turner Recreation Administrative
Walk To A Healthier You (No Membership Needed)
Instead of just turning on the tube when the weather is crummy,
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you can boost your walking power. Strength training on frigid or
Turner Recreation will not be liable to any participant or
other person for personal property of either inherent worth
rainy days is a smart way to use your time. When better weather
or sentimental value that is either lost or abandoned in the
beckons you outside, your walks will feel effortless, because your
facility. Personal property not in the custody of the
legs will be stronger. Time/Day: Monday-Friday 8AM-11AM
participant and unsecured is considered to be lost or
abandoned. Personal property left in the facility overnight,
Lockers: No Fee
either secured or unsecured, is considered to be lost or
abandoned upon discovery. Any property lost or abandoned
Lockers are for daily use only. Please bring your own lock. Locks
must be removed after each visit.
on the premises will be turned over to the Administrative
Towels & Disinfectant: No Fee
responsible for any participants personal items held at the
There is no fee for towel & disinfectant. However, we have a limited
amount of towels. To ensure you have a towel, feel free to bring
Department. Turner Recreation employees are not
front desk.
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equipment should ask a fitness room staff member for
one from home.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
assistance. Personal training is available; inquire at the front
office for details.
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Please refrain from using cell phones in any area of the
facility except in the front office lobby area. When in these
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
areas, please keep these devices on 'vibrate' or a very quiet
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
ring. Conversations should be kept brief and as quiet as
Sunday: Closed
possible. To protect the privacy of all members, camera
phones are not allowed in any areas of the facility, restrooms
The fitness room will be closed when the administrative offices are
closed. Please arrive at least 40 minutes before closing time to
Participants unfamiliar with the use of a specific piece of
included.
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Food/gum is only allowed in the front office lobby area.
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Beverages in plastic containers are allowed in all exercise areas. Glass containers are not allowed.
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Animals (excluding service dogs) are not allowed in Turner
Recreation at any time.
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Please do not verbally reprimand any fitness room employee
about the music or television selection(s). Personal
headphones are acceptable.
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Participants will be responsible for any repair or replacement
costs due to intentional damage or destruction to Turner
Recreation property or its contents. Slamming of fitness room
(weights/bars) will not be tolerated.
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Please report any equipment problems to the fitness room
trainer or TRC office.
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All equipment is first come, first served. During peak times
there is a 20-minute time limit on cardio equipment.
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No spitting in the fitness room or in the water fountains.
Improve your techniques and enhance your motivation! For this incredible price, you can call for an appointment to meet with a certified personal trainer, one time per week. Sessions will last from 30
to 45 minutes depending on your needs. Choose from programs like
nutrition, weight loss, strength, flexibility and cardiovascular training. Appointments are scheduled with the personal trainer. (Included
Body Composition and Girth Measurement, Nutrition Analysis and
Consultation, and Complete fitness test)
Zumba Classes $20 (1 Month Sessions) (Add $5 to Sessions
with 5 Classes)
A 60 minute dance program featuring a variety of rhythms from all
over Latin America. You’ll get a taste of everything; meringue, salsa,
flamenco, samba, tango and calypso. Time/Day: Wednesdays
Before you start your workout program you should perform a
Yoga Classes $28 (1 Month Sessions) (Add $5 to Sessions
with 5 Classes)
walking in the gym (8am-11am). This gradually raises your
heart rate and warms up your muscles before stretching.
After completion of your workout, ride the bike or walk slowly
to allow your heart rate to return to a resting level. Stay in the
Fitness Room until your heart rate is under 100 beats per
minute. This is a good time to do your stretching routine.
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(16 Sessions), $450 (30 Sessions)
7:15PM-8:15PM
5-10 minute warm-up, either using a bike, treadmill, or
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Personal Training: $25 (1 session), $200 (8 Sessions), $320
Violators will be asked to leave the facility.
Safety Tips
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Keep your hands away from the weights and moving parts
while you or anyone else is on the machine.
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Lift weights by bending at the knees, not the back.
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If you are unsure of how to use a machine, ask the fitness
trainer on staff.
Iyengar Yoga is characterized by great attention to detail and precise
focus body alignment. Time/Day: Wednesdays 5:45PM-6:45PM
Aerobic Boxing Classes $30 (1 Month Sessions)
Burn calories fast in this fun self-defense class in a REAL boxing
gym! Time/Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30PM-6:60PM
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All members are required to bring a member ID card each time they
visit the Fitness Room. Prices are subject to change. Please check
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would be prolonged illness, recent surgery, pregnancy, or
with the Front Office or Fitness Room staff.
an injury.
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ID Card
office once you have enrolled and completed your
orientation.
the Personal Training Staff.
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requested from TRC
have completed your
heart rate, slow down. If you experience nausea, dizziness
office and then sign out when you
or any other physicals problems, stop exercising
workout. There will be a replacement fee for
lost ID cards.
immediately and contact the fitness trainer on staff.
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Parking
Parking is available outside the center, in the upper lot, lower lot,
and in the back lot. You must have park is the spaces provided, anyone not parked in the marked spaces will receive a warning ticket
Do not exceed your target heart rate. Take it periodically
throughout your workout. If you are above your target
or fitness room staff. Please sign into the visitors log on the shelf in
the fitness room or in the front
Know your target heart rate! If you do not know what your
target heats rate is or are having trouble finding it, contact
A Turner Recreation ID card will be issued to you at the fitness room
The ID card must be shown anytime time it is
Tell us if you develop a new medical condition. Examples
If you are injured:
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Do not try to move. Stop exercise immediately!
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If able, call for the fitness trainer.
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Fill out a written accident report regardless of how
minor the injury may seem.
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Since many individuals are unaware of their physical
from the Turner Recreation Staff.
condition, it is recommended that you consult a physician
Wellness Offerings and Amenities
have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or
before beginning an exercise program. If you are over 40,
recent surgery, we strongly urge (and may require) that you
Fitness Room Membership: $60 Resident (6 months), $70 Non
-Resident (6 Months), $20 each additional in home family
member (6 months)
to consult your physician.
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extreme shortness of breath, or pain in the chest,
abdominal area, or arms, stop exercising immediately and
Improve your health and enhance your motivation! With the 6 month
membership you have unlimited access to all of our strength and
cardio equipment (treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, cable weights and
free weights.
If you ever feel faint or experience sudden dizziness,
seek the assistance of one of the fitness room trainers!!
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Remember - A fitness program requires patience,
persistence, and perspiration. You cannot become fit in
one day or one week by working extra hard!
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Wellness Room and Gym
remain outside until you are instructed it is safe to re-enter by the
The wellness room and gym are a privilege for those enrolled in
aerobic classes. Please do not wear street shoes on the suspended
wood floor. We highly recommend that you keep your aerobic shoes
for indoor use only. All injuries, illnesses, or other
problems
should be brought immediately to your instructor.
Activities Room
The activities room is designed for Exercise/Nutrition classes, as
well as seminars.
Lockers/Restrooms
There are restrooms on both levels of the Turner Recreation
Building. The lockers are located on the lower level next to the
fitness room. Lockers are for daily use only. Please remove your
belongings after your workout. Please bring your own lock. Please
do not leave locks on the lockers over night. Towel and disinfectant
are available on the shelves in the fitness room.
Emergency Procedures
If any injury occurs, please contact a member of the Turner
Recreation & Fitness Room staff immediately. First Aid supplies are
available and will be dispensed with discretion by the staff member
on duty. Accident report forms must be completed by each injured
party. Please cooperate fully with this procedure.
Turner Recreation staff, which will have been notified by the Fire
Department. Fire alarms and extinguishers are located
conspicuously in the Turner Recreation Building. In the event of a
tornado, a staff member will direct you to the lower level locker
room or boiler room. Stay away from glassed areas. When it is
determined that the threat of a tornado no longer exists, the
Recreation Staff will announce an "all clear" over the radio in which
the TRC staff member will then guide you back to your starting
areas.
Enrollment
The Turner Recreation will accept payments for every six months
that you plan on attending our fitness room. Please bring your cash,
check, or money order, (payable to Turner Recreation), and a photo
ID. Each registration members are required to sign an enrollment
form/waiver. New members must attend a fitness screening/
orientation Tuesday or Thursday evening between 6:30 and
8:30pm. Prices subject to change please check in the front office.
The Fitness Screening (Personal Training Only) & Orientation
You will be asked to sign the consent and release form and provide
your medical history by answering health questions, which will be
kept confidential. We will check your resting heart rate and blood
pressure as part of your screening. If you have any medical
problems, you will need to bring a doctor's release to exercise. For
Fire and Tornado Procedures
your convenience, we will accept a fax from your doctor's office with
The fire alarm is a fluctuating warble siren, and the tornado warning
Following the fitness screening/orientation, new members will
is a continuous siren blast for about 45 seconds. In the event of a
fire, a staff member will direct you to the nearest exit and you will
your approval to exercise. Our fax number is (913) 287-3111.
receive a tour of the fitness room and or learn location of restrooms
and lockers. This is a good time to ask fitness-related questions.