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Q: What should I wear?
A: Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely. Many people choose to wear a baggy t-shirt with shorts or workout pants. Shoes are the most important investment when you begin to exercise. Buy a good quality shoe that provides support.

Q: How do I use the equipment?
A: Use your Fitpass certificates to schedule an appointment with our fitness experts. If you ever have a question during your workout, feel free to ask a fitness team member. Our team is always available to help you.

Q: What if I want to take a group exercise class?
A: Look through the schedule to find classes you’d like to try. If you’ve never taken a class before, we recommend selecting beginner or intermediate level classes. The first time you go to class, plan to arrive a few minutes early to talk to the instructor to share any questions or concerns you may have.

Q: Should I eat before working out?
A: Try to eat a light meal or snack at least 60 – 90 minutes prior to your workout. If you haven’t eaten within the last several hours of working out, you could experience a drop in energy and may feel overly tired or even dizzy. For your convenience, snacks and energy bars are available for purchase at the café.

Q: Do I need to bring my keytag?
A: Yes. When you arrive to the member services desk, show your keytag. A team member will scan it and welcome you to the club.

Q: Can I use the lockers?
A: Yes. We encourage all members and guests to lock up their belongings. Some members choose to pay for locker service, which permits them to reserve a particular locker for their own personal use and leave belongings overnight at the club. If you do not wish to add locker service to your membership, you may use any of the available day lockers throughout the club at no charge. Please bring a lock with you and take it home after each visit. If you would like to keep a locker for overnight use, talk to your membership coordinator and add this service to your membership.

Other helpful tips:
Always warm up before your workout. Warming up your muscles before exercising increases the quality and effectiveness of your workout and minimizes the risk of injury. Five to ten minutes of cardiovascular exercise (walking the track, cycling or using the treadmill, for example) is usually sufficient.

Aim for 3 – 5 cardiovascular workouts per week, 15 – 45 minutes each. Try to stay in your target heart range. (A fitness team member can help you determine what your target heart range should be.)

Try to incorporate strength training into your workouts 2 – 3 times per week. If you’ve never lifted weights, our popular HealthQuest weights circuit is a great place to start. This area is staffed with a team member who will help you set the machines and show you how to do the exercises. It takes about 20 minutes to complete a HealthQuest workout.

After your workout, stretching will enhance flexibility, reduce muscle soreness, and help you cool down. Hold each stretch 10 – 20 seconds and take full, relaxing breaths.

For your safety and continued improvement, team members may make periodic recommendations on proper equipment usage and general exercise technique.

Be careful not to over-train. If you experience pain or discomfort during your workout, discontinue the activity and seek professional advice.

Contact a membership coordinator or complete this simple form and they will be in touch with you.