Annual fee is for Upfront Payments only
Early cancellations are subject to 40% outstanding fee.
You consent to receiving communication relevant to the club and membership
Once the minimum period of your contract is over, your contract will auto-renew & become a month to month contract with a 30 day cancellation notice required.
Terms & Conditions
1. GENERAL
1.1. Accelerate Fitness may terminate your membership and refuse your entry into the facility if you misrepresented any information in your application for membership to Accelerate Fitness or commit a serious/material breach and/or repeated breaches of the terms and conditions set out in your application for membership and/or these membership rules.
1.2. Termination of your Accelerate Fitness membership could also result if you engage in any other serious misconduct or in any conduct which is deemed to be detrimental to the welfare, safety of Accelerate Fitness members or detrimental to the condition of the facility equipment.
1.3. Accelerate Fitness reserve the right to amend these membership rules from time to time. You are obliged to familiarise yourself with these membership rules and the amendments to these rules that may come into force from time to time.
1.4. Access to Accelerate Fitness will be granted to you once your Accelerate Fitness membership has been approved by Accelerate Fitness Management.
1.5. You will not be entitled to gain entry to the Accelerate Fitness without your membership card.
1.6. You will be required to purchase a new membership card if you have misplaced, lost or damaged your membership card at a cost determined by management.
1.7. Your Accelerate Fitness membership is personal to you and is not transferable. You are therefore not permitted to lend your access card to anyone else. If you allow your access card to be used by a non-Accelerate Fitness member, your Accelerate Fitness Membership may be terminated.
1.8. Accelerate Fitness management reserve the right to use a member’s photographic images, for marketing purposes within Accelerate Fitness, if same is taken during photographic shoots of facilities.
1.9. Accelerate Fitness management and officially appointed Instructors, reserve the right to show members or potential members the facilities at any time.
1.10. Any unauthorized selling of any products or services to members is strictly prohibited. Firearms or other weapons are not permitted in the facility.
1.11. You may not enter the facility whilst under the influence of alcohol, anticoagulants, antihistamines, beta-blockers (unless same have been prescribed by your Medical Practitioner), narcotics or tranquilizers (unless same have been prescribed by your Medical Practitioner). If you have high or low blood pressure, heart disease and/or diabetes you should consult your doctor prior to using the equipment in the facilities.
1.12. Any belongings left unattended will be available at lost property for 2 days. If you do not collect them within this time, we will donate them to charity. Any hygienic items such as towels, underwear and water bottles will be removed and discarded immediately.
1.13. The facility is under 24-hour CCTV surveillance for security purposes
1.14. No Gym Bag are permitted on the gym Floor.
1.15. All bags and personal belongings are to be placed in the lockers provided and locked with a padlock.
1.16. The membership fee will increase by 10% annually on the 1st of March regardless of sign up or start date
2. AGE RESTRICTIONS:
2.1. Strictly no persons under the age of 14 are permitted to train in Accelerate Fitness
3. SCHEDULE
3.1. Please refer to the schedule provided for all group classes
3.2. You are requested to leave the facility punctually at time of closing.
Accelerate Fitness: Training Hours
Monday to Thursday
05:30 -20:00
Friday
05:30 -19:00
Saturday
07:00 -13:00
Sunday
07:00 -13:00
Public Holidays
07:00 -12:00
Please note that Accelerate Fitness will be closed on the following days:
Easter Weekend
Christmas day to New Year’s Day
4. USE OF EQUIPMENT:
4.1. Always use the equipment for the intended purpose. If you are unsure about the purpose of any equipment, you must request instruction or assistance from management/Instructors
4.2. Always replace all weights and equipment after use.
4.3. Adhere to time limits as specified on specific equipment.
4.4. No food, drinks (other than water bottles) or bags are allowed on the training floor or on the equipment.
4.5. Use a sweat towel at all times whilst exercising, and wipe down the equipment you have used, immediately after use.
4.6. Group Studios will only be used for the purpose of the scheduled classes. Studios will be cleaned and locked outside of the scheduled times.
5. CONDUCT:
5.1. You will conduct yourself in a well-mannered fashion when in the facility, and in a manner that will not disturb the use and enjoyment of the facility by any other member. You may not use foul, loud, or abusive language, nor may you molest or in any way harass other members.
5.2. If you willfully or negligently cause damage to equipment or property in the facility, you will be held liable for the damaged caused.
5.3. The facility is a non-smoking facility and smoking is strictly prohibited in all areas of the facility. This included the use of E-cigarettes
5.4. Only one individual is permitted to shower in a single shower cubicle at any one time.
5.5. You must be dressed in suitable and appropriate, lightweight, clean exercise clothing whilst exercising in the Facility. You may not exercise without wearing a shirt or vest.
5.6. Closed training shoes shall be worn at all times while exercising. Wearing the wrong kind of shoes is one of the most common causes of exercise injuries. The shoes you wear when you work-out should fit well, have good support and padding, and be appropriate for your selected activity.
6. HEALTH AND SAFETY:
6.1. The elevator is for the sole use for members with a disability
6.2. Unauthorized use of the elevator will result in a fine and subject to membership cancellation
6.3. You must read the health and safety notices attached to any equipment and comply with their instructions and/or recommendations. If you are unsure about the working of any equipment you must ask the management or Instructors for assistance.
6.4. You must inspect the equipment before use. Do not use the equipment if it appears to be damaged. Report any damaged equipment to Accelerate Fitness management
6.5. Only get on or off equipment whilst it is stationary. Ensure that the belt on a treadmill has come to a complete stop before stepping onto or off a treadmill. Never jump off while the treadmill belt is still moving.
6.6. Keep your body and clothing free and clear from any moving parts. When using strength equipment, be certain that the weight pin is completely inserted/tightened in or around (as may be applicable) the weight bar. Never pin a weight stack in an elevated position. Never use equipment if it is found in an elevated position.
6.7. Inspect all cables, straps, and other connections. Do not use the equipment if any component appears to be missing, worn and/or damaged. Improper use of equipment could cause severe bodily harm to you or others.
6.8. Do not run in the facility area except in areas designated for running – such as on the treadmills or sprint lanes.
6.9. Be aware of different floor surfaces that you move across as you walk through the facility. Due to the nature of the environment, on-going cleaning and maintenance will be taking place. Related tools and equipment may be hazardous, and some floor surfaces may be wet and therefore slippery. Proceed with caution in these areas
6.10. Abide by all safety signage displayed in different areas in the facility – such signage is there for your safety!
6.11. Report all injuries/incidents which may occur while you are in the facility to Accelerate Fitness management
6.12. Should an emergency situation arise in the Facility; you must always adhere to the management/Instructors’ instructions. Your cooperation during an emergency situation is necessary for your personal safety as well as that of your fellow members.
6.13. Each member is required to complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ) before starting an exercise program. Where relevant medical clearance will be required before access to the facility is granted.
6.14. Your doctor or relevant medical/health professional should do a physical examination on you before you start a new fitness programme or resume a fitness programme after a long lay-off. This is in order to determine whether you have any health risks. He or she can also give you information on how to exercise safely. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are sufficiently healthy to begin or continue with any fitness programme.
6.15. Never wear rubber or plastic suits as these could cause your body to overheat and dehydrate.
6.16. If you are returning to regular exercise, it is important to start slowly in order to avoid any physical injury.
6.17. Ensure that you drink enough water and stay hydrated. If you do not drink enough water and stay hydrated, your muscle strength and endurance will be negatively affected.
6.18. Ensure that you understand and follow the correct technique when exercising. Using any incorrect technique can lead to serious injuries. If in doubt, request the assistance from Accelerate Fitness team member
6.19. Spend time warming up your muscles before any type of exercise. If you do not warm up, you risk damaging your muscles or straining your heart.
6.20. Do not exert yourself for at least 2 hours after eating a big meal.
6.21. Stop exercising immediately if you experience any of the following:
6.21.1. Acute or chronic pain.
6.21.2. Dizziness.
6.21.3. Sudden heartache.
6.21.4. Swelling of the face, hands, or feet.
6.21.5. Chest pain.
You could hurt yourself or cause yourself physical harm if you ignore the pain/symptom.
6.22. Your health status will, in the discretion of any Accelerate Fitness team member or at your request, be assessed via blood pressure, BMI and body fat tests.
6.23. If you are identified, medically, as a high-risk individual Accelerate Fitness reserve the right to stop you from training in the facility until a medical clearance certificate has been obtained, by you, from a registered Medical Practitioner, confirming that you are sufficiently healthy to continue/resume any fitness regime.