Welcome to the Nissan on site gym training introduction. It’s important all members complete and understand these easy-to-follow guidelines before starting their exercise journey. Gyms are brimming with heavy pieces of exercise kit and usually pretty full of busy, active people as well, both of which may present potential hazards to the unwary. The health and safety of both gym members and staff are always a priority, and of course, there are official procedures and regulations in place to minimise the risk of accidents. You go to the gym to get fit and have fun, but you do have to take some responsibility for your own safety and welfare, so here are a few tips to ensure that you make the most out of your gym visits and that they are both pleasurable and safe. This training should take no more than 15 minutes to complete and please take notice as there’s a short quiz at the end.
You know what feels good? Coming to a machine that’s clean and ready to use. Take a minute to wipe down your equipment every time you finish. Wiping down equipment after use, as a matter of hygiene and in consideration of your fellow members. Throw your rubbish away in the bins provided. Put things back where you found them. And the next time someone comes to the machine, they’ll feel good about using it too.
Promote the importance of starting each workout with a proper warm-up and ending with a cool down. Warming up prepares the muscles for more intense activity, reducing the risk of strains. Cooling down with stretching helps prevent stiffness and muscle soreness after workouts. Regularly educating members on these practices improves their performance and reduces their risk of injury.
Safety should always be a top priority when using gym equipment. Whether you’re a seasoned gym-goer or just starting, knowing how to use the equipment safely can help prevent accidents and injuries. This is an outline of essential safety measures when using gym equipment to ensure a safe and effective workout.
When it comes to working out at the gym, safety should never be overlooked. Each piece of equipment has risks, from free weights to cardio machines. By following proper safety measures, you can minimise the chances of injury and maximise the benefits of your workout. Before diving into your workout, it’s essential to familiarise yourself with the different types of gym equipment available. From treadmills and ellipticals to weight machines and free weights, understanding how each piece of equipment works is crucial for using them safely and effectively.
Start with lighter weights and gradually increase the resistance as you build strength and confidence. Focus on controlled movements and avoid jerking or swinging, especially when using free weights or resistance machines.
Maintaining proper form is crucial for preventing injuries and maximising the effectiveness of your workouts. Whether lifting weights or using a machine, focus on engaging the correct muscles and avoiding excessive strain or tension.
Most gym equipment is adjustable to accommodate different body sizes and fitness levels. Take the time to adjust the settings, such as seat height or resistance level, to match your specific needs. Using properly adjusted equipment for your body can help prevent strains and injuries during your workout.
Many pieces of gym equipment have built-in safety features, such as safety bars on weight machines or emergency stop buttons on treadmills. Familiarise yourself with these features and how to use them in an emergency.
Before embarking on your fitness journey check with your doctor it is safe to do so particularly if you have pre-existing medical conditions.
A no-brainer, right? You get hot and sweaty at the gym and you need water to replenish what you sweat out. Whether you like to sip on an intra-workout or just have your jug of water with you, you need to be taking in fluids while you work out. Use the water fountains provided.
We all have busy lives and it’s a fast-paced world. It can be hard to find the time to even get to the gym, let alone give it the concentration it requires. What makes it worse is that we always want everything yesterday. This is never more true than in the gym. However, it’s much better to take the time to get it right than to rush in and get injured. Don’t try to keep up with your gym partner if they’re going heavy and you’re struggling. Wait until you’re ready. This goes for the long-term too: understand that fitness is a lifelong pursuit — the rewards come gradually, not all at once.
Related to the previous point, building strength takes time in the gym, so don’t rush into going too heavy while you can’t handle it. If you’re a beginner wanting to test how much you can lift, you’re liable to overdo it and, forgetting to use good form, and potentially giving yourself an injury that will take a long time to recover from. (This is another reason having a spotter is important for safety.) Find safer ways to test your strength — improving your form, looking up ways to test your maximum weight with a calculated rep scheme — and you’ll be fitter and healthier in the long run. Be safe; strength will come. The gym website contains information about the basic use of all out equipment.
This might be the one that almost nobody does but the one with the most potential to make gyms a safer place. Maybe you need a spotter for your last set. Better to ask than to try it yourself and get yourself injured. And nobody wants to be the person in the gym who doesn’t know how to do an exercise or use a piece of equipment properly, but if we just swallow our pride and ask a more experienced member, we might just learn some things. Gym members might seem scary sometimes but we’re all there for the same reason — reach out and ask if you need help.
Before using any gym equipment give it a check to make sure there are no signs of equipment fatigue or wear and tear. Loose pads, bolts, and cables etc can lead to injury and when fixed early will prolong the lifespan of the equipment.
Maintain good etiquette in the gym by respecting other members, use language appropriate to your surroundings, and always tidy your equipment after use. There are storage areas provided for all equipment and by using it your showing you respect your fellow members.
There is a strict no workwear policy in the gym. Although you may think your workwear is clean, the next persons may not. Contamination like grease and mastic was the biggest 5S concern in the gym, contaminating equipment and transferring onto others gym wear.
Maintaining the gym is done by a team of volunteers, yes there are people who care for the gym on your behalf. There’s nothing in it for them just the satisfaction of knowing they contribute to the effective running of our gym. Treat them with respect if you’re challenged, it’s not personal it’s simply to maintain the high standards we’ve all come to expect in the gym.
If you have any kind of problem in the gym with broken equipment, shower and changing facilities, behavioural concerns or anything else you can speak to a member of the committee, or log it on the gym website by scanning the QR code on screen and filling in the information on line, it’s quick and very easy
A. The on site cleaning company
B. The members clean equipment after use
C. The last person to use it each day
A. If there’s a diagram on the equipment it will tell you how to operate it.
B. Online videos or the gym website has operating instructions on all gym equipment
C. Just watch others as they look more experienced
A. Members are responsible for their safety and by maintaining 5S standards they help keep others safe
B. The safety department are responsible and will let us know if there’s a problem
C. The other members of the gym will let you know if things don’t look right
A. Just go for it fast and hard, nothing will go wrong
B. Take your time and concentrate on getting the exercise right to minimise the risk of injury
C. Lift the heaviest weight first to get maximum benefit
A. Just leave it someone else will report it
B. Inform any member of the committee or scan the QR code to log it on line
C. Tell your supervisor as he is responsible for this type of thing