- PURPOSE AND EXPLANATION OF PROCEDURE
I consent to engage in an acceptable plan for personal fitness training. I give consent to be placed in personal fitness training program activities that are recommended for improvement in dietary counselling, stress management, and health/fitness education activities. The levels of exercise I perform will be based upon my cardio-respiratory (the heart and lungs) and muscular fitness. I understand that I may be required to undergo a fitness test prior to the start of my personal fitness training program to evaluate and assess my current level of fitness.
I will be given personal instructions regarding the amount and kind of exercise I should do.
• A professionally trained personal fitness trainer will provide leadership to direct my
activities, monitor my performance, and evaluate my effort.
• Depending on my health status, I may or may not be required to have my blood pressure and heart rate evaluated during these sessions to regulate my exercise within desired limits.
• I understand that I am expected to attend every session and to follow staff instructions in regard to exercise, stress management, and other health and fitness regarded programs.
• If I have prescribed medications, I have informed the program staff and further agree to advise as soon as possible of any changes which my doctor or I have made with regard to use of these.
I have been informed that during my participation in the above described personal fitness
training program, I will be asked to complete the physical activities unless symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, chest discomfort or similar occurrences appear. At this point, I have been advised that it is possible to choose to decrease or stop exercise, and further that it is my obligation to inform the personal fitness training program personnel of any developing symptoms.
I understand that during the performance of exercise, a personal fitness trainer will periodically monitor my performance and may measure my pulse, blood pressure, and effort for the purposes of monitoring my progress. I also understand that the personal fitness trainer may reduce or stop my exercise program when any of these findings indicate that this decision should be made for my health and safety.
I also understand that during the performance of my personal fitness training program, physical touching and positioning of my body may be necessary to assess my muscular and bodily
reactions to specific exercises. This is to ensure that I am using a proper technique, structure and body alignment. I expressly consent to the physical contact for the stated reasons above.
- RISK
It is my understanding and I have been informed that there exists a possibility during exercise of adverse changes including, but not limited to, abnormal blood pressure, fainting, dizziness,
disorders of heart rhythm, and in very rare instances heart attack, stroke, or even death. I further
understand, and have been informed that there exists the risk of bodily injury including, but not limited to, injuries to the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints of the body.
Every effort, I have been told, will be made to minimize these occurrences by proper staff
assessments of my condition before each personal fitness training session, staff supervision
during exercise and by my own careful control of exercise efforts. I fully understand the risks
associated with exercise, including the risk of bodily injury, heart attack, stroke or death, but
knowing these risks, it is my desire to participate.
I understand that Advanatge or its PT’s are not liable for any injuries that may occur as a result of my participation in this program.
- BENEFITS TO BE EXPECTED AND ALTERNATIVES AVAILABLE TO EXERCISE
I understand that this program may or may not benefit my physical fitness or general health.
I recognize that involvement in the personal fitness training sessions will allow me to learn proper ways to perform conditioning exercises, use fitness equipment and regulate physical effort.
The experiences should benefit me in indicating how my physical limitations affect my ability to perform various physical activities.
- CONFIDENTIALITY AND USE OF INFORMATION
In accordance with the Privacy Act 1993, all information gathered before and after training will be protected and only used for the benefit of the individual. All information will be made available if the individual requests it, however it will not be given to third parties without the individual’s
consent. Photos taken by trainer with consent maybe used for social media marketing for
individuals buisness. All information will be considered to be private and confidential unless otherwise specified by the client.
- INQUIRIES AND FREEDOM OF CONSENT
I have been given an opportunity to ask questions as to the procedures.
I have read the Informed Consent form. I fully understand the terms and understand what I have agreed to in regard to my rights and expectations without inducement.
- REFUND, CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING POLICY
Packages:
There is a strict no refund policy with packages bought, if it is the client who wishes to end the
contract early.
If the advantage PT can not carry out sessions, a full refund will be given. If some session were used and the advantage PT cannot complete the rest of the purchased sessions, the client will be refunded the money for incomplete sessions.
Sessions must be weekly.
The client can pause the sessions for up to but no more than 4 weeks.
Pay as you go sessions:
24 hours is need for cancellation otherwise full payment is required.
24 hours is need for rescheduling otherwise full payment is required. If the client can reschedule within the same week as original session and it fits in with PT availability, then no cancellation payment is required.
