Gym Induction Booklet

university of bristol
fitness induction
bristol.ac.uk/sport @bristolunisport

Gym information
General rules of use
If in doubt on how to use any machinery or perform any exercise please ask a member of
the gym team
Tidy up any equipment you have used (re-rack weights, put other equipment back in its
prior location)
Please bring your own towel to wipe down equipment after use (wipes are available
around the Gym)
Make sure to regularly wash your gym clothing
Please stand away from the dumbbell racks when performing an exercise so you don’t
block someone else from being able to reach other dumbbells near by
Please be mindful of your phone use when using equipment. Too long spent using your
phone may result in you having to share the equipment/vacate for someone else.
Safety
Please do not be bare foot in the gym at any time
Find your own space to workout in (if an area is too crowded, don’t squeeze into some
one else’s personal bubble)
Make sure to use proper technique when performing an exercise (if you are unsure,
please ask the gym team)
Make sure you are wearing appropriate clothing and footwear, i.e. comfortable,
breathable, not too baggy. Please no jeans, buttoned shirts, smart/casual shoes etc
(you may be asked to change or leave if you are not in appropriately dressed)
cardio
User guide
The first screen you see will include different login details. Simply tap ‘guest’ to bypass
these and begin your workout.
The screens are universal to all cardio machinery
As usual, if in doubt, ask a member of the gym team for help.
Set Programmes:
Input some basic info & the
Quickstart:
treadmill will change speed
Starts treadmill straight
& incline for you.
away. You set your pace .
Control Incline
Control speed
Emergency stop clip:
Please wear at all times
Control Incline
Apps: Control speed

All cardio machines are
connected to the internet.
Apps include YouTube,
Netflix, Facebook etc Stop button:
gradual stop
Fan

free weights
General rules of use
If you are unsure on how to perform any free weight exercise safely please ask a member
of the gym team
Do not be offended if a member of the gym team offers advice while you are exercising
this is just to ensure you do not injury yourself.
Ensure area is clear and free of clutter before exercising
Use bumper plates on heavy exercises that hit the floor to prevent any damage
Use collars/clips to secure weights on bars before performing exercise
Please re-rack weights and strip the bar of all plates after use (If you are strong enough
to use the dumbbells you are strong enough to put them back in the correct slot)
Please do not unnecessarily drop weights (they do get damaged/hamper use)
General technique pointers

Ensure good back alignment at all times
Keep core braced
Perform correct technique throughout the movement and in a safe range of motion (ask
if not sure)
Please remember to breathe!

resistance
User guide
Please ensure you have correct posture and all joints are aligned in a safe manner before
use
As usual, if in doubt, ask a member of the gym team for help.
Instructions:
Each machine has an
instruction pad with key
set-up points on.
Yellow points:
Allow you to adjust the
machine and weight used.
Make sure when adjusting
the machine that it is locked
in place before performing
the exercise.

boditrax
user guide Factors that can affect
Pre-Scan
body composition
1. Press try scan
Hydration
2. Complete pre-analysis checklist
3. Accept terms and conditions Time of day
4. Enter date of birth and gender
5. Enter height in meters or feet Exercise
6. Select current clothing status
7. Step on the scales Recent food intake
8. Pick up the hand grip
9. Stand still in the anatomical position (arms Full bladder
straight down and elbows away from the body).
Diuretic Intake.
10. Put down the hand grips
11. Step off the scales Medication
Post Scan Illness

1. Click on dashboard
2. View your results Swelling
3. Sign Up using email address and password
4. Set Goals Menstruation
Your results
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fat, water and muscle in human bodies’. All these factors can be
measured.
Find out what your results mean with this handy online guide.
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Make sure to regularly wash your gym clothing

Please do not be bare foot in the gym at any time

The screens are universal to all cardio machinery

As usual, if in doubt, ask a member of the gym team for help.

Apps: Control speed

Ensure area is clear and free of clutter before exercising

Use collars/clips to secure weights on bars before performing exercise

Please do not unnecessarily drop weights (they do get damaged/hamper use)

General technique pointers

Keep core braced

Please remember to breathe!

As usual, if in doubt, ask a member of the gym team for help.

Post Scan Illness

Anytime gym memberships

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