1: DISCLAIMER
2: TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
1: DISCLAIMER
If you are planning to become much more physically active than you are now, start by answering the seven questions in the box below. If you are between the ages of 15 and 69, the PARQ will tell you if you should check with your doctor before you start. If you are over 69 years of age, and you are not used to being very active, check with your doctor.
Common sense is your best guide when you answer these questions. Please read the questions carefully and answer each one honestly: check YES or NO.
. Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only perform physical activity recommended by a doctor?
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. Do you feel pain in your chest when you perform physical activity?
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. In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not performing any physical activity?
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. Do you lose your balance because of dizziness, or do you ever lose consciousness?
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. Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity?
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. Is your doctor currently prescribing any medication for your blood pressure or for a heart condition?
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. Do you know of any other reason why you should not engage in physical activity?
If you answered YES to one or more questions:
Talk with your doctor by phone or in person BEFORE you start becoming much more physically active or BEFORE you have a fitness appraisal. Tell your doctor about the PARQ and to which questions you answered YES. You may be able to do any activity you want as long as you start slowly and build-up gradually. Or, you may need to restrict your activities to those which are safe for you. Talk with your doctor about the kinds of activities you wish to participate in and follow his/her advice. Find out which community programmes are safe and helpful for you.
If you answered NO to all questions:
If you answered NO honestly to all PARQ questions, you can be reasonably sure that you can start becoming much more physically active begin slowly and build-up gradually. This is the safest and easiest way to go. Take part in a fitness appraisal this is an excellent way to determine your basic fitness so that you can plan the best way for you to live actively.
2: TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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The trainer will use their skills and knowledge to design and safe programme of exercise that will take into account the personal gaols, fitness levels and exercise likes and dislikes.
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The trainer will provide the coaching, supervision advice and support that the client may need to help them achieve their gaols. The client’s progress will be regularly monitored and the programme revised and adjusted accordingly.
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The trainer will provide all necessary equipment and will organise appropriate venues for all training sessions.
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All client information will be kept strictly private on confidential. If the trainer requires further medical information from a practitioner, the client much provide such details.
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It is understood between client and trainer that both will commit to the programme and give 100% effort.
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The client is required to arrive 5 minutes prior to the session so that a full session can be achieved on each visit.
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the client is require to wear appropriate clothing and footwear. clothes should be loose fitting and non-restrictive. footwear should be comfortable and provide adequate support.
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HEALTH SCREENING
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All clients must complete and PAR-Q before commencing any exercise programme.
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Your trainer may require a letter of ‘medical clearance’ from your GP. Please be aware that your GP may charge you for this.
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BOOKING , CANCELLATION / RESCHEDULING POLICY
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Please book sessions 1-4 weeks ahead of time.
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All bookings are to be made minimum 48hrs in advance (including rescheduled sessions).
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Cancellation / rescheduling a booking is to be made 24hrs in advance (unless under special circumstances).
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Notice of less than 24 Hours notice will insure full payment of the session fee.
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LATENESS POLICY
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If the client is late for a session the session will not extend and will end at the appointed time.
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If the trainer is late, additional time will be added to the session or to subsequent sessions.
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FEE CHARGING POLICY
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Payment for single sessions must be made at time of booking.
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Block bookings must be paid in advance and all sessions must be used by the end of your payment plan. At the end of your payment plan all sessions will be reset pending payment. All remaining sessions which are yet to be used become invalid and will not be credited back to your account.*
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All money paid is non-refundable.
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*In lieu of absence / sickness / holidays, please contact at the earliest opportunity to put your account on hold until your return (for up to 30 days).
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