Terms & Conditions.

1. You agree to abide and understand the rules of conduct, behavior, dress code, equipment usage and use of services within all In2performance clubs and agree to the following.
   • You must have and use a sweat towel-
     • If you do not bring a sweat towel you agree to purchase a towel/not train.
     • If you do not use your towel and equipment is left with your sweat all over it, you agree to be charged a cleaning fee of $5-$15.
     • This fee will be added to your next direct debt.
     • If you pay upfront membership, gym access will be denied until this fee is paid.
     • Fee will apply per reoccurrence per visit.
   • Wear appropriate training gear, (no high Vis, denim, steel cap boots etc.)
     • Access will be denied if inappropriate gear is worn.
     • You will need to change your gear to enter gym.
   • You must always put the equipment/weights you use away.
     • If you do not put your weights/equipment away, you agree to be charged a Tidy up fee of $5 – $15.
     • Fee will be added to your next direct debt.
     • If you pay upfront membership, gym access will be denied until fee is paid.
     • Fee will apply per occurrence per visit.
     • If you prefer not to put your weights/equipment away, we can tailor make a Premium membership that includes tidy up fees.
   • Use equipment appropriately and accordingly
     • If you mistreat/damage equipment you will be liable for the cost.
     • Cost will be added to your direct debt.
     • If you pay upfront, gym access will be denied until cost is paid.
   • Hostility will not be tolerated towards STAFF or other MEMBERS
     • You agree to be always respectful and communicate with no hostility towards Staff or other members.
     • If staff or members feel Violated in any way you will be asked to leave, you agree to leave peacefully if you are asked to by staff.
     • If you are asked to put your weights/Equipment away, you agree to do this peacefully or be charged the fee stated above.
   • Personal Headphones are best way of personalizing music. Speakers are not allowed.
   • Chewing Gum- Be courteous with disposing of gum, if you are seen sticking Gum to equipment or throwing on floor you will be charged a $30 clean up fee or asked to clean it up yourself. You agree to the above stated.
2. Cancellation Policy
   • 1 month Cancellation Notice is payable upfront on the day of sign up as a pro-rata cancellation notice (this is used as your 1-month cancellation notice after contract amount is paid in full).
   • The upfront cancellation month DOES NOT FORM part of contract agreed payments.
   • Cancellation form must be completed (in person or via email or portal)
   • Your Membership WILL NOT cancel automatically after agreed Payments are complete.
   • After the agreed Contract Amount/payments are paid you are eligible to cancel without a cancellation fee.
   • Your cancellation fee is your total contract amount (paid over the number of agreed payments) or the balance if the agreed contract amount is not paid.
   • If you chose to cancel prior to fulfilling agreed contract amount, the balance of agreed will be payable.
   • Payments will continue until cancellation notice has been given with 30 days’ notice.
   • Your initial upfront 1-month pro-rata payment will be used as your 30 days cancellation notice after agreed contract amount has been paid.
   • No further payments will be direct debited during upfront paid cancellation notice period.
   • You are entitled to use the gym during cancellation period until termination date.
3. Fees
   • *A start-up fee of $50 is payable/debited on 4th week from sign up.
   • *$11 dishonor fee applies to each dishonored direct debit.
   • Gym fees/surcharges as stated in point 1 of this document
   • Any other fees introduced with notice and notification.
4. You agree and understand that membership fees are not refundable including but not limited to
   • Non usage of the club does not allow for early termination of this agreement.
   • You also agree and understand that any non-usage of the club does not affect any of the terms of this agreement and that In2performance is in no way responsible for your level of usage nor is it responsible to notify you of your usage at any stage.
5. *You can place your membership on temporary suspension.
   • In the case of an unforeseen closure/lockdown it is your responsibility to request suspension as we do not blanket suspend, Email membership@in2.com.au to request suspension.
   • A maximum period of 8 weeks Free of charge within each 12-month period from sign up date.
   • You may request additional suspension for a fee of $5 per week.
   • You must complete suspension application form at your home club.
   • All/Any Suspension period does not form part of contract period payments.
   • Contract payments will be extend.
6. *You may transfer your membership subject to Transferee agreeing to terms and conditions.
   • This must be done in person at your home club.
   • A transfer fee of $70 applies.
   • You cannot transfer a trial/sponsored membership.
7. Any Breach of Gym rules, behavior, term, and conditions deemed inappropriate or costly will be your personal liability.
   • Furthermore, we reserve the right to suspend, cancel, or restrict your access from certain/all In2performance clubs if breach occurs.
8. Facilities and services may change without prior notice and will vary by location. Any such changes will not affect the terms of this agreement.
9. You understand that under no circumstances are you permitted to bring children into the club.
   • Nor are you permitted to leave children unattended in the club and if you do, you recognize that In2performance accepts no responsibility for the safety or wellbeing of any such children.
10. Your membership access device is strictly to be used ONLY by you.
    • If anyone else gains access via your Device, you may be charged a fee of $250 and/or have your membership terminated immediately.
    • It’s your responsibility to report lost or stolen devices immediately.
    • Your access Device is non-refundable upon cancelling your membership.
    • Furthermore, you must purchase a new access if you lose or damage the one purchased/supplied to you at the time of joining.
11. Club premises have CCTV security cameras recording, in most cases, 24 hours a day (except in bathrooms) and may have remote video or other guarding services.
    • This system is used for security purposes but does not guarantee against harm. You should contact your club if you have questions on this.
12. You acknowledge and recognise the inherent risks of injury or ill health resulting from use of the services and from participation in exercise generally. In consideration of participation in activities within In2performance you agree to
    • Release and indemnify In2performance and any associated company with In2performance.
    • You agree that any participation in any/all activities is at your own risk and responsibility whether supervised by staff.
    • You agree to release and hold harmless In2performance and any associated parties from and against all actions which may be bought by you or on behalf of you in respect of any incident arising out of injury, loss, damage, or death caused to you or your property in any way whatsoever.
13. We do not take your privacy lightly; we DO NOT share your personal information with anyone.
    • From time to time, we may send you communications regarding your membership, offers, and promotions.
    • If you do not wish to receive material from us, please email in2fitnessnoblepark@gmail.com requesting to unsubscribe.
    • If you chose not to have your photo taken for your Membership Identification, we respect that. However, you will be asked for Identification to confirm membership ownership.
14. * Your membership is subject to a 24-hour cooling off period.
    • New members have the right to cancel their membership within the cooling off period if they are not completely satisfied with the services provided.
    • All monies will be refunded on a pro rata basis, based on services utilised.
    • All cooling off cancellations must be done by completing an ‘In2performance cancellation form in person at your In2performance home club.
15. You are responsible for notifying In2performance if your contact details change. Failure to do so has no bearing on any of the terms of this agreement.
16. Please note: If you are under 18 years of age, you will need a Parent/Guardian to sign a consent form in person at your nominated club prior to commencing your membership.
    *Not applicable to 7-day trials and other specified promotions.

FOLLOWING APPLIES TO CROSSFIT MEMBERS ONLY

Mitigate Client’s Risk of Rhabdomyolysis

Rhabdomyolysis, while rare, can develop from high intensity or high-volume exercise, including CrossFit or any other process that damages muscle cells. Rhabdomyolysis (often simply referred to as “rhabdo”) is a medical condition that may arise from breakdown of muscle tissue and release of the muscle cells’ contents into the bloodstream. This process can damage the kidneys and may lead to renal failure or death in rare cases. Rhabdo is diagnosed when a patient with an appropriate history has an elevated level of another molecule, creatine kinase, also known as CK or CPK. CPK is easier to measure in the blood than myoglobin and is generally used as a marker for rhabdo, even though it is the myoglobin that does the damage.

Treatment consists of generous amounts of intravenous fluids to dilute and flush the myoglobin through the kidneys. In the worst cases, patients may need dialysis while the kidneys recover. Death, though rare, can result when the kidney failure causes imbalances in the usual electrolytes, which may cause cardiac arrhythmias. Most patients make a complete recovery after being rehydrated with IV fluids over anywhere from several hours to a week or so, depending on the severity.

There are a few ways a CrossFit trainer can protect athletes from rhabdomyolysis:

• Follow the charter of mechanics, consistency, intensity.
• Know the movements that have a higher rate of rhabdomyolysis incidence (those that prolong the eccentric contraction) and be mindful of the total volume that is programmed with these exercises.
• Scale workouts for clients appropriately.
• Avoid progressive scaling.
• Educate clients on the symptoms of rhabdomyolysis and when it is appropriate to seek medical attention.

Following the mechanics-consistency-intensity charter is to best prepare the athlete for long-term success, but it is also a way to mitigate the potential of developing rhabdomyolysis (and other injuries). Slow and gradual increases in intensity and volume allow the body to acclimate to high-intensity and higher-volume exercise. Even athletes who quickly demonstrate sound mechanics still need a gradual increase in intensity and volume. When working with new athletes, trainers should focus on using modest loads, reducing volume, and coaching the athlete on technique. At affiliates where there are “elements” or “on-ramp” classes that last a couple of weeks, athletes should still be heavily scaled beyond this introductory period to ensure adequate time to acclimate to CrossFit training. If there are no separate classes for beginners, treat the workouts as technique sessions for newer athletes–focus on their mechanics rather than speed or load. There is no set protocol for how quickly to increase intensity, but it is wise to err on the side of caution and work toward long-term fitness. Multiple months at scaled loads and volumes are well within a normal timeframe for even the best athletes, with gradual increases in intensity implemented after that. Trainers need to frequently check in with athletes to determine how the previous dose of exercise affected them. Although intensity is a significant part of CrossFit, each athlete has his or her entire life to continue to improve fitness and tolerance for intensity.

The second way to mitigate the risk of rhabdomyolysis is to know the movements associated with a higher rate of incidence. Beginner athletes should keep “negatives” (movements which prolong the eccentric phase) to a minimum. Although negatives can be an effective way to increase strength, they should not be used in high volumes with beginners. Athletes may increase the volume of negatives gradually over time.

While the eccentric phase of movements cannot and should not be avoided, there are movements in which people are more likely to prolong the eccentric phase. In CrossFit, these tend to be jumping pull-ups and full range-of-motion Glute-Ham Developer (GHD) sit-ups. In the jumping pull-up, the athlete should not prolong the descent but should instead immediately drop to an extended-arm position once the chin has cleared the bar, absorbing the impact with the legs. Similarly, in the full range-of-motion GHD sit-up, newer athletes should use fewer repetitions and potentially a shortened range of motion until capacity is developed. It is also prudent for trainers to scale the number of repetitions and the range of motion for athletes who do not routinely use GHD sit-ups regardless of their CrossFit experience. There are no exact rules for total volume, but beginners and new CrossFit athletes (and even advanced CrossFitters who have not been routinely using the GHD) should start with relatively low repetitions of the partialrange-of-motion GHD sit-up (i.e., to parallel) and gradually increase from there with consistent exposure.

Progressive scaling–the practice of continually adjusting the difficulty of a workout so that an exhausted athlete can keep moving–must be avoided with the beginner or even intermediate athlete. Allow these athletes to stop and take rest as needed to complete the workout. An example may be if the trainer keeps lowering the load, so the athlete does not have to stop completing reps (e.g., 135-lb. barbell for thrusters dropped to 115 to 95 to 65 to 45 across the workout duration). Progressive scaling may be used, but it must be applied very cautiously even with the most advanced of athletes.

It is also wise to educate athletes about the potential risk for rhabdomyolysis, strategies to reduce the risk and the symptoms. This will help them understand the rationale for scaling their workouts, especially when they are zealous to perform a workout “as prescribed” (“Rx’d”).

Alcohol and drug use increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis, and athletes should avoid heavy drinking, especially in proximity to training. Certain medications, including statins (cholesterol-lowering agents), increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis.

Symptoms of rhabdomyolysis include severe generalized muscle pain, nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramping, and, in severe cases, dark-red or cola-coloured urine. The discoloration of the urine comes from the muscle’s myoglobin, which is the same molecule that gives red meat its color. If these symptoms appear following a workout (or at any time with regard to dark-red urine), the athlete should seek medical attention immediately.

The athletes at highest risk seem to be those with a reasonable baseline level of fitness obtained through some non-CrossFit training, those who are returning to CrossFit after a layoff, or even experienced CrossFitters who reach volume or intensity significantly outside their established “norm.” These athletes have sufficient muscle mass and conditioning to create enough intensity to hurt themselves. Generally, the most deconditioned seem to be at less risk (but not zero). It is suspected they do not have enough muscle mass or the capacity to generate high levels of intensity. This being said, athletes and trainers must properly scale and focus on mechanics with every client regardless of current capacity.