1. PURPOSE AND EXPLANATION OF PROCEDURE

I hereby consent to voluntarily engage in an Active Quest Fitness, LLC Tabata Bootcamp training. I also give consent to be paved in this training program activities which are recommended to me for improvement of dietary counseling, stress management, and health/fitness education activities. The levels of exercise I perform will be based upon my cardiorespiratory (heart and lungs) and muscular fitness. I understand that I may be required to undergo a graded exercise tests prior to the start of my fitness training program in order to evaluate and assess my present level of fitness. I understand that the company reserves the right to add, delete or change rules, regulations and/or class or PT schedules as suits company needs. The contract will run a term of 1 year beginning on the date that this contract is signed. (Checking the box below, serves as your signature giving consent to begin the contract). All package contracts require an initiation fee and will renew monthly after the term date until cancelled in writing at Active Quest Fitness. Membership fees will be drafted EFT on the 1^st or 15^th of each month. Upon a member’s request for early cancellation, all contracts must be paid (80%) balance of the remaining contract duration (a "single" 8 week Tabata Bootcamp is non-refundable) and must complete the cancellation form on Active Quest Fitness’ premises.  

I will be given exact personal instructions regarding the amount and kind of exercise I should do. Professionally trained personal fitness trainer will provide leadership to direct my activities, monitor my performance, and otherwise evaluate my effort. Depending upon 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 with regard to exercise, stress management, and other health and fitness regarded programs. If I am taking prescribed medications, I have already so informed the program staff and further agree to so inform them promptly of any changes which my doctor or I have made with regard to use of these. I will be given the opportunity for periodic assessment and evaluation at regular intervals after the start of the program. Membership may be cancelled or suspended by Active Quest Fitness, LLC in the event of: violations of any rules, regulations, misconduct, derogatory behavior, etc. 

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 my complete right to decrease or stop exercise and that it is my obligation to inform the personal fitness training program personnel of my symptoms, should any develop. 

I understand that during the performance of exercise, a personal fitness trainer will periodically monitor my performance and, perhaps measuring my pulse, blood pressure, or assess my feelings of 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 so indicate that this should be done for my safety and benefit. 

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, as well as to ensure that I am using proper technique and body alignment. I expressly consent to the physical contact for the stated reasons above. 

2. RISKS

It is my understanding and I have been informed that there exists the remote 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 I 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 even death, but knowing these risks, it is my desire to participate as herein indicated. Members may have their membership suspended for medical circumstances for up to a maximum of 3 months. This will require documentation from physician(s) specifying limitations, release of care, etc. Billing will resume upon the end of the suspension period.

3. 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. These experiences should benefit me by indicating how my physical limitations may affect my ability to perform various physical activities. I further understand that if I closely follow the program instructions, that I will likely improve my exercise capacity and fitness level after a period of 3-6 months.

4. CONFIDENTIALITY AND USE OF INFORMATION

I have been informed that the information which is obtained in this personal fitness training program will be treated as privileged and confidential and will consequently not be released or revealed to any person, to the use of any information which is not personally identifiable with me for research and statistical purposes so long as same does not identify my person or provide facts which could lead to my identification. Any other information obtained, however, will be used only by the program staff to evaluate my exercise status or needs. Photos and/or video may be used for marketing purposes.