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A fitness waiver is a document that should be used by a personal trainer or training facility to explain the risks of exercise and use of equipment as well as to limit legal liability in the case of a physical injury of some kind. They should be used in group fit camp settings, employee fitness facilities, or even in one on one training appointments.
A fitness waiver is a document that a personal trainer or gym facility may elect to use to minimize their legal liability in the even that someone suffers from an injury. It should explain the risks associated with use of the facility or workout regiment. It should be dated and signed. A copy should be kept in the client's file.
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A fitness waiver is used to help limit the liability of a gym owner or personal trainer in the even that their client suffers from a physical injury as a result of using gym equipment or participating in a training regiment. It explains the risks associated and is signed by the client. The client's signature and the date confirms that the client was aware of the risks and undertook them. While a fitness waiver may not protect a gym owner or personal trainer from claims of gross negligence, it can help protect them from lawsuits and claims of liability related to common injuries.
You should use a fitness waiver to explain the risks of starting a workout routine or using exercise equipment to your clients. You may even want to recommend within the waiver that they speak with their doctor before signing it as well as explain that signing the document waives your legal responsibility for any injuries that they suffer. A fitness waiver may help you avoid expensive legal claims.
Gym owners, personal trainers (regardless of whether they work in a gym or contract with individual clients), and fit camp instructors may all benefit from the use of a fitness waiver. Each client should sign and date the fitness waiver and it should be kept inside of the client file.
Do I really need a fitness waiver?
Yes. Although most people have a general idea that injuries may occur as a result of starting an exercise routine, many are unaware that serious injuries could happen. You can use a fitness waiver to explain the risks, remind clients that they should clear their plans with their doctor, and let them know that by signing the document they are waiving their right to hold you legally responsible for their injuries.