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Chapter 24: Facility and Equipment Layout and Maintenance Flashcards

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1
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four main phases of facility design and planning

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pre-design
design
construction
preoperation

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What should be done before any of the four phases begin

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a facility design committee should be formed

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creation of a master plan, selection of an architect, outlines possible future expansion and alternative uses of the areas within the facility, and conduction of a needs analysis/feasibility study are all part of this phase

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pre-design

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when the committe finds a need exists, this is the next step, which determines whether the project should be undertaken

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feasibility study

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The cost, facility location, program needs, and projected usage of the facility are all apart of this

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feasibility study

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This is often conducted as a part of a feasibility study

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SWOT analysis (strengths, weakness, opportunity, threats)

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this is contained in the master plan

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detail of the projects goals, and procedures needed to achieve those goals, and equipment requirements

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This person is selected based on a bid process in which the committee evaluates costs and experience

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architect

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a common mistake during the predesign phase

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plan a facility based on current needs and not considering and planning for future needs

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The final result of the design phase

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detailed blueprint of the new facility

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this should take into account equipment and facility spacing and local health, safety and legal codes

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design phase

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this phase takes the majority of the time

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construction phase

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throughout the construction phase the facility design committe should do this

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monitor to ensure that teh master plan and project deadlines are being fulfilled in a timely manner and also oversee the construction

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This is the focus of the preoperation phase

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staffing and staff development for the facility

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Passageways must be at least this wide to accommodate wheelchairs

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36 inches

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hallways and cirulation passages need to be atleast this wide

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60 inches

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what is the maximum height of a threshold before a ramp is required

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0.5 inches

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Where should cardiovascular machines be placed

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next to or facing windows, since this tends to increase an exercisers motivation

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Where should the repair and maintenance shop be located

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next to the fitness room for convenience when large heavy equipment needs to be transferred to the shop

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Water fountains should be installed here, at this high

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close to the entrance of the main fitness rooms, and must be low enough for a person in a wheelchair to use

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AEDs in a facility should be located within this range of a potential incident site, at this height

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90 seconds, must be low enough for a person in a wheelchair to use

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Recommended background noise level

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70dec, never exceeding 90 dec

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where should speakers be placed

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high in all the corners of the rooms

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Recommended temperature range in a S&C facility

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72-78*

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the capacity of the ventilation systems should be atleast this many exchanges per hour

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8-10 with 12-15 being optimal

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optimal humidity level in a fitness area

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50-60%

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Where should communication boards be placed

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Near the front of the entrance of the facility where they can be viewed w/o blocking traffic

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mounting location for telephones

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no higher than 4 feet to accommodate people in wheelchairs

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where should a comment and suggestion box be placed

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near the main entrance

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Location of a resistance training room

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ground floor, near locker rooms and a service entrance. Additionally it should be away from areas that require privacy and quiet

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the supervisors office should be located here

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near or in the resistance training room

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32
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fitness staff to exercisers ratio in a resistance training room

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1:10

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desirable resistance training room ceiling height

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12-14 feet

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windows in a resistance training room should be at least this far from the floor

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20 inches

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35
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Type of doors desired for a resistance training room

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double doors with a removable post

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36
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Recommendation for lighting in a resistance training room

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75-100 foot-candles or 807 to 1076 lux

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minimum height of mirrors in a resistance training room

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20 inches from the floor

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all equipment should be this far away from mirrors

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6 inches

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this is the best choice in resistance room flooring du to it being seamless and providing the most cushion and durability

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poured rubber

40
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The best floor for olympic platforms

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wood

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These types of floors are good for plyometric exercises

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rubber mats or a suspended floor

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If a resistance training room is not located on the ground floor, a load bearing capacity of at least this much is desireable to accommodate heavier exercise equipment, and to avoid any structural damage from dropped heavy weights

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100lb/square foot

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Three phases of selecting exercise equipment

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developing functional criteria for the equipment
evaluating the specifications and the effectiveness of the equipment
and evaluating the manufactures rs business practices

44
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This reflects all the major and minor objectives of the facility design, and should specifiy the types and amounts of equipment needed

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tentative floor plan

45
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this should be developed based on the facilites needs analysis

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priority list

46
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this is the highest priority in any health and fitness facility

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safety and prevention of injuries

47
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when selecting this type of equipment it is important to understand the mechanics of the equipment, and the types of movements that will be used

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resistance

48
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when selecting this type of equipment it is essential to consider choosing the most versatile and popular types of equipment

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cardiovascular equipment

49
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The selection of this type of equipment should be the first priority

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cardiovascular equipment

50
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The first step to determining how many members will be using the facility during a given 2 hour period is to do this

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take 25% of the total membership

51
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To determine the amount of members who will be using the equipment in a 2 hour period you should do this

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25% of total membership x 33%, establish a standard of how many pieces of equipment for the given number of daily users (ex 5 per user)

52
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how many circuit training areas should be included

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at least 1 per 1000 members

53
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it is not uncommon to make a down payment of this much when an order for equipment is placed

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50%

54
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This should be clarified when equipment is ordered

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who is responsible for installation of the equipment after it is delivered

55
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Resistance training equipment should be grouped together based on this

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body part they target

56
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Addi tonally equipment can be arranged based on these, which is a preferable arrangement when a large amount of equipment is from two companies

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manufacturers

57
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Cardiovascular equipment should be organized by this

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type

58
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exercise that requires a spotter should be located here

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away from windows, mirrors, and doors

59
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Taller machines should be placed here

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near walls or pillars to allow better visibility

60
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dumbbell racks and weight trees are typically placed here

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against the walls

61
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shorter equipment should be placed here

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in the middle of the room to improve visabiltiy

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Cardiovascular equipment that require the client to be upright, or taller should be placed here relative to lower body position machines

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behind

63
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all exercise equipment should be placed at least this far from mirrors

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6 inches

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the space required by the client to perform the exercise safely

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user space

65
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the space between each piece of equipment, that enhances the flow of traffic

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safety space cushion

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the fitness area should provide this range of square feet per piece of equipment

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25-50

67
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The ADA requires that each piece of equipment have an adjacent clear floor space of at least this

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30 by 48 inches

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more than this much space may be needed to accommodate clients with wheelchairs

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3 feet

69
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this should be present to provide quick and easy access in and out of the facility in an emergency

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atlease one walkway bisecting the room

70
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optimal square feet for stretching per user

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49

71
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all resistance training machines and equipment must be at least this far apart, but preferably this far apart

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2

3

72
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if a free weight exercise will be performed in a resistance training machine area, this much safety cushion space is needed between the ends of the barbell and all adjacent stations

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3

73
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Distance between ends of olymics and free weight barbells (all)

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3 feet

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The area designed for free weights should be able to accommodate this many exercisers

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3-4

75
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perimeter walkways around platform areas should be this wide

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3-4 feet

76
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space needed for the Olympic lifting area

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36 square feet

77
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safety space cushion for aerobic exercise equipment

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3 feet

78
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common space guidelines for: stationary bike and stair machines

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24sf

79
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common space guidelines for: skiing machines

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6 sf

80
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common space guidelines for: treadmills

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45sf

81
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space cushion around equipment in a home setting is typically reduced to this

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18 inches

82
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The recommendation for space for activities such as aerobics, kickboxing, calisthenics, and body weight exercises is this range of SF

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25-49sf

83
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proper facility and equipment maintenance not only does this, but also does this

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promotes a safe exercise environment

increases longevity of the facility and equipment

84
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inspection of wood floors for faults should be done this often

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daily

85
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wall surfaces should be cleaned this often

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2-3 times/week or when needed

86
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mats in a stretching area should be cleaned and disinfected this often

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daily and in a timely manner

87
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all mats and upholstery should be disinfected this often

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daily

88
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plyo boxes should be inspected this often for excessive wear

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monthly

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guide rods on selectorized machines should be cleaned and lubricated this often

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two or three times per week

90
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if machines are bolted to the floor or wall, bolts should be inspected this often

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monthly

91
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weight plates on resistance training machines should be inspected this often for cracks

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weekly

92
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chains, cables, belts, and pulleys should be adjusted for proper alignment, tension, and smooth function this often

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weekly

93
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all bench and rack welds should be inspected this often

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monthly or as needed

94
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all moving parts on aerobic exercise equipment should be properly lubricated and cleaned this often

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2-3 times weekly or when needed

95
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on aerobic exercise equipment, checking for tightness or wear of straps, belts, connective bolts, and screws should be done at this time

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during the cleaning process

NSCA-CPT Part 6: Safety and Legal Issues (2 decks)

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