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Rules & Regulations

The Pulse Fitness Centre

  1. A fitness centre membership must be presented upon each entry to the facility. You will not be permitted in the Pulse without a membership. Your Pulse membership is not transferable. If you have forgotten your membership, a temporary day pass MUST be purchased at the Joan Buddle Customer Service for a charge of $2.00. There is no exception to this rule.
  2. All exercisers are responsible for ensuring they have a spotter during free weight exercises. Pulse Personal Trainers are available to help at any time.
  3. Proper footwear must always be worn. Bare feet, work boots, sandals or dress shoes are not acceptable. Shoes worn outdoors must be cleaned prior to entering the Pulse.
  4. A full shirt with sleeves must be worn. Halter tops, tank tops or half shirts are not permitted. Sleeveless unitards must be covered by a T-shirt.
  5. Short or long track pants, wind pants or tights are permitted. Cut-offs and trousers with zippers are not permitted.
  6. Gym bags, knapsacks, jackets, keys and other personal items are not allowed in the Pulse and cannot be stored at the front desk area. Lockers are available in the change room for day use and for long-term rental.
  7. No food, cans or glass bottles in the fitness facility. Only plastic or metal water bottles are permitted.
  8. The use of cell phones is prohibited inside the Pulse.
  9. Under McMaster University regulations, smoking is not permitted in any of the University’s buildings or rooms.
  10. Towel service can be purchased for your convenience at the Locker Room Service Counter or you may bring your own towel. A towel should be placed between you and the upholstery of the equipment while being used. You are required to clean and wipe off each piece of equipment you use with a towel and disinfectant spray, which is provided at each station.
  11. Bars are to be stripped of weights after each use. Return all weights and dumbbells to their proper places. Keep all weights in designated areas, and do not take them onto the hardwood floor.
  12. Please refrain from using the circuit for single station purposes.
  13. Fitness classes are on a first come, first serve basis. For safety purposes we have a cut off based on class type as determined by the instructor.
  14. Guest passes are available at the Joan Buddle Service Desk. Guests must be at least 17 or 14 with adult supervision. Members are responsible for their guest’s actions. Guests must be made aware of the Pulses rules and regulations and must sign a waiver upon entrance to the facility.
  15. Treadmill usage is restricted to 30-minutes when all other treadmills are occupied.
  16. Equipment can be signed out for use at the Pulse front desk. If the equipment is not returned the member’s account will be automatically charged the cost of the equipment. Please be sure to scan the equipment out and to have it scanned back in by our desk staff.
  17. Conduction and/or the solicitation of personal business is prohibited in the Pulse. Only the Department of Athletics and Recreation staff may conduct personal training sessions in the Pulse.
  18. The Department of Athletics and Recreation is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
  19.  Any members with special requests and/or needs are asked to please see the Fitness Coordinator prior to their first visit to the Pulse to make the necessary arrangements