Kids in the gym.

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BritishViking		Kids in the gym.	04-07-2013 @ 08:58
Member 4618, 93 posts SQ 205, BP 147.5, DL 265 617.5 kgs @ 105kgs UnEq	Of late a number of the members at the gym I train at seem to think it's appropriate to bring their toddlers around and leave them to roam about the gym. Only yesterday when I was about to attempt a max deadlift a kid ran past, very close to the bar. God only knows what would result if a kid did the same as I was dumping the bar. IMO these toddlers should not be allowed in the gym, it's a dangerous place. They'll start bringing int their sodding dogs next and letting them run riot. Rant over.

Big_Vess		...	04-07-2013 @ 09:02
I am pro for the dish Member 934, 998 posts SQ 205, BP 157.5, DL 215 577.5 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq	surely "Elf and safty" wouldnt allow the gym owner to let anyone under 16yrs old into the gym?

VanillaGorilla		...	04-07-2013 @ 09:03
the UK's leading expert in bio mechanics Member 1973, 7379 posts	Just ask the gym owner / manager to check the public liability insurance, chances are it precludes any under 16s being in there if it is standard gym cover. That should put a stop to it.

rossphillips		...	04-07-2013 @ 09:04
Get to a kyro mate. Member 2268, 4659 posts SQ 250, BP 190, DL 272.5 712.5 kgs @ 104kgs Eq	Agree when I worked at fitness first people just used to leave them in the seating area and f**k off for hours

davycummings		...	04-07-2013 @ 09:07
he's got betty davis eyes Member 1684, 6001 posts SQ 250, BP 186, DL 291 727.0 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq	Big_Vess said:surely "Elf and safty" wouldnt allow the gym owner to let anyone under 16yrs old into the gym? Not at all, as long as you have suitable procedures in place there is no barrier to having u16s in the gym. In a staffed gym it requires that staff have PVG clearence and in an unstaffed one they must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them. I am sure there are considerations with insurance also. Obviously it is not apropriate for toddlers to be running around unchecked, but I see no issue with slightly older kids who have an interest in training being in gyms if properly supervised. Supervision is the important part.

davycummings		...	04-07-2013 @ 09:09
he's got betty davis eyes Member 1684, 6001 posts SQ 250, BP 186, DL 291 727.0 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq	rossphillips said:Agree when I worked at fitness first people just used to leave them in the seating area and f**k off for hours I think this is worse than taking them in they gym by a long way. At least in the gym they may take an interest and learn something. Dumping them in a seating area is selfish in the extreme

walker		...	04-07-2013 @ 09:12
Does not need Advice, knows everything. Member 3505, 3510 posts SQ 295, BP 182.5, DL 290 767.5 kgs @ 105kgs Eq	Big_Vess said:surely "Elf and safty" wouldnt allow the gym owner to let anyone under 16yrs old into the gym? As far as I'm aware there's no specific health and safety regs for gyms, and nothing to stop under 16s other than the gyms own rules or potentially insurance.


BritishViking		...	04-07-2013 @ 09:13
Member 4618, 93 posts SQ 205, BP 147.5, DL 265 617.5 kgs @ 105kgs UnEq	davycummings said: Not at all, as long as you have suitable procedures in place there is no barrier to having u16s in the gym. In a staffed gym it requires that staff have PVG clearence and in an unstaffed one they must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them. I am sure there are considerations with insurance also. Obviously it is not apropriate for toddlers to be running around unchecked, but I see no issue with slightly older kids who have an interest in training being in gyms if properly supervised. Supervision is the important part. I have no issues with older kids wanting to learn to lift, I think that's a good thing. But with the toddlers, the level of supervision is somewhat dire. I'm not sure what regulations there are here as I'm in Sweden and recently moved there. It's mostly unstaffed as it's one of the 24/h gyms. It's only a matter of time before a serious accident occurs if these parents continue to bring their young kids and leaving them mostly unsupervised.

davycummings		...	04-07-2013 @ 09:16
he's got betty davis eyes Member 1684, 6001 posts SQ 250, BP 186, DL 291 727.0 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq	BritishViking said: I have no issues with older kids wanting to learn to lift, I think that's a good thing. But with the toddlers, the level of supervision is somewhat dire. I'm not sure what regulations there are here as I'm in Sweden and recently moved there. It's mostly unstaffed as it's one of the 24/h gyms. It's only a matter of time before a serious accident occurs if these parents continue to bring their young kids and leaving them mostly unsupervised. Yeah, I dont agree with that situation. Obviously I dont know what the position is in Sweden, but I cant think of any way it would be acceptible here. My personal opinion is that the only way kids should be in the gym is if they are undertaking supervised excercise

IainKendrick		...	04-07-2013 @ 09:17
some nice relaxing jazz. Member 77, 12599 posts SQ 265, BP 165, DL 280 710.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	Toddlers should not be in the gym! Wtf is wrong with people? Kids can train if regs allow it and supervised.

CJR		...	04-07-2013 @ 09:50
Member 4145, 1331 posts SQ 172.5, BP 115, DL 220 507.5 kgs @ 100.4kgs UnEq	In my gym back home this guy used to bring his newborn baby in to the gym and leave it in its babychair on the floor next to the counter. I just thought that was straight up weird.

Big_Vess		...	04-07-2013 @ 10:07
I am pro for the dish Member 934, 998 posts SQ 205, BP 157.5, DL 215 577.5 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq	walker said: As far as I'm aware there's no specific health and safety regs for gyms, and nothing to stop under 16s other than the gyms own rules or potentially insurance. Thats crazy, Its bad enough with some of the gyms ive been too the Adults dont know what they are doing half the time. Throw kids in the mix and the risk rate of accidents goes throught the roof. Ive never been to a gym and seen kids toddlers about, but in general gym have an element of danger with the equipement if you dont know what you are doing. I appricate the point of having kids there under supervision but if they adults havent got a clue how much supervision can you give when they are there for there own training?

davycummings		...	04-07-2013 @ 10:13
he's got betty davis eyes Member 1684, 6001 posts SQ 250, BP 186, DL 291 727.0 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq	Big_Vess said: I appricate the point of having kids there under supervision but if they adults havent got a clue how much supervision can you give when they are there for there own training? This is the important part for me. If you are taking a child to the gym it should be for the training of the child first and foremost. Training together doing the same things is of course fine, but I am not in favour of just having the kids along to do something while you do your training. That is not suitable supervision. I would not have very young children in a normal gym, it is not ideal for the children or the other gym users. If someone is very keen ot get their child involved in training at a young age they should perhaps consider a home setup, as the weights a young child would be using would cost little and easily be stored and used in any house

CJR		...	04-07-2013 @ 10:13
Member 4145, 1331 posts SQ 172.5, BP 115, DL 220 507.5 kgs @ 100.4kgs UnEq	Imagine kids running around with this s**t going on http://www.sugdenbarbell.co.uk/forum/gym-fail-18880

Wiegieboard		...	04-07-2013 @ 10:24
as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11329 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190 502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq	I would ask the gym staff to mention to the parents or say to the parents. Either that or you could ask to report a "near miss" and say you want to fill out an incident report form. A letter to the manager would also help in the situation stating the consequences of allowing toddlers to run free by way of your near miss scenario.

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