Does your fitness business require all participants to sign a waiver as part of their membership agreement? If your answer is ‘yes’, you are not alone. Research shows that ‘waivers’ are implemented by all fitness facility managers (Sekendiz et al. 2016) and are perceived to be the second most important risk management practice after ‘insurance’ (Sekendiz, 2014).
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Should Health and Fitness Facilities have an Automated External Defibrillator?
There is scientific consensus that regular exercise can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and events. However, medical evidence suggests that vigorous physical activity can be a trigger for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in susceptible competitive young athletes with hidden congenital abnormalities or sedentary adults with coronary heart disease. SCA is the electrical malfunction of … Read more