Terms of Service.

and / or informed consent.

Overview of Personal Fitness Training

The purpose of personal training is to help clients to safely, effectively, and efficiently pursue their health and fitness goals through exercise sessions.

These sessions may include various activities mutually agreed upon by the personal trainer and the client, such as, but not limited to, use of various types of cardiovascular and strength training equipment, participation in group exercise classes, and/or flexibility exercises. The role of James Burckhard is to guide, instruct, and motivate the client, based on his/her knowledge as a certified personal fitness trainer.

Guidance from James Burckhard does not constitute a medical opinion relating to the client’s personal physician where known health risks exist.

Statement Of Risk

There exists the possibility of certain risks occurring during the exercise program. These include, but are not limited to, musculoskeletal injuries, neurological impairment, abnormal blood pressure response, disorders of heartbeat, fainting, and in rare instances, heart attack or death. Every effort will be made to minimize these risks by adhering to current exercise guidelines and individualizing the exercise program to coincide with the client's current physical fitness level.

Consent & Release of Liability

I have read all of the information above, understand its content, and am aware of the risks of exercise. I affirm that my questions regarding the personal fitness training program have been answered to my satisfaction.

I understand that I am responsible for monitoring my own condition throughout every exercise session, and if I should experience chest pain or tightness, dizziness, excessive shortness of breath, or any other abnormal response to exercise, I will immediately cease my participation and inform James Burckhard and my doctor.

Also, in consideration of being allowed to participate in the personal fitness training program, I, agree to assume risk of such activities, and further agree to hold harmless James Burckhard, and and its constituents from any claims, suits, losses, or related causes of action for damages, including, but not limited to, such claims that may result from my injury or death, accidental or otherwise, during, or arising in any way from, the personal fitness training program. To my knowledge, I do not have any limiting physical conditions or disabilities which would preclude me from participating in an exercise program.