Rules & Regulations

  1. Members must use our Members App on each visit to gain access to the club and must not share their Members App with anyone else. To download and install the app, you can visit the App or Play Store on your iOS/Android device and search for The Movement Fitness Club.
  2. In order to use the app, you will need to log in using the email address and password you used when signing up.
  3. Members access and usage is monitored by CCTV to ensure the safety and security of our members in the club.
  4. The app must be used as a method of entry for all visits. It may not be passed on to anyone else. Misuse of your access will result in the termination of membership.
  5. On joining, all members are offered a free gym induction to instruct them in equipment use. You are strongly advised to undertake this induction session. The Movement Fitness Club will not accept any liability for any claim for personal injury if you use the gym equipment having not taken up the offer of a free induction from a qualified member of the Movement staff. This induction includes an induction form that needs to be competed in full and signed in the club.
  6. All members are recommended to partake in a gym equipment induction. Previous gym users may decide at their discretion not to have a gym induction. To book in for this gym equipment induction you will need to contact us in the club or email us on info@themovement.ie
  7. If you are unsure as to how to use any piece of equipment you must seek advice from a qualified member of The Movement Fitness Club staff before using of such equipment. The Movement Fitness Club will not take responsibility where a gym user sustains injury from incorrect use of equipment.
  8. For safety reasons, bags are not permitted on the gym floor and it is essential that the correct attire is worn when exercising i.e. suitable, comfortable exercise clothing and footwear must be worn. Clothing such as jeans, boots, flip-flops/sandals or work wear are not permitted. Any member not wearing suitable attire may be asked to leave the gym.
  9. As a courtesy to other members, a small gym towel must be carried to wipe down equipment after use.
  10. Members are asked to only use the lockers for the duration of their training session. Lockers cannot be used for overnight storage and are emptied at night and items removed to Lost and Found. Padlocks may be broken to gain access and will not be replaced by The Movement Fitness Club. Please bring your own padlock to use.
  11. Members are solely responsible for their own belongings whilst visiting The Movement Fitness Club and we accept no responsibility for any loss or damage to personal property.
  12. Although we will always endeavour to return any articles of lost property to the owner, we do not take responsibility for any item. Such items, if found, will be kept until claimed, but for no longer than one week.
  13. No drunkenness, bad language or aggressive behaviour toward staff or other members is permitted on the premises. Membership may be terminated for violation of any rule or regulation of the club or by conduct deemed by the management to be detrimental to the welfare, good order or character of the club and its members or staff.
  14. You may not use the gym whilst under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, tranquillisers, or any medication or other substance which may affect your ability to exercise safely.  The Movement Fitness Club reserves the right to remove you from premises if it reasonably believes you are unfit to use the facilities.
  15. The Movement Fitness Club reserve the right to refuse access or terminate memberships.
  16. All gym users must comply with any reasonable request from The Movement Fitness Club staff in relation to Health and Safety matters and to ensure the smooth running of the club. If any Member has a concern regarding Health and Safety, they must report the issue to The Movement Fitness Club staff immediately.
  17. In the interest of Safety and Hygiene, no crockery or glasses are allowed in the changing rooms, fitness areas, dance studios,  and other activity areas. No pets will be allowed in the club premises, with the exception of guide dogs. Entry to the club is only permitted at the gym reception and entrance. Fire exits, which are clearly marked, are there in the interests of safety and members and guests must not interfere with these doors for any reason. In the event of an emergency evacuation, members and guests must immediately make their way in an orderly fashion to the nearest available exit.
  18. Members can join from 18 years.
  19. We reserve the option to perform age and ID checks and member’s must comply with such checks if requested.
  20. We strictly prohibit the following in the club - (a) Olympic lifting, (b) dropping of weights, (c) any abuse to equipment or furniture, (d) sparring, pad work and partner work for martial arts.
  21. Only Personal Trainers who hold The Movement Fitness Club Personal Training agreement can personal train at The Movement Fitness Club. No other personal trainers may personal train any member/non member on The Movement Fitness Club premise. Anyone else undertaking members training will be asked to leave the gym immediately.
  22. Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vapes, is strictly prohibited in all areas of the gym, including at the entrance. Any member found in breach of this rule may have their membership terminated.
  23. Members must inform The Movement Fitness Club of any change of contact and email address or telephone numbers.  
  24. Members must ensure they put weights back in their original place when finished, failure to do so may result in your membership being terminated.
  25. Please do not misuse the weights by dropping them on the floor, misuse of the weights may result in your membership being terminated.
  26. Groups of more than 2 people on a piece of gym equipment is prohibited. Equipment must be shared and members must be mindful of others. Lounging around on equipment for excessive periods of time is prohibited.
  27. Please do not take video calls/photographs/videos on the premises or in the changing rooms or post such items or remarks on the internet that may identify another member.
  28. Changing rooms close at certain times for security and deep cleaning.
  29. Class Bookings – Our booking app allows you to book into all classes 3 days in advance and cancel 1 hour before the class starts. Cancellation of a class within 60 minutes results in a no show for the class. 3 no shows within a 30 day period results in a 7 day ban from the app. To ensure you are marked as attended, you must sign in at reception. Members must arrive promptly for class start times. Late arrival may result in being refused entry to the class.
  30. By accessing the gym and using the gym equipment members are deemed to have read and understood the terms and conditions of membership.

Rules of Use of Club Facility

  1. Members’ use of the club is subject to these Rules.
  2. Use of the club involves physical exercise, sport, and recreational activities which can be dangerous and may cause injury.  Members use of the club is voluntary.  Members voluntarily assume all risks of injury, damage, or loss which may be sustained as a result of, connected with, or in any way associated with their use of the club.
  3. Members must take all necessary medical and professional advice to ensure their safety, to verify their fitness and to confirm their suitability for use of the gym prior to membership and throughout the course of their membership. Before using any equipment in the gym, members should seek and receive instruction from fitness staff to ensure that the member understands the equipment and adopts a safe training regime suitable to the ability of the member. Members must use the equipment in the gym in accordance with the operating instructions provided by the gym and understand and abide by the rules of any activities undertaken in the gym.
  4. The club is not responsible for any loss or theft of personal property brought to or left in the gym.  Members should take reasonable care that their personal belongings are stored safely in lockers provided for this purpose.
  5. The club shall not be liable for, nor shall it accept responsibility for, any injury, loss or damage howsoever sustained by any person or persons whether arising under the express or implied terms and conditions of membership, whether direct or indirect and including consequential losses arising out of any of the activities of the gym or in any way whatsoever which does not arise from any negligent act or omission of the club.
  6. Members fully and irrevocably indemnify, hold harmless and defend the gym, to the extent permissible under applicable law, against any and all liabilities, claims, and causes of action resulting from injuries, damages or loss (including, but not limited to, costs which may be incurred in any legal action) sustained by members arising from their attendance at, and use of, the club.