The guidelines recommend inspecting all equipment parts for defects prior to installation. After the equipment is in place, the club's staff should perform another safety check. A system also should be developed to promptly remove any machine that is defective or potentially dangerous. You can hurt yourself on brand spanking new equipment. You should have an orientation to the equipment before you use it.
Consumers also have a responsibility to ask questions and demand answers.
Start by asking yourself whether the club meets your personal needs. And when touring clubs, Voris suggests that you closely examine the way the equipment looks, as well as basic hygiene issues. There are other measures, too. Zlotnick says years of experience have taught her to check out the number of staff members the club employs. More importantly, she wants to see how many are on the floor and actually working with club members.