How Do I Start

It's hard. And it hurts. But it works.

Everyone is welcome at the Fit Pit, but there are a few rules of conduct that all members live and work out by to keep the environment friendly, welcoming and positive. Follow these rules and things are peachy-keen. Break them, and you risk having your tush pushed to the curb...

1. Be a cheerleader. No, we don't mean that you'll have to wave pom-poms around or anything, but we expect all of our members to be encouraging of all other members of the gym. Whether that's a simple "good job" when running past a member or simply smiling at the group when you make it in for that 5:30 a.m. class, staying positive and being friendly makes the workouts better for everyone at the gym, including you!

2. Push yourself. The Fit Pit isn't about mindlessly enduring your workout. It's about being engaged, focused and connecting with your inner athlete. So when you're here, come ready to work out and work out hard, giving it all you got.

3. If you don't have something nice to say... You know the drill here. If you don't have something nice to say about someone else, then don't say anything at all.

4. Keep your shirt on. At the Fit Pit, the girls and the guys are on an even playing field. So—no matter how warm it is outside—keep yourself covered.

5. Respect yourself—and others. We're all here to work towards the same goal: Being our best selves. So respect that motivation by treating everyone at the gym with the same respect you'd like in return. Check the ego at the door, listen to your body, be competitive but not overly aggressive and thus offensive, and follow the golden rule.

6. Put it back where you found it. Everything has it's place, please take the time to put your dumbbells back in the rack--not heaped on the floor. Athletic tape, scissors, gloves, BioFreeze, and bunch of other stuff is onsite for you to use, please put things back so the next person can find it.

7. It's a DRINKING fountain... not a place to spit. Nobody wants to get a refreshing drink of ice cold water and come face to face with your loogie. Violation of this rule... if caught... is punishable by 100 burpees to be performed in front of your peers.

That's it! Pretty easy, huh?