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Gym Closing Procedure Checklist

by John Little, from the Community

Ensure a safe, consistent gym shutdown with this closing procedure checklist. Verify the facility is clear of members, return weights and equipment, sanitize cardio and strength areas, power down treadmills, televisions, lights, and HVAC, close studio windows, remove slip and trip hazards, and secure the site. Capture notes and incident logs to support compliance and daily handover.

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Gym Opening Procedure Checklist

Use this gym opening procedure checklist to prepare your facility for members each morning. It guides staff through turning on lights, TVs, and music, checking treadmills and other machines, stocking towels, paper, and spray bottles, and confirming sanitizing stations are visible and supplied. The checklist also prompts cleaning high touch areas, clearing slip and trip hazards, and verifying equipment is clean and safe to use. Ideal for gyms and fitness centers to standardize daily opening routines and keep operations compliant and member readiness.

by John Little, from the Community

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Energy End of Day Shutdown

This Energy End of Day Shutdown checklist helps gym and fitness club teams systematically power down lighting, HVAC, cardio equipment, computers, printers, TVs, music systems, and other devices after hours. Sections cover gym floor and free weights areas, cardio and stretch zones, studios, staff and office rooms, pools, treatment rooms, and changing rooms. Use it to reduce energy use and costs, ensure consistent close-down routines, and maintain safe, efficient facility operations across shifts.

by Sam Deas, from the Community

10+

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Gym Inspection Checklist

Use this free gym inspection checklist to manage preventative maintenance and safety in hotel and facility gyms. Verify treadmills, bikes, cross trainers, free weights, and multi gym stations. Check entrances, fire exits and seals, flooring, lighting, walls, heating and cooling, ventilation, mirrors, CCTV, panic phone, televisions, water dispensers, and power sockets. Capture comments, photos, and required actions to keep equipment hygienic, compliant, and performing well.

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Temporary Gym Health and Safety Audit

This temporary gym health and safety audit checklist supports daily inspections of fitness facilities. Use it to verify the condition and cleanliness of cardio and strength equipment including treadmills, cross trainers, upright bikes, rowers, benches, leg press and extension machines. Assess floor and stretching areas, desks, and cleaning stations. Apply the included scoring system (Good/Fair/Poor and Yes/No/NA) to rate compliance, record observations, and capture signatures from the gym manager or an authorized representative. Track issues, assign actions, and maintain a consistent audit trail to keep members and staff safe.

by Ben Holden, from the Community

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Gym Closing Procedure Checklist

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