Client Agreement:

Congratulations on choosing to become a part of the Mamabear Fitness Family! As your personal trainer and/or fitness instructor, I commit to making your exercise experience simple, structured, and sustainable. It is vital that you, as the client, participate with equal commitment to increase the chances of a successful program.

By hiring Rachel Pelletier of Mamabear Fitness LLC to be your personal trainer and/or fitness instructor, you agree to the following terms:

Medical Clearance: It is advised to receive clearance from your doctor before beginning. If you choose to begin an exercise program without clearance from your doctor beforehand, you do this at your own risk and take full acceptance of possible consequences.

Preventing Injury: It is required that you ask questions regarding any exercises that you may not be familiar with or are unsure how to perform. If you feel unsafe doing an exercise, it is your responsibility to abstain and communicate this to the trainer.

Signs or Symptoms: It is required that you stop exercising immediately if you experience any discomfort, signs, or symptoms that indicate illness or injury. It is advised to call your doctor right away. If emergent, you must call 911. In addition, I must be informed of said incidents, as well as any other major changes in health status that may affect your ability to exercise safely.

Email: As a training client you will automatically be subscribed to my email list. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Media/Photo Waiver: By signing this contract, you authorize and give full consent for Rachel Pelletier and Mamabear Fitness LLC to copyright and/or publish any and all photographs, digital recordings, videotapes, and/or film that you appear in to public view. In addition, Rachel Pelletier and Mamabear Fitness LLC may transfer, use, or cause to be used, these photographs, digital recordings, videotapes, and/or film for any exhibitions, public displays, publications, commercials, art, and advertising purposes, television programs, and internet without restrictions, reservations, or limitations.

Payment for sessions: Charges must be paid by the due date of the invoice. In-person sessions can either submit payment in cash, check, card, or pay online at the time of service. Clients may also purchase training packages which are non-refundable.

Gift Certificates: Gift Certificates cannot be refunded, resold, or redeemed for cash credit. Gift certificates expire within five years of purchase date. Gift certificates can be redeemed for all training types and self-paced programs.

Cancellation Policy: All personal training appointments must be cancelled at least 24 hours before the scheduled time. It is the responsibility of the client to schedule and attend these sessions. Cancellations or “no shows” less than 24 hours will be charged for their session. This will be deducted from any training packages already purchased, or charged separately if no packages are on their account. Cancellation of monthly training subscriptions must be formally submitted by email to contact@mamabefit.com by the 20th of the month, otherwise you will continue to be charged for the following month.

Refunds: Refunds for training (both private training, training packages, and group classes) will not be issued.

1. PURPOSE AND EXPLANATION OF PROCEDURE

I hereby consent to voluntarily engage in an appropriate plan of personal fitness training and/or health coaching. I also give consent to be placed in personal fitness training program exercises and activities which are recommended to me for improvement of my physical fitness, dietary counseling, stress management, and health/fitness education activities. The levels of exercise I perform will be based upon my own judgment of my cardiorespiratory (heart and lungs) and muscular fitness. I understand that I may be required to undergo a fitness assessment prior to the start of my personal fitness training program in order to evaluate and assess my present level of fitness.

I will be given personal instructions regarding the frequency, duration, type, and intensity level of exercise I should do. A professionally certified personal fitness trainer will provide leadership to direct my activities, guide my performance, and otherwise evaluate my effort. Depending upon my health status, I may or may not be recommended to have my blood pressure and heart rate measured during these sessions to regulate my exercise intensity within desired limits. I may also be given generalized instruction if participating in group exercise classes or group personal training.

I understand that I am expected to perform each session and to follow trainer instructions with regard to exercise, stress management, and other health and fitness regarded programs. If I am taking prescribed medications, I have already so informed the program trainer and further agree to so inform said trainer promptly of any changes which my doctor or I have made with regard to the use of these. I will be given the opportunity for periodic assessment and evaluation at regular intervals after the start of the program.

I have been informed that during my participation in the above described personal fitness training program, I will be asked to complete the physical activities unless symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, chest discomfort or similar occurrences appear. At this point, I have been advised that it is my complete right to decrease or stop exercise at any time and that it is my obligation to inform the personal fitness training program personnel of my symptoms, should any develop.

I understand that during the performance of exercise, a personal fitness trainer will periodically monitor my performance and, perhaps ask me to measure my pulse, blood pressure, or assess my feelings of effort for the purposes of monitoring my progress. I also understand that the personal fitness trainer may reduce or stop my exercise program when any of these findings so indicate that this should be done for my safety and benefit.

I agree to conduct myself in a controlled and reasonable manner at all times, and to refrain from using any exercise equipment in a manner inconsistent with its intended design and purpose. I understand and acknowledge that the use of exercise equipment involves risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death. I assume complete responsibility for my actions and agree to hold Rachel Pelletier and Mamabear Fitness LLC completely harmless.

2. RISKS

It is my understanding and I have been informed that there exists the remote possibility during exercise of adverse changes including, but not limited to, abnormal blood pressure, fainting, dizziness, disorders of heart rhythm, and in very rare instances heart attack, stroke, or even death. I further understand and have been informed that there exists the risk of bodily injury including, but not limited to, injuries to the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints of the body. All efforts, I have been informed, will be made to minimize these occurrences by proper assessments of my condition before starting my personal fitness training, and throughout my time participating in the program. I recognize and understand that there is risk of transmission of communicable diseases, including but not limited to COVID-19, in direct relation with participation in previously mentioned activities. COVID-19 is a highly contagious and dangerous disease, and contact with the virus that causes COVID-19 may result in significant personal injury or death. I fully understand the inherent risks associated with exercise, including the risk of bodily injury, heart attack, stroke, contraction of COVID-19 or even death, but knowing these risks for myself and my unborn baby (if applicable), it is my desire to participate as herein indicated. These "inherent risks" cannot be eliminated, regardless of precautions taken to reduce the risk. I agree to hold Rachel Pelletier and Mamabear Fitness LLC completely harmless of these risks. I explicitly assume and accept complete responsibility for my safety for any and all injuries that may occur. I waive the risk of all claims to negligence for injuries or expenses that I may sustain while participating in a program with Rachel Pelletier and Mamabear Fitness LLC.

3. BENEFITS TO BE EXPECTED AND ALTERNATIVES AVAILABLE TO EXERCISE

I understand that this program is intended to benefit my physical fitness or general health. I acknowledge that involvement in the personal fitness training program and/or group exercises program will allow me to learn proper ways to perform conditioning exercises, use fitness equipment and regulate physical effort. These experiences should benefit me by indicating how my physical limitations may affect my capability to perform various physical activities. Furthermore, I understand that if I closely adhere to the program instructions, that I will likely improve my health and fitness level after a period of 3-6 months.

4. CONFIDENTIALITY AND USE OF INFORMATION

I have been informed that the information which is obtained in this personal fitness training program will be treated as privileged and confidential. Personally identifiable material will consequently not be released to any person unless I give consent. Any other information obtained, however, will be used only by the program trainer to evaluate my exercise status or needs.

5. MEDIA/PHOTO

I authorize and give full consent for Rachel Pelletier and Mamabear Fitness LLC to copyright and/or publish any and all photographs, digital recordings, videotapes, and/or film that I appear in to public view. In addition, Rachel Pelletier and Mamabear Fitness LLC may transfer, use, or cause to be used, these photographs, digital recordings, videotapes, and/or film for any exhibitions, public displays, publications, commercials, art, and advertising purposes, television programs, and internet without restrictions, reservations, or limitations.

6. INQUIRIES AND FREEDOM OF CONSENT

I have been given an opportunity to ask questions as to the procedures. I have read this Informed Consent form, fully understand its terms, and understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it. I sign it freely and voluntarily, without coercion or inducement.

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE TERMS AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS DOCUMENT IS LEGALLY BINDING AS A COMPLETE WAIVER AND DISCLAIMER IN THE FAVOR OF RACHEL PELLETIER AND MAMABEAR FITNESS LLC.

By submitting payment you acknowledge your agreement with the terms and conditions above.