As an independent body our role is to identify quality services and best practice among gyms within the United Kingdom (UK). FGUK do this by setting standards for gyms and keeping a register of those which meet FGUK Approved Standards.
These establishments are identified in the directory with the ‘FGUK Approved’ badge. To remain FGUK Approved, an establishment must pay their registration/renewal fee of £150 and provide evidence of their compliance on an annual basis.
FGUK Approved Qualifying Criteria
To qualify for FGUK Approved status, a gym must adhere to the following, annually:
For the benefit of Members:
- Provide evidence of a meaningful, inclusive gym etiquette policy.
- Provide evidence that staff are fully trained and qualified in their respective roles.
- Provide evidence that the establishment is staffed during opening hours (if operating a 24/7 facility – compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 must also be provided for unsupervised times) .
- Provide evidence that a meaningful gym induction process is in place.
- Provide evidence of regular, recorded cleaning routines for the gym floor, studio’s, ablutions and any wet areas (showers, saunas, pools etc.), which are complied with throughout opening hours on a daily basis.
- Provide evidence of regular, recorded inspection and maintenance and/or replacement of gym equipment in a timely manner.
For the benefit of Employees:
Provide evidence of adherence to UK Employment Law. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Provide evidence of compliance with The Health and Safety at Work act 1974.
- Provide evidence of compliance with The Working Time Regulations Act 1998.
- Provide evidence of compliance with The Equality Act 2010.
- Provide evidence of compliance with The National Minimum Wage Act 1998.
- Provide evidence of compliance with The Data Protection Act 2018.
- Provide evidence of compliance with The Employment Rights Act 2018.
- Provide evidence of compliance with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
For queries about gaining FGUK Approved status, email info@findgyms.co.uk