Fitness Center

By entering the JCC Fitness Center, you are agreeing to follow the rules and guidelines of the JCC. Please check this page frequently, as policies are subject to change to ensure the safety of our members.

Forms:

• When arriving at the JCC, before entering the building, you will be required to complete a health screening (including a temperature check.) You will be required to fill this out EACH & EVERY time you enter. The link to the health screening can be found here.

• You will also be required to sign a waiver.  The waiver only needs to be signed once prior to your first visit and will be kept on file. The link for adults is here. 

• Please have all health screenings completed and ready to show upon arrival at the JCC. If you don’t have those forms filled out, you will be moved to the back of line to prioritize people that have completed their waivers and screenings. 

• You will not be permitted to enter until all waivers and screenings are completed.

Planning your visit:

Bernikow Fitness Center Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 6am-8:30pm

Friday: 6am-6:45pm

Sat/Sun: 8am-12pm

• Reservations are limited to active Program, Wellness & WellPro members and are required to enter the Fitness Center.

• If you do not have a reservation, you will be turned away.

• Members may reserve an unlimited number of slots per week.

• Reservations can be made:

  • Online (preferred method)

  • [email protected] 

  • Phone (718-475-5210) - If you need to get in touch with us, email is the fastest way.

• If you need to cancel your reservation, please do so online, via email, or by calling.  If you make a reservation and do not show up twice, you will not be allowed to make future reservations.

• Reservations will be posted every Thursday for the following week (Monday-Sunday.)

• Reservations are limited to one hour.

• Adult slots are per person. Couples must enter a quantity of 2.

• Please use the notes section if there is something you think we should know. This is private for staff only and not for all to see.

• If slots are filled, please email [email protected] and we will put you on a waiting list. Please let us know the (multiple) days and times you would like so as slots become available, we will email you with your reservation.

• Reservations made by non-members, cancelled members, or expired members will be removed. If you have any questions regarding your membership status, please email Membership at [email protected].

• Guests are not permitted.

Policies and Procedures:

• If you do not feel well, please do not come to your scheduled reservation and contact us by phone or email so that we can release your scheduled reservation time to another member.

• All members must wear an acceptable face covering at all times (including while exercising) that is over the age of two and able to medically tolerate such covering;

  • Acceptable face coverings for COVID-19 include, but are not limited to, cloth-based face coverings and disposable masks appropriate for exercise that cover both the mouth and nose. Bandanas, buffs, and gaiters are not acceptable face coverings for use in gyms and fitness centers.

  • The face covering requirement must be applied in a manner consistent with the federal ADA and New York State and City Human Rights Laws, as applicable.

  • For individuals who are unable to medically tolerate an acceptable face covering, such individuals must wear a face shield at all times. However, the CDC “does not currently recommend use of face shields as a [sufficient] substitute for masks.”

• Members will check in and swipe their ID at the front desk to validate and make sure the membership is active. You will then check-in at the S&W Desk to confirm your reservation.

• Please bring your own towel, mat and plenty of water. (Note the café and water fountains are closed but the vending machine is operational.)

• Please come ready to work out as Locker Rooms are only available for toilets and sinks - no shower, locker, sauna or steam use.  (Please note the pool area is also closed.)

• You are required to wipe down equipment, both before and after use.

• Please note that we will be blocking off certain equipment to enable social distancing, so your favorite machine may not be available on a particular day. We will be rotating “closed” equipment daily. (Equipment is on a first come first served basis so please be courteous in time used as others may be waiting, especially with a limited amount of equipment.)

• Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to be checked in. If you arrive too early, we ask that you wait in your car.

• All members must maintain a 6-foot social distance between other Fitness Center attendees. Do not hug, shake hands, or share equipment or towels.

• Please note that if you are working with a Personal Trainer, a reservation in a time slot still needs to be made to account towards the capacity limit.