Last updated: March 2026

Overview

This Liability Waiver and Informed Consent ("Agreement") is a binding document between you ("Client") and April March Fitness, operated by April March ("Trainer"), based in the Kitchener-Waterloo region of Ontario, Canada.

By engaging the services of April March Fitness — whether in person, online, in a group setting, or through self-directed programming — you confirm that you have read and understood this document and agree to be bound by its terms.

Health Disclosure

You are responsible for disclosing any and all health conditions, injuries, physical limitations, medications, or other factors that may affect your ability to safely participate in physical activity. This includes conditions that arise or change at any point during your training program.

You confirm that you have completed the 2023 PAR-Q+ (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone) honestly and in full prior to beginning any training with April March Fitness. If your PAR-Q+ responses indicated that medical clearance was required before physical activity, you confirm that such clearance has been obtained from a qualified healthcare provider prior to your first session.

You agree to notify April March Fitness immediately if your health status changes at any time — including new diagnoses, injuries, surgeries, pregnancies, or changes in medication.

April March is a certified personal trainer, not a physician, physiotherapist, registered dietitian, registered massage therapist, or mental health professional. Nothing provided by April March Fitness constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Acknowledgment of Inherent Risks

Physical activity and personal training involve inherent risks that cannot be fully eliminated, regardless of the care taken by your Trainer. By engaging our services, you acknowledge these risks, which include but are not limited to muscle strains and sprains, joint injuries, cardiovascular stress, dizziness or fainting, aggravation of pre-existing conditions, and in rare cases, serious injury or death.

These risks apply across all service formats — in-person training, online virtual training, group sessions, and self-directed programming. For online and self-directed formats specifically, you acknowledge the additional risks that come with training in an unsupervised environment, including equipment failure, inadequate training space, and the absence of direct physical supervision.

Your participation in all training activities is entirely voluntary.

Liability Waiver and Release

In consideration of being permitted to participate in the services offered by April March Fitness, you — on behalf of yourself, your heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns — voluntarily release, waive, and discharge April March Fitness and April March from any and all claims, demands, or actions arising from your participation in personal training services, including those resulting from the negligence of the Trainer, whether known or unknown at the time of agreeing to these terms.

This release applies to all training formats and to injuries, losses, damages, or adverse health events occurring during sessions, between sessions while following provided programming, or at any time as a result of participation in services provided by April March Fitness.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless April March Fitness and April March from any claims brought by third parties arising from your participation in training services.

Nothing in this waiver limits liability in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct on the part of April March Fitness.

Informed Consent

You consent to receiving personal training services from April March Fitness, including fitness assessments, exercise programming, movement coaching, and related fitness guidance. You understand that the effectiveness and safety of your programming depends on the accuracy and completeness of the information you provide.

You consent to the Trainer modifying or halting any exercise or session at any time if it is determined to be in your best interest. You also have the right to stop any exercise or activity at any time if you experience pain, discomfort, dizziness, shortness of breath, or any other concerning symptom, and you agree to communicate such symptoms to your Trainer immediately.

If you have been referred to April March Fitness by a healthcare practitioner, you consent to April March Fitness sharing relevant fitness and progress information with that practitioner, limited to information directly relevant to your programming and safety. This consent may be withdrawn at any time in writing.

Online Training and Self-Directed Programming

If you participate in online training or follow self-directed programming provided by April March Fitness, you accept additional personal responsibility for your safety. You agree to ensure your training environment is safe, adequately spaced, and free of hazards before every session or workout. You agree to use equipment that is in proper working condition and appropriate for the exercises prescribed, and to discontinue any exercise immediately if pain, dizziness, or adverse symptoms occur.

April March Fitness cannot directly supervise the execution of self-directed programming. You accept full responsibility for exercises performed independently outside of live sessions.

You agree not to record online training sessions without the prior written consent of April March Fitness.

Group Training Sessions

Group training sessions are designed for general participation and may not be individually tailored to your specific health history or limitations. You accept responsibility for self-modifying exercises during group sessions as needed based on your individual health status, and for communicating any limitations to the Trainer prior to the session.

Minors

If you are under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must provide consent on your behalf before training may commence. April March Fitness will provide a separate consent form for this purpose upon request.

Photography and Testimonials

April March Fitness will not photograph, film, or record you without your explicit prior consent. If you wish to provide a testimonial or appear in promotional content, separate written consent will be obtained at that time.

Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes arising from this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

Changes to This Document

April March Fitness reserves the right to update this Liability Waiver and Informed Consent at any time. Returning clients will be notified of material changes and asked to re-confirm their agreement before continuing services.

Contact

Questions about this document can be directed to:

April March April March Fitness aprilmarchfitness@outlook.com Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada