FAQ — theGYMkc | Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1

Is there a contract?

Accepted Answer

No. The majority of theGYMkc's memberships are based on a month-to-month recurring billing model. No contracts, no sign-up fees, no cancellation fees.

If you opt to prepay for 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months, you still aren't stuck in a "contract" ... but you have access for the amount of time you have paid. 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month memberships do not automatically renew. Jonetta will send you a reminder email a couple weeks before your membership expires to show you what your renewal options are.

Question 2

How do I sign up?

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Scheduled appointments are REQUIRED for all tours and enrollments. Submit the appropriate form, and we'll contact you to confirm your appointment time.

Question 3

Can I bring a guest?

Accepted Answer

No. Everyone working out at theGYMkc must have a membership. No exceptions.

Anyone staying in the facility longer than the length of a staff-guided tour MUST be a member.

We do offer 1-day and 7-day memberships for those only needing a very short-term membership.

Remember: No Sneaky, Sneaky! Your membership WILL BE canceled if you allow non-members to enter the gym [or you try to sneak someone in who is not a member].

REMEMBER: DO NOT hold the door open for others. DO NOT let anyone in the gym who cannot scan into the hand scanner.

Question 4

What is the age requirement?

Accepted Answer

theGYMkc is an 18 and over facility only. theGYMkc reserves the right to deny or cancel memberships.

Question 5

Can I cancel my membership?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There are no cancellation fees. Submit a Membership Cancellation form to get started.

Question 6

What are your hours?

Accepted Answer

theGYMkc is open 24/7 — including holidays — at all 3 locations ... once you become a member. 24/7 access is only for active members.

Question 7

Can I use all 3 locations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Current members may access all 3 locations 24/7, including holidays.

Question 8

Where are you located?

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We have three Kansas City locations: Uptown, Westside, and River Market. Visit our Locations page for addresses and directions.

Question 9

Are classes included?

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Yes. Fitness classes are included with every membership at no extra charge. All you have to do is show up. There is no need to sign up ahead of time. Our classes are for ALL fitness levels ... even beginners.

Question 10

Do you have personal trainers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Personal trainers are available at all locations for an additional fee.

We recommend all of our trainers; otherwise, we wouldn't have them here! There is a bio page for each trainer. Reading about each trainer might help you to narrow down your search a bit. Each trainer's personal page includes contact information and is accessible from the main trainers' page.

All of our personal trainers are independent contractors and set their own schedules and fee structure. If you want to know what that looks like, you will need to ask the trainer specifically.

Question 11

Do you have showers?

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Yes. All locations have showers, toilets, water fountains, and daily-use lockers.

Question 12

Are lockers available?

Accepted Answer

Lockers are provided for daily use. Please bring your own lock. theGYMkc is not responsible for lost or stolen property.

Question 13

What's with the gym etiquette mention on the membership sign-up form?

Accepted Answer

We mention gym etiquette immediately when you sign up in the hopes you will be more aware of how your behavior affects other members ... and vice versa. Remember: we reserve the right to cancel memberships ... so be nice.

Put Your Weights Back: Picking up after yourself is a common courtesy. Please be considerate of other members and do so!

Grunting: It's really not necessary to scare the daylights out of innocent exercisers by grunting loudly and/or screaming your way through your workout.

Flying Equipment: We are a "No dropping. No slamming. No throwing." facility. You should be in control of the equipment you're using. Once you let something go, you have no control over where it lands ... that might be your foot, your neighbor's foot, a wall or mirror. Damage is bad ... whether it's done to your foot, your neighbor's foot, the gym itself or the equipment.

I'm Sorry, But You Smell: It's normal to be a bit funky smelling after you work out. But if you just plain stink all of the time, someone may pull you aside and tell you so.

With all of that said, we know this is a gym [not a library]. Weights are heavy and they're made of metal. We don't expect silence. If we feel like you might be pushing the limits of our policies, we'll politely come talk to you about it. As long as you're able to lift [relatively] quietly, safely and respectfully of those around you, you're good to go, regardless of your lifting "style."

Question 14

Why can't I talk on my phone in the gym?

Accepted Answer

You CAN talk on your phone in the gym. But it's RUDE when it interferes with other members' ability to enjoy a class or workout session. Turn your phone off during class. And keep your voice [respectfully] down when you're in the gym. Please refrain from having phone conversations in "speaker" mode.

Question 15

What do you consider a "meathead" and what's your hang-up with them?

Accepted Answer

"Fewer Meatheads and Hardly Any Dipshits" is one of our catch phrases. A "Meathead" is a general term for someone with poor gym etiquette. Please refrain from wearing spandex, taking steroids, showing your mipples, and/or grunting while you are lifting weights. We discourage "meathead" behavior because it makes other folks uncomfortable ... and it makes you look dumb.

Question 16

What's wrong with grunting?

Accepted Answer

We understand that noises happen. Weights are heavy, they take effort to move, and sometimes a little noise happens. We don't expect complete silence. What should NOT be happening is the "I have to be making noise during every rep of every set ... so people watch me lifting this heavy thing" grunting. If someone is making noise that we feel is excessive, we're not going to "sound the alarm." We'll have a polite conversation about it first and probably suggest maybe doing a set or two without headphones so you can hear for yourself.

Question 17

What is the dress code?

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SHIRTS: Must cover the full chest and torso. Shirts must be full length and full width. Excessively cutoff sleeves, bodybuilder style stringer tanks, crop tops, open back tops, etc. are NOT allowed. The bottom hem of your shirt and the waistband of your pants MUST be able to maintain contact throughout your workout.

Shorts & Pants: Must have an inseam and completely cover the glutes.

Shoes: MUST be closed toe and worn at all times. Slides and/or sandals are NOT allowed.

Exceptions: You may squat or deadlift without shoes. You may kick the heavy bags without shoes. You may participate in a stationary mat workout [think yoga, stretching, etc. done on a yoga mat] without shoes. BUT MUST put your shoes back on before changing weights or walking ANYWHERE else.

YOU MUST WEAR a shirt, shorts [with an inseam that completely covers the glutes], and close-toed shoes [MINIMUM]. Crop tops, stringer tanks, or cut-off shirts exposing the chest or abdomen are not allowed. High-waisted leggings with a short-cut top are ok, provided pants and shirt remain in contact with each other throughout the workout [no gapping].

Question 18

Why don't you like bodies?!?!?

Accepted Answer

We like bodies of all shapes and sizes!! ... but we don't like germs. Skin infections are bad. No one wants ringworm, MRSA or any other weird skin thing. Our dress code was developed to help us with "germ control." Yes, we have the air cleaners, and yes, we provide sanitizer stations for you to wipe down the equipment [in addition to our staff cleaning protocols], but the #1 way to help prevent the spread of skin-to-equipment-to-skin diseases is clothing.

Our dress code is not meant to control people's self expression. Our dress code is part of our goal of keeping the gyms clean and germ-free.

Dress code clarification: Yoga pants/leggings/bike shorts are totally okay as long as ... how do I put this delicately ... the bathing suit area parts aren't screaming: "Hey, look! Here I am!" That's a weird sentence, but I think that will make sense.

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