| What are GMCF's Operating Hours? | What amenities and experiences are available when I visit GMCF? | Is there childcare available for members with children? | Is there a dress code or attire requirements for using the facility? | Are there lockers available for storing personal belongings while using the facility? | How often are the fitness equipment and facilities cleaned and maintained? | How can I provide feedback or suggestions for improving the services or amenities at GMCF? |
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| We are open 7 days a week. M-Th from 5am - 9pm Fridays from 5am - 8pm Saturdays from 7am - 7pm Sundays from 8am - 7pm We do take time off for holidays and the gym does close down for special events that happen on occasion throughout the year - consult our Google Business listing for the most specific information. | We have lockers, showers, a coffee bar, saunas, a hot tub, towel service, six-lane lap swimming pool, group fitness classes, personalized services, four indoor pickleball courts, basketball hoop, GMCF Physical Therapy, free weights, Nautilus machines, Olympic lifting platforms, and a fully-outfitted functional fitness space. When you visit GMCF, you will find several complementary businesses that live with us. Please inquire about our fantastic neighbors when you get here. Some of their services include massage therapy, talk therapy, Reiki, homebirth midwifery, martial arts, and even veterinary care. We also share a home with Green Mountain United Way, Elevate Youth Services, and Central Vermont Children’s Academy. We’ve got a great community here up on the hill. | While there is a pre-school and early education center in the building, this service is separate from what GMCF has to offer. At this time, we do not offer on-site childcare services for members. While we do understand that sometimes it is necessary to bring your child(ren) with you to the gym, this really should not become a regular routine or a substitute for appropriate childcare arrangements. If circumstances arise, and you have a little one(s) in tow, children under the age of 13 need to be directly supervised at all times and within eyesight of an adult guardian while in the gym facility. It is the responsibility of the guardian to closely monitor and attend to their children throughout their visit. Children are not allowed to play on the equipment, engage in physical activities intended for adult members, or to disrupt the experience of other members at the gym. These rules are in place for the safety and well-being of everyone involved. | We strive to maintain a welcoming and safe environment for all members to engage in their fitness activities comfortably and confidently. Members are asked to wear suitable athletic attire that is conducive to physical exercise. Athletic tops, workout pants or shorts, and athletic shoes are suggested but not required. Clothing should be worn in a way that is respectful to oneself and others in the gym community. Shirts are required. Any attire that may be considered discriminatory, derogatory, or inappropriate is prohibited. Members are expected to wear clean workout clothing and practice good personal hygiene in order to prevent the spread of bacteria and germs in shared spaces and to help maintain a fresh and pleasant scent while working out. Strong perfumes or colognes should be used in moderation to avoid causing discomfort to others. | Yes, we offer locker options for storing personal belongings while you get your workout in. We provide day use lockers where members can secure their belongings by using their own lock. Additionally, we offer rentable lockers for those seeking a more long term storage solution. This comes at an additional monthly fee. | Our team takes cleanliness and maintenance seriously to provide a safe and hygienic environment for our members. In fact, as a community, we take this responsibility as one that is shared. Members are required to use supplied cleaning spray and towels to wipe down equipment after use to prevent the accumulation of sweat and bacteria on surfaces. Our Operations Team clean the equipment and facilities daily to ensure they are regularly sanitized and well-maintained. We have a highly qualified Building Manager who is also attuned to the needs of our machines and fitness equipment. Beyond that, we have a dedicated cleaning crew that thoroughly cleans the entire facility after hours to uphold high standards of cleanliness inside our locker rooms, saunas, bathrooms, aquatics facility, all of the entrances, and our shared lobby spaces. | Feedback and suggestions are always welcome. Please email us or give us a call. |
| How long is the pool? | How many lengths is a mile in the pool? | The pool is too cold / the pool is too warm! Can you adjust it? | Can I use the back door? | There’s an empty lane. Can I just hop in? | Can I lap swim without a reservation? | What are the different lane usage types? | Do I need a reservation for Open Swim? | Is Open Swim free? | Do you have lifeguards? | How do I sign up for Aqua Aerobics? What about Masters? | Is Masters just for expert swimmers? | How do I sign my kids up for swim lessons? | Is there a youth swim team? | Do you offer swim lessons for adults? | Do you offer personalized training for swimming? | Do you offer custom coaching for swimming and triathlon? |
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| Our pool is 25 yards long. | A competition mile is 1650 yards, or 66 lengths. A true mile is 1760 yards, or 70.4 lengths. | We set the pool to a consistent temperature of 80 degrees, which is a compromise between all of the different types of usage groups that frequent our facility. It is unfortunately not possible to change the temperature of the pool on a short-term basis. | The back entrance leading directly to our Aquatics area is reserved for staff and for our community members with mobility challenges. If you’d like to know more or request access for yourself, please contact the Front Desk. | Yes, unless signage and the schedule indicate that it is closed for a lesson, private rental or other purpose. If not otherwise indicated, lanes are open for sharing. | Yes, provided there are no lessons or other programming scheduled. We no longer accept member reservations. Check the pool schedule in our web portal or call the front desk to confirm. Members may swim for free; non-members need to pay a drop-in fee. | Shared Lanes are suitable for lap swimming and individual aerobics or PT workouts (Lane 6 please). Open Swim is suitable for recreational swimming and swim lessons. Lanes may be closed by GMCF staff for swim lessons, swim coaching, Performance Analysis, Physical Therapy, private rentals, or other programming. | No reservations are required for Open Swim, but we recommend checking the pool schedule or calling the front desk before departing to make sure no special programs have been scheduled. | Open swim is free to members. Non-members must pay a drop-in fee. | We employ lifeguards on an as-needed basis, for specific programs and events and at other times when required. When lifeguards are not on duty, users swim at their own risk. | Aqua Aerobics and Masters are classes. You can sign up using class credits, either in the mobile app (search your app store for “GMCF”) or the web portal. | No, Masters is a workout class open to any adult swimmer, at any level provided you can swim at least 50 yards without stopping, repeatedly for an hour with rest. "Masters" just means adult! | For information about group lesson registration, visit the Swim Lessons page on our website, where the latest information is always posted. For information about private lessons with 1, 2 or 3 students with 1 instructor, email our Aquatics Director. | We offer a program called KidSWIM for children up to 12 years old. KidSWIM is a non-competitive swim club that teaches sportsmanship and builds confidence in a fun, social environment while focusing on technique and fitness. To learn more, visit the KidSWIM webpage. | We periodically offer adult learn-to-swim classes, and also private lessons on an ongoing basis according to instructor availability. Visit the Aquatics page for more information. | Yes! Personal training is available; GMCF Pool Members and All-Access Members receive discounted rates. Sessions are 1 hour and are subject to availability of coaches. Personal training is for athletes who are proficient swimmers and are looking for help becoming faster and more efficient in the water. For adults who need basic swim technique instruction, we recommend our group lessons for adults, or private lessons with one of our instructors. To learn more and request a consultation, email our Aquatics Director. | Yes we do! Contact our Aquatics Director to learn more about customized training plans and personalized coaching that can help you achieve your goals, whether you're a beginner or experienced competitor! |
| Where can I ask questions or find out more information about my membership charges? | Does GMCF offer any short-term membership options? | Does GMCF offer discounts on memberships? | Do I have to be a member to use the facilities at GMCF? |
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| You can email us or give us a call and we can help you resolve any issues. | We do - please feel free to give us a call or send us an email and we can find the perfect membership option for you. | We have many discounted memberships available for first responders, healthcare providers, educators, nonprofit employees, and more, as well as reduced rates for students, seniors, children and additional household members. Please feel free to give us a call or send us an email and we can find the perfect membership option for you. We also offer a limited number of scholarships to our community members who cannot afford a full-price membership through our Open Door Fund. Click the link to find out more and apply. | No, we have a number of day pass options available as well. Please call the Front Desk to find out about rates and inquire about any reservations that might be required. |
| How do I play tennis at GMCF? | Is there a basketball hoop at GMCF? | Do I have to be a member to play pickleball? | Do you offer equipment I can borrow? | Do I need to reserve a court? | How do I reserve a court? | How do I find out about scheduled pickleball games? | How do I learn to play pickleball? |
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| Access to our tennis courts is primarily sold via contract time. For more information or to find out about tennis court access, call the front desk at 802-223-6161. | We have a basketball hoop fixed to the wall in our pickleball court area. If you’d like to find out more or make a reservation, call the front desk at 802-223-6161. | No; GMCF offers non-member drop-in pickleball with the purchase of a day pass. | We do have loaner paddles available at the front desk and balls are supplied by GMCF. | We do require reservations for play outside of drop-in play hours. Due to high demand from October through April the available reservation times tend to be early morning or mid-afternoon. From May through September the courts are much more available. | You can call 223-6161 or speak with our front desk staff in-person to check on available reservation times. Members can also use our GMCF app or Member Portal to book their own courts. | We use software called Player Lineup to coordinate drop-in games. These are standing games with a consistent weekly schedule that anyone can join. These games are level based, so it is helpful to know your level of play and choose the corresponding games to join. Visit the link and create a profile to get started. | We have a variety of educational opportunities to learn and improve. We offer periodic 2 hour clinics, weekly classes and private/semi-private/small group lessons. To learn more about these offerings please contact [email protected]. |
| Where can I find out about all the classes offered at GMCF? | I’m interested in offering a class at GMCF - who should I talk to? | How do I get started taking CrossFit classes? | How do I get started taking Pilates classes? | Can I take classes without being a member of GMCF? | I hear we can see the Workout of the Day online and track our progress. How do I do that? | Do I need to register for class? |
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| Our general schedule page is currently the best place for info about when and where our classes are offered. Click on an individual class to see the class description as well as the time and day it is offered. | Our leadership team is always excited to hear new class ideas and to add to our team of awesome and experienced instructors. Email [email protected] with your information and we will get back to you as soon as we can. | If you’re completely new to CrossFit (we are Green Mountain CrossFit), we suggest that you start with our GetFIT class. This class is designed to introduce you to many of the foundational CrossFit/functional fitness movements in a safe and supportive environment, and you’ll get a workout too! If you’ve taken CrossFit somewhere else, or you think you’ve got the fundamentals down, please email our CrossFit Director and he can help you get started with us. | Our current Pilates offerings generally require a familiarity with the basics of a mat-style Pilates practice. If you’re completely new or would like a refresher, we offer frequent introductory seminars and series. For more information, email [email protected]. | Yes! We offer drop-in rates for our classes, and we sell punch cards as well. Please email or call the Front Desk during business hours for more information. | We post our daily workouts on SugarWOD. If you’d like to join, download the app and then email the Front Desk or call to request your access code. | Yes! It is very helpful for everyone, especially your instructor or coach. Class cancellation policy - if there is no one registered for class 30 minutes before the start of class, then the instructor has the option to remove the class from the schedule. |
| How do I get started working with a personal trainer? | Can non-members work with GMCF personal trainers? | Do my personal training credits expire after I’ve purchased them? | Is virtual training available with GMCF personal trainers? | What should I be doing between my training sessions to maximize their effectiveness? | Will I get a “write up” or report of my training sessions? | What is remote coaching? | Can I change trainers in the middle of my training package? |
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| It’s as easy as filling out our personal training intake form. You can also review our department staff and learn more about our services on the Personalized Services page. | Yes! We offer non-member rates for personal training and custom programming, but you will almost always see significant cost savings by purchasing a membership. | Yes. Our introductory offer for brand new personal training clients has credits that expire after six months, and all other personalized services packages credits expire one year after purchase. | We do have some trainers on staff who are comfortable with providing their services remotely, and this accommodation may be made on a case-by-case basis. Consult our Training Director for more information about virtual training options. | Training sessions involve assessment and education around your goals/needs, and your trainer will certainly give you suggestions regarding movements you could integrate and/or structuring your individual training time. You should feel empowered to safely practice new movements and skills as much as you like! If you are interested in a full training routine, ask your trainer about Remote Coaching. | Many of our trainers will lay out notes on a whiteboard before or during your session, and even provide a summary after the fact. Keep in mind that although you will receive exercise suggestions it is not generally recommended that a specific session is repeated in entirety, so if you feel the need for more direction in your routine please ask your trainer about Remote Coaching. | Your trainer will write a program custom tailored to your fitness, recovery, and scheduling needs. Communication with your trainer will allow them to make adjustments on your program along the way so that your goals are met as efficiently as possible. Remote Coaching is charged monthly at two separate tiers; Tier 1 (about 3 hours/week), or Tier 2 (4+ hours/week). | Of course! Each of our trainers has a unique style, skill set, and availability, and we are happy to help you find the very best GMCF trainer at any point in your time with us. |
| Do you take my insurance? | Do I have to be a member of GMCF to get help from GMCF PT? | Do I have to be an athlete, weightlifter, etc.? | Are you going to force me to work out in the gym? | Do you offer pool therapy? | How can I get started? |
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| We take BCBS, Medicare, and BCBS Medicare Advantage. We are out of network with all other insurance carriers including Medicare Advantage plans through United, Cigna, MVP, and any other Medicare Advantage plan other than BCBS. https://www.gmcfpt.life/pricing | No! We are available to anyone! | No! We work with all types of people. We want to hear your story and collaborate with you to find a rehab program that works best for you. | No! We have private treatment areas. We often use weights to simulate weighted objects you likely encounter on a daily basis like bags of groceries, dog food, firewood, etc. We meet you where you are at, and if that includes no interest whatsoever in working out in a gym, that is ok! We still want to help you! | Yes! | Visit https://www.gmcfpt.life/ for more information! |
| Do you have space for rent at GMCF? | Can I rent space to run my own class? | What is the Earth Studio? | What is the Fire Studio? | Do you rent out your lobby or conference room? | Can I rent the pool for a birthday party? |
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| We have two categories of renters at 652 Granger Rd. - full time lease-holders and part time space renters. For those looking to rent office space for 6 or more months please contact [email protected]. For those looking to rent part time space in a section of our facility please contact [email protected]. | We offer space rental in our three studios - Earth, Wind and Fire, as well as in our Green, Orange and Gray Rooms in the fitness barn. All of these spaces are appropriate for 3rd parties to run fitness classes or other activities. | This is our 40’ x 40’ studio with 4 large windows and a mirrored wall. It’s perfect for dance, yoga, or any other type of movement. Other uses include workshops, meeting and conferences | This is our 40’ x 24’ heated yoga studio. It uses infrared ceiling panels to create any temperature from warm to HOT! This studio can also be used at normal temperatures for groups that do not require the size of the Earth Studio. | Yes, both are available for rent with some restrictions around timing and use. The conference room seats up to 12 people and the lobby can hold up to 100. | Yes! The pool is a rentable space for birthday parties and other special events. This is a very in-demand space for our community members, so dates and times are limited. Please reach out to [email protected] to check availability and book your event. Thank you for wanting to celebrate with us! |