Waiver and Release of Liability

CFV Colorado, LLC
41199 Hwy 6 & 50
Avon,CO 81620

Express assumption of risk: I, the undersigned, am aware that there are significant risks involved in all aspects of physical training. I understand and agree that I am voluntarily participating in physical activities which may expose me to risk of injury. These risks include, but are not limited to: falls which can result in serious injury or death, injury or death due to negligence on the part of myself, my training partner, or other people around me, injury or death due to improper use or failure f equipment. I am aware that any of these above mentioned risks and the risks involved in physical training may result in serious injury or death to myself or my partner(s). I willingly assume full responsibility for the risks that I am exposing myself to and accept full responsibility for any injury or death that may result from participation in any activity, class or event while with CFV Colorado. I, the undersigned, acknowledge that I have no physical impairments or illnesses that will endanger myself or others. I will notify CFV Colorado in writing if I become unable to participate in an activity due to some physical or mental considerations.

Release: In full consideration of the above mentioned risks and hazards and in full consideration of the fact that I am willingly and voluntarily participating in the activities available at CFV Colorado. I, the undersigned, hereby release CFV Colorado , their principals, agents employees, and volunteers from an and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or rights of action, which are related to, arise out of, or are in any way connected with my participation in this activity, including those allegedly attributed to the negligent acts or omissions of the above mentioned parties. This agreement shall be binding upon me, my successors, representatives, heirs, executors, assigns, or transferees. If any portion of this agreement is held invalid, I agree that the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full legal force and effect.

Indemnification: I recognize that there is risk  involved in the types of activities offered by CFV Colorado . Therefore, I accept financial responsibility for any injury that I may cause either to myself or to any other participant due to my negligence. Should CFV Colorado, their principals, agents, employees, and volunteers, or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney?s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to reimburse them for such fees and costs. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless CFV Colorado, their principals, agents, employees, and volunteers from liability for the injury or death of any person and damage to property that may result from my negligent or intentional act or omission while participating in activities offered by CFV Colorado .

Minors: If I am signing on behalf of a minor child, I also give full permission for any person connected with CFV Colorado to administer first aid deemed necessary, and in case of serious illness or injury, I give permission to call for medical or surgical care for the child and to transport the child to a medical facility deemed necessary for the well being of the child.

Photo Release: I do hereby give CrossFit Venture the irrevocable right to use my name and picture in all forms and media and in all other manners, including composite representations, for advertising, trade, or any other lawful purposes, ad I wave any right to inspect or approve the finished versions.

Membership Termination: The provision of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect even after the termination of my membership with CFV Colorado .

Oral Agreements: This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties, and supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between them concerning the subject matter of this Agreement. The provisions of this may be waived, altered, amended or repealed, in whole or in part, only upon the prior written consent of all parties.


Rhabdomyolysis (Rhabdo):

Can you "overdo it" when working out? Of course you can, and at some point we all do to a certain extent. You want to make sure that plain old soreness, not pain, is all you get. There is a reason people ease into these workouts. CrossFit produces a strong adaptation from you body, so there is potential to get a negative systemic response if you go too hard when starting out.

A condition called rhabdomyolysis can occur with extremely hard efforts or workouts. Your body can handle a certain amount of muscle damage from working out (this is how we grow/build our muscles). By repeatedly taxing muscle tissue, then rebuilding that tissue, our muscles get stronger. If you overdo it, you can cause so much muscle damage that the waste materials end up in your kidneys, where those wastes normally go, but in much smaller amounts. If you have trashed your muscle tissue by exerting too hard, you can have serious kidney problems.  In some rare cases this has led to death. You can avoid this my using common sense and following one of the most basic rules of CFV Colorado: Leave your ego at the door.

How do you avoid Rhabdo? Stay hydrated (not 20 minutes before a workout, more like 12 hours), drink a lot of water every daily whether working out or not. Practice good nutrition habits. Don?t starve yourself or eat trash. You need natural minerals and vitamins. Sleep well, limit stress, and chiefly, ease into training. Fitness engagments will be here for the rest of your life, enjoy it. There will be plenty of time to get your butt kicked by fun/hard workouts!

I am aware that there are significant risks involved in all aspects of physical training including rhabdomyolysis. I understand and agree that I am voluntarily participating in physical activities which may expose me to this risk.


Agreement Acceptance:

I have read, and fully agree to the terms of this Agreement and I understand and agree that by signing this Agreement (which contains a waiver, general release, assumption of risks, and rhabdomyolysis release) I have given up considerable future legal rights. I understand that by signing this Agreement obligates me to indemnify the parties named for any liability for injury or death of any person and damage to property caused by my negligent or intentional act or omission. I have signed this Agreement freely, voluntarily, under no duress or threat of duress, without inducement, promise or guarantee being communicated to me. I certify that I am 18 years of age or older and mentally competent to enter into this Agreement.