### Words (Core Vocabulary)
- drop-in / day pass / class pack / monthly membership
- sign-up / registration / waiver
- schedule / waitlist / late cancel / no-show fee
- locker / lock / towel service / mat rental
- free weights / machines / squat rack / bench / lane swim
- class types: yoga / pilates / spin / HIIT / bootcamp
- PT (personal training) / assessment / form check
- court booking / timeslot / house rules
- accessibility / shower / gender-inclusive change room
Phrases (Join → book → train)
Joining
- I’d like a day pass to try the gym—does it include classes?
- Do you offer a student/senior discount or corporate rate?
Booking & policies
- How do I join the waitlist, and what’s the late-cancel window?
- Is there a no-show fee, and how do I avoid it?
On the floor
- Are you using this rack/bench, or may I work in?
- Could a coach check my form on deadlifts?
Facilities
- Do lockers require a coin or personal lock?
- Is there a gender-inclusive change room?
Contextual Examples (Natural, everyday)
- Front desk: Monthly membership with pool access—what’s the rate and freeze policy?
- Spin class: I’m on the waitlist—what time do spots release?
- Lane swim: Circle swim or split lanes—what’s the etiquette here?
Collocations & Phrases (bold the key words)
Access
- buy a day pass
- sign a waiver
- join a waitlist
- freeze a membership
Etiquette & training
- wipe down equipment
- re-rack weights
- work in between sets
- book a PT session
Facilities
- rent a towel/mat
- use a locker
- confirm shower/sauna rules
Canadian Cultural Context (How to sound natural & polite)
- Wipe equipment and re-rack weights—polite gym norms everywhere.
- Community centres often have drop-in options and family swim times.
- Many studios enforce late-cancel windows; set reminders to avoid fees.
Extra Mini-Patterns (plug-and-play)
- Waitlist: “How does the waitlist work, and when do spots release?”
- Etiquette: “Mind if I work in for a set, and I’ll re-rack after?”
- Freeze: “Could I freeze my membership while travelling?”