| One of your resolutions may be to start working | | | | FACILITY-This is better than no lock, but not as |
| out, doing some exercise and getting in shape. | | | | good as having your own. When you use a facility |
| And for many people this means going to a gym | | | | lock, there is a chance someone else may know |
| or other workout facility. But when you pack your | | | | the combination or have a key. |
| exercise gear, think about what you won't need | | | | 3. LOCK UP ALL YOUR POSSESSIONS-Your |
| while working out. | | | | jacket or shoes are just as apt to be stolen as |
| Leaving valuables in an unlocked locker at a gym, | | | | your wallet. |
| rehab center or school is risky business. It's the | | | | 4. CHECK YOUR VALUABLES IN AT THE |
| same thing as leaving valuables in an unlocked | | | | DESK-Not all facilities provide this service. And for |
| vehicle or unlocked garage-sooner or later they | | | | the ones that do, there is really no guarantee that |
| will be stolen. | | | | your valuables will be safe, although they will |
| To prevent thefts of your valuables while working | | | | probably be safer than in an unlocked locker. |
| out: | | | | 5. LEAVE YOUR VALUABLES AT HOME-Take |
| | | | only what you will absolutely need at the gym and |
| 1. GET YOUR OWN LOCK-Every workout facility I | | | | leave the rest at home. If you don't need your |
| contacted said they not only allow you to use | | | | wallet, watch, cash or credit cards to work out, |
| your own lock, they encourage it. What kind of | | | | don't take them along. If you don't take them |
| lock you use is up to you. With a combination lock | | | | with you, they can't be ripped off. Lock these |
| there is no key to lose. With a key lock there is | | | | things securely in the trunk, or better yet, leave |
| no combination to forget. | | | | them at home. |
| 2. USE A LOCK PROVIDED BY THE | | | | |