Weight Lifting Travel Insurance
Cover for amateur weight lifting and related injuries
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What is weight lifting?
Weight lifting involves lifting free weights or using resistance machines to improve strength, fitness, and physical performance. It can form part of an ordinary gym session or structured amateur training programme.
Powerlifting, bodybuilding, strongman events and CrossFit-style competitions may be treated as separate activities. Make sure the activity selected accurately matches the training or event you plan to take part in.
Can I get travel insurance for weight lifting?
Yes, policies that cover amateur weight lifting can be available through Direct Travel.
Add weight lifting when getting your quote and check that it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents. Amateur participation can be covered during a wider trip, but weight lifting training or competition must not be the main purpose of your journey.
Weight lifting top tips:
- Add weight lifting when getting your quote
- Check that it appears on your policy documents
- Cover is limited to amateur participation
- Weight lifting must not be the main purpose of your trip
- Use a recognised gym and follow safe lifting practices
What can travel insurance help with?
If you’re injured while taking part in insured amateur weight lifting, emergency medical expenses and repatriation can be covered, subject to the terms and limits of your policy.
Depending on the policy selected, cover may also be available for cancellation, curtailment and other travel-related problems. Travel insurance does not cover loss of earnings, missed appearance fees or other costs associated with professional participation. Check the applicable Policy Wording.
Weight Lifting FAQs
Does weight lifting need to be added to my policy?
Yes. Add weight lifting when getting your quote and check that it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents before taking part.
Can weight lifting during an ordinary gym session be covered?
Yes, amateur recreational weight lifting during a gym session can be covered when the activity appears on your policy documents.
Can supervised weight lifting training be covered?
Yes. Amateur training can be covered when weight lifting appears on your policy documents. Follow the trainer’s instructions and remain within your experience and ability.
Can I take part in an amateur weight lifting competition?
Amateur participation can be covered when the competition takes place during a wider trip and weight lifting appears on your policy documents.
Can weight lifting be the main purpose of my trip?
No. Cover is not available where weight lifting training, a competition or another weight lifting event is the main purpose of the trip.
Is professional weight lifting covered?
No. Professional, paid, sponsored or contracted participation is not covered. Cover is limited to amateur weight lifting.
Can medical expenses be covered if I am injured?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if weight lifting appears on your policy documents, you are participating as an amateur and the claim meets the policy’s terms and conditions.
Can I get cover if I have a medical condition?
Pre-existing medical conditions are considered separately from activity cover. Declare them when getting your quote, as cover is subject to medical screening and acceptance.
Cover is subject to the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of your policy. Check the applicable Policy Wording and your policy documents before taking part.
