With their shared equipment and close quarters, gyms could potentially be a hotspot for COVID-19. CTVNews.ca spoke to a number of gyms trying to make workouts safe.
Prior to the pandemic, both of Brickhouse Gym’s locations were open 24/7. Upon reopening, they’ve reduced their hours to 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Taylor describes this process as a labour of love, given the financial toll lockdown measures have taken on his business. But the positive impact that physical exercise can have on a person’s wellbeing, especially after being isolated for so long, is what keeps him going. Among some of the biggest changes members will notice during their first visit back is less equipment.
While members can still drop by on a walk-in basis, Sheridan explained that their entry will depend on whether enough space is available. The purpose of booking online, he said, is to make the process of going to the gym more efficient. From there, decisions are made regarding hours of operation and which tools and machines to make available.“It has to be done on a club-by-club basis to make sure that it’s well thought-out and safe and comfortable for everybody,” he said. “We know there is enough space and time in the day that we can easily get the same amount of people through the club as we had prior to.National gym chain Anytime Fitness has been gradually reopening its facilities based on provincial rules.
It remains unclear what could happen to the company’s facilities in Ontario, where gyms remain closed. “It’s going to be in people’s face. We want to make sure that everyone is safe,” said Viljoen. “A lot of people are going to expect everything to be back to normal, the way things once were six months ago but…things are going to be different.”
Additionally, the temperatures of both staff and gym members will be taken upon arrival and those hoping to workout will have to complete a survey before they can do so She also explained that in order to meet physical distancing requirements, certain pieces of equipment will be out of service and group fitness classes will be cut in half.
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