Safety & Sanitation - Blog Copy

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and local governing bodies continue to release guidelines for keeping patrons safe and healthy during visits to the gym in the time of COVID-19. We are keeping a close eye on those guidelines to ensure that we remain in compliance with requirements and prioritize your health before all else. 

We have compiled a list of the practices that we have implemented in order to make sure that your experience at [GYM NAME] is not only fun and fitness-focused, but also safe. 

Pre-Arrival & Arrival Procedures

• Online reservations for classes and appointments to ensure group sizes are within regulations
• Be prepared for limited use of our restrooms/changing rooms/shower rooms [ADD RELEVANT DETAILS]
• Complete the health questionnaire as requested by staff {IF
• Ensure that your coach has checked you in 

Utilizing Outdoor Space

• We are using [LOCATION NAME i.e. parking lot, grass behind the building, etc.] for virtual and in-person sessions in order to limit use of the building
• [ETC.]

Social Distancing & Limited Contact 

• We have created [SIZE] spaces for each athlete equipped with everything you need to get on with your fitness! 
• Gym set-up allows for appropriate social distancing as you workout
• Coaches have designated areas from which to coach you while respecting your physical space
• Air high fives and verbal encouragement in the place of high fives and fist bumps in order to limit physical contact 
• [ETC.]

Extra Precautions with Equipment 

• Athlete spaces will have sanitized equipment provided in order to prevent congregating, sharing, or contact with more equipment than what is needed
• [SANITATION PROCEDURES]
• [CLEANING TIMES OR FREQUENCY]

Wear a Cloth Face Covering 

• [TALK ABOUT ANY RELEVANT POLICIES i.e. if you are having your coaches and/or members do this due to regulations]
• [IF YOU ARE IN A HOT LOCATION AND HAVE TO REQUIRE MASKS, perhaps cover what you are doing to keep members cool and safe as well]

As we discuss the things that we are doing in order to keep our community safe and healthy, it’s also worth acknowledging that there are also things that you can do to add to our efforts as well: 

• Stay home if you are sick or suspect an oncoming illness [ADD A TEMPERATURE OR SPECIFIC SYMPTOM DETAILS IF RELEVANT TO YOUR LOCATION'S REGULATIONS] 
• Use social distancing during unstructured time, and avoid communal gatherings before and after classes
• Wash and/or sanitize hands upon arrival and after your class 
• Wear a cloth face covering if that’s how you feel safest

We are so glad that you continue to prioritize your health and our community during this unprecedented time. You are each an example of overcoming challenges and embracing new ones - this is no different! Together we can keep moving toward fitness and care for one another. 

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