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Markings on the floors and restrictions in the use of some equipment is a way of enforcing this.
A crowded gym is no longer acceptable as social distance of at least 6 feet (2 meters) should be maintained.
Some gyms have disabled water fountains, so don't forget to bring your own bottle of water.
The number of members in the gym has to be capped.
While many gyms won’t tell their members to wear a face mask while working out, most ask members to wear them while circulating in any other areas of the gym.
Keep in mind that people breathe heavier while working out, and droplets can potentially spread more easily.
Many gyms have reopened or are reopening after a lockdown period. If you're considering a return, some risk assessment is needed first.
If you feel unwell, do not go to the gym. Even if it's just a common cold. You might be putting yours and other people's lives at risk.
To attend the gym or a group class, you might have to book it in advance. Many gyms are doing this.
Some gyms, like this one in Lanus, Argentina, even have a sanitizing booth.
Expect gym employees to be wearing masks, and for some to even be working behind physical barriers, such as a transparent plastic screen at reception.
You will probably go back to a different layout and equipment display.
Members also share equipment, potentially increasing the risk. But how dangerous is it, really?
All areas have to be cleaned and disinfected often by gym staff.
The truth is that research is not conclusive. A study in the UK found that in more than 8 million visits in the first three weeks since gyms reopening, just 17 positive Covid-19 cases were reported.
Accept that you might not be able to work out with your gym buddy anymore.
Some gyms are checking their members and employees' temperature at the door.
Respecting social distance includes that of your personal trainer's.
Most gyms ask members to sanitize their hands and shoes before walking into the gym.
We're all adapting to the new normal, and so are gyms and the fitness industry in general. After months of lockdown, many gyms are now back in business, but things are not the same as they were before. A number of measures have been implemented to ensure clients and employees' safety. If you're getting back to the gym and are not quite sure what to expect, then this gallery is for you.
Click through and see how gyms are functioning amid the coronavirus pandemic, and how you can work out safely in them.
This is to ensure no one has a fever, which is one of the symptoms of being infected with Covid-19.
Hand sanitizer dispensers are placed across different parts of the gym so that members can sanitize their hands often.
It was already common practice to sanitize equipment after use, but this has a whole new meaning now.
Even if your gym allows you to use their changing rooms, some might not allow you to use the showers.
One study pointed to how fitness dance classes were associated with the spread for Covid-19 in South Korea, concluding that "vigorous exercise in confined spaces should be minimized during outbreaks."
The health benefits of exercising are well known. To have a strong immune system is now, more than ever, of utmost importance.
Some gyms do not allow members to use the changing rooms, so be prepared to put on your workout clothes before you head to the gym.
Sanitizing spray and paper towels are usually made available for members to clean the equipment after use.
Going back to the gym during the pandemic
Here's what to expect
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We're all adapting to the new normal, and so are gyms and the fitness industry in general. After months of lockdown, many gyms are now back in business, but things are not the same as they were before. A number of measures have been implemented to ensure clients and employees' safety. If you're getting back to the gym and are not quite sure what to expect, then this gallery is for you.
Click through and see how gyms are functioning amid the coronavirus pandemic, and how you can work out safely in them.