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Quick Facts to Know as Your Local Gym Reopens

coronavirus 

You’ve been on lockdown for months and your gym is preparing to open — but is it safe? A few guidelines may help you decide whether and how you want to get back to the gym.

One reason gyms were closed was to avoid having too many persons in the same, enclosed space. Keeping the equipment sanitized as people move about was another challenge that kept the doors closed. Now that some gyms are getting the OK to open, a few have decided to move everything outside — which is a good thing when it comes to fresh air and plenty of space.

If your gym is only opening inside, you’ll find that some may have created “pods” where individuals can work out. If there are no pods, it’s still important to maintain that 6-foot distance from others. If you’re joining an exercise group, be aware that a study showed that infection can spread more rapidly among high-intensity fitness routines than in those that involve slower movements, such as yoga.

If your workout routine is inside, make sure the room is well-ventilated and that the gym adheres to the standard COVID-19 cleaning protocols set up by your local health departments and the CDC.

SOURCES:

NPR July 5, 2020

The Daily News August 18, 2020

SF Weekly July 30, 2020

CNBC July 25, 2020