We finally have a date for when gyms will open again:
, saying that fitness had been classed as ‘essential’ since the beginning of lockdown. “We need to get the nation match fit to defeat this virus,” Dowden said of gyms opening, calling it “work out to help out”. Gyms plan to re-open - but what will they look like?Gyms will of course have to take measures to keep members safe.
PureGym has released images of gyms covered in white tape, separating benches, pieces of equipment and floor space in class areas in order to comply with social distancing. Total Fitness has also released a video of its gyms and have suggested that by limiting the numbers of members in its clubs, they wouldn’t even reach 40% capacity during peak hours.
Dowden also confirmed that they are going to encourage spaces to use booking systems in order to limit the number of people on the gym floor and it’s assumed that most facilities won’t be able to open changing rooms or showers. Of course, this is all reversible, so we encourage people who do decide to train to do so safely and sensibly. on Instagram for the latest workouts, delicious recipes and motivation from your favourite fitness experts.
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