Post-Lockdown: Social distancing isn’t just for members…….
What considerations have you made when planning scenarios for re-opening? Have you considered segregated floor area size depending on equipment? Have you considered how much space is needed for various pieces of equipment?What about a barbell? The IWF approved space requirement is 3.5m x 2m for this.What about a rower? These are 2.44m long, or […]
Post-Lockdown: Communications
Have you thought about how you will communicate new procedures and member expectations regarding re-opening? Can you utilise a members’ group – such as Facebook? Can you send out a special email? Can you put notices up at gym once reopened? Can you add a pop up/ check box to your booking system asking members […]
Post-Lockdown: Cleaning Equipment
1. Can you programme cleaning time into class schedules and oversee it to ensure it is done? 2. Can you make it an instructor-led procedure? 3. Can you schedule classes with a break in-between for members to leave safely and extra cleaning to be done before the next class arrives? 4. Have you determined the […]
Post-Lockdown: Dealing with communal objects
1. Do you have automatic taps, automatic soap dispensers, single use paper towels and contactless, covered bins? 2. Can you remove the need to touch items such as doorhandles with bare hands? (Be careful not to break Fire Regulations by propping open internal Fire Doors!) 3. If you don’t already have it, can you implement […]
Post-Lockdown: Overview
Once the lockdown has been lifted, however that may look, have you thought about how you will manage the following? ✅ Access and egress to buildings & toilets✅ PPE: minimising cross-contamination✅ Equipment use, programming and spacing ✅ Dealing with communal objects✅ Equipment cleaning procedures✅ Communications to members and conditions for being allowed to attend✅ Alternatives […]
What next?
How might gyms operate post-lockdown? ✅ Sanitary measures✅ Spacing requirements✅ Enhanced procedures and communications Over the next few days we are going to explore what measures and considerations may help gym owners manage the likely business changes and operations required on re-opening, and suggest solutions to overcome logistical problems. These posts will only be a […]