COVID-19 Update

Tuesday 17th March 2020

 

Hello everyone,

 

In light of the government’s new guidelines released last night, we have increased our measures to protect not only you, the members, but also the wider community.

 

We have been debating today whether to remain open or not and there are many social and moral reasons for and against. We have reviewed and interpreted the government’s advice as best as possible and have taken the decision to stay open (for now) but with strict conditions. We feel it’s important to stay positive and have a clear head in this difficult time, and exercise is one of the best ways to do this.

 

Although we are remaining open, there are a couple of things, we as a business, feel strongly about. We would appreciate you guys respecting the guidelines laid out below:

 

  1. If you are in the “at risk group”, either over 70, pregnant or have other health issues please, please please do not come to the gym. You have been advised to stay at home for a reason. My wife (due in 3 weeks) is in this category.
  2. If you are regularly in contact with someone who is in the “at risk” category, please, please, please stay at home! I am in that category, as Megan is pregnant and as much as it pains me, I will not be attending the gym.
  3. If you show any signs of having a cough or fever, please, please, please stay at home.
  4. This means that you should only be attending the gym if you are NOT in the “at risk” group and are NOT in regular contact with the “at risk” group.

 

As of now, Tuesday 17th March, we will NOT be running any classes throughout the day, but our opening hours will remain the same. We will operate Open Gym only. This will allow us to manage the flow of footfall. When you are attending the gym, please follow the below instructions:

 

  1. Wash hands on entering and leaving the gym
  2. Avoid touching your face
  3. No physical contact with anyone
  4. Keep at least two meters from others working out
  5. Wipe down all equipment used

 

As well as offering Open Gym, we will continue to post daily home workouts. These will evolve over the coming days and if/when we eventually have to close, we will begin to roll out at full “at home” service, which we are working hard on this week.

 

This is an evolving process and we will update you all again in 48 hours with any additional changes/updates. 

 

Stay safe everyone, we love you guys and although our community cannot get together physically, lets keep it going online in the FB groups (some benefit to social media).

Ollie Mansbridge