Pandemic


Precautions in the Gym


The


coronavirus pandemic is still raging across the the country and while getting fit may help you weather the virus


better if you were to contract it, there are special precautions


to be taken in gyms


and fitness centers.


HOW DOES COVID-19 SPREAD? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that COVID-19 spreads mainly through person-to- person contact between people who are closer than six feet to one another. It can also be spread through respiratory droplets when someone who is infected coughs, sneezes or talks. You may also be able to get the virus by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it — such as gym equipment — and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes.


GET FIT, STAY SAFE While in the gym, maintain your social distance of at least six feet. Your gym may have spaced out equipment or use special floor markings to help you out. You should also wear a cloth face covering in public, including at the gym. Be extra careful when putting it on and taking it off. Don’t touch the mask while you are wearing it and don’t touch your face while taking it off. Wash your hands before putting it on and after taking it off, and wash the mask after each use.


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When it comes to equipment, make sure you wash all gym equipment before and after you use it. Avoid touching your mouth, nose or eyes, especially after handling frequently touched items, such as free weights. Wash your hands frequently or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. And while it’s important to keep hydrated, don’t use the gym’s water fountains. Instead, bring your own water bottle from home and keep it with you. Some people cough or sneeze when they start exerting themselves and that’s OK. Just make sure you sneeze or cough into a tissue and throw the tissue away. Then wash your hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap.


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