Covid-19 Policy Statement - Fitness

Covid-19 Policy Statement Fitness 17.06.2021

WE WANT TO SHARE WITH YOU WHAT WE’RE DOING TO MINIMISE THE RISK FROM CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 TO OUR WHOLE COMMUNITY We are following guidance from UK Active who are the industry body within the UK, along with implementing our own policies, to make your visit as safe and enjoyable as possible.

We request that you wear a face covering around the Centre, unless exempt or during an activity. If a face covering is taken into a fitness area it must be kept on the person/in a pocket.

Please do not enter the building if you, or anyone in your household have any signs of Coronavirus COVID-19 Symptoms (see gov.uk for guidelines). Those who are at high risk should follow the medical guidance issued to them at all times.

Pre-Booking & Pre-Payment of your Fitness Session MUST be made before arriving at the Centre (see Activity Booking & Cancellation Guides in our General Policy Statement).

Entry to the Centre will not be allowed without a booking in place (please have your booking confirmation & membership card ready on arrival).

All bookings can be made 21 days in advance. View our Fitness Timetable here.

Please arrive at the Centre already dressed in clothing suitable for your activity.

Dry Changing Rooms are open for essential use only. Please do not leave any personal belongings out in the changing rooms. For Fitness Suite & Gym users please put belongings in the new coinless/keyless lockers on the landing area.

You may only bring a minimal amount of essential items into The Centre, which must be put into a locker before you attend your activity.

With the exception of prescribed medication/aids & water bottles which are allowed in all areas & must be kept on you.

Towels are permitted for personal use only. This includes sweat towels however these should only be used to wipe down your person and not the equipment you are using (to avoid any cross contamination).

Disposable blue towel and sanister wipes are available for you to wipe down the machines/equipment after use. You must sanitise all equipment with the wipes provided, before and after use.

Please see guide on the Fitness Suite & Gym doors for maximum capacity of that area. We ask politely that you move to the alternative fitness area if one area is at maximum capacity.

To allow for Social Distancing we have spaced out Fitness Equipment & placed some items out of use for the time being, as well as reducing class numbers, for our under 18 sessions that are running.

Single and double Gym Inductions are available, however social distancing must remain in place.

Personal Training, Inductions & Reviews will continue with Social Distancing in place (at present, spotting cannot take place by Instructors, therefore lighter weight loads are advised). Single and Group Personal training sessions can take place.

The air conditioning systems within our fitness areas all have a small percentage of fresh outside air fed through the system. We have changed the settings so these systems now continuously run 24/7 at maximum fan speed. With the exception of the Studio, where we have installed several windows to allow fresh air into the space. In addition to this all doors and windows that can be opened, will be, throughout the day.

You can now purchase resistance bands, foam rollers & much more from our Online Shop. Items purchased will be available to collect from Reception.

S&C SHED CLASSES Please go directly to the Strength & Conditioning Shed and do not queue to go into the Centre.

There are markings on the floor outside the fitness area for you to wait by.

U N D E R 16 S U P E R V I S I O N / A C T I V I T I E S & C L A S S E S Parent/Carer must wait in the Lounge Area during the child’s fitness session. If leaving the building please ensure we have an emergency contact number on record.

FITNESS CLASSES Organised group training and exercise classes can take place indoors.

Classes will be planned and delivered with social distancing as a priority.

Please do not congregate or queue outside the class area.

The Instructor will guide you to where you will be positioned for the duration of the class.

Fitness Instructors will manage the collection/ distribution of equipment (where required).

Please sanitise your equipment before & after use.

Collection of under 14s from dry side junior activities The parent/carer pick up point is located outside the front entrance by the bike rack.

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