Social Distance : Layout Solutions
As reopening continues there are lots of requirements related to social distancing in an environment where space is already a premium. How can you make the most of your fitness room and help your exercisers to maintain social distance?
As restrictions lift and businesses start to reopen, a key protection measure that is consistent throughout the country is social distancing. How might you address this in your fitness center?
Every facility has different needs and limitations but here are some options to consider:
Option A:
CLOSE
What if you don’t have the ability to move equipment around? What if you have space or storage limitations? Consider “closing” every other piece of equipment. We’ve created an attractive sign to seamlessly attach to a cardio screen to mark it “Closed for Social Distancing”. Throughout the week rotate the signs to other pieces to even out the wear and tear on your equipment.
Consider: Do you still have ADA access to each unique piece of equipment? Make sure to analyze your layout as you close equipment so that everyone can have access to a workout.
Option B:
GUARD
What if you have to have access to all of your pieces of equipment? Consider placing sneeze guards between each of your units. These guards are 6-8 feet tall and 33 inches deep. They form a barrier between each piece of equipment so that you can utilize all of your existing equipment and it’s placement. Choose the placement of the guards carefully so that you can still maintain ADA access.
Option C:
SPREAD
If you have space, you can simply spread out your equipment to allow exercisers to maintain the expected 6’(more in some states) of social distance. This may require moving some pieces of equipment to storage and possibly limiting the pieces of equipment that you can make available. Do you have out-of-the-way nooks and corners to create a 1-person workout zone? What about a game room, basketball court, or racquetball court that is not in use?
Not sure if things are going to fit? Use Precor’s fabulous space planner to virtually plan it out.
With any of these options, there are still other factors to consider. What are the “pinch points” your exercisers might deal with? Carefully evaluate walkway widths, wipes and sanitizer dispenser access points, and entries. Would 1-way walkways assist in saving space while maintaining social distance? Do you have a water dispenser? What about locker rooms and restrooms? Will they be open? How will you keep them sanitary?
With careful planning, consistent protocols, and the right products you will be ready for a safe and successful reopening. To explore what we have to offer, contact your CFE rep or choose from the categories below:
HOW TO REOPEN
Our sister company, CFE Services, helps you to prepare to reopen and stay open in these uncertain times. Learn more about what to consider in order to keep your patrons safe.
cfeservices.co/reopen
Social Distance Fitness
How can we support each other to be active and healthy at this difficult time? How can we offer a valuable service to our members if our facility is shut down? This is our solution.
The world is going through an unprecedented collective experience. To protect ourselves and each other we are being encouraged, and even mandated, to limit social contact. During this time we need to support each other. Members, residents, guests, all those that normally benefit from your facility, need help to stay active and connected. Your employees and your business need a way to provide a service and stay valuable to your customers. This is our solution.
EQUIP
ON LOAN. Do you have small items that you can check out on loan to your members? Medicine balls? Kettlebells? Dumbbells? If you don't have items to check out, we've got you covered. Our Fitness-in-a-Bag items are easily disinfected, self-guided, and suitable for all fitness levels. Loan out a bag to your members and help them to stay healthy at home.
Included in each bag is:
Resistance Tubing (20,30,40lb)
Quick Flip Handles (for cables)
Speed Jump Rope
6lb Medicine Ball
Medium Mini Band
Kettlebell Sandbag
Foam Roller
Exercise Mat
Whether you need some items or already have items, set up a system for getting them out to your members. Can they request a time to pick up the items for use in their homes? Or can you offer a delivery service? Do you want to require a return within 3 hours? Can they keep it for the duration of your facilities closure? Not sure how to get started in your facility? Let us know, we’re happy to work with you to provide a solution.
DIRECT
APP ACCESS. We have an app that allows you to provide on-demand fitness classes by certified trainers. They are fun, engaging, and easy to follow. There is something for everyone.
The Wellbeats app includes:
30 unique channels
400+ classes
Fitness Tests
Challenges(2-8 week programs)
Nutrition and Recipes
Help each exerciser to access their "fitness center" from home.
WELLBEATS IS OFFERING FREE ACCESS UNTIL APRIL 30TH. CONTACT US FOR AN ACCESS CODE.
CONNECT
COMMUNITY. What we're all missing right now is that sense of community. Equip your members, direct your members, and then connect them. Host a social media challenge! Encourage them to post videos or pictures of what they're doing from home. Recommend a Wellbeats "channel of the day". Set up a competition with a prize or "badge of honor". #SocialDistanceFitness