The spread of COVID-19 shuttered countless businesses, storefronts, and gyms in the initial months of quarantine. Now that America is opening back up with restrictions, more and more people are wondering: is it safe to return to the gym? While only you can make the call for your family, many apartment-dwellers are opting to work out in their community gyms once again. If you're hoping to protect your health and look out for the best interests of your fellow gym goer, try these COVID-19 gym etiquette tips:
Wear a Mask Studies show that COVID-19 often spread by microscopic droplets of saliva, often exhaled when a person is speaking, singing or breathing heavily. Since you're likely to work up a sweat in the gym, make sure to wear a mask as you work out. While it might not sound ideal, there are all kinds of new masks designed specifically with exercise in mind. Don't knock this idea until you try it! Disinfect Machines Before and After Most gyms encourage people to wipe down their machines after they're finished working out. In the age of COVID-19, there's no such thing as being too careful. With that in mind, disinfect your machines both before you work out and after you finish. You'll gain serious peace of mind once you do! Be Mindful of Social Distancing Most apartment gyms are fairly small in square footage. Maintaining at least six feet of distance is the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in such spaces. That may require adjusting your workout plans or returning during off-peak hours when you can have the space to yourself. There's no doubt about it: COVID-19 has made it harder to get your workout in. With a little bit of foresight, though, you can safely return to your apartment community gym without fear! -- Scott Safadi, Cal Bay Property Management
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AuthorScott Safadi leverages extensive experience in the real estate industry to serve as the CEO of Cal Bay Property Management (CBPM), which he founded in Palo Alto, California. Archives
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