COVID SAFETY MEASURES

During this diffcult time, our top priority is the health and well-being of our staff and members. We have introduced the following measures to ensure everyone's health and safety.

Booking System

• To ensure all members get an equal chance to use our facilities, you will need to make a booking to use the Gym or Classes and can book 1 Gym session or 1 Class per day (when avaiable).
• Bookings can be made 3 days in advance.
• Call us on 01455 233337 to book. Plus you can also call to check availability on the day.

COVID Measures Video

• This video gives an introduction to the COVID measures we have introduced.
• Please note all our measures are subject to change at any time based upon new information or government guidelines.

COVID-19 GENERAL MEASURES FOR GYM & CLASSES

• Ensure our cleaning measures adhere to Public Health England guidance
• All activities will have maximum numbers and we will look to implement one way systems so we can maintain social distancing guidelines in all areas of our centres
• Hand sanitiser and cleaning materials will be located throughout the building for customers to use
• All customer communication can be done via telephone but where this may be unavoidable we will install protective ‘sneeze screens’ in Reception.
• We will provide training for all team members on our new way of operating, ensuring both member and team safety is always a priority
• Most activities will be booked by telephone or by visiting the building.
• We will increase our cleaning of the centre and have reviewed our procedures to ensure they meet the Public Health England "COVID 19: Cleaning of non-healthcare settings" guidance.
• Remind both colleagues and customers of Government advice through clear notices around our centres
• We ask that anyone feeling ill or showing signs of symptoms does not attend the centre and follow NHS guidance
• We are currently working with current government guidance and industry bodies guidance, to determine a full and comprehensive opening plan. We’re very mindful that guidance is changing daily, so to ensure we provide you with the most up-to-date information on our plans for reopening, we will continue to update you accordingly.
• All booking and payments need to be made at Reception or via telephone. Payments in all cases taken on booking without fail.
• As well as the above, there are specific measures in place per activity/session and class.
• Due to COVID restrictions we are unable to offer our Sauna, Sunbed, Creche, towel service and personal training services until further notice.
• In addition to our general reopening measures detailed above, please familiarise yourself with the below changes relating specifically to our Gym and Studios.

COVID-19 GYM MEASURES

• The general measures detailed above will apply
• There will be a one-way system in place throughout the centres and in corridors leading to the gym, they will be marked clearly via signage.
• We will limit the number of people in the gym at any one time to allow for social distancing.
• A booking system will be introduced to manage occupancy levels and to avoid overcrowding. All customers will be required to pre-book for a session via a booking system. Each session will be a maximum of 60 minutes long, with 15 minutes at the end to allow for cleaning of equipment.
• Members will be able to book their gym session up-to 3-days in advance.
• Changing rooms will not be open, customers will be advised to attend in their gym kit and be prepared to shower and change at home
• Customers are asked to bring their own water bottles and towels are a necessity.
• We will increase ventilation in all areas of the Centre (through air conditioning and opening windows/doors) to ensure the circulation of fresh air
• Customers are asked to clean equipment before and after each use. Cleaning stations will be located around the gym for both customers and colleagues to utilise.
• Colleagues will clean equipment after every session.
• Inductions will be operated via appointments only.

COVID-19 GROUP EXERCISE STUDIO MEASURES

• The general measure detailed above will apply
• Group Exercise Customers will need to book in advance via telephone. Classes will run with a minimum of 15 minutes being allocated after each class, to allow time for cleaning of the studio and changeover of participants
• Members will be able to book a class up-to 3-days in advance.
• Class capacity will be reduced to ensure social distancing. Floor markers will outline starting points for customers
• Where sessions involve shared equipment, (e.g. circuit training) we will be adapting the class to remove the need for such equipment
• Where possible, customers are asked to bring their own yoga mats, water bottles and towels.
• Sessions involving personal equipment (e.g. yoga mat) will be cleaned pre and post class and people will be encouraged to bring their own equipment where possible
Please stay safe and active and we look forward to seeing you all soon.
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