Apparently, we are moving gradually to "Stage 2" of reopening in the Province. The gym owners have been lobbying. I think it's fairly well known that groups of people in enclosed spaces aren't a great idea, but here we are.
“Physical exertion close to others can be a cause, a high-risk cause of transmission,” he said. “We all know that through science that the way this virus is transmitted is through droplets that can be projected if people are respiring heavily — if they are exerting themselves physically — and so that kind of activity would be high risk.”
Low intensity weightlifting. What a concept.
- Unsupervised, low-intensity individual and group exercises are now allowed by appointment only.
- Mandatory physical distance of three metres is required between participants — including coaches and trainers — at all times, and masks must be worn at all times by trainers and those participating in low-intensity activities.
- All indoor fitness must be pre-registered — no drop-ins allowed.
- Low-intensity exercises include weightlifting, low-intensity dance classes, yoga, barre and indoor climbing, as well as the low-intensity use of treadmills, ellipticals and related equipment.
“Physical exertion close to others can be a cause, a high-risk cause of transmission,” he said. “We all know that through science that the way this virus is transmitted is through droplets that can be projected if people are respiring heavily — if they are exerting themselves physically — and so that kind of activity would be high risk.”
Low intensity weightlifting. What a concept.