March 2020

Our very own Covid 19 update! We understand the reason that “everything” is closing, but we do NOT plan to close at this time.  We will, of course, let you know if that needs to change.  We are creating a plan for this, just in case and will share if the need to close is necessary.   

A few things we are doing to help prevent the spread of the virus at the box:

·       Our current cleaner kills the Corona Virus (Covid-19 is a new strain of Corona)

·       We are asking our coaches to take extra cleaning precautions after each class

·       We are changing our cleaning towels more frequently

Things we are asking our athletes to do:

·       Continue wiping down your equipment after each use:

o   Bars (after they are in the storage rack), clips, j-hooks, marbles, bikes, rowers, pull up bars, wall balls, dumbells, paralettes, kettlebells, weight plates (spray and leave to dry after stacking), jump ropes, ab mats, pvc pipes, thin mats, thick mats, any mobility supplies (rollers, lacrosse balls, etc), GHD, d-balls, inside your cubby, anything else you may have touched/sweat on

·       Wash your hands when you get to the gym and before you leave

·       Don’t go to gym if you have any Covid 19-like symptoms (then call your Dr)

o   Cough, fever, shortness of breath

While it’s been difficult for me to process so many things closing, I understand the reason.  They are trying to limit medical overload with Covid-19 patients and protect those with weakened immune systems.  If we can slow the spread and limit the number of total people, it will be far easier for medical professionals to properly and thoroughly care for those who do get it.  If we can lower the number of total people who get ill, we can limit exposure to those with compromised immune systems.  Let’s all support each other over the next few weeks and get through this! 

Finally, and sadly, yoga will be canceled until further notice.  Jacquie (our yoga lady) needs to focus more of her time on her yoga studio during all of these closures and she felt she had to give up our yoga classes in order to do that.  She is hoping to come back next month, but we will keep you updated with any changes on that.  I know I’m going to miss my Monday night yoga sessions, but I fully support her decision.

Here are a few links with some good information from a reputable source:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/symptoms.html

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html