Is It Safe to Work out at Gyms Once They Reopen?

  • 4 years ago
Is It Safe to Work out at
Gyms Once They Reopen? As the spread of COVID-19 in the United States
begins to slow, some states have started reopening
non-essential businesses such as gyms. While these gyms are being forced to
adhere to strict restrictions and guidelines,
many wonder whether that will be
enough to ensure a safe visit. Eudene Harry, M.D., from Orlando, Florida, says that
for those wanting to do their “usual gym routine,”
it will most likely “not work right now.” Eudene Harry,
via MSN Infectious disease doctor Stephen Berger, M.D.,
stressed the increased risk of
“person to person” transmission at gyms. Stephen Berger,
via MSN Dr. Berger even addressed “young and healthy”
people, saying they’re equally capable of contracting
and transmitting the disease to others. In the end, it comes down to a person’s
comfort level and Dr. Harry has a few ways
you can increase your safety at the gym. He suggests wearing a face mask,
sanitizing equipment before and after use, changing your clothes once you leave the gym and
sanitizing your hands throughout your workout.