MYGYM Health and Fitness – COVID-19 Plan and Important Information

Updated 5 January 2022

MYGYM takes the health and safety of its patrons, staff and their families seriously – we are vigilant in policing our hygiene standards at all times and we have registered as a COVID Safe business with NSW Health.

It is important to note however, that although we have implemented certain measures beyond our regular practices, we also need your help to respect and follow these simple rules for entering and training within our premises.

In addition, we urge you to please notify staff, personal trainers and/or group fitness instructors immediately if you notice anything that is not in compliance with our COVID plan.

To view the complete copy of MYGYM’s COVID Plan, please ask staff at reception.

Conditions of Entry

The following rules outline our core Conditions of Entry. There are no exceptions to the below. Each person who enters the facility must:
– not be unwell i.e. flu-like symptoms, cough, fever, sore throat etc;
– sanitize their hands upon entry into the premises;
– scan-in/or log their entry with MYGYM Reception and the NSW Health QR Check-in;
– have their own towel and place it on equipment they are using;
– practice and maintain good social distancing (1.5m person to person) where possible;
– wipe down equipment before and after use; and
– understand that if they are deemed unwell by MYGYM staff , to leave the premises immediately upon notice.

Face Masks

With the recent reintroduction of face masks and as per NSW Health Guidelines, members are NOT required to wear facemasks while exercising within the gym. Wearing face masks while participating in group exercise classes is also NOT required.
Please see NSW government face mask rules below.
Face mask rules | NSW Government

Capacity

– All fitness venues must abide by the 1 person per 2 square metre rule. MYGYM is 1300sqm which means that we could theoretically hold 650 people in the facility at any one time.
– During normal peak times, MYGYM would rarely have over 90 patrons training within the facility at any one time.
– We have displayed the capacity for each training room (based on the original 4:1 ratio) on the wall directly outside of each training room; our staff will police the number of people per room.
– On the gym floor and in the ladies area, patrons will only be able to perform “super-set” exercises using a maximum of two pieces of equipment at any one time. Both pieces of equipment must have a towel placed on them (at the same time) and must be wiped down before and after use.
– There will be no requirement to book general gym or cardio equipment. However, we will require bookings for group exercise classes (see below).
– Once a patron has completed their training, they should aim to leave the facility immediately.
– The maximum capacity for the creche is 20 children at any one time (in conjunction with creche staff ratios). Bookings for the creche must be made up to 12 hours in advance by patrons.

Cleaning and Sanitization

– All patrons are required to sanitize their hands upon entering the facility.
– Each patron must have their own towel with them – placed on equipment of use or beside them during group exercise classes. If a patron does not have a towel, they will be required to purchase ($15) or hire ($2) a towel. MYGYM will refuse entry for anyone who does not have a towel with them.
– Disinfectant wipes are available throughout the gym and are to be used by patrons to wipe down equipment before and after use.
– Although Water bubblers are available for use, MYGYM encourages patrons to bring their own water, or to purchase one at reception.
– Exercise and stretching mats throughout the gym have been removed and are temporarily unavailable. Patrons are advised to bring their own training mats.
– All bathrooms and changerooms will have hand touch surfaces wiped down and sanitized hourly by MYGYM staff.
– Equipment will continue to be sanitized by MYGYM staff throughout the day in accordance with MYGYM’s cleaning schedule.
– A thorough, disinfecting clean of all facilities and surfaces will be carried out each night by our professional cleaning team.

Illness and Symptoms

– Staff, patrons or guests who are unwell (lethargy, flu like symptoms or cough) or have been in close contact with someone that has been unwell will not be allowed entry into the facility.
– If at any time MYGYM staff observe that someone appears to be unwell and poses a potential risk to others, we will instruct that person to leave the facility immediately and have them seek medical attention – this is in line with the Department of Health’s guidelines.
– MYGYM in its own discretion may take a temperature reading from any individual who enters the premises.

BREAKDOWN PER AREA

Changerooms

– Every second shower will be temporarily unavailable. It is recommended that patrons shower at home before/after visiting the gym rather than using the gym’s showers.
– Patrons are required to change within the shower cubicle.
– Clothing and bags must be placed in lockers.
– It is expected that patrons wipe down lockers before and after use with the available sanitizer wipes.

Gym Floor and Ladies Gym Area

– Equipment has been spaced out to allow for a 1.5 metre person to person social distancing where possible; this is in accordance with all Government media outlining person to person social distancing.
– Equipment that cannot be appropriately distanced will either be made temporarily unavailable or monitored by staff to ensure social distancing is achieved as necessary.
– When using equipment, patrons should aim to remain seated on their piece of equipment until they have finished their exercise.
– Patrons must not train in groups of more than 2 people at any one time.
– Using the disinfectant wipes provided, patrons must wipe equipment before and after each use.

Group Exercise Classes

– In accordance with NSW Government rules, all group exercise classes are limited to 30 participants per class (plus instructor). MYGYM has set further reductions on classes to ensure adequate participant distancing. These class capacities are shown on each class registration sheet which is available at MYGYM reception.
– Participants must book in for all classes at MYGYM reception 30 minutes prior to the class commencing.
– To minimise gatherings outside group exercise areas, participants must only approach their class at the start time and must leave the class space as soon as the class has finished and equipment has been wiped down.
– During the class, participants must remain at the required 1.5 metre distance at all times.
– All participants will be instructed to use the available disinfectant wipes prior to and during the class.
– At the completion of all classes, participants will be instructed by the instructor to use the sanitizer wipes available to wipe down the equipment used for the class.
– Exercise and stretching mats throughout the gym have been removed and are temporarily unavailable. Participants must bring their own training mats.

Cardio Zone

– To meet meet appropriate social distancing requirements, cardio equipment has been spaced ~1.5m apart from the centre of each machine.
– Equipment that cannot be appropriately distanced will either be made temporarily unavailable or monitored by staff to ensure social distancing is achieved as necessary.
– Using the disinfectant wipes and/or spray bottles provided, patrons must wipe equipment before and after use.

Creche

– Disinfectant wipes and spray bottles are used by creche staff to clean and sanitize hard surfaces before and after use.
– Any items that have been hygienically compromised by a child will be immediately removed for use.
– The creche bathroom is cleaned and sanitized after each use.