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Tell me if this sounds familiar
The members of your gym or fitness centre are hesitant to return. COVID-19 and the shutdown have devastated your finances. Your employees are worried and your bills are piling up.
You’re not alone.
Fitness Australia notes that over 90% of multi-service gyms and fitness centres have suffered a decrease in demand. Worse, ongoing costs like insurance, rent and salaries continue to stack up for over 95% of businesses.
Intimidating, isn’t it?
But there are ways to deal with this if you take the right steps.
First, let’s understand the problem.
Health and Safety issues are always a concern. Injuries are always a possibility when you’re pushing your limits.
Your members are in the gym to improve their health, but improper practice can be damaging. They can get hurt if they’re not careful, but you’re used to keeping your members safe.
COVID-19 adds an extra dimension of danger.
Most gyms are indoors.
Yours likely is too.
Unfortunately, COVID-19 is far more likely to spread indoors. A study from Korea shows that indoor spread increases during intense exercise. 112 people were infected because of fitness centres. (Link)
There is some good news. COVID-19 cannot spread through sweat. But, surfaces touched by many people remain a concern. Shared gym equipment, showers, locker rooms and water dispensers are a serious problem.
This is why governments are insistent on caution and will shut you down if you make mistakes.
This is why your members worry.
You need to earn their trust. Prove that you’re ready to keep them safe. And that you are aware and active in the fight against COVID-19.
This guide is here to help you get them back to the gym safely.
Here are the things you’ve got to do:
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