Gyms and leisure centres are reopeningin different countries all across Europe, but only under strict hygiene conditions. We tell you how gym operators can give their customers peace of mind.
Strict hygiene regulations for fitness studios
Sport in fitness centers is possible again. Under strict hygiene conditions, of course. In some countries only one exerciser is allowed per 40 square metres in a gym. In addition, persons who want to exercise have to book a fixed training period in advance. Other recommended measures are:
- Regular airing in the gym.
- Wearing masks when arriving and leaving the gym.
- Gym staff should be trained on hygiene and disinfection measures.
- High-intensity exercise should be avoided, as the emission of infectious aerosols is higher due to exhaling more heavily during a hard exercise.
Hand hygiene and surface disinfection routines are of special importance
In addition, regular hand hygiene and surface disinfection routines in fitness centers are extremely important. Here is why: When a sick person coughs or sneezes, he or she exhales tiny infectious droplets (aerosols). These remain in the air for a while, but after a certain time they fall to the ground or stick to sports equipment in gyms that gets touched by different people.
Studies have shown that the COVID-19 virus can remain viable for up to 72 hours on plastic and stainless steel, up to 4 hours on copper and up to 24 hours on cardboard. This makes smear infections possible. When touching contaminated surfaces, pathogens can first get onto the hands, then onto the face and from there onto the mucous membranes.
Avoid smear infections in gyms with the right hygiene precautions
Therefore, our urgent recommendation for exercisers is: avoid touching your face with your hands and disinfect your hands regularly. Therefore fitness studio operators should place dispenser systems for hand disinfectants in all entrance and exit areas and in the training hall. If the dispensers are placed in a location where they are directly in view as soon as customers enter or leave the room, they are most likely to be used.
Our highly available and very robust PURELL® ADX™-12 disinfectant dispenser with 1200ml capacity is ideal for areas where many people meet. It can be easily mounted on any wall. It is space-saving and leak-proof, so there are no slippery spots under the dispenser from dropped gel. This is especially essential in sports halls where liquids can quickly become a source of accidents.
How customers feel safe and comfortable
The large viewing window and the transparent refill bottles in the dispenser make it easy to check the filling level. Use the dispenser with PURELL® Advanced hygienic hand disinfectants for a reliable and worry-free hygiene - the gel has been successfully tested for its effectiveness against the coronavirus.
In addition, training machines should be cleaned immediately after use with PURELL® disinfectant sprays for surfaces, which have also been tested for their effectiveness against the coronavirus. You can also provide exercisers with sanitising wipes for a quick cleaning of training machines. When changing the training device, clients can disinfect their surfaces themselves. This provides an additional feeling of safety in the gym.
Stay healthy!
