June Update: one step at a time.
Hello Workout Club Team!
We hope everyone is staying well and safe as our state slowly reopens throughout a still uncertain time. As always, if you need anything (except maybe toilet paper – my household is down to its last roll!) please reach out. Our team is ready to support you with whatever you may need – both Workout club-related and not.
This last week, we slowly opened our Workout Club: the outside edition to outdoor classes! We have been beyond excited to see you all (from a socially distanced view) back at it (12 feet apart, of course) with our team! Your energy has brought smiles to our faces (behind the masks) and filled our hearts. If you are looking to join a Workout Club outdoor class, please visit our site here. You can also download the Glofox app to completely manage your outdoor class and virtual studio membership on your own. It’s so easy! Stay tuned for some informational videos.
So, the zillion dollar question: when can we open? While gyms are still slated for Phase 3 of Governor Baker’s reopening plan, we don’t know what that will exactly entail. Each phase has been roughly 2 weeks long, assuming the virus numbers remain steady. We are so appreciative the state heard our pleas and allowed for outdoor fitness. That said, the state has still not released any guidelines around which step we will be during Phase 3, or any details regarding our operational expectations. Judging from other states, what we can anticipate is stringent capacity limits, social distancing requirements, limited equipment use, more outdoor classes, and heightened expectations around cleaning and sanitization. We have prepared for it all and are excitingly waiting for our marching orders so we can further plan accordingly. One step at at time, right?
So, while we are missing you and waiting for more information, this is what we have diligently been working on in the club:
Replacing much of the weight room floor with easily sanitized and cleanable mats
Moving equipment to accommodate social distancing and responsible spacing protocols
Heavily cleaning and sanitizing all equipment, lockers, spaces, and areas within the gym
Knocking down the corner office to expand the weight lifting area and grant more space
Test driving new UVC light and air purifying technology
Implementing many new touchless hand sanitizing stations, soap dispensers, and check-in technology
Painting
Excitingly welcoming outdoor class participants!
And more….!
In the meantime, we so appreciate your patience with our trainers, staff, and clients navigating these changing rules and procedures for the outside classes. Remember: this is all new for everyone! So, please be kind and aware that everyone is trying their best. We are all taking this one step at a time!
Also, we implemented Glofox to help eliminate touchpoints in the gym, alleviate the strain associated with limited staff, and enhance touchless interactions. It is NOT perfect yet, so thank you for trying and maintaining a healthy sense of humor during a demanding and emotionally-heightened time. We continue to work with the program in order to make sure we are adapting it to our gym in the most efficient way possible. Do not forget to opt in for notifications so you can receive messages from your trainers about class updates!
Hope to see you outside soon!
With gratitude,
Colleen & The Workout Club Team
Let’s all commit to taking this new normal one step at a time ;)