9 ways gyms will look different post-lockdown, from socially distanced workout classes to fewer lockers

Frank OlitoJun 10, 2020, 03:22 IST

Gyms will change post-coronavirus.picture alliance / Getty

As gyms begin to reopen across the US, there will be some major changes to the way you work out.
Although you may not be required to wear a mask, you will need to wipe down your machines more regularly, and you will need to social distance.
Group fitness classes will be smaller and locker rooms will be at limited capacity.

After the coronavirus started to spread throughout the US earlier this year, gyms across the country closed their doors, leaving many people to work out at home instead.

Now states are beginning to reopen, and some gyms are opening back up, too. Insider spoke with Adam Zeitsiff, president and CEO of Gold's Gym, and McCall Gosselin, Planet Fitness' SVP of communications, to find out what gym members can expect.

Here are nine ways gyms will be different, according to Zeitsiff and Gosselin.

Your pre-gym routine may involve a lot more planning.

Prep more. MEHDI FEDOUACH / Getty

Your gym may be less crowded because they can only operate at a limited capacity.

There will be limited capacity. EZEQUIEL BECERRA / Getty

The check-in process will most likely be contactless.

Checking in may be different. MEHDI FEDOUACH / Getty

The floor plan of your gym may be different and some machines will be unplugged to ensure social distancing.

Machines will be closed. Courtesy of Planet Fitness

It might be harder to book a group fitness class because they're at limited capacity.

Group fitness class. Ethan Miller / Getty

Gym staff will be roaming to make sure everyone is social distancing and cleaning along the way.

Staff cleaning machines. NurPhoto / Getty

You'll see interrupted business hours for cleaning.

Staff cleaning machines. MEHDI FEDOUACH / Getty

Your gym may ask you to help in the cleaning process by providing more cleaning stations.

Sanitation stations are marked by orange flags. Courtesy of Planet Fitness

It may be more difficult to get a locker in the locker rooms, as many will not be accessible.

Locker rooms will be less crowded. Stefano Guidi / Getty

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