12 Mar Covid-19: Is it still safe to go to the gym?

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Worried about being infected with covid-19 through sweat?

Though bacteria comes up in sweat, the Covid-19 virus is not submitted through sweat, but through droplet transmission. This means that when an infected person coughs or sneezes, they expel tiny water droplets with the virus that land on surfaces, or yourself. When you come in contact with this and end up touching your eyes or mouth, that puts you at risk for infection.

To avoid infection, it is best to practice wiping down mats or equipment before and after use.

 
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Avoid groups or classes for the time being

Limit going to classes or sessions, and try not to visit the gym during peak hours to ensure that there will be less people touching and using the equipment. .

When you can, avoid physical touch like high-fives or handshakes with other gymgoers.

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Always, always, always wash your hands

Practice proper hand washing when you get to the gym, and before you leave. Remember to spend at least 20 seconds to make sure that you’ve gotten rid of all the bacteria. 

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