Stouffville opens fitness centre at Leisure Centre after COVID-19 closure

Facility has undergone several changes to enhance physical distancing, increase cleaning

Yorkregion.com
August 31, 2020
Simon Martin

Stouffville has reopened the fitness centre in the Leisure Centre with new procedures and protocols in place to maintain a safe exercise environment.

Due to COVID-19, the fitness centre has been closed since March 15.

“We are excited to safely welcome the community back into our facilities,” Marilou Murray, Director of Leisure and Community Services said. “We have taken this opening very seriously and are committed to ensuring we’re doing whatever we can so that residents feel comfortable and are excited to return to our fitness facilities.”

The fitness centre has undertaken several changes to enhance physical distancing and increase cleaning. The facility removed some cardio equipment, ensuring that there is always two meters between patrons. Weight equipment has been appropriately spaced and the overall square footage has increased by turning the spin studio into a light exercise space. In addition, all equipment with porous surfaces has been removed from the fitness floor and to ensure that we can clean everything thoroughly, many small pieces have been removed.

Group fitness programs will now use the gymnasium, which allows each patron a two-meter box that they can move in with another two meters between all boxes. The cleaning of the fitness centre has greatly increased. The fitness centre will close on a frequent basis for regular cleaning to ensure a safe environment. They have also switched to using disinfecting wipes that have a Canadian Drug Identification Number (DIN).

If you are registering for the fitness centre, you have the option to pay a single-visit fee or purchase a temporary membership. Reservation slots are released two weeks at a time, and there are no restrictions on how many spots you can sign up for. However, please note that repeated no-show reservations may result in the cancellation of your membership.