If you’re fully vaccinated, it means you’re more protected from COVID-19 — which provides some flexibility in regard to what you can feel safe doing again. However, you may also make the personal decision to continue to be cautious and wear a mask. If you’re not vaccinated, working out at home on Zoom is still the safer alternative. However, if you do go back to the gym, do be sure to take extra precautions, like coming to less populated classes. (Ask us, we can tell you which classes have the most people) In addition, know that the CDC states that participating in an indoor, high intensity exercise class can be very risky. Vaccinated or not, you should… Wash your hands and avoid touching your face.
Before and after your workout, be sure to practice proper hand washing. You may also want to consider using hand sanitizer periodically throughout your workout. Avoid touching your face — particularly your eyes, nose and mouth. These are three main entry points for respiratory viruses like the new coronavirus.

Stay home if you’re sick
As with any infectious illness, it’s recommended that you stay home as much as possible if you suspect you’re sick — even if you’re vaccinated. The common symptoms of COVID-19 include:
Coughing
Fever
Shortness of breath
Even if your symptoms are mild, stay home. You’re most contagious while experiencing symptoms. While you may only have mild illness, others are at risk for developing a more severe, potentially life-threatening case of COVID-19.

Consider working out at home
Whether you’re vaccinated or not, keep an eye on community spread in your area. If it’s increasing, you may want to consider forgoing the gym and working out at home. We offer Zoom participation to all our classes. (See the ZOOM news article for the links)