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JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Exercise is one of the positive lifestyles that is believed to increase body immunity during a pandemic Covid-19

Communication Team Member of the Task Force for the Co-19 Handling Acceleration, Reisa Broto Asmoro said, one of the activities Sports who likes to do the community that is exercising in public facilities such as fitness centers or facilities fitness centeryoga studio, pilates and gymnastics.

The government itself has relaxed the rules so that people can continue their activities by adapting to the situation new normality or new normal. This includes exercising at these facilities.

“All can return to exercise by running the health protocol launched by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Youth and Sports,” said Reisa at Graha BNPB, Jakarta, Sunday (6/28/2020).

However, he added, there are some things that must be considered by managers and visitors before exercising at the fitness center.

General rules

First, managers and visitors must know the Covid-19 risk status in their respective city and district areas.

Then, apply a minimum distance between participants of at least 2 meters.

Managers must also provide suggestions for washing hands with soap or hand sanitizer. In addition, participants are also required to bring their own equipment.

“Managers must also provide information about Covid-19 and how to prevent it,” he said.

Before leaving

In addition, instructors, personal trainers, workers and members who want to come to the fitness center must ensure that they are in good health.

This can be known by doing an independent analysis or self assesment risk of Covid-19 before leaving.

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“If asessment stated one of them was at risk of Covid-19, so they were barred from entering the fitness center, “he said.

Then, before entering the fitness center area, it is mandatory to check body temperature. If found temperatures above 37.3 degrees Celsius, the person is prohibited from entering.

Inside the fitness center area

In addition, the manager is also required to make a clear flow in and out of the fitness center which is given a minimum distance of 1 meter.

Registration clerks and cashiers must also use masks and faceshields.

When doing activities

Reisa said, keeping distance is a principle that must be strictly enforced while exercising indoors.

In this case, the manager of the waib limits each training session, which is adjusted to the number of sports equipment available with a maximum density of 4 square meters or a minimum distance of 2 meters between members.

Restrictions on the number of members also apply when they are in the locker room.

“Then, design a training schedule for the members and don’t forget to disinfect sports equipment before and after use, periodically at least 3 times a day,” he said.

When using sports equipment such as lifting weights, he added, there must be an arrangement between devices with a minimum distance of 2 meters.

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Meanwhile, for cardio tools such as treadmill and bicycle electrical machine must be given an additional barrier.

Furthermore, managers must also minimize the use of air conditioners.

“Efforts should be made to circulate the air through an open door. It is recommended to use an air purifier or air purifier,” he said.

Finally, each member is required to bring their own equipment such as towels, mattresses, and other personal equipment.

Prohibition

Reisa added, for people who are elderly, it is recommended not to practice in the fitness center.

Preferably, people in this age group exercise at private places or bring personal trainers to their homes.

Reisa also reminded that people who are sick do not force themselves to come to the fitness center.

“If we have to go to gym, or yoga, or other fitness center, the goal is to be healthy. And it doesn’t make us sicker or spread disease, “said Reisa.

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