{"id":8281,"date":"2020-07-31T10:21:05","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T10:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fitproblog.mysites.io\/what-working-in-the-fitness-industry-looks-like-right-now\/"},"modified":"2020-07-31T10:21:05","modified_gmt":"2020-07-31T10:21:05","slug":"what-working-in-the-fitness-industry-looks-like-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitpro.com\/blog\/what-working-in-the-fitness-industry-looks-like-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"What working in the fitness industry looks like right now"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>In this blog, we round up the most-up-to date guidelines for indoor and outdoor training with useful infographics to help you safely deliver your classes. We also hear from FitPro&#8217;s Managing Director, Jane Waller, on the current situation.<\/h3>\n<p><em>\u201cThese past months have been the most challenging our industry has ever faced. It has affected everyone from high end clubs to self-employed fitpros. We have seen devastation with many leaving the industry for good and we have seen amazing creativity as budding entrepreneurs etch a place for the future. Every day our dedicated membership team has answered hundreds of calls to concerned members, and the community generally, reassuring them that their insurance had them covered (it always had), what were the latest government guidelines or just being at the end of the line. The industry is opening up at least, we know its not over, but we will continue to support our community\u2026 now more than ever, we see that as our responsibility.\u201d <strong>Jane Waller, Managing Director, FitPro<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>UPDATE: The information provided in this blog was up-to-date as of 30 July 2020. On midday 31 July Boris Johnson announced that \u2018face coverings will be mandatory in more indoor settings, such as cinemas.\u2019 And that \u2018The rules for face coverings would become enforceable in law from 8 August.\u2019 At present it is unclear whether this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/uk-53609467\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new announcement<\/a> includes fitness facilities. As soon as we have further clarity on the requirements\u00a0around wearing face coverings we will update you.<\/p>\n<h3>Indoor Training Guidelines<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Government guidance specifies that the maximum total occupancy of a venue is based on a floor area of 100 sq. ft (9 sqm) per person. This figure is the net usable indoor space available to participants. It includes the entrance\/reception, changing facilities, toilets as well as the gym and studios. Occupancy includes everyone in the building: participants, instructors, other staff, and visitors.<\/li>\n<li>Social distancing of 2m within the facility is required.<\/li>\n<li>When setting out exercise classes you must always enable class participants to stay at least 2m apart. (3m is advised for classes involving movement).<\/li>\n<li>We recommend the honeycomb pattern when you are creating 2m or 3m of social distance for classes so that all participants can see the instructor.<\/li>\n<li>In the following infographics we have provided two potential class layouts that keep members safely distanced with a little more space than recommended.\u00a0Feel free to share\u00a0these with other Instructors or your facilities. The studio floor should be marked to ensure social distancing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Download the\u00a0\u2018How To Create 2M Of Social Distance In Group Fitness\u2019 Infographic &gt;&gt;\u00a0<a class=\"addbackground\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/How-To-Create-2M-Of-Social-Distance-In-Group-Fitness_Infographic_FitPro-PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Download the\u00a0\u2018How To Create 3M Of Social Distance In Group Fitness\u2019 Infographic &gt;&gt;\u00a0<a class=\"addbackground\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/How-To-Create-3M-Of-Social-Distance-In-Group-Fitness_Infographic_FitPro-PDF-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"\">Risk assessments are important. Instructors must prepare a written COVID-19 risk assessment prior to activity. See guidance<\/span><span class=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><u class=\"\"><a class=\"addbackground\" href=\"https:\/\/fitpro85787.acemlnb.com\/lt.php?notrack=1&amp;notrack=1&amp;s=bad97c655476f96a390a72c05a742011&amp;i=274A580A4A3236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-ac-default-color=\"1\"><span class=\"\">here<\/span><\/a><\/u><span class=\"\">. When using third party-owned or managed facilities they should also have undertaken a full risk assessment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Other Key Guidelines<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Venues must have a one-way traffic flow system in place where possible with separate entry and exit points to avoid clustering and unnecessary contact.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Ventilation is also an important issue, and systems should provide 100% fresh air and not recirculate from one space to another. A target ventilation rate of 20l\/s\/p (<a class=\"addbackground\" href=\"https:\/\/fitpro85787.acemlnb.com\/lt.php?notrack=1&amp;notrack=1&amp;s=bad97c655476f96a390a72c05a742011&amp;i=274A580A4A3235\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-ac-default-color=\"1\">see\u00a0<\/a><u><a class=\"addbackground\" href=\"https:\/\/fitpro85787.acemlnb.com\/lt.php?notrack=1&amp;notrack=1&amp;s=bad97c655476f96a390a72c05a742011&amp;i=274A580A4A3235\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-ac-default-color=\"1\">here<\/a>)<\/u>\u00a0is advised for facilities, attained through adjustments to ventilation systems, by controlling numbers (based on 100sqft per person) and using natural ventilation (keeping windows and doors open to allow maximum fresh air circulation).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Instructors should pay close attention to the volume of their music. Music should not be played at a level that encourages shouting because of the potential for increased transmission, particularly from aerosol and droplet transmission.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Handwashing facilities and\/or a station for hand sanitising using alcohol gel should be provided, \u2018Sweat towels\u2019 should not be used and there must be a minimum of a 10-minute gap between classes to allow time for cleaning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Sharing of equipment should be kept to a minimum and equipment should be thoroughly cleaned before and after each use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Instructors should explain the safety guidelines of what is expected before, during and after class including what the participant is expected to do to maintain social distancing and all other health and safety guidelines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Outdoor Training\u00a0Guidelines<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>FitPro insured PT\u2019s and Instructors are covered for outdoor sessions (outdoor space or private garden) for up to 30 people (29 people plus instructor), with social distancing and providing the COVID-19 secure guidelines are followed.<\/li>\n<li>A risk assessment should be completed.<\/li>\n<li>Personal trainers, instructors or other businesses that are operating outdoors should, therefore, follow the guidance for \u2018Grassroots sport and Gym\/Leisure providers\u2019 and in particular section 4 around \u2018Large Gatherings\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbuff.ly%2F2Ch6IPl%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR15z_agu-BPk3lPOxOXym8Ogbknb5xoPIdVwMtj5jfT8PXi45PSJWlW57k&amp;h=AT12awAAMzr6hdyb-xzyGT7BqFnYMjWSLPI-TS1f3zIXB6TKjMAmCQNqEjhnX92Gl6Eb6a3nIJoWV4-bBd9XrDA8U9S40xZ-bVnx5RGTylaNtxBIwLyOd01v4lG6eP0GWgtp-ng&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c%5b0%5d=AT1vsaVkj9rN1cF5n4xDJgj9REYO0CY9TNyRQO5scSGsCQS005z9QNoeO2f6TA4clySw1-sTisxNJnuYVYD98xePXxnIqo-ASFn6gDdXNUI9xqV34f_EbXmd-L22BceuFJA7j4qf3vYWkeYPTurbIPYKqx_8CFY4eWUh4wzDgAqUntZx6JNgUomhxWLE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/buff.ly\/2Ch6IPl<\/a><\/li>\n<li>For further details on the COVID-19 Secure guidelines please see here <a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbuff.ly%2F2Wrx7AN%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2REKGRwHzz7Jj6Te1t3KZbWYfa78rzS1jQI2-fcMWsRCY4rmDujpZUlbU&amp;h=AT1WXKncc-4WhE-o4K0Z2a5oNuBb4wVokRJ2z1B45HoM1oWzSFnOzrx8cMO1xnoKyOBMKjBFD3vZ_TEtFohUceRCGw8cxQATTHcEuZ7J-NXKkwJAynbhb6rcdOQ68ptEHa-GCe8&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c%5b0%5d=AT1vsaVkj9rN1cF5n4xDJgj9REYO0CY9TNyRQO5scSGsCQS005z9QNoeO2f6TA4clySw1-sTisxNJnuYVYD98xePXxnIqo-ASFn6gDdXNUI9xqV34f_EbXmd-L22BceuFJA7j4qf3vYWkeYPTurbIPYKqx_8CFY4eWUh4wzDgAqUntZx6JNgUomhxWLE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/buff.ly\/2Wrx7AN<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note: these guidelines are only applicable to England and are subject to regional advice and ongoing COVID-19 guidelines from the government. \u2013 the guidelines may differ for other parts of the UK.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>For information on FitPro\u2019s insurance please click\u00a0<a class=\"addbackground\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitpro.com\/personal-trainer-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this blog, we round up the most-up-to date guidelines for indoor and outdoor 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