COVID-19 and Gyms: Is It Safe to Go Back There?

That being said, the main idea is that you can actually go to the gym every day if you follow a few simple hygiene rules, such as washing your hands for at least twenty seconds, disinfecting both your hands and the gym machines before touching them, cover the yoga mats with a personal towel, cover your mouth if you cough or sneeze, and wear a face mask when you are in the locker room. 

Before exposing yourself to this risk, you can talk to your doctor and ask for more details. In general, people who suffer from other diseases, such as lung and heart diseases, cancers, diabetes and obesity, or they are older, are more likely to develop severe symptoms.

As we said before, just because you are allowed to go to the gym, restaurant, park and so on, it doesn’t mean that you are safe. In fact, you should take into consideration your medical history.

However, another important thing that you need to consider when it comes to the gym is to ask the staff about safety measures. You should know exactly their policies and what they are doing to keep you safe during your workout. For instance, some gyms will ask you to wear a mask during your training, while others will probably want you to make an appointment beforehand.