There is a need to wear a face mask when walking into the gym and in the locker room, but Ottawa’s medical officer of health shares that you can take it off while working out.
The gyms are allowed to open in Ottawa and eastern Ontario as the region moves into Stage 3 of Ontario’s COVID-19 reopening plan.
One should wear a mask indoors, certainly when you enter a gym facility so that you are providing protection to the greeter and others as you enter. You are not expected to exercise while wearing a mask but wash your hands and proceed with the activity. It is also important to continue to observe physical distancing as activities resume, including working out at the gym or visiting a bar or restaurant.
It is recommended to wear a face mask when entering common areas such as the bathroom, locker area, and shower area. If you are going to engage in physical activity such as biking or a treadmill, it is vital to maintain physical distancing so that you no longer need to use a face mask.
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