essentially worked a little bit harder and jumped through some more hoops but overall we're still open and going in the right direction, so it feels good.” “We followed the guidelines the best we could. ![]() Ciardelli said they are getting creative in finding ways to help the gym members as their capacity is still reduced.Įffective April 1, if the facility is rated for 500 people or less, then the occupancy cannot exceed 50% of the rated capacity or 250 people at any time, whichever is less.Ĭiardelli said they have lost members, but also gained new members. Takedown Gym added more cycle and yoga classes and more equipment for members to use. We're trying our best to look at it as a positive and just to keep on going and get new people in the door and continue helping out the ones that are here.” We've added some more instructors, some more classes to teach. While we were closed we put some new saunas in here so we're opening up with new saunas. “We kind of put our foot down to the gas pedal. “We’re not going to sit back and say ‘Woe is me,’” Ciardelli said. Interviewed before the governor updated the state guidelines, Joe Ciardelli, manager at Takedown Gym north of Baxter, said they decided to stay positive despite the gym being closed down. Fitness centers in Minnesota are open with COVID-19 restrictions in place, such as members must wear a mask when working out. Kari Happke of Brainerd lifts weights while wearing a mask at FitQuest Athletic Club north of Baxter. People of the same household also must follow the same rules while attending a facility. Members, workers, trainers and visitors must wear a face mask and be at least 6 feet apart during exercise, exertion activities, including classes. Currently, gyms must maintain 25% maximum capacity based on the square footage of the facility and cannot have more than 250 people for a larger facility. Gyms affected in Brainerd and Baxter included the Brainerd Family YMCA and Planet Fitness, both in Brainerd Takedown Gym, FitQuest Athletic Club and CrossFit Grow, all in Baxter and Anytime Fitness in Brainerd and Baxter.Īccording to new state guidelines announced Friday, March 12, gyms, studios and fitness centers will be able to extend their occupancy starting March 31. ![]() Some worked out virtually and others lost the motivation and didn’t work out at all.įitness centers were shut down March 17 for three months, then reopened only to find out in mid-November they had to close their doors again. Fitness centers forced to shut their doors across Minnesota twice during the coronavirus pandemic not only hurt businesses’ pocket books but put a kink in the plans for all the members who worked out routinely.įitness centers, as well as their members, had to get creative and figure out a new way to work out.
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