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Phase 1 reopening: Lafayette gyms and fitness centers find ways to make it work – Daily Advertiser

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As Louisiana starts reopening, gyms and fitness centers must find ways to keep things sanitary and socially distant in settings that often make that difficult.

Some places will limit the number of people who can exercise, take reservations for workouts and reduce the size of fitness classes.

"We want to make sure we have all of our ducksin row, all instructors understand and feel comfortable moving forward, before we open," said Mickal McMath, owner of The Spaceyoga studio.

Exercise facilities are allowed to openunderGov. John BelEdwards' first phase of reopening. They must follow guidelines that includeemployees wearing face coverings whenworking near customers, limiting occupancy to 25% including employees, and practicingsocial distancing.

Nellie Crochet at Red's as Businesses around Acadiana begin opening under Phase 1 guidelines. Friday, May 15, 2020.(Photo: SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network)

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Tape is one way The Space yoga studio in Lafayette will create the suggested 6-foot distance. Designated areas will be outlined with tape on the floors of the yoga studio.

The Space team is as unique as it is powerful according to owner Mickal McMath. Anna Leach, Dominique Blanchard, Sassy Logan, Jade Hayes, Shari Blem, Chris Lavergne, Mickal McMath and Yates Breaux. Teacher who not pictured is Neil Gresham.(Photo: Provided by Mickal McMath)

People attending in-person classes willenter the studios in a particular order and leave in the same order to maintain social distancing.

"We have the best interest of teachers and students,"McMath said.

Class sizes are based on the comfort of each teacher, though they are capped at 10 people, including the instructor.

The yoga studio is requiring online registration to control the number of people in the center and to minimize the number of those waiting for an open spot. The doors will belocked once class begins to prevent people from waiting inside to join a class.

Once the capacity is met, wait-lists will be created, McMath said. Students will be contacted leading up to the sessions to ensure their spots in the class. He wants to make sure space and time are maximized, and doesn't want eager yogis to miss out on valuable practice time.

Yoga is a versatile practice and apps are available for beginnings with different needs and people who can't make it to a formal class.(Photo: Caitlin Russo)

Between classes, 30 minutes has been allotted to clean and disinfect. In addition towiping down floors and walls, an "ozonator"will be used to clean the air. Norental mats, blocks, straps, or towels will be available. Anything a student needs must be brought by them, as McMath does the studioslaundry at his home and doesn't want to risk his household.

"A survey wassent out to members and the two big things weresanitation and getting back into studio," he said.

More: These are Louisiana businesses in Phase 1 reopening and those remaining closed

The Space is maintaining virtual morning and afternoon classes, adding in-house classes.Virtual memberships have been madeavailable to those getting back into a routine or wary of in-person classes.

CrossFit Acadiana(Photo: Submitted photo)

Tyler Hebert, owner of three CrossFit locations in Acadiana, expects 80% of CrossFit gym-goers will return promptly to their workout routines, with the other 20% trickling in until June.

At the largest of the three locations, a 10,000-square-foot building in downtown Lafayette, staff will limit training to 12 students at a time, Hebert said. He suggested each student sign into class prior to arrival.If a student arrives without signing in and the class is full, they will be asked to sign into the next class.

More: Here's what Phase 1 reopening means to Louisiana residents and businesses

Temperatures will be taken prior to class, and those above 99.9 degrees will be asked to leave for the safety of "yourself and the CrossFit family." Hebert recommends that members wait outside or in their vehiclesuntil 5 minutes before class.

The three gyms have a system of entering and exiting to limit interaction. Once inside, there will be a sanitizing station. Fans will be running in the building with doors open for proper air flow, andsanitizing wipes available throughout the building.

Each building will be fogged weekly witha solution Hebert described as "Lysol but 25 times stronger."

CrossFit typically consists of rotating workouts. Hebert's solution is to set up the equipment in 6-foot grids, as well as not offeringSweat and Body or Bootcamp classes until further notice.

Herbert, who also works in the mental health industry,hopes 25% capacity is enough to make membershopeful and healthy again.

"With CrossFit members, its like a family," he said.

ContactVictoria Dodge atvdodge@theadvertiser.com or on Twitter @Victoria_Dodge

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