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While schools and other functions with large gatherings are shutting down over concerns of the spread of the COVID-19 virus, some fitness facilities in Columbus are staying open but with precautions and some limitations.

Total Fitness on the citys north side is posting pre-recorded workouts online that people can do at home. The gym is still open, but indoor cycling classes and drop-in daycare have been suspended.

Tipton Lakes Athletic Club on the citys west side is open, but has canceled all on-site classes, including tennis, fitness, Pilates and karate classes. All money transactions for the time being will be done by credit card only, with no cash.

Anytime Fitness on National Road also is open, but has stopped classes and is doing at-home virtual coaching.

"Were definitely following local health officials, whatever guidance they give us," Anytime Fitness owner Tim Arnold said. "We actually have reached out to them proactively and are communicating with them to make sure that were doing what we need to do as far as keeping our gym open vs. closing it."

Tipton Lakes general manager and tennis pro Mary Beth Wilson said the club is allowing tennis pros to provide private lessons and trainers to do personal training. All "Healthy U" classes, including yoga, is being done online. Tennis and pickleball courts are open, although pickleball is being limited to four people per court.

Wilson said someone on the staff is cleaning and sanitizing the gym and entire club every day. Tipton Lakes is providing wipes and spray bottles with cleaner and are asking members to wipe down their equipment before and after use.

"Our gym is pretty open, so its pretty easy for people to keep distances from each other," Wilson said. "Were asking people not to be on equipment next to each other. Were just asking people to wash things down after they use them."

Meanwhile, Total Fitness has posted guidelines on its Facebook page:

1. Wash your hands before, during and after your workout.

2. Bring a bath size towel with you to place over equipment during use to lessen your chances of contracting any illness.

3. Bring your own hand sanitizer with you.

4. Do not touch your face.

5. If you feel unwell, STAY HOME!

"Rest assured we do have chemicals that are used in cleaning that kill the virus as well as many other germs that are used multiple times per day," reads a statement on the Total Fitness Facebook page.

With Bartholomew County schools closed and spring sports practices canceled for at least another two weeks, the workout facilities are bracing for an influx of students and athletes when they return from spring break this weekend.

"We are trying to help our employees and our staff as much as possible," Wilson said. "As a community, were trying to support each other and get through this together."

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