ET Small Group Workout Guidelines for Phase 4 COVID-19

We are re-starting small group ET workouts under the guidelines provided by the Restore Illinois phase 4 Outdoor Recreation and Team Sports industry segments and the IDPH Guidance for Swimming Facilities.

The guidelines include:

• If you are not feeling well or are experiencing any signs of COVID-19, please do not attend any ET workouts.
• Participants should wear face coverings over their nose and mouth when within 6-ft. of others.
• Maximum group size of 50 participants.
• No sharing of hydration, food or equipment.
• Frequent hand washing.
• Maximum 50% capacity in swim facilities.

Below are additional guidelines specific to ET group workouts:

• Maintain 6 ft distance from other athletes in the parking lots, pool decks, locker rooms, swim lanes or gathering spots before and after workouts. If closer than 6 ft, please wear a mask to protect your friends and their families.
• During workouts, maintain a minimum of 6 ft distance from other athletes. Be especially cautious at break points like gas stations, swim decks or during track recovery intervals. Spread out to be safe!
• Do not greet friends with handshakes, fist/elbow bumps or hugs. Air “high fives” and waves from 6 ft work great for greetings.
• Public bathrooms and porta toilets might be closed/locked before the workout. Plan ahead.
• Bring your mask on the group rides. You might need it when stopping at gas stations for hydration or bathrooms.
• Bring hand sanitizer or wipes so that you can use them after the workout. Bathrooms to wash hands might be locked.
• For our indoor CompuTrainer classes:
  • Please wear your mask at all times when not riding. This include getting off the bike mid-ride for a bathroom break.
  • Be prepared for a wellness and temperature check done by the coach as you enter the studio.
• For our Masters Swim Program:
  • Please wear a mask into the Club and on to the pool deck. Same when you leave.
  • Keep your mask with your pool items at the end of your lane. Put it back on before you get out of the pool.
  • Lockers, showers and towels are available.
  • If sharing a lane, please set up your hydration, swim items and do your start/stops at the opposite sides of the pool deck.
  • Please social distance when needed on the pool deck, stairs, locker room and even pool lanes when standing.
• For our Strength Training Classes:
  • Please wear a mask into the Club and down to the fitness floor.
  • Keep your mask with you at all times.
  • Mask are not required when working out with a specific piece of equipment.
  • Mask should be put on when you move from one piece of equipment to another.
  • Mask are required when you are within 6 feet of another athlete on the fitness floor.
  • Use wipes and/or spray to clean equipment before and after each use.