OKTOPUS COVID19 STANDARD
Over the past several months, we have updated our amenities with the changing times. Along with government representatives we have been working tirelessly on a comprehensive reopening strategy. This plan builds upon Oktopus’s already recognized high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety – and takes them to the highest level.
CLEANING AND SANITATION
CLEANING PROTOCOLS
In addition to existing continuous cleaning protocols, we will add a rigorous, deep-cleaning and disinfecting process three times during the day and once overnight. Designated areas of the club will be sectioned off during the day to facilitate the deep cleaning.
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
We will allow 15 minutes between Group Fitness classes for disinfecting the studio and all equipment.
HEALTH CHECKS
TEMPERATURE CHECKS
Members and our teams will have body temperatures taken prior to entering the club via touchless thermometers. Individuals with a body temperature greater than 37.0 degrees Celsius will not be permitted entry into the club.
SANITIZER STATIONS
Members will be asked to use hand sanitizer when entering the club and frequently throughout their visit. Hand sanitizer will be available at new touchless stations throughout the club.
SOCIAL DISTANCING
SIGNAGE AND FLOOR MARKERS
physical distancing cues will be marked in the strength Area, cardio area, Group Fitness studios, locker rooms, and Café areas.
LOCKER ROOM ETIQUETTE
Available lockers will be clearly marked to maintain physical distancing.
GROUP CLASS STUDIOS
All Group Fitness classes, including Cycling, will be designed to facilitate distance between members. We will be limiting the maximum number of participants in group fitness classes to 10 people (9 participants plus the instructor)
SOCIAL DISTANCING
Physical distancing signs will show which equipment is available for use, and signs will be placed to remind members to wipe down equipment before and after use and to practice physical distancing.
GROUP FITNESS ETIQUETE
CLASS BOOKING
To ensure physical distancing, we will limit capacity for all Group Fitness classes up to 10 people. Advance booking will be required to attend all classes.
STUDIO ACCESS
Studios will be open 5 minutes before class start times. Members will be asked to use hand sanitizer before entering the studios. Booking of the class will be available 26 hours before the class starts.
ADJUSTMENTS
No hands-on adjustments, typical in Yoga, will occur during group fitness classes.
FITNESS AREA ETIQUETTE
EQUIPMENT USE
There will be transparent barriers installed in the cardio area between all types of cardio equipment. Members will be reminded to wipe down equipment before and after use.
TOWELS
Towels will be wrapped in a disposable transparent packs.
SANITIZERS
Hand sanitizer will be available at touchless stations throughout the club. Sanitizers for the equipment will be also available throughout the fitness area.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
FACE COVERINGS
Employees of the club must wear masks at all times. Members must wear masks while entering/exiting the club and in all comon areas including locker rooms, cafe area, hallways. Members may remove face masks while exercising only.
GLOVES
It is recommended but not required that members wear gloves during their visit.
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
CONTACLESS TRANSACTIONS
For convenience and to minimize contact, members will be asked to use their credit card. For your convenience you can also make payments for the membership and put deposit on your file from our Client Portal.
BOOKING OF CLASSES
Members will be asked to book group classes in advance via our Mobile Application or from our website.
LIMITED CLUB CAPACITY
All the clubs will have limited capacity of members. For your convenience you can also monitor number of people in the club through our application.