Training Safely at Athletic Republic

As the COVID pandemic continues, many Athletic Republic training centers around the country, when allowed to be open by local regulations, have actually thrived. Athletes whose team activities have been curtailed have turned to us to maintain their readiness to compete, as have adults who recognize that fitness and a healthy immune system are more important than ever before. 

How have these sports performance training centers provided a safe training environment for athletes of all ages? Above all, by recognizing that safety is their number one priority, and that every step possible must be taken to protect their athletes while helping them achieve their performance goals. These steps, along with the happy coincidence of the Athletic Republic training model and best practices, include:

1. Membership. Athletes purchase training packages, so we know our members. Our model is based on small-group training and individualized attention; all training sessions are scheduled by appointment and there are no open ‘drop-in’ classes.
2. Only healthy athletes are permitted in the training center. Our touch-less check-in process includes a temperature check and a health questionnaire every time an athlete enters the training center. Customers are constantly reminded to be aware of their contacts and not come to train if there is any question they may have been exposed.
3. No close contact. Our small group training system allows athletes to maintain a minimum safe distance between each other. Spreading out the training equipment and distributing athletes around their training stations naturally allows for proper distancing.
4. Constant cleaning. Athletes disinfect the equipment they touch before another athlete comes in contact and trainers clean the training spaces between classes.
5. Wearing masks. Trainers wear masks at all times when in the center, and athletes at a minimum must wear a mask at entry and exit. Some centers have ‘mask mandatory’ policies when training older athletes or depending on local circumstances. 
6. Air flow. The training centers circulate a higher level of outside air than most indoor spaces to reduce the concentration of potential contaminants.

Throughout the pandemic, much concern has been expressed about the risks of going to gyms. Our experience at AR centers around the country has shown that when proper procedures are followed, it doesn’t have to be dangerous but rather a positive, beneficial experience that furthers our mission of transforming potential into performance.