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The Latest Information on Gym Safety
Here’s how you know it’s safe to return
When will it be safe to go back to the gym? Writer Christie Aschwanden explores that question for Elemental. Consider gym-going in context, says one expert: “There are so many other ways to maintain your fitness. You have to ask yourself: What problem are you trying to solve by going to the gym?” If you do go to a gym, keep this in mind:
Ask the gym about their procedures, and bring disinfectant wipes with you to thoroughly wipe down any surface before and after you touch it. Finally, don’t linger.
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