Exercising in public indoor and outdoor spaces

Want to go back to the gym or playground? Here are some ways to stay safe while doing so.

• Allow others to pass, or walk around them swiftly and politely on sidewalks.
• Avoid sharing equipment or toys with people outside of your household.
• Bring alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol for times when you don’t have access to soap and water.
• Maintain physical distancing when swimming in public pools.
• Bring your own drinking water to avoid public drinking fountains.
• Check your local public health guidelines and indoor fitness centre regulations about wearing a face mask while exercising within recreational facilities. You should continue to maintain physical distancing and practice good hand hygiene as protective measures when exercising.
• If the playground is busy, try going another time when there are less people.
• Keep at least 2 metres apart from non-household members.
• Pick a quiet route or go outside at a time of day when it is less likely to be crowded.
• Practice good hand hygiene and avoid touching your face, eyes, nose and mouth, especially after touching public gym or park equipment.
• Space yourself out from other people as much as possible when you are moving at a fast pace (i.e., running, cycling).
• Indoor facilities used for sports and recreational fitness activities may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination. While becoming vaccinated will protect you from complications from the virus, it is important to continue following public health recommendations.

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