An Ontario Gym Chain Is Now Enforcing Masks At All Times Unless You're Showering

You can also take it off if you're swimming or on the treadmill.
Ontario Editor

Gym-goers are going to have to get used to working out in a face covering. 

MOVATI Athletic, an Ontario gym chain, has just announced that starting this weekend, a new mandatory mask protocol will be in effect at its locations. 

According to its website, this rule will be in effect at all times, with some exceptions. 

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Members will only be able to remove their masks if they are showering, swimming, or using the whirlpool spa. 

If desired, guests can also take off their face coverings while on cardio equipment, like a treadmill, or when in group fitness classes. 

On top of this, members will also be asked to sanitize their hands, wipe down all equipment that is being used, and keep their distance from other people. 

"We have instituted a variety of new processes, procedures and requirements to provide a safe and healthy club environment for members and staff," reads their website. 

The move comes after Doug Ford announced that gyms in the Ottawa, York and Peel regions will be able to open their doors this Saturday. 

  • Allysha Howse was the Ontario Editor for Narcity Canada. Based in Toronto with seven years of experience as a leading journalist, she has been able to bring breaking news to readers across the country. Over the past year, she has been able to help Narcity reach record-breaking growth and bring original Ontario-focused stories to the fingertips of millennials. Allysha specialized in Books and Media Studies at the University of Toronto and has publications in Snapd Media.

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