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Updated guidelines for fall 2020

The Meyer Center will remain temporarily closed so the facility may be repurposed as an educational center for employees’ children. Willard will remain closed due to the inability to physically distance. Member volumes are specified by state and city formulas. We will operate below the maximum allowed to ensure physical distancing and will have staff tracking counts coming and going in each facility.

Facility hours at each location have been limited in efforts to provide symptom checks, manage volumes dictated by city and county and allow for additional cleaning. Certain areas are inaccessible, equipment moved and spread out, classes and services postponed. We will not be accepting new members right away or allowing guests in order to serve current members.

Members 12-years and older will be welcome into our facilities.

Please take a moment and read through our policies and know that CoxHealth Fitness Centers stands by our vision to be the best for those who need us. Thank you for being patient and understanding as we resume our operations.

What steps CoxHealth are taking to protect our members, staff and community:

  • Each member will be required to wear a mask entering the facility, encouraged to wear a mask while navigating the facility, but are not required to wear a mask during exercise.
  • All members will be required to have their temperature taken and screened for symptoms upon entering the facility. Anyone that displays a temperature of 100 degrees F or higher will be encouraged to contact their doctor and not allowed to enter.
  • Additional hand sanitizing stations will be available for all members and members will be required to sanitize their hands prior to check in. We also recommend sanitizing your hands during workouts and washing/sanitizing your hands upon exiting.
  • Along with the additional cleaning efforts by CoxHealth Fitness Centers staff and our environmental services team, members are asked to clean and wipe down equipment before and after use and bring minimal personal items to our facilities.
  • Members will be encouraged to limited workouts to a one hour period of time. Members will be required to follow guidelines in each workout area and will be required to practice physical distancing by maintaining six feet between other members. Equipment has been marked and have been spaced for your convenience and safety. The majority of equipment will be available but members must leave one piece of equipment vacant between themselves and another member.
  • Members are asked to not congregate in waiting areas to allow for physical distancing.
  • Classes, specialty programs and services will not be available in all fitness center locations. Visit our CoxHealth Fitness Center's Facebook page to view free online virtual classes.

CoxHealth Fitness Centers guidelines’ will be reevaluated and temporary protocols will be updated on a periodic basis. As we progress forward and modify our protocols, all members will receive notification via email as well as through CoxHealth Fitness Centers Facebook page. If you need to update your email address with us please email coxfitnesscenters@coxhealth.com.

The Meyer Center

Temporarily closed so the facility may be repurposed for vaccination clinics.

Republic

Hours of operation:
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Sunday Closed

Fitness areas that will be available with appropriate physical distancing: 

  • Cardio vascular equipment
  • Strength training - includes free weights, circuit, and weight machines
  • Studio - available following appropriate distancing to allow for individual exercise.
  • Community Center amenities - please consult community center front desk for more information
  • Fitness orientations 
  • Personal training

Due to unknown volumes, staff requirements, new sanitizing protocols and physical distancing, the following areas will not be available during phase one. Each area will be modified and evaluated for expanded use/service at an appropriate period timed.

  • Group exercise classes
  • Kids Club
  • Second floor entrance and elevator access will not be available to allow for appropriate capacity and volume monitoring between our fitness center and the Republic Community Center.

North

Hours of Operation: 
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Sunday Closed

Fitness areas that will be available with appropriate physical distancing: 

  • Cardio vascular equipment
  • Strength training - includes free weights, circuit, and weight machines
  • Locker rooms - some lockers will be unavailable to allow for physical distancing. No towel service. Bathroom stalls and sinks open
  • Track
  • Group Exercise Room - available following appropriate distancing to allow for individual exercise
  • Personal training
  • Fitness orientations

Due to unknown volumes, staff requirements and physical distancing, group exercise classes will not be available. 

Willard

Temporarily closed due to the facility size and inability to physically distance. An opening date will be communicated once determined.