More CFW Reopening Details

Hello CFW Health & Fitness Community

Here are the details you have all been waiting for! We have already heard from many of you, saying how anxious you are to get back to CFW. Thank you all for your patience and ongoing support; it is so encouraging to us.

In accordance with Ontario Regulation 82/80, CFW Health & Fitness will reopen on Monday, April 12, 2021. We will allow members access to our facility to do their programming, as found on the TrainHeroic app. The CFW coaching team will be on staff to personalize each member’s workout in order to address their specific needs/disabilites.

Before coming back

In order to exercise at CFW Health & Fitness, each member will need a note from a Registered health care practitioner (such as a physiotherapist, MD, chiropractor or nurse practitioner) stating what their health needs are and indicating that they will receive the help they need at CFW, under the care and instruction of a coach. Some examples of registered health care professionals would be physiotherapists, MDs, nurse practitioners, chiropractors. We CANNOT and WILL NOT ask you for this note as it is confidential, however you will need to sign a waiver that states you do have this note in order to be able to attend.

Below this email you will find a template for this note. This is simply an example to use if needed but your health care practitioner is free to write this in any way they choose

 

Will there be classes?

In compliance with the current “White Zone” restrictions, we will NOT be running classes. Rather, we will grant access to the facility for open gym style exercise in order to allow each member to address their specific health needs/disabilities.

If you are not currently using the TrainHeroic app, NOW is the time to get started! This is where you will find your personalized programming, complete with warm up routines and cool down exercises. With the advice of the CFW Coaching Team, this programming will be used to address your specific needs and move you towards your health goals.

 

How long can I stay?

Members will be allowed to stay for the entire duration of their pre-registered timeslot. We will have 60 and 90 minute timeslots available throughout the day. For contract tracing purposes, we ask that you please respect the rule and monitor your time. This means that you may not arrive before your registered time and your equipment must be cleaned and put away and you must leave the facility within your timeslot.
*If you arrive early, please wait in the parking lot until your timeslot officially starts*

 

How do I sign up?

Members will continue to use the Mindbody software to sign up. We will not be running any classes but “Outside the Box” open gym will be available on the app and the website for sign up. Mindbody digitally tracks attendance by recording times of use which will provide the information necessary for contract tracing.

 

How many people can sign up at one time?

Using the calculation provided by the Ontario Government in On Reg 82/20, the capacity as it applies to CFW Health & Fitness is as follows:

Total sq/m = 1,149

1,149 / 8 = 143

143 / 50% = 71.5

**Although we are permitted to have a 50% capacity of 71 patrons according to the law, CFW will be restricting member capacity even fuller to 25%, allowing 35 patrons. This is us going above and beyond to ensure the health and safety of every person and to uphold our high standard of care.**

 

Do we still enter through Crunch?

At this time, Crunch Fitness is closed so under “White Zone” restrictions only, we ask that our members enter and exit through the bay doors, if comfortable. A coach will be present at the main entrance for the first 5-10 minutes of each sign-up window, for those looking to gain access to the building through the door and allow for use of the ramp.

 

What equipment can I use?

Things will look a little different during this time. Equipment will be spread out throughout the facility in order to allow members access to all the available equipment while minimizing the flow of traffic across the gym. Members are permitted to use all available equipment, ensuring that they maintain 2m distance from all other members and provided that each piece of equipment used is properly cleaned and put away during their allotted time.

 

Mask requirements

The rules with regard to mask requirements have not changed. You must wear a mask upon entering the building and when walking around within the facility. However, you are permitted to remove your mask if you choose, when you are exercising, provided you are able to maintain proper distance from all others present.

What about Functions?

We are not permitted to run classes at this time however, we want to do everything we can to make each member feel safe and comfortable. In order to support our Functions class members, there will be designated times each week for those who attended our Functions class and members doing personal training. These designated times will be on the schedule as “Functions/PT”. We ask that anyone who does not regularly attend the Functions class plan to come during the other available times.

 

Can I still book Personal Training with the CFW Coaches?

Absolutely! Now is the perfect time to talk to a coach about your specific needs. Use this opportunity to identify your weaknesses/disabilities and specifically and intentionally address them! Do you have ongoing mobility restrictions that prevent you from moving safely (ie. poor rack or overhead positions)? Has your nutrition gone off the rails this past year and you’re not sure where to start to make a change? We want to help you achieve your goals so use this time to connect with a coach and take the first step towards success!

 

Other things to know:

• No music is permitted so feel free to wear ear buds so you can blast your favorite tunes!
• The wall clocks are not available for personal use but there will be a running timer going at all times

 

We know this is a lot of new information and might seem like a lot of change. Just remember, our mission is still the same – to work together as a community to optimize health. There are still lots of questions to answer as we iron out some of the kinks, but we will work together to keep communication clear. Please email us with any questions you have and keep the feedback coming.

We are still working to finalize the schedule so stay tuned to Mindbody over the weekend so you can get signed up.

We look forward to seeing many of you back at CFW on Monday!

The CFW Team

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Health Care Practitioner Note Sample:

To Whom it May concern:

Member name has been receiving treatment for “X”. The progress and successful recovery is dependent on continuing to attend their health and fitness facility. The staff on site will provide modifications and treatment-based exercises for successful completion. For this reason, they meet requirement to gain access to attend their gym during this current lockdown.

For any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the clinic.

 

Sincerely,

Therapist Name & Signature

Date