The gyms and their visitors had to be patient for a long time. They can finally open again in the second week of Pentecost holidays.
Fürstenfeldbruck - The Puch sports school is now working at high pressure so that training can start again under corona conditions. "We are delighted that an opening date is finally available," says Lorenz Westner, head of the Puch sports school. Now it's all about finding practical solutions for sports in gyms.
Most federal states currently assume ten square meters of occupancy per person. Until Friday, there were no specific requirements from the state government regarding loosening, conditions and hygiene as of Friday. Only in the evening did the operator of the sports school receive the redemption letter, the ordinance of the Bavarian State Ministry of Health and Care.
Sport with a mask: collapse during training
Westner's main concern was whether athletes and trainers have to wear a face mask. His hope that the trainers would be spared this requirement was fulfilled. Westner had previously heard of incidents in some other states where athletes had to wear a mask while training. They breathed in the used air again and collapsed.
In other areas, however, the sports school was able to prepare itself before the instructions came from the government. The professional association and the German sports studio association have issued a guide for the fitness and sports studio sector. Based on these recommendations, Westner and his colleagues tried to create a concept that ultimately also met the requirements of the Bavarian regulation.
Information signs guide the athletes
Use only with free neighboring machine.
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The sports school did not put away any exercise equipment to keep the general distance requirement, but rather provided it with appropriate information. After using the devices, the customer must disinfect the contact surfaces. "We have set up 19 disinfection stations in the sports school." The changing rooms may only be used to change street shoes to sports shoes, the showers and the regeneration area are still closed. "The best way to get people is in a tracksuit," says Westner. He also advises to bring something to wear, because there is intensive ventilation. The entire counter in the reception area had already been covered with plexiglass some time ago. Customer care becomes even more intensive in the times of Corona, which means more staff costs. "We will start without group training," explains Westner. He hopes that the first scientific research results in the beginning of July will allow gymnastics and other sports in the hall. Before the sports school opens its doors again, it will hold an information campaign on Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th in its parking lot. The training labels are explained and customers can sign the commitment. "Nobody can train without this commitment," explains Westner.
Sports school boss complains of low importance
He regrets that sport in Germany still does not enjoy the importance it actually needs for health. "For me, sport is a drug, you should actually prescribe it."
Regina Haas is looking forward to work
Regina Haas finally wants to get started again.
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Regina Haas, multiple world bench press champion and employee of the Puch sports school, is pleased that something normal is slowly returning (so she has kept fit in the meantime). This was also urgently necessary, because the health of many people suffered during the Corona forced break: “In the meantime, I have met many people who have described their back problems to me and who are also happy when they do something for their health again at the sports school can. ”Of course, she herself is also glad that she can return to her job.
Lukas Frytz finally wants to start strength training
Lukas Frytz was on the bike a lot.
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For Lukas Frytz, junior vice world champion in four-man bobsleigh, the reopening is just right. "Since we are in the early stages of preparing for the season and the focus is on basic endurance, I have so far been able to do without strength training." That is now the end. The athlete wants to start strength training from June 8th. In the past few weeks, he has mainly completed endurance sessions on racing bikes and mountain bikes. The sports school provided an alternative home training plan with squats and jumping exercises. "
Valentin Sponer wants to go full throttle immediately
Valentin Sponer is recovering from a hip operation.
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Valentin Sponer, former youth footballer at the top clubs in Munich and currently on the college team of SMC California Athletics, is recovering from a severe hip surgery. “When the sports school opens again, I will be one of the first there and go full throttle as far as possible.” While the school was closed, he was provided with home training plans online. “The exercises took my surgery into account and served to maintain my flexibility. "When I am fit, I will return to the States and complete my studies there."
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