New Health Officer Order
June 22, 2021
Last week, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a new Health Officer Order for a Safer Return Together at Work and in the Community. The Center for Health & Fitness (CHF) will be following the County’s guidance and best practices for reopening gyms effective Wednesday, June 23.
 
Mask Requirements:
  • Fully vaccinated members will NOT be required to wear a mask indoors or outdoors at CHF
  • For members who are not fully vaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown will be required to wear a mask indoors and outdoors at CHF
  • All members, visitors and staff will be required to wear a mask in public spaces (lobby, elevators) since the 514 building has several health care tenants and Silverado (long term care facility)
 
CHF’s Medical Advisory Committee, made up of BCHD’s Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. William Kim and other local physicians, recommended tracking vaccination status and allow fully vaccinated members to exercise without masks.
Other Member Protocols Include
Member Capacity & Reservations
  • Gym Capacity Limits: There will be no capacity limits in the main gym area
  • Class Capacity Limits: Will remain in place and posted in the MindBody reservation system
  • Distancing: 6 ft. distancing will be implemented in classrooms
  • Reservation System: Members will continue to be required to make appointments with 2 hour workout limits through the MindBody scheduling system until further notice
 
Member Vaccine Status & Screenings
  • Vaccine Status: Members will be required to fill out a vaccine status form, if the form is not filled out members will be required to wear a mask
  • Screening & Temperature Check: Members will continue to be screened downstairs and at the outdoor area
  • Code of Conduct: Members will be required to fill out an updated Code of Conduct form
 
Member Facility & Schedule
  • Cleaning & Ventilation: Cleaning will continue every hour, HVAC filters are changed regularly
  • Showers & Lockers: Showers and Lockers will reopen, members will need to bring their own towels and locks
  • Outdoor Area: Will remain open until further notice
  • Class Schedule: We are planning to bring back select indoor classes starting July 1, a new schedule will be released on the website (yoga, Mat/Reformer Pilates)

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cindy Foster, general manager at cindy.foster@bchd.org or 310.374.3426, ext. 103.