Information about Covid-19

Last edit: April 14 15.00

Our actions regarding Covid-19

We take the spread of Covid-19 seriously. Below you’ll find information on what actions and precautions we are taking to secure a safe and healthy environment. We follow recommendations from the Swedish Public Health Agency and continue to stay informed if the situation changes.

Gym activities are not covered by the new restriction

Today, the government gave new directives that impose a limit of 50 people, which in practice means most major gatherings will be affected. But gym businesses and restaurants are not included in this - they are commercial activities, says Johan Carlson, Public Health Agency. (Director General, Public Health Agency) Excerpt from: The request for amendment to Regulation (2020: 114) on the prohibition on holding public gatherings and public events. The so-called social spread of covid-19 has now reached such a level and rate of dissemination in large parts of the country, but especially in Stockholm, that the Public Health Agency considers that public gatherings and public events should be further limited for the time being. The Public Health Agency therefore requests that the Government amend Regulation 2020: 114 in such a way that the participation limit for permitted public gatherings and public events is reduced from 500 to 50 persons. With a new limit of 50 people, the regulation will in effect include all public meetings and public events that are subject to permits. Since the boundary is likely to be normative for meetings and events not covered by this regulation, the Public Health Agency has chosen a level that allows the association life to conduct such activities, eg. training activities in sports, where the risks can be reduced by providing other advice on appropriate measures. Therefore, such arrangements that are not covered by the regulation, the Public Health Authority intends to draw up general advice to protect the spread of covid-19. We will keep our clubs open according to previous reports from the Public Health Authority which emphasize that physical activity and exercise are good for the public health. Of course, we will review updated advice and recommendations and take necessary action in our business, if that is needed. Our employees and members' safety is of utmost importance to us.

Swedish Public Health Agency: exercise, but do it safely

On 24 of March, the Swedish Public Health Agency gave information specifically regarding athletic activities. Their recommendation is that athletic activities should continue, but that some precautions are needed. ”Exercise and sports are beneficial for public health and these types of activities should continue. Sports practice, matches or local tournaments do not need to be cancelled, and gyms and exercise grounds can remain open." wrote the Swedish Public Health Agency 2020-03-24. We are thankful that we can keep contributing to the public health – it is our passion and we know that it is appreciated among our members. The precautions the Swedish Public Health Agency are referring to has already been taken at our facilities, and we will keep following their recommendations. We hope that you also listen to their recommendation: keep exercising, but do it safely.

What do we do at Nordic Wellness?

It’s important to us that you, as a member, feels safe to visit your club. That’s why we have the following actions.

1. Reviewed our cleaning routines

We have increased the cleaning frequency to make sure that you have a sanitary environment to exercise in, both in the gym area and in the changing rooms. We will also be extra attentive when cleaning door handles, faucets and other surfaces that are particularly exposed to hand contact.

2. Monitored and informed our employees

Any employee of Nordic Wellness who experience symptoms of corona virus, or who suspects exposure of corona virus, will remain absent from work, inform their employer and contact 1177.

3. Opened up Wellness Online for all members

Regardless of membership, you will now have full access to Wellness Online. With Wellness Online, you have the option to work out from home if you don’t want to visit the club. If you want to pause your membership, contact our staff in the reception to get more information. Les Mills has also decided to help everyone who wants to exercise, but who can’t visit the gym. Therefore, they have granted access to their online training (with more than one hundred classes) to all our members. This means that you can train BODYPUMP®, GRIT®, BODYBALANCE® and much more. You'll find the online classes here: https://lmod.co/club

4. All celebrations and special events are cancelled

All extra activities such as club celebrations and events are for the time being – cancelled. Every club returns to their regular schedule.

5. Changes to our Group Training

Senior group training expires as of March 17th. The number of participants on our group training classes will be limited depending on the size of the room, so that the participants can keep a safe distance. Classes may be cancelled on short notice. Our instructors must be able to stay at home if they suddenly feel sick. Use our website or app in order to check cancellations. Box, Fight and CrossCage classes expire because we can’t be sure of the equipment’s sanitation between transfers, and to reduce contact between participants. We have removed blankets and bolsters from our group training areas. This is because we need to prioritize the launduring of towels. Until 18/5, we have removed the cancelation limit of 4 hours, so that you can cancel your group training class any time you like before the class begins.

Last edit: April 14 15.00

Gym activities are not covered by the new restriction

Today, the government gave new directives that impose a limit of 50 people, which in practice means most major gatherings will be affected. But gym businesses and restaurants are not included in this - they are commercial activities, says Johan Carlson, Public Health Agency. (Director General, Public Health Agency) Excerpt from: The request for amendment to Regulation (2020: 114) on the prohibition on holding public gatherings and public events. The so-called social spread of covid-19 has now reached such a level and rate of dissemination in large parts of the country, but especially in Stockholm, that the Public Health Agency considers that public gatherings and public events should be further limited for the time being. The Public Health Agency therefore requests that the Government amend Regulation 2020: 114 in such a way that the participation limit for permitted public gatherings and public events is reduced from 500 to 50 persons. With a new limit of 50 people, the regulation will in effect include all public meetings and public events that are subject to permits. Since the boundary is likely to be normative for meetings and events not covered by this regulation, the Public Health Agency has chosen a level that allows the association life to conduct such activities, eg. training activities in sports, where the risks can be reduced by providing other advice on appropriate measures. Therefore, such arrangements that are not covered by the regulation, the Public Health Authority intends to draw up general advice to protect the spread of covid-19. We will keep our clubs open according to previous reports from the Public Health Authority which emphasize that physical activity and exercise are good for the public health. Of course, we will review updated advice and recommendations and take necessary action in the business. Our employees and members' safety is of utmost importance to us.

6. Outdoor classes start earlier

We are going to broaden our outdoor classes, and start them as soon as possible, in order to enable training outside our clubs.

7. kidz club

Some of our Kidz Clubs are unmanned in order to reallocate our staff. To get the status on the Kidz Club at your Nordic Wellness club, please see the corresponding club page.

8. ACCESS ALL CLUBS

Regardless of membership, you can access all Nordic Wellness clubs during manned hours. This is because we want you to be able to workout as usual – even if you, like many, are working from home and have a local membership. You can still workout as usual during manned hours.

9. Appropriate distance

At our clubs, we have provided information about the importance of keeping a distance between you and the others who exercise. This applies both in the gym, the machine park, changing rooms and other areas of the club. In the changing rooms we ask you as a member to, if you can, refrain from showering and changing at the club - this way you leave room for those who really need to use the changing rooms. In gyms and machine parks, we encourage you to keep the appropriate distance while you exercise by always leaving every other machine free. We have disabled every other cardio machine, but among the strength training machines we ask you to be mindful of the distance and leave every other machine free. When standing in line at the reception, you are responsible for keeping the appropriate distance between you and the person standing in front of you.

AS A MEMBER, WHAT CAN YOU DO?

We’re always stronger together! Here we have compiled a brief list of things to think about when you’re visiting your club: • Wash your hands frequently and carefully, preferably directly when you visit the club. • Wash tools, machines and mats both before you start exercising and after you are done - for your own and others' sake. • Keep distance; always leave every other machine free. • If you can shower and change at home, please do so - that way you leave room for those who really need to use the changing rooms. And most importantly: if you're sick, stay home. You’re welcome back when you feel better! Thank you for taking care of yourself, others and our clubs!