Jim's Gym Health and Fitness Performance Centre

To Our Members,

We have now been open since May 19th and are continually in the process of modifying our operating procedures to accommodate the changing health concerns present on Vancouver Island.

For the distinct purpose of protecting the health and well being of our members, staff, and community the following daily mode of operation are in effect:

1. We have increased the number of members training in the gym at any one time from 20 to 30.
2. Training sessions will be scheduled on the hour for one hour time periods. Our members have had no difficulty extending their training time beyond the hour as needed.
3. Gym access (up to 30 members) will be by appointment or by chance.
4. Appointments can be made by phone or in person.
5. Our weekday hours of operation will be 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Weekend hours will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Statutory Holiday hours will remain 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
6. We ask that each member bring their own towel which we ask that they use to wipe down the equipment before and after their use of it.
7. We have re-organized the gym equipment in order that appropriate social distancing be maintained.
8. We ask that any member feeling unwell not come to the gym and that they stay home.
9. We will have staff members available to assist our members’ accommodation of these changes in our operating policies.

Thank you,

Jim’s Gym Staff

Important Information

• WorkSafeBC - COVID-19 and returning to safe operation - Phase 2

In order to avoid this happening to you (see image) I will attempt to regularly share with you ideas for maintaining an active lifestyle while we self isolate.

First and foremost, it is critical for us to focus on the things we can control which have a significant impact on our health.

1. Get enough sleep.
2. Eat a balanced and nutritious diet.
3. Stay hydrated. (Consuming alcohol is not hydrating).
4. Maintain good hygiene (wash hands regularly, observe appropriate social distancing, self isolate at the first signs of feeling unwell). 
5. Stay active.

With respect to item #5 here are a two suggestions:

1. Walk and/or bike daily to maintain or improve aerobic function. If you are not a regular walker or biker begin slowly for 10-15 minutes and gradually increase the duration of the activity before increasing the intensity of that activity.
2. One strength exercise which should be included in any fitness program is a squat. A squat will engage a very high percentage of the participant's total muscle mass. In addition to increasing strength it will improve balance and coordination. Begin with a body weight squat on to a kitchen (firm) chair. Begin the exercise by standing tall, push hips back bending torso forward. Keep the knees behind the toes throughout the movement. Avoid falling into the chair but rather gently touch the chair and then immediately straighten up returning to the start position. Begin with one set of ten repetitions and work up to four sets of ten repetitions. When four sets of ten repetitions becomes too easy the exercise can be made more difficult by carrying weight (canned vegetables, used plastic milk or juice containers filled with water) in each hand during the exercise. Add enough weight to make the exercise challenging. 

Jim Miller