Washington State Gyms Need To Triple Physical Distancing

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) – Gyms and fitness facilities will need to nearly triple the minimum distance required for patrons exercising indoors, except for those practicing certain team sports.

New COVID-19o guidance issued by Gov. Jay Inslee increases the requirement of six feet of distance between patrons to 300 square feet – about 17 feet.

The number of people allowed in gyms, fitness facilities and fitness classes will be limited by the size of their space under this guidance, and occupancy in facilities and gyms that are larger than 12,000 square feet will be capped at 25 percent.

In addition, showers, hot tubs, saunas, and tanning beds at multi-use facilities will be closed, as will steam rooms, squash courts, and racquetball courts.