Fitness Center Tweaks Operations Amid Coronavirus Mitigations

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — With Tier 3 coronavirus mitigations in the state set to go into effect Friday, the Buffalo Grove District announced some changes at the Fitness Center.

Park District officials said the Fitness Center is not closing and will continue to operate under its current hours: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. through 7:30 p.m. Friday, and 6 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Under the Tier 3 mitigations, guidelines for health and fitness centers include:

• Operate at no more than 25 percent capacity
• No indoor group classes
• Face coverings must be worn at all times, including while engaged in individual exercise regardless of person or machine spacing
• Reservations required
• Locker room areas should be closed

The Park District said its online reservation system will change to allow members to reserve a block of time in either the a.m. or p.m. hours, and be able to show up at any time during that block. The a.m. block is from 5 a.m. -noon, and the p.m. lock is noon to 9 p.m.

The Park District said it will continue to offer the following:

• The lap pool and indoor track will remain open.
• Personal and reformer training will remain available.
• Many live group exercise classes will be held outdoors, as weather permits.
• Virtual group exercise classes are also available.
• Pickleball will be available; but, face coverings must be worn during play.

The Illinois tier 3 mitigation plan is available here for review. If residents have any questions about the changes that have been made, or their membership, contact fcbilling@bgfitness.org.