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COVID Precautions at Uplift

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We recognize that we are all part of a larger community of organizations and individuals taking immediate, necessary steps to keep ourselves and others around us healthy. While social distancing may be part of our new normal, staying active and connected remain more important than ever. It is vital to have a safe place to boost our immune systems, as well as our mental and physical health through exercise. That’s why we have made physical changes to our gym and are re-working every member’s workout program. Following are just some of the steps that we have taken to make sure we are ready for your safe return. Please read them carefully. 

Attendance for sessions is capped at 50% and our check-in protocol has been changed for the safety of our Uplift community.

  • All in-person sessions will be booked through Pike13 to manage our class size limitations.
  • Attendance tracking will be managed by a staff member in the reception area. 
  • A staff member will check you in or use your phone for touch-free, self-check-in.  
  • We will use time-stamped contact tracing.
  • No cash will be accepted as payment for sessions or Uplift product purchases.

We are implementing mandatory social distancing and other precautions to maximize your safety.  

  • Uplift staff will monitor CO2 levels during sessions and open windows and doors for increased airflow when PPM levels get near 700. Yes, we ARE working out with windows and doors open! As the weather improves, we will be ventilating the gym with outdoor air even more.
  • 4 air filtration systems with HEPA filters run continuously 24/7
  • 3 A/C units constantly run to increase airflow
  • Uplift staff will manage entry and exit of members to maintain social distancing and adherence to capacity limitations of no more than 4 members at a time.
  • All staff and members will be monitored daily with a questionnaire and a temperature check upon entry.
  • All staff and members are required to wear face masks at all times, except to drink water.
  • All equipment has been repositioned into “workout stations” to maintain social distancing of at least 10 feet between clients. You will be assigned a station and remain in the station for your workout.
  • Member workout programs are re-written to accommodate social distancing and limit the contamination of surfaces.
  • Clear signage is posted as a reminder for all of us to maintain social distancing in all areas.
  • Markings on the floor will indicate social distancing of 10 feet.
  • The shower, scale, changing room, and lockers are not presently available for use. 
  • Hygiene supplies will be available in all both bathrooms.
  • A thorough cleaning of all equipment by both members and staff will occur following the conclusion of every session.
  • UPLIFT team will disinfect high-touch areas and equipment with Clear Gear Sports Spray, which the EPA has approved as effective at killing viruses like the coronavirus.
  • There will be a minimum of 15 minutes between sessions for cleaning and safe member exit/entry.
  • Uplift staff or members who have COVID-19 symptoms (i.e., fever, cough, or shortness of breath) must notify Nancy Townsend by phone (202-417-1055) and stay home.
  • Should a member test positive for COVID-19, Uplift will immediately notify anyone in the Uplift community who may have been exposed and follow CDC guidelines to protect your health, up to and including the closure of the gym.

Here’s what we expect from you:

  • Come to the gym dressed in your workout clothing, as our changing room is closed for now.
  • Enter the studio through the door to the right and exit the studio through the door to the left. There is touch-free hand sanitizer upon entry and in every workout station.
  • Agree to take a short questionnaire and touch-free temperature check upon entry.
  • Practice social distancing, i.e., stay at least ten feet away from all others in the gym. 
  • Use your home bathroom before and after training, to reduce overall usage of the gym’s bathrooms.
  • If needed, use the bathroom closest to your workout station.
  • Plan to shower elsewhere for now.
  • Wear a triple-layer cloth mask that covers your nose and mouth before entering Uplift and when inside the gym.
  • After each class, please assist Uplift staff in cleaning and sanitizing the equipment in your workout station using provided wipes and Clear Gear Sports Spray, which the EPA has approved as effective at killing viruses like the coronavirus.

Please contact Nancy with any questions at 202-930-8468.

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Aimee

Uplift changed my life! I started to train with Nancy as a way to restore my health, increase strength, and manage stress. After ​s​ix months of training at this evolved and body positive gym, I feel terrific and have lost a lot of weight. Training at Uplift has been the best investment in my health I’ve ever made, and has taken me to a completely new level of health, strength and wellness. For me, all physical activities are easier now - running, yoga, swimming - and so are life activities, like work and travel. What I love the most is that Nancy’s personalized program provides rapid improvement and results but at a manageable and safe level. She also provides a sense of community without being invasive. This is the ultimate safe space and low key gym that really helps people reach their goals. Strongly recommend if you want to try weightlifting for the first time​.​

Idalia

Uplift has greatly exceeded my expectations! I started with the sole objective of getting fit and increasing strength, but I have gained way more. Both my approach to exercise and relationship with food have positively changed for the long term. Amazed at what my body can do, and with the help of Nancy, Gary and the staff, I have built body and mental resilience. I have never been a person who exercises, but that has now changed. I am happy, active, and I eat, sleep and cope better with stress thanks to Nancy, the team, and the supportive community they foster.

Tracey

I discovered Uplift a little over a year ago. Within the first 6 weeks, I was already down a size. I focused on the workouts and was sensible about my food. I never felt deprived or stressed. I have always been active and, like many people, as I got older, things got soft. I tried many things - a personal trainer, BeachBody programs, my own workouts - and each time they worked but were not sustainable. Either the personal training was way too intense so I got burned out or in the case of Beachbody, it's a defined program for a set period of time that you do alone in your house and then when it's finished it's up to you to figure out what to do next to maintain the progress. Not so with Nancy and Uplift. First, the programs are designed for your INDIVIDUAL goals and fitness level. And, she emphasizes working hard but not insanely to the point of burnout. The workout is challenging but I walk out feeling energized, not drained. And, when you stick with it the little changes happen quickly - you walk faster, you can all of sudden consider a 5k with your friends, you can play with your kids or nephews without feeling like you're going to die! The list goes on...
I wanted to share this review because you can look high and low and not find a workout OR a studio that is fit for you specifically, welcoming, and a place you want to go each time.

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