# Virus-Safe Fitness Centers Oxygen Yoga and Fitness Reopens Implementing Protective Shields By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-06-10 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oxygen-yoga-and-fitness References: [globalnews](https://globalnews.ca/news/6947126/bc-fitness-fans-uncertainty-coronavirus-restart/) & [oxygenyogaandfitness](https://oxygenyogaandfitness.com/covid-19-precautions/) Oxygen Yoga and Fitness, a Vancouver-based gym, developed plans to safely reopen its gym amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The yoga center's showers, cubbies, change rooms, and water coolers are closed and both its towel service is suspended. In addition, Oxygen Yoga and Fitness' classes will be at a reduced capacity and will implement Plexiglas barriers between yoga mats, which will also be placed two meters apart. All yoga mats will be individually-packed and guests will be required to wear face masks. As expected, [vigorous sanitization measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-fitness) will be also be implemented between classes using an industrial-strength disinfectant. Classes have been shortened to ensure an adequate amount of time is left for cleaning between sessions. Image Credit: Oxygen Yoga and Fitness ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Virus-safe Fitness Centers:** Creating safe and sanitary workout spaces can become a competitive advantage in the post-COVID-19 world. - **Reduced Capacity Classes:** In response to COVID-19, fitness centers will need to implement creative scheduling and class formats to maintain social-distancing protocols. - **Industrial Strength Sanitization:** Fitness centers will need to invest in more powerful disinfectant solutions and equipment to ensure a virus-free environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fitness Centers:** Gyms and workout studios must adapt new building layouts, equipment, and cleaning practices to meet the demand for virus-free spaces. - **Cleaning Services:** Professional cleaning services will be sought after to handle the increased demand for thorough cleaning in fitness centers and other shared spaces. - **Health and Wellness Products:** New and improved products, such as sanitization equipment and personal care items, will be essential for fitness centers to prevent the spread of viruses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Disinfecting Gym Wipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orangetheory-fitness.md) - [Comprehensive Wellness-Oriented Fitness Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweat-and-tonics.md) - [Plant-Based Gym Wipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-gym-wipes.md) - [Hybrid Wellness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omstudio.md) - [Scientifically Informed Yoga Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-mills-yoga.md) - [Dynamic Wellness Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unity-fitness.md) - [Metaverse-Focused Exercise Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-body-gym.md) - [Rowformer Studio Openings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strong-pilates-rowformer.md) - [Mindful Fitness Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lsdr.md)