
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, a large-scale academic study has concluded that there is “no threat of increased COVID-19 spread” at fitness facilities, even when intensive training takes place.A research team at the University of Oslo, led by professor Michael Bretthauer, investigated SARS-CoV-2 transmission (the virus responsible for COVID-19) – and whether it was attributable to gyms.
“Our trial showed no virus transmission or increase in COVID-19 disease that was related to the opening of gym facilities,” said Bretthauer.
He went on , “If hygiene and distancing measures could be achieved, we assumed it would be safe to open gyms and training facilities.” and added,
“As our results show, there was no increase in COVID-related disease due to the opening of gyms and training facilities.”
The research – the first of its kind in Europe – studied 3,764 members of the public, aged between 18 and 64 years, who had no COVID-19 relevant comorbidities.Roughly half (1,896) of the people were given access to visit the gyms, while the other half (1,868) – a control group – were not.
To download and read the full study – titled Randomized Re-Opening of Training Facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic – click here.
Nothing to see here.
Doesn’t fit our agenda.
Look over there…
Y’all go on to the gym. Pose for the mirrors. Look good while you can. Because when they intimate you, you won’t look so awesome any more