The following guidelines will be in place from June 8th - June 22nd to allow us to prioritize and assess the safety of our clients and team, the needs of our members, and our capacity. A further update will be provided for June 22nd, permitting further changes or recommendations from the Government.
Daily Online Workout Classes:
We will continue to support you powerfully online as well as in-studio during this time.
If you are unable to attend the class you desire, we encourage you to tune into the Daily Online Workout either live at 7:15am, or catch the replay any time of the day.
Please register for these classes through Wellness Living (even if you are doing the replay) and check in through the WL app, or by engaging and commenting on the video.
This added step of registering and checking in is very important and will allow us to help hold you accountable while you continue to exercise from home.
Registering and Booking for Classes:
Please use the online registration for each class through Wellness Living.
You must pre-register to attend an in-studio class. As per government regulations, we are limited to 10 people per class.
We kindly ask that you limit yourself to 1-2 in studio classes for limited memberships, and up to 3-4 in studio classes for unlimited memberships for these first few weeks to allow all members the chance to participate. You will continue to have unlimited access to online at-home workouts.
If you are unable to register for the class you wish, please add yourself to the wait list. This will help us determine the need and capacity for classes.
Drop-ins are unavailable during phase 1. However, you are able to purchase a membership and attend online and in-studio classes. Click here to book an appointment for more information.
Entering and Exiting the Studio
To ensure adequate cleaning time between classes and ensure social distancing, please remain outside the studio (a safe distance apart) until the doors are open (approx. 5 minutes before class).
Upon entering the studio, please remove your shoes and place them in your bag. Use the hand sanitizer we have provided on the front desk before proceeding to the studio (take all of your belongings with you - please remember a bag). Also, ensure that the individuals in front of you have proceeded to the studio before entering.
You will enter the studio, and select your workout pod. The pods are spaced 2 meters apart and contain the equipment you will need for the class, a place for your belongings, individual cleaning and disinfecting supplies, and all that you need for an effective workout. If you require any further equipment for modifications, please ask your instructor for assistance. You will have the option to choose from a light, medium, or heavy pod (referring to the weights and equipment in the pod).
Before class begins, you will be asked a brief questionnaire before beginning to confirm you are not sick or symptomatic. If you answer yes to any questions you will be unable to participate and will kindly be asked to leave the studio.
Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms should stay home or go straight home if they become sick while in the facility. If a patron is severely sick (e.g. difficulty breathing, chest pain, etc.) 911 will be called.
Please come dressed and prepared for class. Access to change rooms and showers are restricted at this time.
Additional:
Remember, you must take all of your belongings with you into your pod. The more belongings you bring, the less space you will have to exercise.
Others will be unable to attend the studio with you unless they have successfully registered for and are participating in a class. We do not have childcare available at this time.
Sanitization:
The Covid-19 virus can last on surfaces for several days. Frequent cleaning and sanitization is important to reduce the risk of spreading the disease. Our team will be cleaning and disinfecting the studio and premises frequently, and we ask that you kindly take precautions to clean and disinfect any surfaces you touch as well with the supplies provided frequently throughout the studio.
Hand sanitizer will be available at the entry and exit of the facility.
Cleaning and disinfecting supplies will be available throughout the studio and in the washrooms. Please wipe down anything you touch while using the facilities and ensure thorough hand washing.
All workout equipment and pods (including the floor) will be cleaned and sanitized regularly and between each use. We ask that you wipe down your pod, all equipment (even if not used) and the floor before leaving. Please use the designated, clearly marked container to dispose of cleaning supplies.
We welcome you to bring your own mat if you have one and would like an additional barrier between yourself and the floor.
Masks are not mandatory, however you are welcome to bring and wear your own mask if you’d like.
Use of the water cooler is available, however we recommend filling and bringing your own bottle at this time. If you typically refill your water during a class we recommend bringing more than one bottle. If you do use the water cooler, please use the cleaning supplies to wipe and disinfect it after use.
Personal Training:
We will resume personal training at this time, in our new, private, personal training room. A distance of 2 meters will be maintained. If this distance is unable to be maintained masks will be worn by the trainers.
You will be asked to disinfect upon entering and exiting the studio, and to come changed and prepared for your session.
You will be screened prior to your session and are asked to stay home if you feel unwell or are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. If you must cancel an appointment due to feeling unwell we ask that you contact us immediately.
Nutrition:
We will resume our nutrition appointments beginning June 8th.
We ask that you kindly remain in your vehicle, or wait outside the studio prior to your appointment. Your nutrition coach will call you from the number (306) 634-0125 to let you know that they are ready for you.
We ask that you disinfect as you enter the studio. You will be asked to keep your shoes on, permitting they are clean.
You may bring and wear a mask if you so choose. Your nutrition coach will maintain a safe distance.
You will have the option to take your own progress measurements, or have your food coach take them while wearing a mask, so long as you provide your own mask as well.
If you cannot make an appointment, feel unwell, or feel uncomfortable coming into the studio please let us know as soon as possible through email, or calling the studio at 306 634 0125. Your appointment will be conducted via email check in, or a facetime call.
You will be asked to use the exit, through the main studio.
Consultations:
We will be taking consultations at this time to help others begin a healthy lifestyle and embark on their journey to feeling healthier and happier. Consultations may be completed in person (masks optional, staff will maintain a 2m distance), or, may be completed via telephone or video conferencing.
New members will be given access to both in-studio, and unlimited online workouts. A new, daily workout will be taught live and recorded each day.
To book a consultation and learn more about getting started with Encompass, click here: https://encompassfitness.ca/start-today
Supplement Purchases:
We will continue to order supplements on an as needed basis. If you would like anything added to the order, please let us know. You will have the option for contactless pickup or delivery within Estevan.
If you’d prefer delivery to your house, you may order directly from Shaklee by clicking here.
Hours of Operation:
We will be open for classes and by appointment. If you would like a tour of the facility, to book a consultation, or to purchase supplements, please contact Brady at brady@encompassfitness.ca.
Please see the class schedule here. We will be open 10 minutes before and after class, and closed between classes to allow for cleaning and sanitizing of the studio.
Thank you for entrusting us with your health and for your excitement in visiting Encompass. We are eager to see you, and want to ensure a safe, positive, effective environment and experience for everyone. We ask that you be kind to the staff, the members, and others regarding the restrictions set in place. While they are numerous, we are putting our best efforts into running business as usual while taking utmost responsibility for the safety of our members, team, and the community while obeying the restrictions and regulations.
We thank you for your patience as we navigate the challenges and understand the needs as we reopen and proceed over the next few weeks. If you have any complaints, concerns, or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to admin@encompassfitness.ca or call 306 634 0125. We are more than happy to assist you.
To download a printable PDF of the guidelines, click here.
P.S. WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU SOON!!! COVID-19 has changed a lot of things… but it can’t take away our community of amazing people, or the ability to sweat, laugh, and have fun - even if we can’t do it quite the same way!