More Than 8,000 Workouts and Zero COVID Cases
FitRec sponsored an outdoor yoga session earlier this fall that was led by Karyn Thompson
More than 8,000 participations took place this fall within Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Fitness and Recreation (FitRec) programs and facilities. And, according to FitRec Director Michael Williams, zero cases of COVID-19 were connected to the spaces during the Fall 2020 semester.
During that time, the Schumann Fitness Center and Tansey Gymnasium were open, and FitRec held various group fitness classes and other special events.
Williams and his staff implemented new software, which included a reservation system. Those using the spaces were also required to wear masks at all times and, among other safety measures, maintain a distance of one barbell apart (an average length of 7’2”).
The FitRec staff worked more than 7,700 combined hours this semester, taking temperatures, checking-in users, maintaining their spacing, running programs, wearing safety glasses and endlessly cleaning to ensure that every piece of equipment was sanitized and ready for use.
“If it was touched, it was cleaned by a staff member,” said Williams.
He especially commends the student workers for everything they did to allow for a successful semester.
“We could not be more thankful and grateful to our 65 student staff members who were on the front line every single day in order to provide a necessary and needed mental health break for our users,” said Williams. “They were fearless in their efforts, and we couldn’t be more proud.”