YWCA Fitness Center's COVID Policies

Stay In The Know With YWCA Fitness Through COVID-19

YWCA Central Carolinas’ Co-Ed Fitness Center began our phased re-opening in mid-September.

Monthly membership auto-drafts were reactivated on September 14, and pre-existing fitness membership accounts are billed on the same day of the month as previously billed before YWCA’s closure in March.

Individuals that are not ready to resume a fitness membership may contact YWCA’s fitness team by emailing membershiprenewal@ywcacentralcarolinas.org to request that an account remain frozen.

Our members have access to group exercise classes, our indoor fitness facilities and our indoor pool.

Expect New Hours

Our Co-Ed Fitness Center will gradually increase our hours of operation throughout the phases of our re-opening. Pool hours and fitness center hours will be slightly different. Please take note:

Fitness Center Hours:

Monday – Thursday: 7am – 9pm 
Friday: 7am – 8pm
Saturday: 8am – 5pm
Sunday: 1pm – 5pm

Pool Hours:

Monday – Friday: 7am – 6:45pm
Saturday: 8am – 12:45pm
Sunday: 1pm – 4:45pm

What to Expect:

  • Be prepared to have your temperature checked and to be asked five health screening questions (anyone with a temperature of 100.4 or above will not be permitted to enter).
  • The locker rooms have reopened but YWCA’s showers and saunas remain closed at this time.
  • Please bring the personal items you need (a mat, towel, water bottle, etc.) and a face covering.
  • All individuals will be required to wear a mask that covers both their nose and mouth when in YWCA’s facility.
    • Effective Wednesday, August 18, 2021, masks are required at all times in YWCA’s facility. This is in accordance with Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte’s indoor mask mandates.
    • Social distancing is required at all times.

See what our front desk check-in process looks like for our fitness members, residents, staff members and visitors.

fitness member testimony
Linda Shipley is a YWCA Fitness Member. She shared how natural the COVID-19 policies at YWCA Central Carolinas's co-ed gym. Linda loves attending our morning water aerobics classes and shares her love of water and the YW wither her children and grandchildren.
  • Adhere to the physical distancing recommendations by keeping at least six feet away from others. Decals on the floor will help guide you.
  • Expect reduced capacity. We have marked equipment that is available for use, and our classes will include fewer participants for now so that each person has at least 6 feet between them.
    • All group exercise classes take place in the multi-purpose room with a maximum capacity of 8 participants (this includes cycle classes).
    • Maximum capacities are posted outside each fitness room (cycle studio, yoga/pilates studio, weight gym and cardio gym).
  • Wipe down equipment, weights, mats, etc. before and after use with the cleaning materials provided.
  • Our childcare room remains closed at this time.
  • Please stay home if you’re sick or don’t feel well. The CDC and state public health officials encourage those who are considered part of a vulnerable population (seniors, individuals with underlying health conditions) to stay at home.
  • All non-class swimming will be done by reservation.
  • You can view the October group exercise schedules here.
  • You can view the October aquatics schedules here.

Helping to Keep You Safe

The health and safety of our staff, program participants and fitness center members remains our top priority. We are emphasizing safety and wellness by:

  • Enhancing sanitization of equipment, surfaces and areas.
  • Adding day-time cleaning staff to the facility.
  • Adjusting hours to allow for more robust cleaning.
  • Adding hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipe stations.
  • Requiring masks for all individuals in the facility.
  • Taking temperatures before team members, members and participants enter our facilities.
  • Reducing capacity to maintain physical distancing.
  • Implementing new COVID-19 education, training, and protocols for staff.

A Look At Our Facility:

With limited capacity for YWCA’s gyms and studio spaces, our facility looks a bit different. Take a look at how we’re ensuring all our fitness members are able to adhere to social distancing while working on their fitness.

Cycle Studio
YWCA's cycle studio has a limited capacity of 2 individuals at a time. There are only 2 stationary bikes available for member use in the studio. All group cycle classes take place in the multipurpose room.
Group Cycle Classes
All group fitness classes take place in the multipurpose room. This includes our cycle class. Bikes are set throughout the room in marked areas.
Group Cycle Classes
All group fitness classes take place in the multipurpose room. This includes our cycle class. Bikes are set throughout the room in marked areas.
Pilates & Yoga Studio
YWCA's pilates/yoga studio is currently operating as a stretch and workout space for fitness members. Blue squares mark the floor where members can workout to ensure social distancing. The maximum capacity for this space is 5 individuals.
Weight Room
YWCA's weight room has a maximum capacity of 6 individuals. YWCA fitness staff have marked off machines to ensure social distancing guidelines can be followed.
Weight Room
YWCA's weight room has a maximum capacity of 6 individuals. YWCA fitness staff have marked off machines to ensure social distancing guidelines can be followed.
Cardio Room
The maximum capacity for the cardio room is 8 individuals. YWCA staff have marked off equipment that members cannot use in order to ensure that all individuals are able to work up a sweat while keeping a safe distance from each other.
Cardio Room
The maximum capacity for the cardio room is 8 individuals. YWCA staff have marked off equipment that members cannot use in order to ensure that all individuals are able to work up a sweat while keeping a safe distance from each other.
Multipurpose Room
All group exercise classes take place in YWCA's multipurpose room. Group exercise classes operate on a first come, first served basis. See our group fitness schedule for class offerings and times.
Multipurpose Room
All group exercise classes take place in the multipurpose room. Individuals set their mats or bikes at the marked blue lines on the floor to ensure proper social distancing. Fitness instructors have the option to take class outdoors dependent on the weather.
Reserve A Lap Lane
YWCA fitness members are able to make reservations to swim in the indoor pool. See our swim page for more information.
Water Aerobics At YWCA
All water aerobics classes function on a first come, first served basis. YWCA water aerobics classes have a maximum capacity of 15 individuals. You can see days and times for our group aquatics classes in our pool calendar.
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