DYNABODY & COVID-19

I recognize that with the constantly changing COVID-19 situation, we are at an unprecedented time for everyone - filled with uncertainty.  Dynabody Fitness & Health takes the safety and well-being of others with the utmost of importance.   

At Dynabody, human interaction, even in a pandemic, is important.  We strive for connections, and we need to adapt to how we interact.  We should not let fear rule our lives. So currently classes are planned to continue after spring break.

However, Classes WILL START a week later than scheduled.  April 14^th and 16^th, 2020.

Below are precautionary steps to be taken at Dynabody Total Fitness Classes (when resumed);

·         Social distancing is required.  Mats used are to be spread far apart (1 meter minimum). 

·         Equipment (including mats) will be cleaned with disinfectant prior to use.

·         Equipment will not be shared between participants. 

·         Bootcamp style circuits and Partner work will be postponed temporarily.

·         Physical contact in classes are to be eliminated.

·         Common Sense Will Prevail!  Wash your hands with soap and water (for 20 seconds); Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth; Cover your cough or sneeze.

·         If you appear to be sick (symptoms like; fever, coughing, sneezing or shortness of breath), please STAY HOME.  You need to recover NOT wear down the body!  Or, chance spreading what you have.

What You Can Do

Nothing is more important than keeping ourselves, our friends, our family and communities healthy.   Here are some ways you can put your health first;

1) Practice Good Hygiene

Use COMMON SENSE.  This is a wake up call for everyone to take grounded, sensible precautions;

Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. The temperature of the water does not appear to affect microbe removal.

Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing and keep your hands away from your face.

2) Help Boost Your Immune System

Help your body fight and recover from an illness.  Eat a nutrient-dense whole foods consisting of fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains (organic/NonGMO preferred).  Add ginger and garlic.  Avoid sugar, refined grains, processed or packaged foods.

Consider additional supplements proven to help support immunity such as a high-quality multivitamin, vitamin C, Vitamin D & K, magnesium, and omega-3s. 

Focus on Nasal breathing - keeping your mouth closed, breathe through your abdomen.

This is where I practice my Wim Hof Breathing Exercises – which affects the chemical and physiological activities of the body by regulating your autonomic nervous system. WHM practice upregulates your immunity by increasing the production of white blood cells and B-lymphocytes.  It won’t keep COVID-19 from invading the body, but it will strengthen your immune system to combat the infection with fewer and less severe symptoms.

3 Get Adequate Exercise

Prime your immune system by getting at least 20 minutes of exercise per day. Spend time doing activity outdoors without close contact to others.    Incorporate Yoga and Meditation for stress relief.

4 Get Adequate Sleep

Get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night to allow your body time to perform it’s preventive maintenance, and boost the immune system.

5 Stay Informed

It’s important to be selective about where you get your news as panic or worry is known to create stress, which compromises your immunity.   From what the experts are saying, Covid-19 is dangerous mainly to people who already have underlying health conditions. Very few fit and healthy people are dying from this. Of the 174,000 confirmed cases 75,000 or 43% have recovered and 3.9% have died. Average age of people dying is over 80.

For additional information, consult only trusted sources of information. We recommend the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.
Public Health Agency of Canada
Centers for Disease Control
World Health Organization

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In the Event of a COVID-19 Case at Dynabody

If we are notified of a presumptive or confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 involving a class participant, we have a defined protocol for taking swift action.

Participants that have signed up for  the Dynabody Total Fitness session  will be notified.

Anyone who was determined to be in close proximity with the affected individual should consider being self-quarantined for 14 days following the affected individual’s last visit.

Proper authorities would be notified so that the local health authorities canl directly contact individuals deemed to be at risk of exposure.

In the Event of a Class Closure

In the event of a closure, participants will be notified and handled by St. James School Division Continuing Education.