Boxing gym in Tokyo, "Step 2" transition to resume business June 1, 12:04

In response to the shift to the step 2 of the relaxation of requests for leave in Tokyo, etc., the boxing gym in Tokyo has resumed business operations for the general public, allowing users to take measures while preventing infection with the new coronavirus. Moved.

Watanabe Jim in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, has been refraining from the beginning of April by opening business to the general public, such as fitness users, according to the request of the industry group accompanying the declaration of emergency, requesting leave from the city etc. Since the easing stage has been changed to "Step 2," we have resumed operations in the morning of the first day for the first time in about two months.

At the gym, the staff opened the windows, prepared the room by disinfecting it, and then on the morning of the first day, about 10 people, such as office workers with parents wearing a mask and parents and children, were accepted.

First, the user measures his body temperature and declares that he has no symptoms such as coughing or malaise, and then, while keeping a distance of about 1 meter with the person next to him, skipping rope or hitting a sandbag, I enjoyed the training after a long absence.

In this gym, trainers are wearing face shields and instructing them to take thorough measures to prevent infection.

Watanabe Jim Chairman Hitoshi Watanabe said, "I was worried about what happened in the last two months, but I'm really grateful for everyone to use it. I want to operate with a sense of crisis so that infected people do not come out." .

User "I feel comfortable after a long time"

A man in his 40's office worker who said he was sweating before going to work said, "I've been practicing for the first time in a long time, and it feels great. I want to continue working while paying attention to the infection."

A woman in her 50s who had just joined the club said, "I was dying from the exercise due to the new coronavirus, so I wanted to move my body. I felt very refreshed."

A fourth-year boy who visited with his parents before going to elementary school said, "I had a lot of fun after a long time. I want to practice more and become stronger."

Professional management group prepares guidelines and informs the gym

JBC = Japan Boxing Commission, a general organization of professional boxing, has created guidelines for the prevention of new coronavirus infection in line with the reopening of the boxing gym to the general public, and announced it to gyms nationwide on the 1st.

The guidelines, created with expert advice, include a variety of infection control measures, including wearing masks and distance training for everyone who uses the gym.

Measures in the facility include:
▽ Thorough ventilation and disinfection,
▽ Installation of panels and seats to prevent flying,
▽ Restriction on the number of people who use the changing room, and
to avoid so-called "3 denseness" ,
▽ Restricted entry to the gym depending on the situation , ▽ Recommended for
general users to take about 1 hour from admission to exit
.

Also, when practicing, in principle, each person should keep a distance of 1 meter or more in front, back, left and right, and as a general rule, except for professional players who refrain from the game, interpersonal practice such as sparring and mitting is prohibited, The trainer who will be instructing will also wear a mask and consider using gloves and face shields.

In addition, if it is confirmed that the patient is not feeling well, we will refuse to enter the building, and if there is a suspected infection, we will contact the public health center and ask for further assistance.

The guidelines also require you to fill out a "medical check sheet" created by JBC when you enter the gym, and declare your name, date, body temperature, taste and smell abnormalities, sore throat and malaise. It has become.

"The emergency declaration has been lifted, but we have to be careful enough about the second and third waves," said Takeshi Yasukochi, Executive Secretary of JBC. "Please follow the guidelines and operate the gym with caution." Talking