Gyms are reopening in Hong Kong – and this is what social distancing workouts could look like

But what will happen when gyms fully reopen their doors?

Here, we’ve rounded up what changes could be in place when you finally get to sweat it out in your local gym again...

1. Temperature checks on arrival

Gyms could follow in the footsteps of various restaurants and airports across the world and introduce temperature checks.

This would involve having a thermometer aimed at your forehead every time you go to the gym to identify if you're sick.

If a person has a fever and therefore might be infected with coronavirus, they would then be turned away and urged to seek medical care.

2. Health declaration on arrival

Hong Kong gym-goer Virginia Lau revealed on Twitter that she had to give a health declaration on arrival at her gym amid the coronavirus pandemic.

This would confirm that you're fit and well and do not have coronavirus.

3. Partitions between machines

Most gyms and fitness centres have their treadmills and machines packed together pretty tightly, so these could be separated by glass partitions.

These dividers will help to stop the spread of the virus when two-metre distance, in line with the UK Government's advice, cannot be easily maintained.

This has been seen in Hong Kong, China - where gyms are slowly starting to reopen.

4. 'Do not use signs' on every other machine

In a bid to ensure gym-goers are able to maintain the two-metre social distancing rule, 'do not use' signs could be placed on every other machine.

Showers and chairs in reception may also be sealed off with signs.

5. Water fountains sealed off

While coronavirus isn’t a waterborne virus, gyms may close existing fountains as a precautionary measure.

This would minimise any risk, however small, of cross-contamination.

Gym-goers will also have to make sure they don't share their reusable bottle with anyone else and clean water bottles between each gym session.

6. Phone wipe and hand sanitiser stations

Businesses that have been allowed to stay open during lockdown have introduced hand sanitiser stations to help keep customers safe.

It could be possible that you'll see similar hand sanitiser and phone wipe stations appear at the entrance of gyms as well as next to different gym equipment.

If you use an alcohol-based hand gel, you need to ensure you use it for 20 to 30 seconds, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

7. Cleaning towels

Gyms should provide cleaning towels so their clients can wipe down equipment after use.

These are likely to be accompanied by sprays, wipes and disinfectant that protect against viruses like Covid-19.

8. Social distancing signage

Like other reopened businesses, you could find social distance signs and markers in your local gym or fitness studio.

Gym-goers will have to ensure they keep the two-metre social distancing rule at all times and avoid using equipment directly next to wear someone else is working out.

9. PTs wear masks and gloves

If gyms follow in the footsteps of other establishments that have already reopened doors, you'll see your PT and other gym staff wearing a face mask.

Staff may also be made to wear gloves when cleaning equipment and checking in members at the front desk.

10. Surface cleaning every 15mins

Gyms are likely to increase hygiene measures when they do reopen to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

This would mean all gym equipment and weights being wiped down more often - especially for high use areas such as pin pads, door handles, lockers and equipment.

Gym-goers will also have to wipe down the machines they've been on after use with disinfectant.

11. One way flow system with 'in and out' door

If gyms follow other establishments, it could mean you'll see one-way systems in place when you next visit your fitness studio.

This could include doors being used for entrances and exits only.

12. Capacity monitoring

Gyms will likely have to limit the number of people allowed inside at one time.

This could mean you may face queuing to get inside.

Chatty Dobson, owner of fitness studio told The Sun: "We will need to reduce class sizes to maintain social distancing, and will be enforcing staggered class check-in time so as not to have a build-up of clients in reception or outside studios before classes.