We’ve installed a state-of-the-art air purification system in all of the HVAC units in all 6 of our clubs.

‍GPS & NPBI TECHNOLOGY FAST FACTS 

• Laboratory tests of GPS’ NPBI demonstrate reductions in harmful pathogens, including human coronavirus. 
• GPS technology reduces pathogens by disrupting their surface proteins, rendering them inactive and unable to replicate. A misnomer is that this process kills viruses; rather, it deactivates them, so they are no longer infectious. 
• GPS technology reduces the volume of infectious airborne pathogens to make air cleaner and safer to breathe. 
• GPS technology will not introduce ozone into the surrounding environment. 
• GPS technology can help reduce carbon footprints, increase energy savings and eliminate odors. 
• GPS technology should be used in conjunction with public health laws and guidelines, including but not limited to social distancing, hand hygiene, cough etiquette and the use of face masks. 
• Unlike alternative technologies that require routine replacement of lightbulbs, tubes, or filters, GPS’ NPBI requires no replacement parts for the life of the product.

HOW GPS TECHNOLOGY WORKS 

Needlepoint bipolar ionization from GPS is a patented technology that safely cleans the air by introducing ions into the space via the airflow in a ventilation system, eliminating airborne particulates, odors and pathogens.

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BENEFITS OF GPS TECHNOLOGY 

• Targets Particles: When ions introduced by NPBI disperse throughout a space, such as an office or a schoolroom, they combine with particles suspended in the air. This creates a snowball effect in which particles of opposite polarities begin to cluster together, making them easier to capture in filtration systems.
• Tackles Odors: GPS’ NPBI technology breaks down chemical, pet, cooking and other odors into basic, harmless compounds, leaving indoor air smelling fresher and free of odor-causing VOCs.
• Reduces Pathogens: During the NPBI process, contact with ions disrupts pathogens’ surface proteins, rendering them inactive and unable to spread.
• Saves Energy: By keeping indoor air cleaner, NPBI reduces the air required from outside to keep things fresh, saving on initial ventilation equipment costs and up to 30% on energy consumption.
  

ADVANTAGES OF GPS TECHNOLOGY 

(in contrast to BPI, Corona Discharge, HEPA Filters, Carbon B, Ultraviolet [UV] and UV-PCO) 

• No harmful byproducts 
• Ozone-Free Validation (See UL2998 and UL867) 
• Reduces airborne particles 
• Destroys harmful VOCs 
• Reduces energy cost (30%) 
• Treats in-room air

NOTABLE CLIENTS 

GPS technology has been installed in more than 250,000 offices, schools, airports, hospitals and other community spaces worldwide. Notable clients include: 

• Google 
• WeWork
• Carnegie Mellon 
• University of Maryland 
• Boston Children’s Hospital 
• Johns Hopkins University 
• Duke Health 
• Charlotte Douglas International Airport 
• Blackhall Studios 
• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 

GPS has curated a collection of digital assets to provide additional information and context regarding GPS technology and its effectiveness: 

• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Filtration / Disinfection Guide

Rigorous cleaning schedules

‍If you’ve visited our clubs, you know our Clean Team works continuously. Their meticulous processes keep our surfaces not just sparkling, but thoroughly disinfected. This has always been the case at City Fitness, but because of covid-19, we have responded with even higher cleaning standards.

We disinfect surfaces on increased set schedules. That ensures any surface you’re likely to touch—including weights; equipment handles and buttons; railings; counters; and handles and buttons throughout the building—has been hit with a medical-grade disinfectant in the past 3 hours. (Additionally, members are required to wipe equipment with disinfectant wipes before and after use.)

Each night, we deep clean the clubs, which includes spraying surfaces, floors, and equipment with medical-grade disinfectant. ‍

Medical-grade disinfecting products

‍We use medical-grade disinfectants that are proven effective against coronavirus in all our continuous and deep cleaning processes.

We’ve also invested in chemical sprayers to thoroughly and efficiently disinfect surfaces throughout our clubs. ‍

Clean Team training

We have implemented ongoing set schedules to ensure that all high touch surfaces —including weights; equipment handles; buttons; railings, and counters;  throughout the building— are continuously cleaned & disinfected using our medical-grade disinfectant, all throughout the day (additionally, members are required to wipe equipment with disinfectant wipes before and after use).

Disinfectant & SANITIZING wipes ‍

We added several additional stations at each club to make it more convenient for members to sanitize and disinfect equipment before and after use. Our sanitizing and disinfectant wipes clean, deodorize & fight bacteria and viruses on contact. The disinfectant wipes are also proven effective in killing coronavirus. Our Staff walk the gym floor on set schedules to make sure dispensers are full and to remind members to wipe down equipment after each use.

Pro tip: Wait a few minutes after wiping down your equipment. All disinfectant wipes take time to kill germs—usually 4 to 10 minutes. The wipes we use have a best-in-class kill time of 4 minutes.

Hand sanitizer

Our clubs are equipped with touch-free hand sanitizer stations throughout, filled with a sanitizer that contains 70% percent ethyl alcohol, exceeding the CDC’s recommendation for the covid-19 virus.

Touchless upgrades

We’ve upgrading amenities throughout our clubs to create a contactless experience where possible. All sink faucets, soap dispensers, water bottle fillers, and hand sanitizer dispensers are touchless.

Reduced capacity

We’ve reduced our capacity by more than 50 percent, exceeding the state’s requirement, to make sure everyone has plenty of space. We’re monitoring capacity with careful processes for booking, check in, and check out.

Advanced Booking

In compliance with the City's requirements, we have reduced our capacity to make sure everyone has plenty of space. We’re monitoring capacity with careful processes for booking, check in, and check out.

Seamless check-in

We’re adding extra scanners at the front desk to help with traffic flow and avoid lines or crowding at the front desk.

6-foot rule‍

Members and staff are asked to give each other 6 feet of space wherever possible. Signage and floor markers throughout the club help facilitate safe physical distancing. We ask everyone to work together and respect each other’s space.

“Every other machine” policy‍

In some areas, every other machine is blocked off to enable physical distancing. In areas where this is not possible—for example, where there is only one of each machine—we are enforcing an “every other machine” policy. This means if your machine is within 6 feet of another machine, you must wait for the other machine to be vacant before you can use your machine. This practice will be monitored and enforced by staff.

Health verification ‍

Members are required to confirm they are not experiencing symptoms, or have been in contact with someone who has covid-19, before entering the building.

Exposure Notifications

Members are asked to contact memberexperience@cityfitnessphilly.com immediately if they test positive for covid-19 within 14 days of their last club visit. City Fitness will notify anyone in the event of exposure via email.

Physical distancing

We limit capacity and set up each session to ensure every member has at least a 6-foot radius of their own space. During the workouts, coaches will maintain appropriate distance: Hands-on help will be provided only for safety purposes.

No shared equipment‍

We’ve engineered our WE/FIT workouts so you don’t have to share equipment. ‍

Disinfection between sessions‍

Each WE/FIT studio is shut down after every session for disinfection. We use disinfectant that is proven effective against coronavirus to disinfect all equipment and surfaces members touch—including floors.‍

Outdoor Training

In addition to our in-studio WE/FIT sessions, we’re also offering sessions outdoors in East Market, Fishtown, and South Philly. You can find these sessions on our regular schedules, marked as “Outdoor.”

Virtual training

We’re continuing to offer WE/FIT sessions live and on demand through City Fitness Live, our streaming platform, for anyone who wants to train with us from home.

Physical distancing‍

We limit capacity and set up each training group to ensure every member has at least a 6-foot radius of their own space. During the workouts, coaches will maintain appropriate distance: Hands-on help will be provided only for safety purposes.

Disinfection between sessions

Each Thrive pod is shut down after every session for disinfection. We use disinfectant that is proven effective against coronavirus to disinfect all equipment and surfaces members touch—including floors and turf. 

Workouts engineered for safety

We’ve engineered our Thrive workouts so you don’t have to share equipment or move around the pod.  Members can stay in their own areas, with their own equipment, throughout their workouts. (Any equipment that needs to be shared, such as boxes, will be thoroughly disinfected between every individual use.)

Disinfectant stations ‍

We’re adding hand sanitizer stations at the entry of all Thrive pods and increasing the number of disinfectant wipe stations throughout. All Thrive coaches will have hand sanitizer on them at all times.

Virtual training

We’re continuing to offer Thrive Anywhere, our virtual training program, for anyone who wants to train with us from home.

PHYSICAL DISTANCING

We limit capacity and set up each session to ensure every member has at least a 6-foot radius of their own space. During the workouts, instructors will offer verbal and visual coaching cues, but won’t make any hands-on adjustments.  

Note: To ensure we can provide adequate distance for all members throughout class, late entry is not allowed.

NO SHARED EQUIPMENT‍

We’ve engineered our studio workouts so you don’t have to share equipment. ‍

DISINFECTION BETWEEN SESSIONS‍

Each studio is shut down after every session for disinfection. We use disinfectant that is proven effective against coronavirus to disinfect all equipment and surfaces members touch—including floors.‍

OUTDOOR TRAINING

In addition to our in-studio classes, we’re also offering classes outdoors in East Market, Fishtown, and South Philly. You can find these sessions on our regular schedules, marked as “Outdoor.”

VIRTUAL TRAINING

We’re continuing to offer studio classes live and on demand through City Fitness Live, our streaming platform, for anyone who wants to train with us from home.

Physical distancing‍

Our limited club capacity will reduce the number of people in the locker rooms. Members are asked to remain 6 feet away from each other wherever possible.

Cleaning & disinfecting ‍

Locker rooms and bathrooms are cleaned several times per day. We use medical-grade disinfectant that is proven effective in killing coronavirus for all surfaces members touch.

Showers

Showers are available to use within your workout appointment window. Masks are not required while you are physically in the shower stall, but are still mandatory everywhere else in the locker room. Towels are also available. 

Temporarily unavailable

We’ve temporarily removed high-touch amenities like curling irons and hair dryers to eliminate surface risk and prevent crowding. Saunas and steam rooms are also temporarily unavailable. We will inform everyone when they are put back into service.

Temporarily unavailable

We miss them too, however the following amenities are temporarily unavailable: coworking space; saunas; and steam rooms.

Face masks‍

Face masks are required and will be provided for all employees.

Health verification ‍

Employees will be required to confirm they are not experiencing symptoms, and have not been in contact with someone who has covid-19, prior to entering the building

Remote work

Employees are encouraged to work remotely when possible.