COVID-19 spread worldwide, but one California fitness centre had a solution when it reopened.Inspire South Bay Fitness in Redondo Beach reopened on June 15 as part of the state’s Phase 3 of easing lockdown procedures.
Instead of installing expensive plexiglass dividers, gym owner Peet Sapsin had a novel idea: shower curtain pods.In photos taken on their opening day, patrons can be seen exercising inside their own individual square pods made entirely of plastic shower curtains.
The pods are meant to ensure everyone’s protection while maintaining the recommended social distance.“When we built the dividers, we were like, ‘What can we do so that our clients don’t have to wear a mask?'” Sapsin told Today. “Everyone was super excited.