Montclair YMCA Among NJ Gyms Reopening Indoors From Coronavirus

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The YMCA of Montclair is among the exercise facilities that are planning to reopen indoors after getting the go-ahead from Gov. Phil Murphy.

Earlier this week, Murphy said gyms will be allowed to reopen at 25 percent capacity beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 1. READ MORE: NJ Gyms, Indoor Amusements Can Reopen Amid Coronavirus

After closing its facilities on March 13 due to COVID-19 safety concerns, the YMCA of Montclair will reopen its Park Street Branch to its members at 25 percent capacity with advanced registration on Sept. 8, staff announced.

Since July, the YMCA of Montclair has offered a phased program rollout of limited outdoor group exercise, personal training, swim, and most recently, individual gym access. Face masks, temperature checks and physical distancing have been required – and will continue to be, staff said.

According to the YMCA:

“The YMCA of Montclair, following guidelines from health experts and local officials, has implemented deep cleaning practices to sanitize rooms, gym equipment, and surfaces. With a grant from the Hyde and Watson Foundation, two airPHX systems have been purchased and installed to improve air quality in the building. The airPHX continuously oxidizes molecules eradicating pathogens at a cellular level. The HVAC system has been thoroughly cleaned, HEPA filters replaced, and air flushed with our system pulling outside air into the building.”

Members can register for group exercise, personal training, swim, and individual gym access through the Y’s MotionVibe platform. Additional phases of reopening will include youth programming and swim lessons. More information on current and future programming will be available on the Y’s website www.montclairymca.org.

“The YMCA of Montclair has served our community for 130 years, during many challenging times, although perhaps none as impactful for our community and our Y as the COVID crisis,” President and CEO Buddy Evans said.

“Our Y has always been more than a building,” Evans continued. “Our Y is about people — from all backgrounds and walks of life — coming together to improve their lives, nurture their families and strengthen their community. We are grateful to the people who stood by us throughout these challenging times. You were here for us when we needed you most, so we can remain here for you and our community.”

The YMCA of Montclair also serves the nearby towns of Bloomfield, Bloomingdale, Clifton, Cedar Grove, Glen Ridge, Haskell, Verona and West Milford.

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