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BԪַLow-intensityBԪַ indoor fitness OK under B.C.BԪַs revised COVID-19 orders

Light weightlifting, pilates, hatha yoga, low-intensity barre classes
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People take part in Yoga with Cats on Mats, a fundraiser for Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven on Nov. 30, 2019. (Jenna Hauck/Chilliwack Progress)

Indoor fitness activities that do not cause heavy breathing or close contact with other people are permitted to resume under a revised COVID-19 order from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.

All group fitness activities were suspended as part of the province-wide BԪַBԪַ restrictions imposed in November, and BԪַhigh-intensityBԪַ group exercise, either indoors or outdoors, remains off limits. That includes hot yoga, spin classes, aerobics, BԪַbootcampBԪַ workouts, and the high-intensity aspects of circuit training and interval training.

BԪַLow-intensity group exercise does not cause a sustained and accelerated rate of breathing and does not involve close contact with other people,BԪַ says . posted Dec. 14. BԪַThese include yoga (hatha), low-intensity exercise machines and cardio equipment, pilates, light weightlifting, stretching, tai chi and low-intensity barre classes.BԪַ

Also classified as high-intensity and off until further notice are bodybuilding, dance classes or Zumba-type dance fitness and kick-boxing.

The latest order specifies that an updated COVID-19 safety plan using the guidelines should be posted at facilities for permitted activities. BԪַHealth authority approval to reopen is not required, but safety inspections continue regularly,BԪַ the notice says.

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