February 2022 Updates

These updates include:

• Checking into class with the new app
• Updated class schedules across both gyms
• ​New Strength block and new Base series
• Gym mask policy updates
• Inclement weather reminder
• A note on our gym interns

the new app and checking in

With the new app we currently do not have any method to Scan In like you have been doing with the old app. The very specific scanner model is on backorder thru March 2022 apparently so when we can install them we'll set up a scan method. For now trainers will manually check you all into class.

New strength & Base blocks

February is the start of Advanced German Volume Training! See Gerrick's breakdown of the training block here. You can also see the published workouts on TrainHeroic.

February's Base block will include the following:

• FRC focus will continue with hips but add in ankles, to better enable your range of motion for squat motions
• Kettlebell technique, progressions, and complexes

gym mask policy updates

After a number of member polls and direct conversations, we're updating our mask policy to be OPTIONAL for clients. You're completely welcome to continue wearing a mask to your comfort level. We'll continue to keep an eye on the larger situation and may resume a mandatory mask policy if called for.

Masks will continue to be mandatory for trainers in the interim: first, we want anyone who plans to continue wearing a mask to feel comfortable and enabled; and second, we are a small team and if one of of us gets sick it will create significant problems with providing you all with classes and training.

Mask supply at the gym: We will continue to provide a limited # of masks available for clients. Please note that we're providing these as a courtesy meant for when you completely forget your mask once, not for you to take and use a mask every time you arrive. Should this continue, we'll revisit

Inclement weather reminder

If the gym is OPEN despite inclement weather like rain or snow, please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into so you can work out on drier floors! You can see the list of our weather policies here.

Gym interns

From February into mid-2022 you'll see a few new faces at both gyms, including 3 interns from Rutgers University. They'll be helping in a few ways so make sure to say hello!