Is Virgin Active wrong for ditching mask rule? Nah, it's part of the regulations

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Masks no longer compulsory when members are undertaking 'vigorous' activity.

advised against wearing when exercising, saying it could reduce the ability to breathe comfortably.

“Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly, which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from others,” said the organisation. On Facebook, one user wrote, “Personally, I feel it's a huge risk and I'm not comfortable having people around me without masks on. I think it's setting is up for a huge spike.”“What's the point in exhausting yourself by doing a set of heavyweights and then be told to put your mask on right after?” another user asked.

“That is a load of rubbish. How can it be dangerous to walk up to a machine, but once on it you're not a problem. The worst possible time for droplet spreading would be while exhaling vigorously during hard exercise,” said one user.

 

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