Coronavirus: Reopening of swimming pools and gyms in Wales confirmed

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class="media-landscape has-caption full-width lead"> <span class="image-and-copyright-container"> <img class="js-image-replace" alt="Man swimming in an empty pool" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20200807184240im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/320/cpsprodpb/BDBB/production/_113317584_hi061680721.jpg" width="976" height="549"> <span class="off-screen">Image copyright</span> <span class="story-image-copyright">Reuters</span> </span> <figcaption class="media-caption"> <span class="off-screen">Image caption</span> <span class="media-caption__text"> People must keep 2m away from others where possible </span> </figcaption> </figure><p class="story-body__introduction">The planned reopening of swimming pools, fitness studios, gyms and leisure centres will go ahead on Monday, it has been confirmed.</p><p>Children's play centres can also reopen but areas which are not easy to clean, such as ball pits, must remain shut.</p><p>The Welsh Government said the businesses are legally required "to minimise the risk of exposure to coronavirus" on their premises.</p><p>Councils will be given extra powers to enforce the requirements.</p><p>They include ensuring people maintain a two-metre distance where possible and measures to avoid close interaction when it is not, such as installing screens, using face coverings and improving hygiene.</p><div id="bbccom_mpu_1_2_3" class="bbccom_slot mpu-ad" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="bbccom_advert"> <script type="text/javascript"> /**/ (function() { if (window.bbcdotcom && bbcdotcom.adverts && bbcdotcom.adverts.slotAsync) { bbcdotcom.adverts.slotAsync('mpu', [1,2,3]); } })(); /**/ </script> </div> </div><p>First Minister Mark Drakeford said: "For the small minority of individuals and businesses who are not complying with the law, I want to make it clear that we will take action and we won't hesitate to close individual premises if that is necessary.</p><p>"Local authorities are being given enhanced powers to intervene, and to respond more effectively to complaints including those reported to the Wales TUC and its affiliated unions."</p><p>While gyms and leisure centres will be able to open from Monday, they will look very different to before the start of the pandemic.</p><p>Saunas and steam rooms will remain closed, equipment will be more spread out due to social-distancing measures, while swimmers are being asked to arrive at the pool side "swim ready".</p><h2 class="story-body__crosshead">'Some will be there first thing'</h2><figure class="media-landscape has-caption full-width"> <span class="image-and-copyright-container"> <div class="js-delayed-image-load" data-alt="Francesca with ladies exercising in the park" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20200807184240oe_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/320/cpsprodpb/1083C/production/_113844676_pt1.jpg" data-width="976" data-height="549"></div> <span class="off-screen">Image copyright</span> <span class="story-image-copyright">Francesca Ray</span> </span> <figcaption class="media-caption"> <span class="off-screen">Image caption</span> <span class="media-caption__text"> Francesca Ray has been training clients outdoors after rules changed to allow it </span> </figcaption> </figure><p>At the start of lockdown, people were limited to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200807184240/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-wales-52591966/coronavirus-lockdown-changes-in-wales-will-let-people-exercise-outside-more" class="story-body__link">exercising outside once a day</a>, not allowed to travel except for essential reasons, and were unable to exercise in groups.</p><p>"I went from working 14-hour days to nothing," said personal trainer Francesca Ray, who would normally train clients at Simply Gym, in Llansamlet.</p><p>The Swansea-based trainer signed up for a 100-mile running challenge and tried to keep clients motivated, and once restrictions were eased started training people outside.</p><p>Ms Ray said while she had organised boot camps and helped people 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class="story-image-copyright">Leisure for Life</span> </span> <figcaption class="media-caption"> <span class="off-screen">Image caption</span> <span class="media-caption__text"> Classes at leisure centres in Rhondda Cynon Taff will look different, with fewer people being able to take part </span> </figcaption> </figure><p>In Rhondda Cynon Taff the council is preparing to reopen its gyms, with fitness classes resuming on 17 August and swimming pools from 24 August.</p><p>People heading back to the Leisure for Life gyms will have to book personal training sessions and classes in advance, with fewer people in classes and social distancing measures in place.</p><p>Ann Crimmings, cabinet member for leisure, said while outdoor classes "had been a hit", the weather had not always been "on their side". </p><p>"Staff have worked hard over recent weeks to ensure staff and customers can return to a safe, but very different, environment," she said.</p><p>"The phased approach to opening is the 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