ORLANDO – For gym owner Damien Priester at House of Sweat Orlando, no doubt things have been tough the past few weeks while his place was shut down to stop the spread of COVID-19. “I’m married, I have two kids and it was a strain and it was rough trying to get through and stay motivated,” he said.
Now, he’s like many gym owners all across Florida in that he’s allowed to reopen first thing Monday morning. He’s getting ready.
It’s the newest expansion to Phase 1 in Florida, with Gov. Ron DeSantis saying gyms may open with up to 50% capacity and as long as they self sanitize. “We’re going to definitely keep the 6-feet distance,” Preister said. “Spray and wipe everything down before and after.” Meantime, also new in Phase 1 come on Monday is