Wellness Should you wear a face mask to the gym? A look at the debate Staff Editor June 12, 2020 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Subscribe Now Log in As gyms open across the country, we need to talk about masks. States including Florida, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, Arizona, Indiana and Ohio are welcoming gymgoers back. Many fitness studios and gym chains encourage patrons to wear masks while they work out. The face coverings are among a slew of precautions – including temperature checks, smaller class sizes, sanitization stations and socially distanced machines – aimed at minimizing potential exposure of the novel coronavirus that’s infected more than 2 million Americans. Do people need to wear material that covers their nose and mouth when they want to breathe heavily? … READ MORE @ USA TODAYAs gyms open across the country, we need to talk about masks. States including Florida, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, Arizona, Indiana and Ohio are welcoming gymgoers back.... Membership Required You’ve reached your 3-article monthly limit. Subscribe to ATN Pro for unlimited access to industry-leading coverage, insights, and analysis shaping the future of fitness and wellness. ATN Pro members get: Unlimited access to Athletech News articles Exclusive access to ATN Pro-level reporting Discounts to ATN the Innovation Summit VIP access to community events Exclusive email newsletters Subscribe Now Already a member? Log in Already a member? Log in here Tags: Covid-19 face masks