West End Racquet & Health Club

West End Tennis is Open! Call the front desk from 9 - 4 pm to make a reservation 1 day in advance only Happy Hitting EveryoneWest End Tennis is Open! Call the front desk from 9 - 4 pm to make a reservation 1 day in advance only Happy Hitting Everyone

West End Tennis is Open! Call the front desk from 9 - 4 pm to make a reservation 1 day in advance only Happy Hitting EveryoneWest End Tennis is Open! Call the front desk from 9 - 4 pm to make a reservation 1 day in advance only Happy Hitting Everyone

At this point, people should certainly keep exercising, Gordon says. In fact, physical activity can boost your immune system, Michael Knight, assistant professor of medicine at the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Services, tells CNBC Make It. I would encourage my patients to continue getting moderate amounts of physical activity to lower their overall risk, he says. Here’s what you can do to stay safe at the gym: 1) Wear weight-lifting gloves... ... Technically, the virus doesn’t pass through skin you have to touch a mucous membrane that will serve as a portal or entry, Gordon says, like your eyes, nose or mouth. But wearing gloves may deter you from touching these hot spots on your face. You still have to wash your hands when you take the gloves off, though. People touch their faces a lot, and they aren’t aware, she says. 2) Wipe down equipment ... Many gyms are being proactive about cleaning and disinfecting equipment given the number of COVID-19 cases, but you should still wipe down equipment before and after you use it, Gordon says. (The American Chemistry Council has a list of cleaning products including wipes and sprays that are acceptable to use against COVID-19, if you want to bring your own.) And if you prefer to use a towel to wipe up your sweat while you work out, be mindful of where you place it when you’re not using it, Knight says. If a towel were to come in contact with germs or a contaminated surface, then you wouldn’t want it anywhere near your face, he adds. 3) Head outdoors If you’re nervous about the gym, exercising outdoors would dramatically reduce any chance of getting the virus, simply because you’re around fewer people, Gordon says. Currently, there are no restrictions in place that would prevent people from going outside in the United States. Go for a run, hike or bike ride, she suggests. 4) Avoid peak gym hours Try to plan your gym visit at a time when you know it won’t be crowded, so you know there will be fewer people touching and using the equipment, Knight says. Limit physical touch, like handshakes or high-fives, while you’re there, and be sure to wash your hands properly when you arrive and before you leave, he adds.

"Unless there is a full quarantine in your area, it is probably still ok to go to the gym," Dr. Whyte said. "Many gyms are using hospital-grade cleaners to sanitize equipment." Dr. Whyte echoed the CDCs statements about the virus being spread through direct contact with respiratory droplets usually through sneezing and coughing. He believes its less likely to get infected by touching a contaminated service like shared dumbells or public machines and added that there is no ...current belief that sweat is a source of the virus. However, to err on the side of caution and proper hygiene, he did recommend wiping down your workout area and machines prior to and after your workout. The CDC advises using hand sanitizers that are 60% or higher in ethanol or isopropyl. Dr. Whyte clarified, "Despite the fact that there is a lot of sweating going on in the gym, there's no evidence gyms are not safe." He noted that if you are experiencing any symptoms that may be related to coronavirus such as fever, tiredness, or dry cough, you should not expose others to it in a public space. Other precautions Dr. Whyte advised include avoiding people who are sneezing or coughing, staying six feet away from people if possible, washing hands frequently for at least 20 seconds (Ellen DeGeneres gave the proper handwashing tutorial), avoiding touching your face, mouth, nose, or eyes, wiping sweat with towels, and taking a shower after the gym.

Another beautiful Marine League arrangement by our own awesome member Cheryl Unrein. Thank you for making our club look so nice!

Team West End keeping the front desk in check! Thank you Nate, Natalie and Ashley

Nice turnout for our Valentine's Day Drop In Last Night...Hope to see everyone next Wednesday 7 - 9 pm

Thanks to all our AMAZING members who participated in our Super Bowl tennis mixer today and made the Sold Out event a Smashing Success!!! Special thanks to our Pros Chris LeGrand, Kristen Flagler, Chris Dundas and especially Dan Johnston for planning and putting together such great teams that the overall score was Tied!!! Hope you all had a great time and made new tennis friends! ... Enjoy the photos everyone... See more

An absolutely perfect day for our Super Bowl Mixer Reminder that ALL courts will be taken today from 10-2 for our Sold Out event! Please check in and arrive by 9:45