Duke Health and Fitness Center

COVID-19 Safety Precautions

Announcements

Face masks are required at this location.

If you have or suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19, take these precautions before you seek care. If you have an appointment, learn about the safety measures in place at all Duke Health locations.

Cleaning and Disinfecting

Cleanliness and sanitation have always been a priority at the Duke Health & Fitness Center. Here’s what we’re doing to keep our facilities clean and disinfected:

  • We use a hospital-grade, EPA-approved disinfectant on all surfaces and equipment.
  • High-traffic spaces are disinfected every two hours. This includes restroom stalls, countertops, door handles, locker room benches, chairs, shower stalls, and more.
  • We’ve added stations around the fitness center that include disinfecting spray, paper towels, and hand sanitizer for use by you and our staff.
  • Members are required to disinfect equipment before and after use.

Locker Room Guidelines

The locker rooms are available for use, however members and guests are should maintain social distancing at all times.

  • The showers are open, but with limited availability. 
  • Dry saunas are open for two people at a time, but you must wear a mask and maintain social distancing of at least six feet apart.

Pool Guidelines

Thirty-minute reservations are available for lap swimming and individual water walking. There are 15 minutes of transition time between all reservations. Reservations are required and can be made online using the member portal or by calling 919-660-6660.

  • Reservations are limited to one per-person, per-day, and can be made no more than six days in advance.
  • Please arrive a few minutes before your reservation so you can begin your workout on time and structure your workout so you can be out of your lane at the end of your reservation.
  • If you’ve made a reservation and can no longer make it, call us to allow another member to use that time.

When Using the Pool

  • Lane use is limited to one swimmer or water walker per lane. Two members of the same household can share a lane.
  • Masks should be worn to and from the pool. Cloth or surgical masks should not be worn when wet. Once in the water, swimmers do not need to wear a mask, but water walkers should keep their masks on. Masks are optional for supervised aquatic classes.
  • Bring your own towel and water. The water cooler will not be available in the pool area. 
  • The hot tub is open for four people at a time, but you must wear a mask and maintain social distancing of at least six feet apart.
  • Members can’t store bathing suits or pool shoes in the locker rooms unless you have a long-term locker rental.

We are required to close the pool for 30 minutes after a thunderstorm. Reservations that are interrupted because of the weather will not be extended. The pool closes at 7:30 pm weekdays, 3:30 pm on Saturdays, and 1:45 pm on Sundays.

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Massage Therapy

Massage appointments can be made by emailing Kim Turk or calling the front desk at 919-660-6660 during normal business hours. Payment is required in advance and can be made in person or over the phone. 

You’ll need to wash your hands before and after the session and wear a mask during your massage, including while lying face down on the massage table. Our massage therapists protect themselves and you by washing their hands and wearing a face shield during your appointment. All linens, equipment, and spaces are fully disinfected between appointments.

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Nutrition Consultations

Our dietitians offer virtual nutrition consultations over video or phone, as well as in-person appointments with masking and social distancing. You can contact our nutrition team to learn more about potential coverage with your insurance plan for either type of visit.