Update as of April 3, 2023

In light of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) discontinuing the mask mandate in healthcare, long-term care, and adult correctional facilities, on April 3rd, RHF will be transitioning to a mask optional policy alongside this change at the state level. 

While we recognize that things are getting better, this date does not mark the end of the pandemic, so please remain cautious and respectful of the community members around you and their individual choices around mask wearing. 

For those who have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for covid, we ask that you continue to monitor for symptoms and wear a mask within the gym. If you prefer your trainer to be masked, please let us know.

We appreciate your continued understanding and compliance as we navigate these next steps, if you have any questions or concerns please email staff@rainierhealth.com.

Update as of December 19, 2022

"We had an overwhelming response to our mask survey last month, with individuals on both ends of the spectrum in terms of mask wearing preferences. In light of the recent surges in viral respiratory illnesses and Washington state public health leaders strongly recommending mask wearing indoors, we will be continuing with our current policy. 

Please wear a mask as much as possible (only removing if stationary and distanced from others) while within the gym. As a community gym, our priority continues to be that all individuals (especially those who are immunocompromised and older adults) feel safe and comfortable working out here! Thank you for understanding this and being respectful of those around you. We appreciate you all!”

-RHF Staff

Update as of July 22, 2022

• As we have throughout the pandemic, we want to make sure those at higher-risk are feeling safe within the gym, and that we are adhering to the most recent CDC/King County recommendations for businesses.

• In light of the heightened Covid cases within King County recently, RHF will be "strongly recommending masks be worn at all times" within the Main Gym.

• We continue to ask that you wear masks as you enter, leave and walk around the facility, and will maintain the option to remove your mask only when stationary and distanced from others.

• If you have any questions or concerns please email staff@rainierhealth.com. We appreciate your continued adherence to our policies as we discern how to best ensure the health and safety of our members and our team.

Update as of June 20, 2022

Starting Monday June 27th you will only need to make a reservation for GROUP CLASSES, not for regular gym usage.

Please continue to wear masks as you enter, leave and walk around the facility, but if you are distanced from others and stationary you may remove your mask if you'd like to (we will keep this policy as Covid numbers remain high).

Thanks again for your continued adherence to our requests in order for everyone within the gym to feel safe and comfortable working out here during this time. We appreciate you!

Update as of June 13, 2022

Mask policy as outlined below will be maintained and revisited on July 13, 2022.

Update as of April 12, 2022

Thanks for your continued patience and understanding as we all continue to adapt & navigate this pandemic safely as a community. We are going to be making a slight adjustment to our mask policy effective Wednesday April 13th:

• We ask that you wear a mask while you enter & leave the gym, and as you move around the gym, but if you are stationary and distanced from others in the main area then you may remove/pull down your mask if you would like to

• RHF Staff & volunteers will continue to stay masked - Group Classroom will be a "mask required at all times zone" (for both group classes and individual usage throughout the day).

• These guidelines will be in effect for 2 months, as a trial period until June 13th, at which point we will re-evaluate how Covid cases are trending and adjust anything if needed.

• As always, if you have any questions or concerns please email staff@rainierhealth.com. We appreciate your continued adherence to our policies as we discern how to best ensure the health and safety of our members and our team.

Update as of March 10, 2022

• Increased indoor gym capacity to 15 members per hour and 12 members per group class. Please continue to make your reservations in advance via the app or by calling the front desk.

• Small change to our cleaning kits: each member please take a spray bottle and towel to use throughout your time in the gym instead of a whole basket. Hand sanitizer stations are placed throughout the gym for members' usage.

• No longer taking temperature upon check in: Research has found that temperature checks are “insufficient as a primary means of detection to reduce Covid-19 transmission” We ask that all RHF members continue to self monitor prior to attending a gym reservation and follow CDC/Doctor's recommendations regarding quarantine/isolation if you've been exposed to a positive Covid case"

• Continue wearing masks please: The health of our members (especially those who are immunocompromised) and our staff is very important to us, therefore we have decided to exercise caution and ask members to keep wearing masks within the gym for now. We will continue to revisit this decision monthly as we keep an eye out for how Covid cases are trending and what health care professionals are recommending in the coming weeks.

• If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email us at staff@rainierhealth.com

Update as of October 11, 2021

New King County Mandate:

Due to the recent spike in Covid-19 numbers, King County has put in place a new mandate beginning October 25th that will be in effect for the next 6-months.  All members and staff must show proof of vaccination or provide a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of attending the gym. Please see below the King County mandate:

"The COVID-19 Delta variant is spreading fast. As of October 25 in King County, proof of vaccination will be required for everyone ages 12+ at outdoor events of 500 or more people, indoor recreational events or establishments, restaurants, and bars. As of September 13 in Washington state, masks are required for everyone ages 5+ at outdoor events with 500 or more people and continue to be required in public indoor spaces. Please see information below for further guidance."

What can be used as proof of vaccination?

• CDC vaccination card or photo of vaccine card.

• Documented proof of vaccination from medical record or vaccine provider.

• Printed certificate or QR code (available at the end of September) from MyIRMobile.com. 

Options for people who are unvaccinated or unable to prove vaccine status:

People who are unvaccinated or cannot prove vaccination status will be required to show proof of a negative PCR COVID-19 test in the last 72 hours prior to entry. 
For COVID-19 testing locations and resources, visit kingcounty.gov/covid/sites.

What can I expect at RHF?

Starting October 18th we will be prepared to receive proof of vaccination and starting October 25th will require it. We are requesting that all members do the following:

1. Provide your vaccination proof to the front desk staff who will verify that you are fully vaccinated and make note of it on your account. 

2. Every time you enter the gym, please continue to scan your barcode which will indicate to the staff whether or not you need to prove vaccination or show a current negative COVID-19 test. 

Thanks for your cooperation with this and if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email staff@rainierhealth.com. 

Update as of August 18, 2021

In accordance with Governor Inslee's most recent announcement of an indoor mask mandate effective Monday August 23rd, everyone (regardless of vaccination status) will be required to wear a mask at all times within the gym.

Again, we encourage you to step outside if you need to catch your breath during a workout (or swap a cloth mask for a surgical one?!), if you'd like us to move a rower or a bike outside for you we can - just ask!, or feel free to check out any of our outdoor class offerings as well! (masks are optional outdoors and social distancing is maintained).

Although this is a step we did not want to take, it is a necessary one to keep our community safe & healthy as well as to comply with the new mandate.

Update as of July 30, 2021

Main gym max capacity is now 11 members per hour.

Update as of July 6, 2021

RHF Members! We have made some adjustments to our mask policy in the gym outlined below. 

When to wear a mask:

• Everyone (regardless of vaccination status), please enter & exit the gym wearing your mask and when moving around the gym facility

• ***If you are not fully vaccinated you are required to keep your mask on at all times within the facility. ****

• We have 3 squares that are designated to be “Mask Required Squares” if you prefer to only be around others wearing masks. These are the Cardio square by the front door and the two squares in the Classroom. 

When removing your mask is an option:

• If you are fully vaccinated AND stationary within a square that is not designated as a “Masked Required Square”

Everyone, continue to stay at least 6 ft apart from other members and continue our current cleaning procedures. 

We want you to know these decisions are in consideration of those in our community who are immunocompromised and/or are living with family who are at a higher risk. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation as we are all navigating this “return to normalcy” while also recognizing ongoing research regarding the spread of variants.

If you have questions please email staff@rainierhealth.com .

Update as of June 30, 2021

We are ironing out the details of what our mask policy will be as we are keeping in mind those who are at a higher risk. Please stay tuned for changes that will begin Tuesday July 6th and continue wearing your mask in the gym until then.

Update as of June 24, 2021

We are looking forward to receiving an update from Governor Inslee on the 30th (regarding mask requirements & reopening plans), but in the meantime ask that you stay masked in consideration of our immunocompromised and older community members within the gym.

We will communicate our plans for gym operation changes as soon as we know what they will be following the upcoming announcement. Thanks for your patience and understanding as we all work together to keep each other healthy!

Update as of June 22, 2021

Main gym max capacity is now 10 members per hour.

In order to allow time for all of our RHF staff members to complete their 2nd Covid shots (and their 2 week period after 2nd shot) we are asking that you continue to adhere to our community expectation of wearing a mask at all times within the gym for a little while longer. In addition, along with many other gyms and businesses, we are waiting for some more information before masks become optional (for those vaccinated) inside our facility.

We appreciate your patience as we are figuring out the next steps, until then feel free to email staff@rainierhealth.com with any questions. Thanks as always for the ways you've continued doing your part to keep our community safe & healthy!

RHF Staff

Update as of March 19, 2021

We are continuing our indoor gym reservations at this time allowing up to 8 members in the gym per session. These sessions are reserved in advance on our app. Our #safewithRHF procedures continue as outlined below.

Our group classes remain virtual at this time, with in person training options. Stay tuned here for any updates to come!

Update as of January 8, 2021

RHFers! We are excited to announce that RHF will be reopening indoors on Monday Jan 11th following the new "Phase 1" guidelines of the “Healthy Washington” Roadmap released by the governor.

Many of our #safewithRHF procedures will be familiar from our previous indoor sessions:
-Advance reservation on the app
-Entrance procedure
-Social distancing throughout gym visit
-Personal safety measures

With some additional guidelines as dictated by the state:
-Increased individual exercise space to 500 square feet
-Limit of 5 members indoor per session
-45 minute sessions to reduce indoor time

Hours will be:
Monday-Friday 7-11am, 1-3pm, 5-8pm and Saturdays 8am-2pm
Do you have a request for a specific time slot? Message us and we'll see if there are more that agree!

For those not ready or able to return indoors we will continue to offer all virtual options and some outdoor exercise options as well. 

Update as of December 30, 2020

We will be continuing with our outdoor hours through Monday January 11th (in response to Governor Inslee's announcement today of a 1 week extension of the Covid restrictions).

We should be getting more information next week regarding what a potential reopening would look like for us in the coming weeks, so keep checking here on the website, our social media (Facebook & Instagram) and our RHF App for more information about that! And until then, keep up with those at home & outdoor workouts!

Update as of November 16, 2020

In compliance with the most recent Order from Governor Inslee, the following will be effective Monday, November 16 at 11:59pm (midnight) through Monday, December 14th:

• RHF Indoor Facilities will be closed.

• Check out our virtual offerings through RHF@Home website page & RHF app for both live & recorded options to stay active during this time!

• We will be posting 4 week plans on these platforms to keep you active & moving during this closure.

• Be on the lookout for in-person outdoor offerings beginning next week. 

• As you support your own health & well-being during this time, we ask that you support your neighbors’ too by supporting the RHF community. We firmly believe that working together as a community we can get through this!

Update as of October 1, 2020

Our #safewithRHF reopening has been going well the past couple of months! Please check out our updated "Safe with RHF Community Expectations" (listed below) if you are a member & plan to come workout in our physical space! 

• We are a community gym. We ask that you wear your mask at all times to keep everyone healthy at the gym.

• Pick 1 square! The green taped off boxed on the floor designate your safe workout space - please stay within 1 square for your workout.

  • Looking for workout ideas? Try out the posted workout in your square!

• Please clean up after yourself. This includes sanitizing your equipment after you’ve used it as well as putting equipment back. We all love a clean and tidy gym, right? :)

• Please remember to only reserve 1 hour per day as there are limited spots.

Our current capacity is 7 members/hour and you can check our hours here.

We are also hard at work launching RHF@Home so you can workout from the comfort of your own home with the familiarity of your favorite RHF staff members! Check out more information about that membership here.

Update as of July 6, 2020

We are now open! Reserve your spot in the gym now through the Rainier Health and Fitness app, if you are unsure how to reserve a spot through the app, click HERE for a short video demonstration. If you are experiencing difficulty downloading/logging into the app, please contact jcarl@rainierhealth.com

Our current gym capacity is 5 people on the hour for a 50 minute time period, reserve your spot now before they fill up! Before entering the gym please check our ‘Social Distancing and Safety Guidelines’ below. If you haven’t already filled the Rainier Health and Fitness Agreement of Release and Waiver of Liability, please use the link below to complete this form before coming to the gym on your scheduled reservation time.

Rainier Health and Fitness Agreement of Release and Waiver of Liability

Welcome back to RHF! Click here for a short video of our #SafeWithRHF procedures

Update as of July 1, 2020

"We're reopening! As the county continues to move through phases, we as a business are receiving clarity around what each phase means for our community. Our goal is to be the BEST phase 2 gym possible! We will continue our reopening, at whatever capacity we can. Whether it's outside, or limited to 5 people, we're all in and hope you are too! Starting Monday July 6th the main gym will be open for general use! 5 members can sign up via the RHF app per hour. Listed below are the measures we are taking (& asking you to help us with!) as you come back into the gym next week, so that we all #StaySafeWithRHF

Social Distancing and Safety Guidelines:

1. Upon entering the gym, each member will be expected to:

- disinfect their shoes on the mat

- sanitize their hands

- get a temperature check

- grab their sanitation kit

- wash their hands

2. We ask that if you have any symptoms including a fever or cough, that you stay away from the gym for at least 48 hours.

3. We will be limiting people within the gym to 5 members and 1 staff per hour

4. You will have to sign up for your intended time slot the day before. Once the 5 member limit is met for a specific hour, no one else will be able to sign up to attend. If someone shows up for an hour and is not registered, we will unfortunately have to ask you to leave if we've reached the limit of 5 members.

5. We are asking members to wait outside (we'll have spots for you to stand on!) until you are welcomed in by a staff member. We will not be able to have people gathering in the lobby waiting to use the facility as others try to leave.  

6. Time slots will be 50 minutes long. This will give an extra 10 minutes after each session for members finish cleaning and leave the facility before the next hour begins.

7. All members will be asked to sanitize their hands as they walk into the gym. Sanitizer will be provided at the entrance for everyone to use.

8. Since you will have to be signed in before you can utilize the space, all that is needed is to state your name (or use your RHF App or keycard to check in) as you check in with staff at the front desk.

9. All personal belongings besides water bottles must stay OFF the gym floor. Keep in mind that lockers will not be available for use during this first stage of re-opening.

Update as of June 22, 2020

What does King County Phase 2 mean for RHF? - We'll be introducing & detailing out phase 2, over a series of stages, within the next couple of days. (Phase 2 is very similar to Phase 1.5 & still includes limits of 5 people, and 1:1 training). Continue to check here for more details!

Update as of June 18, 2020

King County has been approved for Phase 1.5 of the Safe Start Re-Opening Plan. What this means for RHF is that we can re-open the main facility only for 1:1 Personal Training (by appointment). We are also hard at work getting our outdoor space ready for Small Group (limit of 5 people) Outdoor Classes & Training Sessions. More details for these to come! All of our current virtual options are still continuing.

Please Note: As much as we all would like for RHF programs to return back to usual operation, at this time, we will not be re-opening the main facility for general usage on June 22nd, per our previous update. Our top priority as a staff is to ensure we are providing a safe place to workout & adhering to what specifically is allowed for fitness centers within the King County Safe Start Phases. We will continue to update this page as we know more details. Please see this website for more information on the sources we have been staying up to date on.

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions:

We want to thank those of you who have decided to keep your membership in place by participating in virtual classes and staying connected to your RHF community via social media. RHF’s mission to encourage healthy lifestyles hasn't changed, it just looks a little different! We understand that you too may be experiencing financial hardship and want to respond to offer membership modifications as requested. We will continue to do this, but hope that as you are able you will remain committed to RHF so we can continue this valuable service to the community. We appreciate your support. The following are some frequently asked questions that have come up that you may have as well:

Update as of May 10, 2020

What is a basic RHF membership right now? 

Given everything going on right now, we have transitioned the basic RHF membership VIRTUAL!

• Virtual Fitness Classes: Access to a live, interactive two way video classes featuring your favorite RHF instructors (Yoga, Zumba, Pilates)

• Pre-recorded Fitness classes: Access to pre-recorded Group Classes as well so that you can play them whenever work for your schedule

• Home Workouts: Daily At-home workouts posted on social media and your RHF app with demonstrations by RHF trainers

• Kids Fitness classes twice a week

• Covid Fitness Consultations - We must keep moving. If you are stuck as to what an active lifestyle may look like right now for you, sign up for a consultation with one of our trained professionals. You’ll have an opportunity to schedule a 30-minute call to chat about goals, nutrition, etc. It’s a great way to be proactive with your health and fitness journey. Click here to complete the consultation initial form and get connected to a RHF trainer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgLhZW3tJhj7hYpaUcRo638zftMGPPhVjrMo1co5jCotH_hQ/viewform

What does Group Training look like now?

Group Training has gone live! Enjoy a 45 minute total body workout within the comfort of your own home. This program is still offered daily. $30 for unlimited sessions or $10 for 3 passes. Not sure yet? Try it out for free and let us know what you think! Currently, there are 8am and 5pm group training sessions.

Is there still Personal Training?

Yes, the struggle of staying active and healthy during the COVID-19 lock down can be a challenge. Are you looking for the motivation of meeting with a trainer on a regular basis to keep you on track with achieving your goals during this trying time? 

• Certified personal trainers will help you monitor exercise selection, perfect your technique to avoid injury, and accomplish your goals in the most efficient way possible. Our trainers have the training required to closely monitor your form and push you in the most productive way possible. We are offering online training using equipment you already own or supplementing with common household items, bodyweight exercises, HIIT training, and more to stave off our newly acquired sedentary lifestyles.

Is there still RHF CrossFit? 

Yes, RHF CrossFit community continues to exercise and support each other through virtual classes and hangouts.  Check out our current schedule https://rhfcrossfit.com/schedule Please send any questions to rhfcrossfit@rainierhealth.com 

How do I join Group Classes?

Please download the Rainier Health and Fitness app (black and white one) and once you download the app, join the “Group Classes” group under the Community tab for instructions and updates regarding Group Classes. Check out our current schedule

https://www.rainierhealth.com/virtual-class

Send any questions to rhfgroupclasses@rainierhealth.com 

What are my options if I don’t plan to use these services?

We are currently waiving our 30 day notice policy given our current situation and responding as soon as we can to any requests we get. 

$0 Hold: Due to the current pandemic we are offering up to 3 months of membership hold at $0 instead of $5 holds. (If this is your choice, let us know if you would like 1, 2, or 3 months hold, effective on our billing date-15th of each month).

Cancellation: You also have the option to cancel, please let us know ASAP so that we can process it before the 5/15/20 billing date. One thing to note with cancellation is if you choose to rejoin in the future, please note that you will have to pay the $39 sign-up fees again and the $30/month rate. Email accounts@rainierhealth.com 

What does a membership hold mean?

You will not be billed the regular monthly dues for the number of months that your account is frozen and your access to the gym services is also on hold. When your hold ends, the automatic billing and access to services resumes. 

What if the gym opens and my account is on hold?

When you come into the gym we will be happy to adjust your membership to remove the hold. 

How do I request changes to my account?

Email accounts@rainierhealth.com and specify which change you would like to be made to your account to begin this process. 

How will I know if my membership has been changed?

You will receive an email communicating the next steps to changing your membership and a confirmation email. 

When will RHF resume regular operations?

RHF is following all the county, state and federal directives. At this time, the mandated shelter in place is effective through May 31st 2020. 

How do I ensure I am getting the most up-to-date information from RHF?

In order to receive communication via email, sign up here.

If you have unsubscribed in the past, but want to receive emails again, please email staff@rainierhealth.com

Also, keep an eye on our Facebook, Instagram, and Website for updates. 

How can I donate to support RHF?

You can join us in partnering with so many others to actively pursue the health of our community by visiting the following link. https://www.rainierhealth.com/donation