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THE BENEFITS OF AIR FILTERS IN YOUR GYM
Your health has always been our priority at Castle Hill Fitness, and we consider all facets of your well-being. From your physical health, your mental health… down to the very air you breathe. In this new era of indoor fitness, we knew that air quality mattered more than ever. To provide every additional layer of protection we could during your physically distant exercise session, all spaces in our gym are outfitted with ALEN HEPA Air Filters.
What Are HEPA Filters?
HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filters are mechanical air filters that work by forcing air through a fine mesh net to trap airborne particles. These complex nets are made of small fibers that carry an electrostatic charge, which attracts bypassing particles. HEPA-rated filters are able to trap 99.97% of particles that are .3 microns with these nets. This includes particles such as dust, allergens, pet dander, mold, bacteria, and technically, virus particles.
How Do Air Filter Offer More Protection Against Illness?
While air filters won’t completely protect you against catching illnesses such as COVID-19, or replace any of the standard CDC-recommended preventative actions, it does provide another layer of protection. According to the EPA, “when used properly, air purifiers can help reduce airborne contaminants, including viruses in a home or confined space.“
A HEPA-rated air filter can technically capture a portion of airborne virus-sized particles. While virus particles can be about .125 microns, the droplets that carry those particles are larger and easily captured by the filter. Removing even a portion of contaminants in the air reduces the concentration of the virus and limits the potential for exposure.
When you come to work out at Castle Hill Fitness, you’ll know that the air you’re breathing has been circulated through the filter and purified. Our air filters are stationed throughout the gym, and filter up to 1300 sq ft every 30-minutes. Plenty of filtering to go around! We use the MERV-13 models, ASHRAE’s recommended filter for reducing airborne infectious aerosol exposure. The MERV-13 filter can capture 1 µm to 3 µm sized particles, which are the size of the respiratory droplets that carry the viral particles, with an 85% efficacy.
The benefits of our air filters work in conjunction with the overhead fans installed throughout our gyms to help abate any airborne viral particles. According to the EPA, increased ventilation can “help reduce the concentration of airborne contaminants, including viruses, indoors.”
Clean, fresh air is what you’ll be breathing as you catch your breath between sets!
Air Filters for a Healthier Workout
Even in non-pandemic times, air filters make for a healthier workout environment! Your immune system benefits from filtering out air pollutants that trigger inflammation in the body. In addition, breathing is so much easier when the air is cleaner. Schedule a tour to learn more about our fresh facilities.
