This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Do NOT close gyms and leisure centres as part of lockdown measures
Do not close gyms and leisure centres as part of any future lockdown measures (as has been done in Liverpool). Keep gyms and leisure centres open regardless of ‘alert level’ to allow people to maintain and improve their physical and mental health by exercising.
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Closing gyms and leisure centres denies people the opportunity to engage in exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle, thus increasing the likelihood of higher rates of obesity, diabetes etc. in the population, which are known risk factors for severe illness/death with COVID-19. Furthermore, exercise including weight training is essential to the mental health of many, which has already been decimated by lockdown. Keeping gyms open is essential to protect physical & mental health of the public!
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You may wish to sign some of these petitions:
Keep gyms and leisure facilities open during any lockdown: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/556956
Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/333869
The Committee will be holding a debate on Covid-19 restrictions on gyms and sport on Monday 23 November. You will be able to watch the debate on Parliament TV at 4.30pm: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
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