This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Reconsider the closing of gyms and instead, class them as essential.
Reconsider the closure of gyms during the second lockdown and any future lockdowns and see how they are essential to peoples physical and mental health especially during this pandemic. There is zero scientific data to suggest that closing gyms will have any impact on stopping the spread of Covid 19.
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Gyms are a very big part of thousands of peoples lives, not only for physical health, but for mental health too. Gyms have been one the places with lowest transmission rates of COVID-19
The impact a closure will have on people’s mental and physical health will be detrimental. During a time like the present, when we are restricted and separated from those who truly matter, the gym is a place to escape and minimise depression, whilst releasing endorphins and improving health all round.
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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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