This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Keep gyms open during the 2nd lockdown to prevent the worsening of mental health
keep gyms open! there’s enough evidence, as i’ve read, to suggest that gyms don’t need to close. they have such amazing effects on people’s mental health. especially in these uncertain times, people need some escape from these anxieties. gyms are the most hygienic place. this is so crucial
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during the first lockdown, i experienced such severe mental health problems, i developed an eating disorder. when the gym opened, i put my complete focus into it and my eating disorder started to go away; as did my mental health, as the gym was my escape. as it is for many others who have mental health problems. by entering another lockdown, without keeping gyms open, i’m concerned many others’ mental health will deteriorate. this can be significantly avoided by permitting gyms to stay open
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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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