Rejected petition Make gyms an essential service

Ensure that gyms remain open even under the most severe coronavirus restrictions. Acknowledge gyms importance and identify them as an essential service.

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On top of the physical benefits of going to the gym regular exercise can have a profoundly positive impact on depression, anxiety, and ADHD. It also relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better, and boosts your overall mood.

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Why was this petition rejected?

There’s already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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You may wish to sign some of these petitions:

Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/333869

Keep gyms and leisure facilities open during any lockdown: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/556956

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Date submitted 23 November 2020
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