Allow gyms to remain open, they’re essential for mental and physical health.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Allow gyms to remain open, they’re essential for both mental and physical health. Physical fitness has been proven to boost the immune system and help combat viruses.

Gyms help with our mental and physical health. They help relieve stress, offer sanctuary for some and are a coping mechanism for a lot of people during these uncertain times. With the weather changing outdoor activity will soon become less frequent.
Regular exercise can boost your immune system and help fight off infections. Exercise allows immune cells to perform effectively, it increases blood flow, reduces stress and inflammation, and can strengthen antibodies.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign some of these petitions:

Keep gyms and leisure facilities open during any lockdown: Keep gyms and leisure facilities open during any lockdown

Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases: Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases

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

Timeline

31 Oct 2020	Petition opened for signatures
6 Nov 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 6 Nov 2020

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