Petition · past parliament
Keep health clubs/Gyms open during the lockdown
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
We need you to keep heath clubs/gyms open during the 4 week lockdown.
Gym/Health Clubs need to be kept open during this lockdown (4 Weeks) to improve the public's health and well being, mental health and immune systems. Gyms are being classes alongside pubs, bars and restaurants. The is no consideration for the clear benefits of health and well being to the public in their fight against COVID.
Gyms are a huge benefit for users, not just physically but mentally too. Research shows that with the correct safety measures they are safe to use.
Gyms are a huge benefit for users, not just physically but mentally too. Research shows that with the correct safety measures they are safe to use.
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
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
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
6 Nov 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.