Petition · past parliament

Make gyms an essential service

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

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

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:

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

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

Timeline

23 Nov 2020 Petition opened for signatures
30 Nov 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20
Status Rejected
Rejected 30 Nov 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.