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New York NY, New York City has become the first major city to require proof of COVID vaccination in such indoor venues as bars, gyms, theaters, and museums.
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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 230, which will increase indoor capacity limits for certain businesses and increase both the general indoor and outdoor gathering limit.
Continue reading Capacity Limits Increased for Indoor Businesses and Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings
Continue reading Gyms and Indoor Amusement and Water Parks to Reopen Effective Tuesday, September 1
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NJBIA Statement on Governor’s Decision to Reopen Health and Fitness Centers while Failing to Lift Prohibition on Indoor Dining:
NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka released the following statement regarding the partial reopening of health and fitness centers that was announced by Gov. Phil Murphy today.
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Ridgewood NJ, Below are statements from two Planet Fitness franchise owners in New Jersey in response to Governor Murphy’s announcement that gyms may reopen as of Tuesday, September 1st.
Hon. Craig Benson, former Governor of New Hampshire and Planet Fitness Board Member and franchise owner in New Jersey who operates 18 gyms. Governor Benson is a New Jersey native
“Fitness centers are critical to the mental, physical and financial health for New Jerseyans, and we are grateful that Governor Murphy has announced that we can reopen with safety protocols in place. Throughout the reopening process, we will continue to collaborate with local, county and state health officials to ensure that our members can work out again in a safe, clean, and welcoming environment, and our staff can get back to work.
Continue reading NJ Planet Fitness Statement on Gyms Reopening
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Trenton NJ, According to a new statewide survey released today, 57% of New Jersey voters want gyms and fitness centers to reopen, with strict safety protocols in place. In fact, after voters hear the specific safety precautions that those venues will follow, as well as other factors, support for reopening gyms grew to 69%.
The survey, conducted on behalf of the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey, found that the most compelling argument to reopen gyms is when comparing them to other establishments that have already reopened. More than seven-in-ten (71%) are more likely to support reopening gyms after learning that New Jersey has already allowed casinos, amusement parks, and museums to reopen, and that gyms have five times more square footage per person than establishments like cycling studios and hair salons that have also been allowed to reopen.
Continue reading MAJORITY OF NEW JERSEYANS SAY IT’S TIME TO REOPEN GYMS
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, economies all over the world are going through a great recession. Cities and states have been placed under lockdown with people being encouraged to stay at home to contain the virus. As a result, many businesses have been affected with some eventually closing down.
Fitness studios and gyms are some of the many businesses that have temporarily suspended their operations. Governments have advised people against visiting social places, prompting the temporary closure of gyms. Most gyms have complied in efforts to keep their customers safe from the COVID-19 virus.
Continue reading The Impact of COVID-19 on Fitness Studios & Gyms
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Ridgewood NJ, a large-scale academic study has concluded that there is “no threat of increased COVID-19 spread” at fitness facilities, even when intensive training takes place.A research team at the University of Oslo, led by professor Michael Bretthauer, investigated SARS-CoV-2 transmission (the virus responsible for COVID-19) – and whether it was attributable to gyms.