I was very saddened to hear that Puregym North will be closing on 05 December 2022. An email was sent to members on 04 October 2022. 

I have been attending this gym for a few years now, it has a great atmosphere, I have felt very safe and made some great friends here.

Exercise is incredibly important, not only for physical health but for mental health, which for many has declined particularly throughout lockdowns and the pandemic

As Puregym said in a statement in November 2020 "Gyms provide a safe space for people to exercise, particularly during the winter months when exercising outdoors can be a big barrier to many. Closing gyms will have more of an impact on lower socio-economic groups who live in more densely populated urban areas where there is less outside space to exercise. For these people, who can’t afford or access golf courses and tennis courts, the gym is the only or main form of activity/exercise and is critical for maintaining and improving their physical and mental wellbeing." This is very disheartening as the Sheffield North branch is located centrally, and for many people their closest and most accessible gym operating 24 hours and providing a women's only section, which most other gyms do not provide. As a result of closing down, this will negatively impact the local community.

I would like Puregym management to reconsider not closing down the Sheffield North branch as it means a lot to the local community and to all those who attend.

Hope you sign and consider sharing this petition! 

Thank you!