A healthy body and lifestyle is the best defense against COVID-19. Small, independently-owned private fitness studios are capable and committed to providing the safest environment for our community. My studio passed a SURPRISE health inspection during the 3 weeks we were allowed to re-open in June, then abruptly closed. Therefore, they need to be open NOW to provide much needed services to keep everyone healthy. 

But government continues to keep our facilities closed!  

We are essential workers committed to the safety and health of Long Beach residents and our greater community. ONE MILE AWAY in Orange County, all fitness facilities are open. ONLY one mile away! And our positivity rates are almost equal. 

Safety protocols we follow:

• appointment only private sessions
• CDC cleaning protocols
• limited occupancy
• 6 feet distancing
• contactless payment and scheduling
• professional, certified fitness staff
• city, county and state mandates followed. 

In comparison: you can receive a facial, a lip tattoo or injectable while unmasked for an extended period of time. These personal services require extremely close contact with the provider, mere inches away. This arbitrary determination of which industries may open is unacceptable and unjust. 

Mayor Garcia and the Long Beach Health Department, WE NEED TO RE-OPEN. YOU can do this. 

We must bring our trainers back to work and focus on the health and mental well-being of the valued clients we serve, not only in Long Beach, but in other communities as well!