There is clear evidence to suggest that being as fit and healthy as possible, greatly increases your chances of survival following infection from Covid-19. 
Gyms and leisure facilities across Scotland have made a huge effort to ensure that businesses are safe places to attend. In many cases, leisure facilities are cleaner and have more robust infection control than shops. 
Given the extensive measures put in place to keep customers and staff safe, the benefits of keeping Scotland’s gyms and leisure facilities open, far outweighs the risk. 
The physical and mental wellness of our communities is served well by the dedicated staff who provide encouragement, social interaction and expert advice. 
Tier 4 lockdowns of these facilities is not only damaging to communities, but destroying an industry that is well placed to remain an active advocate for healthier lifestyles. If the fitness industry is allowed to do their job, it makes the jobs of others, the NHS for example, easier down the road. 
Please sign this petition to show your support to open Scotland’s clean and safe gyms, demonstrating that health and fitness is an essential service that communities deserve.