As a regular gym-goer, my motivation for attending the gym is to work out and maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, the bombardment of stress-inducing and divisive news and updates on the big screen television sets is counterproductive. Instead of promoting mental well-being and tranquility, these screens become sources of increased blood pressure and insulin levels.

Due to the size and amount of television screens at a gym, you cannot lift your gaze and get away from images of war, anxiety filled confrontational conversations, and divisive reporting.

More and more studies show that constant exposure to negative news can lead to detrimental effects on mental health. According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, more than half of Americans say that the news causes them stress, with many of them reporting feelings of anxiety, fatigue, and sleep loss.

I propose that all gym facilities should replace these news channels with healthier, commercial-free TV content like travel shows, home improvement channels, and nature documentaries, and sports. 

The gym is not only a place to exercise physically, but it's also an environment to unwind and mentally rejuvenate. Therefore, the TVs in gyms should be an oasis of calm and education, shunning divisiveness, stress-induction and introducing a peaceful environment. 

Please join the movement and sign this petition to ensure that all gym and wellness centers foster a stress-free atmosphere, conducive to our general well-being.