Private independent gyms are in a different category to larger commercial gyms. We believe that as a smaller, independent leisure facility, with lower numbers and booked appointments, that SC Vital Fitness can take the appropriate measures to ensure the safety of our employees and customers, by going above and beyond the strict social distancing recommendations that fall in line with UK government recommendations.

These lower numbers ensure that when members book their training slot online and when they attend the gym, that they are able to have their own dedicated space of 120-160sq ft per person and their own equipment for the duration of their session, therefore no sharing of equipment and no close proximity to each other.

Research has shown time and time again that exercise strengthens our immune system. It lowers the effects of depression. It protects us from many of the same things that lead to more serious complications from COVID-19. And most importantly of all right now, it gives our communities an outlet to cope with the stresses we're all battling.

ALLOW US TO SAFELY HELP OUR COMMUNITIES BECOME HEALTHIER.

This petition is to draw attention to the difference between a normal style commercial gym space and all private training facilities that run their businesses in a way that enables social distancing, limited numbers and an appointment-only membership.

We are asking for permission to reopen Small independent Gyms, Personal Training Studios, ASAP so that we can help our community SAFELY.