We have shut our physical doors to our members and the public for 2 months in 2020...
We pivoted all of our services online and went 'all in' on serving our community virtually...
We remained closed while we watched case numbers rise...
We acted in a responsible manner in order to protect our members and our community...
We believe that we set an incredible example of how to navigate such a difficult blow to our business model...
Speaking as a 'front line worker' (EMS/Fire), business owner, fitness and nutrition coach and advocate of personal and community health, these restrictions and proclomations made by the governor of Washington State just don't make statistical sense any longer...
We are fortunate to be in a position to endure closure for this long. We run a responsible and sustainable model that has allowed us to survive where many others haven't... However, we are more than a physical location to attend. We serve our communities most desperate needs. Education, support and promotion of healthy lifestyle behaviors that mitigate risk factors to chronic disease...
These are the services that are needed more now than ever! We are essential to ensuring that our communities are healthy enough to withstand a threat such as a virus... We do that by addressing public health related to chronic disease... This is a time for personal responsibility...
After thorough evaluation of the situation, it is evident that the side effects of our lockdowns are proving to be more damaging than the virus itself... We should allow people to responsibly engage in healthy activities that promote health rather than forcing them to dwell, sedentary in their depression as their access to healthy outlets & support are stripped from them.
The health and fitness industry has done its due diligence in providing data related to facilities and its impact on viral spread. With 49 million documented and tracked check-ins at facilities around the country, there was a 0.0023% chance of contracting Covid.
From our own example, we had thousands of gym check-ins since June with ZERO ties of spreading Covid in our facility. Yet, countless examples of lives improved and impacted through our services.
We have an obligation to our communities and we believe that we can serve them responsibly.
We just want the opportunity...
We've already proven that we can do it...
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