gym owners

Members of the Fitness Coalition protested Philadelphia’s decision to close gyms by working out outside of City Hall on Tuesday. Gym owners say that there is little data to show that the coronavirus spreads in gyms and want financial support from the city. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors spoke to gym owners and Mayor Jim Kenney who says he is sticking with...

Owners of local gyms say the City of Philadelphia’s ban on indoor workouts until early next year will put them out of business. Some are even planning to protest on Tuesday near City Hall. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors spoke with business owners who say the restrictions are unfair.

Philadelphia gym owners have launched the Philadelphia Fitness Coalition to petition the city’s health department to make health clubs essential businesses to allow them to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic. NBC10’s Drew Smith has the details.

Ahead of new indoor coronavirus restrictions coming to Philadelphia, NBC10’s Pamela Osborne speaks to a gym owner who is questioning why they are being forced to close despite attempts to keep the gym clean.