Close Menu
  • Home
  • News
  • News and Politics Videos
  • Funny Shirts
  • Newsletter
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Byberry News
Byberry News
Home»News»Philly gyms reopen, mask restrictions in place

Philly gyms reopen, mask restrictions in place

By Frank BojaziJuly 20, 2020Updated:June 15, 2023 News
Facebook Twitter Email

PHILADELPHIA – On Tuesday, Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley announced that gyms and fitness centers are allowed to operate again. All facilities must abide by strict social distancing requirements and mandates. Members are also mandated to wear masks. 

The city’s case counts stabilized at 100 cases per day. That is why Philadelphia is taking preventative measures to allow the reopening of these facilities. Philly Voice reports the guidelines set for gyms and fitness centers will follow. 

  • Masks must be worn at all times
  • People are to observe social distancing, at least six feet apart
  • Classes are capped at ten people
  • All gyms and fitness centers are subject to proactive, unplanned, and unscheduled inspections. 
  • Gyms and fitness centers that do not abide by the guidelines will be automatically shut down. 

Farley also announced that weightlifting is encouraged instead of aerobic exercise. People’s breathing will be affected when they wear masks and do strenuous activities such as aerobics. He said, “Our biggest concern around the gyms is that when people are doing vigorous aerobic exercise, it’s very uncomfortable to wear masks. And the gym owners may not want to enforce that. We think that if they o enforce that, they can operate in a safe way. But we’re really putting the onus on the gym managers to do that enforcement and then we’re going to inspect to make sure that takes place.” 

Planet Fitness, one of the fitness centers allowed to operate, has a new slogan. They’ve added “Social Fitnessing” to their “Judgment Free Zone.” The report by 6ABC included President and CEO of National Fitness Partners Stephen Kindler Jr.’s statement, where he said, “Our team is extremely excited to get back to work. It’s been a long hundred plus days for our teams.” Kinder said that his staff ensured little contact as they cleaned their work areas and during their workouts. 

Touchless check-ins and sanitation stations are set within the building, and masks are required. Kinder commented, “It’s going to need to be worn at all times, and our staff here is going to be enforcing that.” 

Philadephia Mayor Jim Kenney said that the city is ensuring that the mandate is followed. On Twitter, he wrote, “If you find it difficult to exercise with a mask on, don’t go to the gym. Your actions could shut down the entire gym.”

Gyms can reopen on Monday under strict guidelines, including:
➡️ Masks at all times
➡️ 6 feet of distance at all times
➡️ Fewer than 10 people in classes@PHLPublicHealth will conduct unannounced inspections.#MaskUpPHLhttps://t.co/5J2bIgvKzJ

— Jim #VaxUpPhilly Kenney (@PhillyMayor) July 19, 2020

Was America better with Donald Trump?*
This poll gives you free access to our premium politics newsletter. Unsubscribe at any time.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
RSS Sports Blog
  • Browns sign 38-year-old QB Joe Flacco; Jets fly with Tim Boyle, who has sucked his whole career
  • “THISmas”: Some company just put out the worst Christmas ad ever, and I’m shaking my head so hard it may fall off
  • Atlanta will host 2025 MLB All-Star Game, years after it was moved out of town thanks to politics
  • Rep. George Santos allegedly spent campaign funds on OnlyFans and Botox and I can’t stop laughing
  • This guy’s workout video is insane and a little bit terrifying, but I’m impressed
  • YouTubers who harass people in public belong in JAIL
  • Bud Light allegedly paid $185,000 for the worst marketing disaster I’ve ever seen
  • The Rock backtracks when asked: “Do you really have friends who support Biden?”
  • Browns Deshaun Watson to have season ending surgery. I wonder if he gets a massage to help him recover
  • We finally have a news story where saying BYE FELICIA is appropriate and I can’t believe what happened
RSS Food Blog
  • Got farted on at the gym, so naturally I cooked garlic butter steak and rice to make up for it
  • AXO in NJ has Tacos, Queso Fundido, and Birria Ramen, but the chili oil had me sweatin’
  • There’s only three places I’d get garlic crabs from in Philly/South Jersey and here they are
  • Jo Koy’s perfect rice method DOES work in the cooker, I just screwed it up so bad
  • Gordon Ramsay wasn’t kidding about the one ingredient to make perfect scrambled eggs
RSS Celeb Gossip Blog
  • Adidas and Beyonce part ways after failed clothing line suffers sloping sales
  • “62 million views isn’t bad for a multi-cancelled has been”: Roseanne Barr is BACK
  • ‘We got a new man…’: Whoopi Goldberg announces newest member of ‘The View’
  • ‘Please return to Yellowstone’: fan pleads after Kevin Costner’s latest update
  • Linda Hamilton will join Stranger Things in season 5
  • Al Pacino, 83, goes on date night with girlfriend who’s 29 and just had his baby
  • Country star wins top award, hangs around to help clean up
  • Don Lemon says he’s been FIRED from CNN
  • Tucker Carlson is out at Fox News
  • They Aren’t Ordering: Country star drops Bud Light from Nashville bar
RSS Gaming Blog
  • GTA 6 voice actor may be hinting at a reveal coming soon (video)
  • A summary of the Grand Theft Auto game series
  • A Halo game series history summary
  • Cain, the dog from Red Dead Redemption 2, passed away in real life
  • Gaming company Electronic Arts disappoints ‘woke’ crowd, refuses to speak out on every progressive topic
  • Playstation says they’re working on competitor to Xbox Game Pass
  • 343 Industries Head of Creative reveals Halo Infinite multiplayer to get new weapons
  • Here’s how BOTS are ruining your chances of getting a Playstation 5 console
  • Rockstar takes this one on the chin, apologizes for disastrous release of GTA Trilogy
  • Halo Infinite Campaign co-op and Forge face delays until NEXT YEAR
Facebook
  • About
  • Editorial Team Info
  • Ownership & Funding Info
  • Corrections Policy
  • Ethics Policy
  • Fact Checking Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Write for Us
  • Trending News Videos
  • News Community
© 2023 Byberry Daily News and Politics

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.