Everyone knows how the whole country and the world seems to be coming to a shut down as everyone is going to extreme measure to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Even businesses, schools, restaurants and the most painful of all… gyms are closing their doors to customers in an effort to fulfill their social responsibility and protect those in their area. I have many questions and arguments points I could bring up about these actions but I am going to focus my thoughts on one subject, is closing all the gyms going to be a worthwhile sacrifice?
From the research I have been able to study on the coronavirus, it is mostly an airborne transmitted virus that attacks the respiratory system. Scientists have said the most at risk population are those over 60, and those that have underlying health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, lung disease and so on. These targeted demographics typically don’t have a strong enough immune system to fight off the disease or their condition slows their ability to fight off the virus and stop its spreading before it reaches a dangerous level. There are no current vaccines for this virus and there is little that can be done to stop it once it has entered the body. So if most of the at risk population struggle because their bodies are not in their best condition, why would we close down the places they have to try and improve their bodies functions?
Now I know no one would be able to completely transform their body and health overnight but studies have shown the difference and immediate change that can come from simple healthy changes. I firmly believe that keeping ones body healthy needs to be a daily habit that is constantly being worked on, but in times of fear it can be a great motivator to get you butt into gear. So why would we close the main resource people think of when looking to improve their health?
I understand the reason the gyms are closed is to prevent the spreading of the virus between people, however precautionary steps can be taken that would dramatically reduce the risk of spreading he virus between gym goers. Simply requiring all attendants to use hand sanitizer when entering the gym will do wonders at reducing the germs in the gym. And following the national recommendations to stay 6 ft away from each other could easily be followed in the gym space. On top of it all the gym hours could be reduced to provide the staff with daily time to do a deep sanitization on the gym equipment.
Allowing the population an outlet from the stress and panic going on in the world is crucial, and for many the gym is that outlet. Simply offering a few hours a day for people to destress could dramatically change the overall mood of a population which is something the country needs right now. As well as providing employees with a way to keep an income when so many are struggling and worrying about how they are going to afford life it would be a great service all around.
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