As a community, we're facing challenging times never before seen in our lifetime.

The toll that this shutdown has taken, not just economically, but physically, mentally, and emotionally is something that will be discussed for generations to come.

It's times like this where we have to come together and take care of one another. While there are many uncertainties, one thing that is certain is the positive effects of exercise.

Research has shown time and time again that exercise strengthens our immune system. It reduces obesity and tt 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 community an outlet to cope with the stresses we're all battling.

This petition is asking Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, to allow the reopening of Small Gyms and Boutique Fitness Studios under 10,000 SF on May 15th, 2020 so that we can help our community, our employees and our members.

We believe that, as smaller, independent facilities, we can take the appropriate measures to ensure the safety of our employees and customers, follow social distancing recommendations, and fall in line with local, state, and federal recommendations.

Because we have a more intimate/personal relationship with these members, we can communicate the restrictions more clearly and we can more easily limit the number of people in our facilities per hour, and the workout time limitations we will need to put into place per member.