The gym is officially reopening. Thank you for pushing this across the finish line with me.
July 31, 2020
Final supporters
Greetings,
Please consider signing this petition to encourage the Governor to allow us to reopen Cocoa Beach Health and Fitness. I feel like we are being unfairly grouped together with other big cities.
In general, Brevard County has luckily had a low percentage of COVID-19 cases and specifically, Cape Canaveral has had 2 and Cocoa Beach has had 7. That is under 10 cases in our population of roughly 22,000 people in the combined cities. I am told that all have recovered and currently there are 0 positive cases in our two cities.
The Florida Task Force had recommended that fitness centers reopen in Phase 1 with a limit of 50% of building capacity. Phase 2 has us opening at 75% of capacity. I actually think those are both too high and I'm looking at keeping us around 30%. Plus it is our off season, and we would never be able to reach 75% capacity until next January or February.
Our precautions will also be above and beyond what is suggested. Members will be required to clean their hands and checked for a fever before they are allowed to work out. Upon opening, staff will be required to wear a mask and gloves. Common sense social distancing protocols will also be implemented including limiting class attendance and disallowing the use of every other piece of cardio.
Of course, we do not want one person to get sick but at this point in our local recovery timeline, our area appears to qualify for Phase 3 within the State's plan. It is time for every business in our area to be able to reopen in some capacity.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jim McCormick
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
May 7, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
May 6, 2020
May 6, 2020
We are approaching one hundred signatures. Keep the momentum going until we cross that mark today.
149 Comments
We've got to stay in shape to combat ANY viruses, any ailments that come our way. Especially need cardio. And the owners and employees need to feed their families. Will Gorman-Cocoa Beach
Jim and the team have always done a great job at keeping the gym clean. I have zero doubts in the staff's ability to open in a safe way. For me and most members, staying healthy physically and mentally is essential.
Please, open the gyms. The gym is doing everything that is asked to keep a clean and safe environment. Keeping distance, wiping down the equipment or any areas we have touched. The gym, staff and it's members will follow the rules to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Gym is regularly disinfected and well cared for. Much less exposure than places like Walmart. Many of us depend on the gym for our health. There is no comparable substitute, especially long term.
I am 73 and have broken my hip and left knee and am in serious need of all the benefits offered for better quality of life at the Cocoa Beach Health and Fitness center. Doctors orders to keep working my muscles! Please open the gym since the Covid count is very low in this town!
Please open our businesses back up!
V247ForeverYoung7@Gmail
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The gym is officially reopening. Thank you for pushing this across the finish line with me.
July 31, 2020
Final supporters
Greetings,
Please consider signing this petition to encourage the Governor to allow us to reopen Cocoa Beach Health and Fitness. I feel like we are being unfairly grouped together with other big cities.
In general, Brevard County has luckily had a low percentage of COVID-19 cases and specifically, Cape Canaveral has had 2 and Cocoa Beach has had 7. That is under 10 cases in our population of roughly 22,000 people in the combined cities. I am told that all have recovered and currently there are 0 positive cases in our two cities.
The Florida Task Force had recommended that fitness centers reopen in Phase 1 with a limit of 50% of building capacity. Phase 2 has us opening at 75% of capacity. I actually think those are both too high and I'm looking at keeping us around 30%. Plus it is our off season, and we would never be able to reach 75% capacity until next January or February.
Our precautions will also be above and beyond what is suggested. Members will be required to clean their hands and checked for a fever before they are allowed to work out. Upon opening, staff will be required to wear a mask and gloves. Common sense social distancing protocols will also be implemented including limiting class attendance and disallowing the use of every other piece of cardio.
Of course, we do not want one person to get sick but at this point in our local recovery timeline, our area appears to qualify for Phase 3 within the State's plan. It is time for every business in our area to be able to reopen in some capacity.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jim McCormick
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
May 7, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
May 6, 2020
May 6, 2020
We are approaching one hundred signatures. Keep the momentum going until we cross that mark today.
149 Comments
Exercise is an essential factor in promoting good health. With our local extremely low incidence of COVID-19 and the cleanliness and safety measures detailed above, I, at age 69, would feel comfortable working out at Cocoa Beach Health and Fitness.
We've got to stay in shape to combat ANY viruses, any ailments that come our way. Especially need cardio. And the owners and employees need to feed their families. Will Gorman-Cocoa Beach
Jim and the team have always done a great job at keeping the gym clean. I have zero doubts in the staff's ability to open in a safe way. For me and most members, staying healthy physically and mentally is essential.
Please, open the gyms. The gym is doing everything that is asked to keep a clean and safe environment. Keeping distance, wiping down the equipment or any areas we have touched. The gym, staff and it's members will follow the rules to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Gym is regularly disinfected and well cared for. Much less exposure than places like Walmart. Many of us depend on the gym for our health. There is no comparable substitute, especially long term.
I am 73 and have broken my hip and left knee and am in serious need of all the benefits offered for better quality of life at the Cocoa Beach Health and Fitness center. Doctors orders to keep working my muscles! Please open the gym since the Covid count is very low in this town!
Please open our businesses back up!
V247ForeverYoung7@Gmail
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Exercise is an essential factor in promoting good health. With our local extremely low incidence of COVID-19 and the cleanliness and safety measures detailed above, I, at age 69, would feel comfortable working out at Cocoa Beach Health and Fitness.