Everyone with a regular gym habit knows the benefits of being in good shape. Recent data shows it is more important than ever.
We’ve stepped up so you can take steps to be safer in shape
We’ve stepped up so you can take steps to be safer in shape
We’ve stepped up so you can take steps to be safer in shape
The fitness industry exists to provide everyone a place to pursue better health. Whether that means improving cardiovascular conditioning on a treadmill, building strength in the weight room, recovering from injury with a trainer, or any number of other activities and reasons people go to the gym, we recognize our job is making people healthier.
Safety is our priority
We’ve stepped up so you can take steps to be safer in shape
We’ve stepped up so you can take steps to be safer in shape
The COVID 19 pandemic has underscored the importance of personal health. The leading cause of hospitalizations is underlying health conditions like hypertension and obesity. And there’s a strong link between physical and mental health.
Rethink your opinion about gyms
We’ve stepped up so you can take steps to be safer in shape
Rethink your opinion about gyms
Some have said gyms are dangerous simply because people breath heavily indoors during workouts. But data from actual fitness centers, in Michigan and around the nation, show resoundingly that a properly run gym is a place that will save your life, not endanger it.
Keys to a COVID-ready Fitness center
CLEAN
Facilities are rigorously sanitized by staff and members, making sure every machine, weight and frequently touched surface is clean.
FRESH
Air circulation and filtration is state-of-the art, completely turning over the air in the building several times each hour to keep it clean. The indoor air is the same as the air outdoors.
OPEN
Spacing between machines and stations provides plenty of room for everyone.
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SECURE
Guest check-in is recorded to respond quickly in an emergency. Arrivals are temperature checked. Staff are paying attention to members and wearing masks.
Safer in Shape Stats
100 MFCA gyms that reopened around Labor Day shows:
Nearly 1.35 million visits to MFCA gyms. The visit-to-virus ratio = 0.0019 percent – less than zero.
Since last summer:
National data from gyms around the country that were open throughout the summer, where 50 million visits also resulted in less than zero risk.
No place is completely safe during the pandemic. Everyone must make a personal decision about risks. But MFCA gyms are doing everything to make sure they address every possible safety precaution to protect their members and staff, and the results prove it.
PHYSICALLY & FISCALLY FIT
The health club industry - including health clubs, fitness centers, gyms, sports clubs, studios, boutiques, and more - continues to grow and offer a variety of programming that would help encourage all people to be physically active.
In the U.S., more than 71.5 million people belong to or regularly visit a health club - a testament to the community support and encouragement found within a health club environment.
= THE NUMBER OF HEALTH CLUBS IN MICHIGAN
= THE NUMBER OF HEALTH CLUB CONSUMERS IN MICHIGAN
Creating Jobs
Driving Growth
Driving Growth
46,092 health club employees; more than $295.9 million in total payroll benefits
Driving Growth
Driving Growth
Driving Growth
More than $776.5 million in revenue; more than $24.4 million paid in payroll taxes
Fighting Obesity
Fighting Obesity
Fighting Obesity
33% of adults are obese; 19th heaviest state in the nation
Saving Money
Fighting Obesity
Fighting Obesity
86% of healthcare costs are spent on chronic diseases
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