Chicago hit hard but gyms are safe place plus outdoor turkey bootcamp

Dear

Today the Mayor of Chicago issued a self-imposed "stay at home" message. I wanted to share this message from the President of the Illinois Fitness Association, Steven Schwartz.

From: Steven Schwartz <

Date: November 12, 2020 at 1:32:53 PM CST

To: Steven Schwartz <

Subject: Chicago Stay at Home Advisory

At 1p today Mayor Lightfoot issued a Stay at Home Advisory which takes effect Monday at 6am, I do not yet have a copy of the press release or the order, but will pass it along when it arrives.

Samir did have a call with us this morning at 11 to give us a heads up. Here is the crux of the situation:

1. This is for the City of Chicago Only (not suburbs or suburban cook)
2. Positivity rate is over 13% with some neighborhoods at 25%
3. Now seeing 1,500 new cases per day
4. Concerned about hospital capacity
5. Asking residents to stay at home except for school and essential care.
6. Events and gathering will be further limited from 25 people down to 10
7. This will be in place for 30 days
8. Asking people not to have thanksgiving together.
9. GYMS, HEALTH CLUBS AND STUDIOS: NO CHANGE. WE ARE STILL AT 15 PERSON LIMIT FOR CLASSES. NO CHANGE TO CAPACITY RESTRICTIONS

I asked specifically about gyms and Samir said our “safety track record was good so there was no need for further restrictions”. Our message is being heard!

Obviously, there is a disconnect with a stay at home advisory and ok to go to the gym message, so I still expect an impact on our business, but it could have been worse.

Steven

Steven Schwartz | CEO

Midtown Athletic Clubs

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TURKEY BOOTCAMP 8:30AM THANKSGIVING

Join Andrea Metcalf and staff of Studios FUSE for an early morning workout session before the Thanksgiving feast. Pushups, situps, ropes, and passing the frozen turkey breast will be part of the workout.

Participants will need to wear a mask during the workout and wear gloves (frozen turkey breast can be cold!) . Gear up appropriately for the weather. Meet at Studios FUSE at 8:30am to jog over to our workout together. $10

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Have a healthy, happy day!

Andrea