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University Heights Gym Ordered to Immediately Close After Defying Cease and Desist Letter
A University Heights fitness center was issued a second cease and desist order by San Diego County after it continued to be open even after the state ordered all indoor operation of gyms to stop in mid-July.
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Outbreak Linked to Pacific Beach Gym Cited for Defying Public Health Order
A San Diego County official has confirmed there is an outbreak of COVID-19 tied to a popular San Diego gym that was operating in violation of the county’s public health order for weeks.
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Gym Trainers at Popular Gym Refusing to Go to Work Due to Safety Concerns
Joel Grover reported on NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2020.
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Gym Debuts Workout Pods Made From Shower Curtains as Chains Increase Sanitation
As gyms across the country begin to reopen, many (and hopefully all) are taking precautions to help fitness fans stay COVID-19 free.
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24 Hour Fitness Closes 18 SoCal Gyms
As gyms were allowed to open in Los Angeles County Friday, 24 Hour Fitness announced the closure of numerous gyms across Southern California. “We’ve looked hard at how we can best serve our members, and have refocused our resources where we believe they can do the most good,” the company said in a statement released Thursday. The following locations will…
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Gym Owners Thanking San Diego Community for Surviving 3-Month Closure
Gyms and fitness studios are back open across San Diego County as of Friday following a three month shut down, and owners are doing everything they can to keep up with new sanitation measures. “We’re going to make you sweat then we’re going to make you clean up your own sweat,” said gym owner Jillian Silva with a smile....
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Phase 3 Businesses Cautiously Prepare for Reopenings
Still, not all gyms, nail salons and fitness centers say they feel comfortable opening back up just yet. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. Wednesday May 27, 2020.
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Gym Owners Prepare For Reopening With Potential Pilot Program
County supervisors approved a pilot program that would allow some phase 3 businesses to open. The pilot program would allow outdoor religious services and pools at apartments and housing complexes to open up at 25% capacity. It would also allow hair salons and gyms to open up at a 25% capacity too. The Stay Classy CrossFit Gym in Barrio Logan…
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NJ Gym Reopens, Defying State Orders
A gym in Camden County, New Jersey, reopened for business on Monday against state orders to keep nonessential businesses closed.
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SoCal Studios and Gyms Offering Free Online Workout Classes Amid Coronavirus Closures
With gyms and fitness studios shuttered for the foreseeable future amid coronavirus concerns, studios are offering free at-home workouts to SoCal residents. Ranging from yoga to HIIT workouts, these workouts can be done in front of the TV with barely any equipment. Here is a list of places that are waiving fees to offer at-home workouts to everyone. Modo Yoga:…
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Auto Dealerships to Reopen, But With Big Changes
Auto dealers are gearing up to sanitize and contain everything to prevent coronavirus spread. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2020.
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As Gyms Prepare to Reopen, Big Changes Lie Ahead
It’s been two months since anyone’s gone to the gym in SoCal, but gyms, including Orange Theory and SoulCycle, are now announcing how they plan to reopen. The NBC4 I-Team has been looking into their critical next steps. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2020.
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SoCal Gyms Reduce Class Sizes in Preparation to Reopen
Big changes are ahead for thousands of Southern California gym-goers, with OrangeTheory Fitness and SoulCycle the latest gym chains to announce how they plan to reopen, including reducing class sizes by as much as half. “We cleaned a lot before, but we’re going to clean even more so,” said Brendon Ayanbadejo, the president of fitness for Westcoast Fitness, a...
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Workout at Home With Just Two Cups and Water
Want to work out at home but don’t have all the equipment? All you need is two cups and some water to do this workout.
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Gym in Victorville Opens, Defies State Stay-at-Home Order
A gym in Victorville decided it will be open and defy the state’s orders. Kim Tobin reported for NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2020.
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Victorville Gym Opens, Defies Stay-at-Home Order
A Victorville gym defied the state’s orders and opened back up Friday and the owner says he plans to keep that way. ‘The Gym’ in Victorville is back open and ready for business. The owner, Jacob Lewis, said he won’t follow the state’s “Stay-at-Home” order any longer. “Everyone here showing up loves it,” said Lewis. “Obviously they are here,...
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Gyms to Add Strict Operating Procedures After Reopening
The Safer At Home Order forced gyms across California to close for weeks now, with no specific date for when they can reopen. “It’s been, obviously a little bit scary. We are all in the unknown,” said Hunter Seide, the owner of The Nomad Gym in Toluca Lake. Seide now posts daily YouTube videos for his clients. He has not...
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Gyms to Add Strict Operating Procedures After Reopening
Gyms across the world will adopt new cleanliness and operating procedures after they are allowed to reopen. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2020.
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Man Builds Entire Gym Out of Logs
A man in Ohio decide to build a whole gym out of logs after the coronavirus pandemic forced his gym to close.