If you’ve passed by a certain auto shop on Mack Ave. in Detroit, you may think they’re working on vehicles inside. Well they are, but not the kind you may think. “We do it one part at a time, that’s what our wall says, that’s our focus and mission. We have High Octane, we have Torque, Body Garage, we have Mechanics, all these classes have the intent to help you build your vehicle,” Terra Castro, Owner/Founder, of the Detroit Body Garage told “Live in the D’s,” April Morton. By vehicle, if you haven’t already guessed, is your body.

Teens can get moving for free at Planet Fitness locations this summer.

In its annual report, SmartAsset has named Ann Arbor the eighth-most fitness-friendly city in the United States.

“We can all throw some burgers on the grill, catch a Tigers game and hit the lake with our friends. We can enjoy our Michigan summer,” said Willpower Fitness Group owner William McCray. “I’m happy, I’m ecstatic and I think we’re moving in the right direction.”

The coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on nearly every industry, and one of the hardest-hit has been in-person fitness centers. Since the onset of the pandemic, a number of Michigan gyms have struggled to reopen -- particularly due to drops in membership and, of course, the summer’s back-and-forth legal battle with the state. Leaders of the Michigan Fitness Club Association (MFCA) say fitness centers are in rough shape. Officials believe it is likely that one in five gyms across the state will have to close by 2022. “There’s no reason to assume that brick and mortar will be supplanted by online fitness,” Rief said.

The new year is usually when new customers come to gyms to keep their New Year’s resolutions. Local 4′s Kim DeGiulio has been tracking the challenges gym owners face and has an update on the new year. Fitness and nutrition expert Jody Trierweiler had a few tips for what to keep in mind when bringing a mask to the gym. Her number one tip is to avoid masks that draw in moisture, since moisture breeds bacteria. Instead, Trierweiler says to find masks that are breathable, lightweight, and that are made using moisture wicking fabrics.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Ann Arbor is the fourth most fitness-friendly city in the United States for 2021, according to an annual study by SmartAsset. Here’s what the study said:With 67 fitness professionals per 10,000 workers, Tree Town had the second-highest rate of fitness professionals out of the metropolitan areas included in the study. The city had 112 fitness establishments per 10,000 establishments but only 7.4 percent of commuters walked or biked to work, ranking Ann Arbor 10th and 15th respectively. This is the second year that Ann Arbor has been in fourth place on the SmartAsset study, and its third time in the top ten. The top 10 cities are:Missoula, MT La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN Bend, OR Ann Arbor, MI Bloomington, IN Santacruz-Watsonville, CA Flagstaff, AZ Fort Collins, CO Boulder, CO Ithaca, NYFind the study here.

DETROIT – The Downtown Boxing Gym does more than just teach kids how to box. It’s a nonprofit that provides high-risk children structure, tutoring and some lessons in the boxing ring. Sweeney said they own one van and rely on leases and grants for the eight other vans they operate. If they got another van, they could bring even more kids into the program. The gym is hoping a new van will help them do even more.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – After closing recreational sports facilities for six months due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the University of Michigan reopened its facilities to patrons on Monday. The Central Campus Recreation Building, Intramural Sports Building and North Campus Recreation Building facilities started accepting reservations on Friday, Sept. 28. Modifications to the U-M facilities include:Cardio and strength equipment moved to be 10 feet apart; some can be found on gymnasium courts in CCRB, IMSB and NCRB. The university will evaluate when additional court activities and services will be allowed, according to the U-M facilities update. The reopening announcement comes at the same time the university is seeing an increase in positive COVID-19 cases.

If you want to get back to the gym this fall, you’re going to have to add a few masks to your usual workout gear. Fitness and nutrition expert Jody Trierweiler had a few tips for what to keep in mind when bringing a mask to the gym. Her number one tip is to avoid masks that draw in moisture, since moisture breeds bacteria. Instead, Trierweiler says to find masks that are breathable, lightweight, and that are made using moisture wicking fabrics. She also recommends that you stay away from neck gaiter style masks, which are worn around the neck and pull up over the nose.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Doors to the Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center will reopen on Tuesday. Only members will be allowed to use the facility, according to a release by Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission. The weight room, cardio room, track and gymnasium will have individual capacity limits. The recreation center will have limited hours from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays for extra cleaning. The Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center is at 2960 Washtenaw Ave.

Gretchen Whitmer closed gyms statewide, many Metro Detroit gyms reopened Wednesday, but not every gym is the same in how it handles protocol. We know if you’re breathing heavily and we’re in enclosed places.”READ: Michigan gyms set to reopen Wednesday -- How to stay safe while working outMost gyms are following the mandate, like Lifetime Fitness. Larson said he’s not going to require members to wear a mask, despite the Governor’s order. Either way it’s going to be unlike any work out gym members have ever done before. It’s too early to know if there are going to be any consequences for the gyms that want to operate their own way.

Gyms reopen in Michigan: Here's what to knowPublished: September 9, 2020, 6:40 amGyms are allowed to reopen on Wednesday, Sept. 9 in Michigan after months of being shuttered due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Gretchen Whitmer closed gyms statewide, and Wednesday is the big day for gyms in Metro Detroit as they are reopening with major precautions. Since March, gyms across Metro Detroit closed its doors after Whitmer ordered them to do so because of the coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic. But gyms will be back open with some stipulations, like wearing masks the entire workout. Keyon Clinton with 1% Better Nation started outdoor boot camps this summer since many couldn’t workout inside. Gyms will also not be operating in its full capacity.

Gyms that have been closed since the beginning of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Michigan will be allowed to reopen Wednesday, and wearing a mask will be vitally important. Gretchen Whitmer gave the green light to gyms and pools last week, but there will be strict safety protocols in place. READ: Whitmer signs bill to cover $300 weekly unemployment bonus for Michiganders during pandemicThe most obvious change is mask use. That means mask use is especially important to limit the spread of COVID-19 in gyms. While you cant wear a mask in a pool, its important to maintain a safe distance, even when youre swimming.

Gyms and pools in Michigan are allowed to reopen to the public starting Sept. 9. Gretchen Whitmers announcement Thursday when she revealed executive orders reopening gyms and pools and permitting sports. Ice rinks and bowling alleys will be allowed to reopen for organized sporting events with limited crowd capacity. The will be allowed to reopen for organized sporting events with limited crowd capacity. It also allows for gyms and pools to reopen across the state, subject to stringent safety protocols.Movie theaters remain closedMovie theaters remain closed in southeastern Michigan.

DETROIT Gyms and pools in Michigan are allowed to reopen to the public starting Sept. 9. But before you head back to your favorite fitness center, dont let your guard down. Sept. 4, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 105,377; Death toll now at 6,526The more space you can put between yourself and others, the better. For that reason, its not necessary to wear gloves to work-out. Many gyms might encourage employees or guests to wear gloves, but Local 4s Dr. Frank McGeorge said he doesnt personally feel that gloves offer much of a benefit and may cause people to wash their hands or use sanitizer less often.

Gretchen Whitmer is reopening gyms and pools and allowing organized sports to resume across the state. Whitmer said Wednesday during her coronavirus (COVID-19) briefing that an announcement about gyms and organized sports would be made in the coming days. About 24 hours later, she revealed executive orders reopening gyms and pools and permitting sports. Gyms and pools can start reopening Wednesday (Sept. 9) and must follow certain safety measures. Today, we are announcing the reopening of gyms and pools with strict safety measures in place to protect patrons and their families. Whitmers handling of pandemic :Reopening Michigan :Health questions, advice :Vaccines :Outbreaks :Unemployment :Individual stories :

Gretchen Whitmer is expected to announce a plan to reopen gyms and movie theaters that have been closed since the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Local 4 has learned. Gym owners say they believe Whitmer is going to talk this week about allowing them to reopen. During her Tuesday (Aug. 25) briefing, Whitmer said shes not going to be bullied into reopening businesses that are still closed because of COVID-19. Whitmer has authority to use emergency pandemic powersOfficials continue to assess if protocols are in place to safely reopen the businesses that remain closed, Whitmer said. Whitmers handling of pandemic :Reopening Michigan :Health questions, advice :Vaccines :Outbreaks :Unemployment :Individual stories :

LANSING, Mich. When will gyms, bowling alleys and movie theaters be allowed to reopen throughout Michigan? I think weve made a lot of progress in our state with confronting COVID-19, Whitmer said Wednesday. The region with the highest case rate is still the Detroit Region, which is currently at 66 cases per million people per day. The Kalamazoo Region is at 50 cases per million people per day, but the case rate is trending upward, according to authorities. The overall positive test rate in Michigan is at 3.1%, which has decreased in the last two weeks, she said.

LANSING, Mich. Many other states around the country have more alarming coronavirus (COVID-19) trends than Michigan, but theyre playing high school sports while Michigan is not. Both you guys today and Dr. Birx this morning said Michigan is doing better than many other states. Numbers by regionThe overall number of positive COVID-19 cases per million people per day in the state of Michigan is at 59, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun said. The overall positive test rate in Michigan is at 3.1%, which has decreased in the last two weeks, she said. Michigan is performing 30,000 tests per day, which was fifth in the United States last week, according to Khaldun.

LANSING, Mich. The owners of Michigan gyms and other businesses were hoping to hear the governor address reopening plans Wednesday, but that didnt happen. Gretchen Whitmer didnt officially announce a plan at her coronavirus (COVID-19) briefing, but she hinted that a decision should be revealed in the coming days. Business owners might be able to reopen after Labor Day, but they were hoping an official plan would be revealed Wednesday. For example, Ohios gyms have been open since May, and after initially saying football wouldnt happen, the Michigan High School Athletic Association did an about-face and said the final decision would be up to Whitmer. Whitmer said last week that she wouldnt be bullied into making these decisions.

Gretchen Whitmer was asked Wednesday if casinos in the state have been allowed to reopen, why cant businesses such as gyms, movie theaters and bowling alleys do the same? In the Saginaw Region, officials are reporting 56 cases per million people per day, and that number has decreased, Khaldun said. Both the Jackson and Lansing regions are under 40 cases per million people per day and declining, Khaldun said. The overall positive test rate in Michigan is at 3.1%, which has decreased in the last two weeks, she said. Michigan is performing 30,000 tests per day, which was fifth in the United States last week, according to Khaldun.

In the Saginaw Region, officials are reporting 56 cases per million people per day, and that number has decreased, Khaldun said. The Kalamazoo Region is at 50 cases per million people per day, but the case rate is trending upward, according to authorities. Both the Jackson and Lansing regions are under 40 cases per million people per day and declining, Khaldun said. The overall positive test rate in Michigan is at 3.1%, which has decreased in the last two weeks, she said. Michigan is performing 30,000 tests per day, which was fifth in the United States last week, according to Khaldun.

Gretchen Whitmer was asked during her coronavirus (COVID-19) briefing Wednesday, after she said she wouldnt be bullied into reopening certain businesses. I think thats simply a phrase that Ive had to use a number of times throughout COVID-19, Whitmer said. In the Saginaw Region, officials are reporting 56 cases per million people per day, and that number has decreased, Khaldun said. The overall positive test rate in Michigan is at 3.1%, which has decreased in the last two weeks, she said. Michigan is performing 30,000 tests per day, which was fifth in the United States last week, according to Khaldun.

Gretchen Whitmer is preparing to announce a plan to reopen gyms and movie theaters that have been closed since the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Local 4 has learned. Gym owners say they believe Whitmer is going to talk this week about allowing them to reopen. The Michigan Fitness Club Association has been lobbying Whitmer to reopen gyms. Whitmer has authority to use emergency pandemic powersOfficials continue to assess if protocols are in place to safely reopen the businesses that remain closed, Whitmer said. Whitmers handling of pandemic :Reopening Michigan :Health questions, advice :Vaccines :Outbreaks :Unemployment :Individual stories :

LANSING, Mich. – A group of Michigan gym owners met in Lansing Friday to plead with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to reopen gyms. They believe that keeping the gyms closed, it keeps Michiganders from getting healthy. “We’re again reaching out to the administration of Michigan to work with them to help Michigan become a healthier state,” said Ed Eickhoff, with Planet Fitness Michigan Group. Michigan is one of eight states that still has its gyms closed.

Rashad has been patiently waiting, hoping he can get his business back on track and the treadmill. Hopefully, the governor loosens the restrictions at some point, or soon there very well may not be any gyms in the state of Michigan,” said Rashad. Governor Gretchen Whitmer hinted at gyms possibly opening back up at limited capacity. We’re just trying to make sure that we’ve got the protocol to keep people safe,” Whitmer said. As of right now, having gyms move their members outside is only temporary, so the governor is hoping to find a more permanent solution.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer explores safety options to potentially reopen gyms. For more information, https://www.clickondetroit.com/. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

DETROIT – While Michigan gym remain closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many people have turned to home workouts. Gym owners are worried about what could mean for the future of the business. Joseph Braxton, owner of Powerhouse Gym in Detroit, said he understands that gyms are closed and people still want to exercise. He said working out at home won’t be the same as going to a gym. Braxton is hopeful that at the end of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, his clients will recognize the value a gym can bring to a workout.

Michigan gym owners worried about future as home workouts become more popular during pandemicPublished: July 20, 2020, 5:43 pmWhile Michigan gym remain closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many people have turned to home workouts. Gym owners are worried about what could mean for the future of the business.

TROY, Mich. – With coronavirus (COVID-19) cases going up in Michigan, the state’s reopening plans are on hold and may even be rolled back if the trend continues. For some businesses, like gyms, it’s becoming a question of survival. Local 4 viewers informed WDIV that there are several gyms still open. READ: Michigan will have to return to phase 3 of reopening plan if COVID-19 spike continues, Whitmer saysOne of those gyms, is the Powerhouse Gym in Troy located on Livernois. READ: Gym owners look for ways to open while staying within the lawCrunch Fitness in Taylor on Ecorse Road is also open.

Some gyms face uncertain future with state's reopening on holdPublished: July 16, 2020, 5:49 pmSome gyms are facing an uncertain future with the state's reopening on hold.

AMSTERDAM It wasn't quite business as usual Wednesday as Amsterdam's red-light district emerged from coronavirus lockdown, but it was close. Sex work was the professions allowed back in business as of July 1 in the latest relaxation of virus-prevention measures in the Netherlands. Van der Berg said not all of the windows in the historic buildings of the red-light district were occupied on the first day of post-lockdown business. But according to van der Berg, it was bustling as sex workers welcomed clients again. The red-light district remains one of Amsterdam's major tourism magnets with its often seedy mix of bars, brothels, sex shows and coffee shops selling marijuana.

Our gyms may still be closed but that doesnt mean you cant get a great workout plus some social interaction at a safe distance. Fitness expert Jody Trierweiler joined us live this morning to talk about some gyms offering outdoor workouts. A lot of the studios that were doing virtual classes have brought them outdoors, said Trierweiler. The gyms featured in the segment were Jump-A-Rampa Movement and Fitness Center, Northville Athletix, AKT, and Jabs Gym. To learn more about what kind of outdoor workouts the gyms are offering and their locations watch the segment above.

That decision struck down a ruling from a lower court and ordered gyms stay closed until the governor decides they can reopen. READ: Appeals court: Michigan gyms, fitness center remain closedJohn Houston Smith, with Grindtime Gym on Detroit’s west side said he takes his gym seriously. “My brother and I wanted to make sure we followed the protocols, and rules obviously.”When asked if they agree with Whitmer’s decision, “I’ll say, I’ll agree to disagree,” answered Pringle. “I totally agree with Governor Whitmer’s decision to keep everything closed because she has a different perspective than we have,' said Smith. Under the Court’s decision, gymnasiums should remain closed.

DETROIT – As restaurants continue to welcome back customers, gyms were set to do the same thing, that is until a last minute decision from a Federal Appeals Court. That decision struck down a ruling from a lower court and ordered gyms stay closed until the governor decides they can reopen. READ: Appeals court: Michigan gyms, fitness center remain closedFor any avid gym goer, an empty gym is a good thing. The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals granted Michigan Governor Whitmer’s motion to keep Michigan gyms closed. “The gyms, we kind of feel like, I won’t say picked on, but picked on,” said Joseph ‘JB’ Braxton with Powerhouse Gym Grand River.

Gym owners look for ways to open while staying within the lawPublished: June 25, 2020, 6:15 pmGym owners are looking for ways to open without breaking the law.

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals granted Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s motion to keep gyms in Michigan closed. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

LANSING, Mich. – The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals granted Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s motion to keep gyms in Michigan closed. Gyms have been closed for months as a result of the governor’s executive order. On June 19, a federal judge ruled that indoor gyms could reopen in Michigan. The governor will continue to take the actions necessary to save lives.”View the court document below:

LANSING, Mich. A federal appeals court late Wednesday halted a lower judges ruling and kept closed gyms and fitness centers that Michigan Gov. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 3-0 decision, granted an emergency stay sought by the governor. After a lawsuit was filed by indoor fitness facilities, District Judge Paul Maloney in Kalamazoo said last week that gyms could reopen at 12:01 a.m. Thursday. That the public interest weighs in favor of a stay is apparent for the same reason, they wrote. Whitmer has planned to let gyms, movie theaters and places like bowling alleys which closed March 16 reopen in much of Michigan by July 4 if COVID-19 case trends remain favorable.

DETROIT The owner of the Powerhouse Gym on Grand River Avenue followed the rules during the stay-at-home as other gyms opened back up, he stayed closed. June 24, 2020 update: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 61,953, Death toll now at 5,868Gyms have the green light to be able to open Thursday. I need to get this gym open I have bills to pay, said Powerhouse Gym owner Joseph Braxton. I eat tuna out the can.Its been more than three months since Powerhouse Gym closed its doors. More information on coronavirus (COVID-19):

Gretchen Whitmer has appealed to try to keep gyms closed across the state. On Monday, Whitmer’s stay on gyms reopening was denied, but she can still appeal. “It is hereby ordered that defendants’ motion to stay pending appeal is denied,” a court document reads. The governor filed an appeal after a federal judge ruled Friday that gyms could reopen Thursday (June 25). The ruling was made in the Western District of Michigan after a lawsuit was filed by the League of Independent Fitness Facilities.

Gretchen Whitmer has appealed a ruling that would allow gyms across the state to reopen later this week. U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney ruled Friday that indoor gyms could reopen Thursday (June 25) in Michigan. The ruling was made in the Western District of Michigan after a lawsuit was filed by the League of Independent Fitness Facilities. The ruling included stipulations that gyms follow safe coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols, such as social distancing. An appeal was filed Friday to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit by Whitmer and Robert Gordon, the director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

DETROIT On Friday, a federal judge ruled that gyms in Michigan can reopen on June 25th. The ruling was made by U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney in the Western District of Michigan after a lawsuit was filed by the League of Independent Fitness Facilities. Gretchen Whitmers executive order that closed gyms across the state. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmers office said they will be fighting that ruling.

DETROIT A federal judge has ruled indoor gyms in the state of Michigan can reopen next week. Indoor gyms can now reopen Thursday (June 25). This is a major ruling for gym owners and Michigan residents who wanted to get back to the gym to exercise. The ruling was made by U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney in the Western District of Michigan after a lawsuit was filed by the League of Independent Fitness Facilities. Gretchen Whitmers executive order that closed gyms across the state.

DETROIT – As Michigan continues to reopen slowly, gyms still remain closed. READ: Here’s everything that’s reopening in Michigan after COVID-19 shutdownGyms are supposed to be among the last businesses to reopen. Spas, barber shops and restaurants are open, but gyms remain closed. Gym owners are asking “Why?”Update June 17, 2020 -- Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 60,393; Death toll now at 5,792The state has made the move to open gyms in Northern Michigan, but not in Metro Detroit. Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel has asked the state to green-light gyms reopening.,RELATED: Metro Detroit gyms waiting for green light to reopen amid COVID-19 pandemicSome gyms have opened despite the order.

DETROIT – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is lifting more restrictions in parts of the state. Whitmer lifting more restrictions, moving Northern Michigan to phase 5 of reopening planMetro Detroit gyms are still waiting for the green light to reopen, but there is reason for optimism for those in that industry. William McCray is ready to open and after Whitmer announced gyms up north can reopen his phone started ringing. READ: List of Michigan Gov.

Fitness industry sues Gov. Whitmer to negotiate when gyms can reopenPublished: May 25, 2020, 6:12 pmMore than 120 gyms are suing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over her stay-at-home order alleging their constitutional rights were violated by not including gyms and health clubs on her list of businesses or industries set to open as the state moves through its 6-phase reopening plan.

LANSING, Mich. More than 120 gyms are suing Michigan Gov. The suit also claims the Whitmer is responsible for some non-COVID deaths by closing gyms down back in March. Stress is through the roof and the data and science show that fitness and fitness facilities and working out help with depression, anxiety and stress, Attorney Scott Erskine said. Right now, gyms arent explicitly mentioned in the Whitmers 6-phase plan to reopen. Still, dozens of states have already opened gyms including Michigans bordering states which Erskine said should push the state to work with gym owners to move to reopen.

PLYMOUTH, Mich. – There is a push for some gyms to reopen amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic -- but reopening gyms is a tricky subject. READ: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s order -- at least according to Dr. Tina Kinsley. READ: Metro Detroit gyms create free daily home workouts amid coronavirus shutdownLocal 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge weighed in on Kinsley’s reopening plan. He doesn’t think there’s anything innovative enough about it that would sway state health officials to change Whitmer’s plan.

Gyms are still closed, but there are simple workouts you can do at home.

DETROIT – If your resolution is to get in shape, Life Time is making it a bit easier with Commitment Day celebrations. From Dec. 28 through Jan. 5, Life Time locations across the country will allow free access to the gyms, as well as a number of classes. Some events planned include 5K races on Jan. 1, a family workout day and an indoor triathlon. Registration is required for free entry to the gyms and events. Participating Metro Detroit locations: