“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.

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.

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.

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 :

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.

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.

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:

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.