GYMS REOPENING

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.