The practice of fitness is possible but reserved for people with a medical prescription, as indicated the decree of October 29. Since Monday, January 11, the Fit’ness room in Yutz has timidly resumed service. “We hesitated, then we said to ourselves that we were there to train and provide our courses remotely. It is also a way of not losing our members. This shows that we are not dead, ”said Gwen, one of the four managers of the structure.
Concretely, can only access members who present a document from their doctor: for disability, asthma, diabetes … “People in Staps training also, professional athletes with a certificate from their employer but also top athletes. “
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Other practitioners waiting
Since the resumption, the phone rings. “Our regulars would like to come. But we cannot accept them. However, we made a few subscriptions. It’s better than nothing. We have been closed since the end of October. Before, we did not work from March to June, recalls Christel. Many have had enough, we feel fed up and a lot of stress. Finally, prescription sports should be available to many more people. It’s a social bond and it’s great for the immune system. The confinement has apparently benefited the French. “On average, each gained 3 kg! “
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Two years to get by
For now, there are only a fortnight to train. “With New life, we are the only ones open near Thionville. In Amnéville, Greenhouse took over, as well as Odyssée in Hauconcourt. Honestly, given the impeccable sanitary protocol in place, we could do a lot more. There we limit the breakage, but it’s demotivating, we do not see the end. Meanwhile, the bills are falling. “The machines cost us € 15,000 to rent each month. Luckily, our supplier postponed the deadlines. We have lost 50% of our clientele. It’s going to take us two years to come back up. “
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