"The gym is the only place I can give myself a moment, just for me. Wearing a mask while working out isn't recommended and people move around a lot in a gym, increasing the risk of transmission, says Quebec's Health Ministry in a statement. Trainor said he and other owners have put measures in place to follow public health guidelines and keep their gyms safe. Gabriel Hardy, Quebec head the Fitness Industry Council of Canada, also questions the government's motivation for keeping gyms closed. The coalition demanded proof that gyms serve as a public health risk during the pandemic.

Source: CBC News February 20, 2021 00:22 UTC