Some gym owners are sweating over Boston's vaccine mandate

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As of today, Jan. 15, gym goers in Boston have to show proof they've been vaccinated against COVID-19. A nearly empty gym can be great for social distancing, but for gym owners still trying to rebound from pandemic losses, it can be disastrous.

A nearly empty gym can be great for social distancing, but for gym owners still trying to rebound from pandemic losses, it can be disastrous.

But she said the club recently registered its highest number of new members since 2020. She gives some of the credit to the city’s new vaccine mandate, which takes effect in what is typically the busiest month for health clubs. “I think it’s a little bit of our marketing and how we’ve been ... encouraging members to get back in here,” Hinman said. “But I do feel that the mandate has a little bit of an impact, creating a safer environment for people that may have been hesitant before.The mandate, known as, requires people 12 and older to show proof of vaccination to enter gyms, restaurants, museums and entertainment venues in Boston.

 

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Get vaxxed, wear a mask. HalalGuys has a vaxcard requirement now. It's still great gyro at a great price! 🌯🍟🥤❤

I’ve been avoiding the gym because I suspected that there are unvaccinated, unmasked people there, despite the signs.

Maybe those avoiding gyms will be enticed back because they know their fellow heavy breathers are vaccinated.

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