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Jun 24

Big Rapids gyms, fitness centers to reopen Thursday – The Pioneer

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One will remain closed for renovations

ByTaylor Fussman, tfussman@pioneergroup.com

JDFit founder John Durante said he is excited to reopen the gym to the public on Thursday. (Pioneer photo/Taylor Fussman)

JDFit founder John Durante said he is excited to reopen the gym to the public on Thursday. (Pioneer photo/Taylor Fussman)

JDFit founder John Durante said he is excited to reopen the gym to the public on Thursday. (Pioneer photo/Taylor Fussman)

JDFit founder John Durante said he is excited to reopen the gym to the public on Thursday. (Pioneer photo/Taylor Fussman)

Big Rapids gyms, fitness centers to reopen Thursday

BIG RAPIDS Fitness enthusiasts will be able to start lifting weights and running on treadmills this week as local gyms are set to reopen Thursday.

Last week, a U.S. District Judge ruled all gyms in the state can reopen at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, June 25.

One locally-owned gym that will be opening its doors on Thursday is JDFit in downtown Big Rapids.

"We're excited to get everyone back and rolling," said JDFit founder John Durante. "We're looking forward to getting our clients back."

Durante said beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday the gym will reopen and will be open 24/7 to members. He said group exercise classes will resume at their normal schedule starting June 29.

Durante explained he hopes by keeping the gym open all day and night, the gym will never become too crowded.

"We are sticking with being open 24 hours a day because it will space out when people can come into the gym," he said

In an effort to keep members safe and healthy, Durante said he will be cleaning the gym every couple of hours and members are asked to complete a brief health screening when signing up.

"We ask that if you feel sick, do the right thing and don't come in," he said.

Durante noted the outdoor fitness classes he was offering Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings will not be continuing at the park. However, if the indoor fitness classes become too crowded, he may be able to move them outside so more people can attend and participate.

"For all intents and purposes, we are moving back inside," he said.

Another area gym which will be opening at 7 a.m. Thursday is Planet Fitness.

The organization also will be reopening locations throughout the state.

While people can begin working out again at JDFit and Planet Fitness, those interested in attending TNT Gym will have to wait a little longer.

Ryan Tift, son of owner Jeff Tift, said they have been working over the past several weeks to renovate and refurbish the decades-old gym, and while they are close to the finish line, there is still a little more work to be done.

"Right now we have some construction we need to do still," Tift said. "We want to be open as soon as possible."

Tift said they plan to host a soft opening event mid-July for everyone in the community to attend to check out the changes in the gym and decide if they would like to sign up to be a member.

After the soft opening, he said the gym will officially be open for business.

"People are excited to get back in here and we are excited to open back up," Tift said.

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