A proposed law in Congress, the 'Exercise and Fitness for All Act', seeks to make fitness facilities more accessible by requiring gyms to provide specialized equipment and trained staff to assist individuals with disabilities. While gym owners support the bill's intent, they raise concerns about its practical application, including defining 'operating hours' and the financial impact on smaller gyms.
A new piece of legislation making its way through Congress aims to make fitness facilities more accessible for people with disabilities. The “Exercise and Fitness for All Act” would require gyms to provide specialized equipment and have at least one trained staff member available during operating hours to assist individuals with disabilities.Danny Sawaya owns a local eastside gym, Tucson Strength, at 6130 E Speedway Blvd.
”Under the proposed law, fitness facilities would need accessible equipment and staff trained to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Sawaya noted that his employees are already certified to assist members with disabilities and that his gym offers equipment designed to reduce the risk of re-injury for people recovering from injuries.However, questions remain about how the legislation would be implemented.
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