Coronavirus puts 44-year-old Spartan Health Club out of business
Spartan
Health Club in St Andrew opened its door in 1976, but the harsh realities of
the coronavirus have led to its closure.
Mickey
Haughton James, the managing director of the facility, said that the gym will
be closed by the end of the month.
“We regret to
inform you that due to the extremely negative effect on the financial operation
of the club caused by the coronavirus pandemic, we will be closing indefinitely
at the end of September,” he said in a statement on Tuesday.
“Large gyms
like Spartan require significant membership to be viable. A crowded gym is a
hotspot for the coronavirus, which is predicted to be with us for many more
months.”
He further
stated that their bankers view gyms as high-risk investments and are now
reluctant to extend and provide overdrafts.
The managing
director also used the opportunity to thank past and present members for being
part of the Spartan journey.
