Gyms are not a hotspot for COVID-19: Industry challenges recent commentary
More than 6.26 million check-ins across 423 NSW gyms in 2 months and no recorded transmission
Global Data Show COVID-19 Transmission in Gyms is Rare
Data from three countries show that gyms are successfully implementing risk mitigation measures and not spreading COVID-19.
Science Daily: Metabolic syndrome linked to worse outcomes for COVID-19 patients*
Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 were over three times more likely to die if they had metabolic syndrome
*All three conditions in metabolic syndrome have "regular exercise/physical activity" as recommended methods of treatment and prevention.
Obesity
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obesity/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20375749
Diabetes 1 and 2
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-1-diabetes/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353017
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-2-diabetes/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351199
Hypertension