Extraordinarily dangerous--owner "doesn't believe in [en]forcing facial coverings" so they are not required.
Anytime Fitness Pinehurst (Owner), I appreciate the explanation and your service, but just so you know: HIPPA rights only apply to "covered entities" such as health care providers (as explained by Professor Meisel, an authority on legal aspects of decision making in the physician-patient relationship, from the University of Pittsburgh) and only to information that those entities already have (as confirmed by Professor Shephered, professor of biomedical ethics at the University of Virginia) so businesses and individuals are absolutely within their right to ask why someone isn't wearing a mask and therefore enforce them. Additionally, the ADA expressly allows an employer to ask for health information and turn away a person because not wearing a mask falls under the "direct threat" clause, which has a lot of legal precedent protecting a business in this case (as explained by Professor Roberts, the director of Health Law & Policy Institute at the University of Houston), the same way that "no shoes no shirt no service" is legally enforceable. The entire point of the ADA to make sure that people with disabilities are supported in finding alternatives (such as face shields), not just giving up on masks in general. I understand where you're coming from and how stressful it can be to inquire with people why they may not be wearing a mask, but with how dangerous this virus is (I mean, already 266 thousand people have died in the US alone) it's worth the extra time and effort to support people in finding alternatives that will help us keep...
   Read moreexcellent equipment and helpful staff, however, they maintain a very high noise level with "motivating music"...recent studies have reportedly shown an hour exposure to 85 decibels causes hearing damage; they also measured a gym class with music well over 85 decibels; often gyms ..in a desperate effort to motivate people....jack the "music" up much higher...my experience suggests that this is futile... if you hate to exercise, loud music will just make you a deaf person who hates to exercise. I don't know the decibel level at this gym so I can't say for sure they are in the danger zone, but I definitely notice an increase in tinnitus after working out there....if it weren't for the noise level I would give them a five star...so if you hearing is already damaged, you might feel very comfortable exercising there. Information on the internet should be fact checked...google "how your workouts could be damaging your hearing" and check it for yourself. UPDATE: The volume has been under control for the past week, so I am changing my rating....this is a great gym and well-worth a 5...
   Read moreI have called over 20 times now trying to discuss my membership and no answer. I have emailed and left multiple voicemails. My membership was frozen and someone reversed this and I am now being charged again. I donât even attend the gym anymore, and theyâd know I am trying to cancel my membership if they would just answer the phone. I have also had my call declined multiple times. I am not the type to leave a review on places but this has became ridiculous. I am a stay at home mom who really relies on doing things online most of the time. I honestly donât recommend this place due to lack of...
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