Finance Getting Out of Gym Fees Can Be a Workout During Coronavirus Shutdowns Staff Editor August 11, 2020 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Subscribe Now Log in Pandemic has have wreaked havoc on fitness routines Think it was hard to quit the gym before the pandemic? Try now, says Matty Conn. The 22-year-old consultant loved the low cost and convenience of the many 24 Hour Fitness gyms she could visit in the San Francisco area. But when the state shut gyms, her dues continued to vanish with her treadmill miles. She wanted to quit, she said, but couldn’t get a response from the company to her questions. Then in June, 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection, closing half its San Francisco locations. Now she has gone from gym rat to less-than-unsecured creditor trying to escape her contract with a company with a long line of creditors… READ MORE @ Fox BusinessPandemic has have wreaked havoc on fitness routines Think it was hard to quit the gym before the pandemic? Try now, says Matty Conn. The 22-year-old consultant... Membership Required You’ve reached your 3-article monthly limit. Subscribe to ATN Pro for unlimited access to industry-leading coverage, insights, and analysis shaping the future of fitness and wellness. ATN Pro members get: Unlimited access to Athletech News articles Exclusive access to ATN Pro-level reporting Discounts to ATN the Innovation Summit VIP access to community events Exclusive email newsletters Subscribe Now Already a member? Log in Already a member? Log in here Tags: coronavirus