It's all in the name. 24 Hour Fitness has 18+ locations around the Houston area. Of course, they shut down during the pandemic, but now that they are back open, why aren't they back to being open 24 hours?

HOUSTON – When Texas’ COVID-19 occupancy and mask restrictions are lifted Wednesday, a chain of gyms statewide will offer its members a choice: mask or no mask. 24 Hour Fitness said it designates a “club within a club” for customers who don’t feel comfortable exercising without a mask. The option will be made available at each of 24 Hour Fitness’ 18 Houston-area locations, 38 total statewide. The gym keeps its full COVID-19 protocol online. Click here to read the gym’s COVID-19 safety plan: https://www.24hourfitness.com/company/health_first/

24 Hour Fitness, which has 39 locations in Texas will welcome all residents and first responders regardless of membership through the end of March. According to a news release Thursday, Texas residents who are interested in visiting their nearby 24 Hour Fitness club can simply visit to gain access throughout the month. Karl Santf, Chief Operating Officer of 24 Hour Fitness said in a statement they are pleased to offer their clubs to the community as a place to take care of their physical and mental wellbeing. Ad24 Hour Fitness continues to enact COVID-19 protocols such as mask-wearing and social distancing and stringent cleaning procedures. To find your nearest 24 Hour Fitness, click here.

HOUSTON The gym chain 24 Hour Fitness is closing 12 Houston-area locations, of 26 in Texas. The company announced the closures on its website calling the decision difficult.Members, we invite you to work out at any reopened location throughout 2020, a statement on the closures listing page reads. To find a club near you click here.The company also posted about the closures on social media. We are pleased to announce our plans to reopen many of our... Posted by 24 Hour Fitness on Thursday, June 11, 2020Here are the Texas locations that are closing. Plano, TX 75093Club Page

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