While many businesses across the state have reopened under Phase 2, some are still closed, and have been for more than a hundred days, as we all continue to battle the coronavirus.
Governor Cooper is expected to loosen some of the rules on Tuesday, announcing the changes in a press conference. It's not certain which spots will get the green light to reopen - but one fitness company has plans to open most of its North Carolina locations, no matter what.
Planet Fitness has 12 gyms in the Triad, operated by National Fitness Partners. President and CEO Stephen Kindler Jr. says starting at 5 am, customers are allowed back inside.
"I will be the first to admit it, I did not think that we would be closed for as long as we have. But, we also understand that all of us had to play our individual role in helping curb COVID," he said.
A few smaller gyms around our area tell WFMY News 2 they're waiting to see what the Governor and other state leaders have in store before changing course to reopen their facilities.
Some gyms are allowed to reopen for those who are prescribed exercise by a medical professional - this exception, allowed by the Attorney General.
On Tuesday, Planet Fitness joins that list.