Gold’s Gym is permanently closing its three gyms in Alabama, saying the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic no longer makes it viable to operate the company-owned gyms, the company said Wednesday.

The three Alabama locations -- Birmingham, Montgomery and Pelham -- are among roughly 30 gyms owned by the company that will close. All of the gyms are company-owned in St. Louis, Alabama and Colorado Springs, Colorado; locations owned by franchisees are not affected by Wednesday’s announcements.

The fitness industry as a whole has been severely impacted by the virus as gyms shutter and people workout at home amid shelter-in-place orders around the country.

“While the COVID-19-related closures have caused us to reassess the viability of some company-owned locations and make the difficult decision to permanently close about 30 gyms, we know that we will emerge from this stronger and ready to grow,” the company said on its Facebook page Wednesday. “Our focus is and always will be on our members in nearly 700 gyms in 29 countries around the world, and we look forward to welcoming you back as soon as it is safe for our members, team members and communities.”