Ricky Williams of the Miami Dolphins attends the ESPN Industry event for "Run Ricky Run" during the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival at the Tribeca Cinemas on April 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Loud/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – A cannabis industry entrepreneur is teaming up with a former football star to open a marijuana-friendly gym in San Francisco.
Jim McAlpine, who co-created the 420 Games – an athletics competition for marijuana users – said the new gym will be called “Power Plant Fitness.”
READ MORE: Here's What You Can Expect From The $1.9 Trillion Senate Stimulus PackageAccording to a blog post on the 420 games website, McAlpine is opening the gym with retired NFL star Ricky Williams, who was served a number of suspensions by the league over his marijuana use.
READ MORE: COVID-19 Vaccine Shortage Forces Sutter Health To Reschedule AppointmentsNew members would be required to undergo a “cannabis performance assessment” so they can figure out how much marijuana they should have before working out. Members will also be allowed to eat edibles and vape at the gym.
MORE NEWS: San Francisco Bay Ferry Officials Considering 1-Year Reduction In FaresThe gym is expected to open in 2017.
