Gyms, yoga institutes reopen in India

Fitness centres in containment zones will continue to remain closed

Published: August 06, 2020 20:20 Agencies and complied by Devadasan K P, Pictures Editor

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Gym-goers do exercise in a gym after it reopened as part of an easing phase of the restrictions that have been imposed against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Amritsar. Ever since the lockdown came into effect in the month of March, the majority of fitness enthusiasts were confined to working out from home with the help of online fitness tutorials and DIY weights. Image Credit: AFP

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Fitness class at the 'Lakkshyaa Fitness Studio' for women after it reopened as part of an easing phase of the restrictions that have been imposed against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad Image Credit: AFP

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A gym-goer does exercise in a gym after it reopened as part of an easing phase of the restrictions that have been imposed against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Amritsar Image Credit: Reuters

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Woman works out at a gym that reopened after lockdown in Gauhati. Image Credit: AFP

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Firstly, with the required social distancing, gyms will have to operate under-capacity allowing limited members at one time Social distancing norms, added costs of sanitization and overall apprehensions about safety have left fitness experts wondering whether it is worth the risk to open. Above, A man lifts weights at a gym after its reopening, during Unlock 3.0, in Vijayawada. Image Credit: AP

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Workers busy in sanitizing machines after reopening of Gyms in Bhopal Image Credit: AP

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Women at a fitness studio after it reopened as part of an easing phase of the restrictions that have been imposed against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad Image Credit: AFP

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Workers clean a gym and yoga centre after reopening during Unlock 3.0 in Ahmedabad. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued specific guidelines to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus as the fitness centres, gymnasiums and yoga centres opened their shutters. Image Credit: AFP

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A worker sprays disinfectants on gym equipment after authorities allowed the opening of gym and yoga centres, during Unlock 3.0, in Bengaluru. Image Credit: PTI

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