Gyms, yoga institutes reopen in India

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.

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

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

Woman works out at a gym that reopened after lockdown in Gauhati.

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.

Workers busy in sanitizing machines after reopening of Gyms in Bhopal

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

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.

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