Coronavirus: Gyms, sports academies welcome news of possible resumption; most planning new safety measures

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SINGAPORE - After an agonising two months, members of the sports and fitness industry are finally seeing a glimmer of hope.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE - After an agonising two months, members of the sports and fitness industry are finally seeing a glimmer of hope.

The True Group, which runs 10 gyms in Singapore, saw its revenue in April and May plummet by more than 85 per cent, but Mr Tan and his staff have spent the circuit breaker period attending international fitness webinars and interacting with overseas operators to learn best practices, in anticipation of resuming operations.

Mr Anil Chugani, the country manager of Fitness First Singapore, said that while surveys of its members found that most are looking forward to returning to the gym environment, the chain is also aware that most people will continue to work from home even in Phase 2. "But I am not getting my hopes high, as safety is the priority," she said."I am worried that there might be a second wave , so even if we do not start before July, it's fine. It is better to be safe than sorry."

Mr Ang added that the school, which operates at the Farrer Park Swimming Complex, will still take extra steps, such as equipping its swim teachers with diving gloves, face shields and waterproof face masks. Mr Russell Harrison, owner and managing director of Spartans Boxing Club, said he is eager to learn from the Government what is required of gyms before operations can resume.

 

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