People not able to practice their daily exercise routines in gyms as usual since gatherings were banned
Since mid-March gyms and other fitness facilities across the country shut down and the industry has from then been under pressure of Covid-19 outbreak.
The virus that has led to a lockdown across the country hit hard fitness centers be it big and small.
Impact of coronavirus has left fitness centres closed for five months now, with employees and clients suffering in equal measure.
Since mid-March gyms and other fitness facilities across the country shut down and the industry has from then been under pressure of Covid-19 outbreak.
The virus that has led to a lockdown across the country hit hard fitness centers be it big and small.
Not only has Coronavirus affected gym owners but also gym lovers. Many individuals are not able to practice their daily exercise routines in gyms as usual since gatherings were banned since March.
“I am adding some weight due to lack of consistent exercises that I used to do at the gym with others before this Covid-19 outbreak rather than doing it individually which gets boring.” said Archad Niyonkuru.
Although gyms aren’t open, this hasn’t let some gym owners and personal trainers down, since they are able to meet some of their clients in their homes, on zoom and Instagram to maintain relationships with their clients.
Some Kigali city trainers and instructors say are worried the industry won’t be the same again when the shutdown eventually ends and gyms are able to reopen.
They wonder: Will loyal customers come back? Or Will they care enough to continue spending money on positioned workouts?
Theophile Mutesa, Kigali Fit owner, said Covid-19 has affected the fitness industry in many ways, but they are trying to manage through best ways they can though it’s not easy. Mr Mutesa added that he is optimistic that fitness professionals can handle the hardship.
“We are certain that this pandemic is creating a constrained demand that will come back very strong,” said Mr Mutesa.