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When will gyms reopen? (Getty Images) The government has prioritised outdoor exercise over the reopening of gyms. Mr Johnson said: “Outdoor activity will be prioritised as the best way to restore freedoms while minimising the risk.” Gyms, indoor leisure centres and indoor swimming pools will reopen in step two of the plan “but only for use by individuals or household groups”. The prime minister confirmed on Monday that gyms will reopen on 12 April. Until then, gyms will remain closed...

BBC News Published media captionGyms say the sector has been "decimated" by lockdown The delay to reopening gyms and leisure centres in Wales is "short-sighted and irresponsible", gym owners have said. Gyms, leisure centres and fitness facilities will be able to reopen from 10 May, including individual or one-to-one training, but not exercise classes. But gyms are "angry and disappointed" and a body representing the sector said the decision "doesnt stack up". First Minister Mark Drakeford said ...

How will Boris Johnson lift lockdown and what will happen first? The Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce plans for his roadmap out of lockdown today. Over the last week, Mr Johnson has been adamant that any easing of lockdown restrictions must happen in stages, with a return to the classroom for schoolchildren thought to be one of the first things on his agenda. But what about the hospitality industry, gyms and leisure centres, holidays abroad and most importantly, seeing family...

Fitness fans are expected to be allowed to return to indoor leisure facilities across England in seven weeks time, in a major victory for gyms who had feared a much longer shutdown.

BBC News By Aleisha Scott image captionXabier Marshall says the future for gyms and the fitness industry is far from bleak The fitness industry can bounce back from the Coronavirus pandemic if it can adapt, personal trainers have said. Lockdowns have forced gyms to close with many smaller independent businesses likely to shut for good. UK Active has warned the closure of gyms would have a damaging impact on "physical and mental wellbeing". Runners World said in a new survey that just seven per ...

Grantham fitness club devastated to have to close as Lincolnshire moves into tier 4  | Updated: 09:43, 31 December 2020 A fitness club in Grantham has told its members it is devastated that it must close for the foreseeable future because the county is now in tier 4. Oceans Fitness on Dysart Road informed its members that it was closing at 6pm yesterday just hours after the Government announced Lincolnshire was moving from tier 3 to tier 4. In a message to members the club said: "We are absol...

Government actions branded a total disgrace as new Covid restrictions plunge grass-roots sport into chaos  UK Active describes move as desperately tough on amateur-level sport and warns that the consequences could be devastating 19 December 2020 • 8:11pm Sunday League football matches have been cancelled overnight as the new Tier 4 restrictions were ushered in  Credit: GETTY IMAGES The government was accused of “making it up as they go along” as grass-roots sport was plunged into fresh ...

The government is under pressure to change "baffling and unfair" coronavirus guidelines that have forced hundreds of fitness studios to close. Official guidance states that indoor group exercise is banned in Tier 3 areas, meaning fitness studios which specialise in spinning and yoga, must shut. But gyms can remain open because individual exercise - or exercise in single households and support bubbles - is still permitted. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player ...