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Aug 2020
New gym in Knaresborough despite closures elsewhere
Despite coronavirus forcing gyms to shut for four months, a new gym has managed to open near Knaresborough.
Black Wolf Fitness will open near Knaresborough, Rabbit Hill business park, in September. Its owners are determined to succeed with their first gym at the same time as other local fitness centres are having to close.
The opportunity came along during covid and one of its owner Adam Whiter said "we just went for it". Within a 3000 square foot building, trainers and members are able to ensure social distancing during the classes.
Co-owner, Adam Whiter, said:
The gym focuses on cross-fit training - a high intensity interval style of training. Adam was introduced to this style of training whilst suffering from low mental health and left his job to pursue his passion. He added:
Read more:
- Harrogate gym goes into liquidation following the financial strains caused by coronavirus.
- Personal trainers had to adapt whilst gyms were closed - some moved outside and online and will continue to offer this now gyms are open.
Elsewhere in the district a Harrogate gym had to enter liquidation after its owner said remaining closed for four months was an "economic challenge".
Coronavirus also forced a popular personal trainer to suspend his classes after 30 years training people in Harrogate.
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