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Jul 2020
Stray becomes new gym as personal trainers adapt
Personal trainers in Harrogate have had to adapt to new ways of training to continue earning an income during lockdown.
The pandemic has left many of them with fewer clients and needing to adapt to outdoor and online classes.
But with many people currently making their health a top priority, trainers are hoping this could encourage more people to seek their help following lockdown.
The current rules allow for five people to attend an outdoor class with one trainer meaning many are using the Stray as their new workout space. As well as this Harrogate's trainers are finding their online classes to be popular, with some deciding to continue them after gyms reopen due to public demand.
Gabby Glasby is a personal trainer in Harrogate, she said:
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In the coming weeks a further easing of lockdown could mean personal trainers have more freedom to increase their groups or slowly return to indoor training.
Craig Heard another personal trainer in Harrogate is hopeful, he said:
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