This included the shutdown of all health and fitness studios—no matter the size or type. But this closure assumed that all gyms were created equal, and there was little that could be done to minimize risk. If you were to walk into your local big-box gym a few months before the pandemic, you would probably agree that there was a risk for all sorts of viral spread; but this was pre-pandemic. Now with the understanding of how this virus spreads, gyms are reopening with extensive measures to prevent any kind of viral spread.
