Gyms that survived pandemic steadily return to normal

COVID-19 has affected a lot of businesses badly, including gyms and fitness centers. In the United States, 25% of gyms and fitness centers have closed permanently since the pandemic began. Unlike bars and restaurants, no government aid was given to gym businesses. As fitness centers closed, customers started working out at home alone. But they began feeling less motivated to work out on their own.

steadily adv)しっかりと、堅実に

permanently adv)永続的に、永久的

unlike  前)～とは異なり

During the pandemic, I felt less motivated to work out.

However, things are getting better for many gyms and fitness centers. In general, the industry is showing signs of stability. The number of customers rose about 32% for the first two weeks of 2023. For gyms like Fuel Training Studio in Massachusetts, attendance is still quite low. But more people are coming in every day.

stability n)安定性、持続性

rise - rose - risen 　v)上昇する

attendance　n)出席者、出席率

For gym businesses to get back in shape, they have to offer new services to attract more customers. One gym in New York began online training while other gym businesses started outdoor classes. As a result, new customers are coming in. Most of them are people who haven't worked out before. Vincent Micele, a personal trainer, believes that more people became interested in being healthy because of the pandemic.