Gyms and boutique fitness clubs are among the many, many types of occupiers hit hard by the post-coronavirus lockdown. Heading into a small space to sweat with other people is off the agenda for the foreseeable future.
So how are gym and boutique fitness operators adapting to the new social norms that will be in place for many months to come? And how are commercial property pros who were keen fitness fans staying healthy now they are being forced to exercise in a different way?
Ahead of a webinar next week looking at how to stay physically and mentally well and run a business during lockdown, Bisnow spoke to a boutique fitness operator, leisure expert and several real estate execs about the new world of staying fit.
Tristan Smith, co-owner and operator, F45 Oxford Circus and Soho
For many gyms and boutique fitness club owners, there is only one potential solution available to keep money coming in — try and migrate as much of their business as possible online. “We took action to close our sites before the government made their announcement [that gyms would have to close]…
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