Working out in times of Covid-19 will come with strict protocols, such as no laughter and shouting exercises, use of visor instead of masks and a distance of six feet between equipment, with the health ministry bringing out guidelines for reopening gyms and yoga institutes outside containment zones from August 5.
The Government has advised persons above 65 years of age, those with co-morbidities, pregnant women and children below the age of 10 years not to use gyms in closed spaces.
It has also said that spas, sauna, steam bath and swimming pool shall remain closed. Lockers however, will remain in use,