On April the 12th gyms in and throughout England reopened entering ‘Step 2’ of the lockdown roadmap, provided with new Covid rules on face masks and social distancing.

In England gyms, swimming pools and other indoor exercise venues reopened on April 12 marking the second stage of the easing of lockdown. However, the rule stays the same for people from different households not to mix in these places. Ministers are sure that there is no indoor household mixing until later this summer. To reduce contact between individuals, exercise classes such as Aerobics classes are still banned.

Cleaning before and after using equipment while in the gym is expected, maintaining a Covid-secure environment. May the 17th will mark stage three, which Boris Johnson will make clear further rules on the easing of lockdown. roadmap. Allowing people to mix indoors again. In addition reopening venues like Saunas and steam rooms. 

March the 29th was when outdoor facilities such as outdoor swimming pools, tennis and basketball courts opened. 24-year-old Karrrera Coore from Huddersfield said 'I found it challeneging to find alternative ways of excercising becasuse I got so used to using the gym equipment'. She said she was 'thrilled' for the gym to reopen, enabling her to get back to normal daily routine. 

The Goverment aims finish social distancing and other restrictions on venues to reopen. When reaching the fourth step of the lockdown easing on June 21st, Ministers hope that life will return back to normaility.