A trainer at Sky Fitness Uda Utama gym looks on as a member uses an exercise machine. Gym operators have reported a drop in business during the pandemic.
JOHOR BARU: The Covid-19 pandemic and movement control order have taken a toll on the business of gyms here.Suria Gym Perling proprietor Ismail Hamid said many of his gym members were still reluctant to come and use the facilities.
Business declined by about 30% since the re-opening of businesses in the middle of June, after closing for over three months during the MCO in March.
“Most of our members and walk-in customers who come in now are those under 30 years old, ’’ Ismail said when met at the gym in Taman Perling here.