BBC News
By Aleisha Scott
image captionXabier Marshall says the future for gyms and the fitness industry is far from bleak
The fitness industry can bounce back from the Coronavirus pandemic if it can adapt, personal trainers have said.
Lockdowns have forced gyms to close with many smaller independent businesses likely to shut for good.
UK Active has warned the closure of gyms would have a damaging impact on physical and mental wellbeing .
Runners World said in a new survey that just seven per cent of active adults regard regularly visiting the gym as the best fitness option.
It also found three out of five adults see outdoor activity as the best way to stay fit while 47 per cent more people have hired personal trainers and nutritionists since this time last year.