Local gyms work through COVID-19 to appeal to New Year s resolution crowd
and last updated 2021-01-01 09:22:16-05
New year, new you!
January 1 has a way of marking that moment of change for people, especially when it comes to getting in-shape. We ve been waiting for this day all year long. It s our primetime, said May Savvin, General Manager at Fitness Norfolk.
Traditionally, gyms see a bump in memberships and membership inquiries at the start of every new year with so many making New Year s resolutions to work out more, but, like everything else, COVID-19 has thrown that tradition into question with many choosing to stay home over safety concerns.
Local personal trainer on New Year workouts you can do at home
and last updated 2020-12-30 08:33:28-05
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Maybe you re looking to get in shape for the New Year, but the pandemic has you nervous to visit a gym? Or you re high-risk for COVID-19?
There are plenty of workouts you can do from the comfort and safety of home.
News 3 stopped by PHIT Shop, a new personal training studio on Oriana Road in Newport News, to get some advice from longtime personal trainer Kim Reaves.
Reaves says you can work your muscles using what you have at home, whether it be a piece of furniture or canned goods as weights.