Madison Schulman
tritown@wickedlocal.com
Many people are looking to jump-start their fitness goals this year after being home most of 2020 because of COVID. They also want to feel better mentally.
With quarantines, online school, and the loss of jobs presenting scheduling and safety concerns, there’s been a drop in people attending fitness classes, whether in-person or online.
Janelle Monteiro, owner of Body Ambition Fitness in Middleton, said, “At first, it was like okay we’re doing virtual workouts, but then it gets to a point where you’re not really able to mentally or physically do it because of the constraints with the family right now.”
Madison Schulman
tritown@wickedlocal.com
Amid capacity limits and physical distancing requirements, many fitness locations on the North Shore have struggled to stay afloat amid COVID-19.
Janelle Monteiro, owner of Body Ambition Fitness in Middleton, said it’s been a bit of a back and forth with the state in determining how many people were allowed in her facility at a time.
“[It’s] hard for us as business owners because you’re trying to get people back in the door and then you’re telling them wait a minute now I have to limit capacity again,” said Monteiro.
As of Dec. 13, fitness centers were allowed to be at 40 percent capacity (based on the maximum number generally allowed in the building), and could have no more than eight people per 1,000 square feet.