With gyms unlikely to open soon, sale of fitness equipment rises
MORE DEMAND FOR VIRTUAL TRAINERS Under lockdown, online streaming by gyms, health clubs and fitness studios has gone up. Some e-commerce portals, too, have added a ‘digital personal trainer’ section on their app. A Snapdeal spokesperson says, “Customers are buying fitness coach and nutrition expert consultations that we’ve recently added on our website. It lets them see how they’re doing compared to virtual classmates.” Fitness enthusiasts say that using apps and virtual classes keeps them motivated. Kavita Duggal, who works in the hospitality sector, says, “I like training through fitness apps. It is not expensive, and if you follow diligently, it is as good as a gym session.” ...