Fitness industry, hurt by COVID shutdowns, works to bounce back By John Trump Carolina Journal Oct 26, 2021 Oct 26, 2021 Updated Oct 27, 2021 0 Fitness centers are struggling to recover after the pandemic shutdowns and as many as 25% could close by the end of the year. Carolina Journal photo Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By John Trump Carolina Journal The government-imposed lockdowns of last year wrecked the global economy, and the fitness industry was among the businesses hurt most by the closures.kAmqFE 2 ?6H DEF5J 7:?5D E96 :?5FDECJ :D “A@:D65 7@C :?4C65:3=6 8C@HE9 ]]] H:E9 7:E?6DD EC6?5D F?56C8@:?8 2 D6:D>:4 D9:7E 2H2J 7C@> 8J>D 2?5 E@H2C5D @FE5@@CD[ 9@>6 7:E?6DD[ 2?5 5:8:E2= @AE:@?D]”k^AmkAm#F?#6A62E[ H9:49 DA64:2=:K6D :? 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