Downtown gyms hope returning office workers will pump up memberships ottnews ottawa
Gym memberships haven't rebounded to pre-pandemic levels despite relaxed restrictions, gym manager saysAn empty GoodLife Fitness location in downtown Ottawa, as seen through its Sparks Street window, in late January 2021 during a COVID-19-related closure.At Parc Sainte-Therèse in Gatineau, Que., a handful of neighbours began developing workout routines together in the early months of COVID-19 restrictions.
Lise-Anne Melançon said she finds it more motivational than going to the gym — even if they'd have to adapt their schedule to accommodate commuting again.This may pose a challenge for downtown gyms that thrived on offering a convenient break for desk-jockeys.Gym manager Katelyn Runions, a trainer at Sparks Street Fitness, is hoping some of those old workout habits bounce back in September as more federal office workers return to downtown Ottawa.
Phil Green, owner of Bodies by Phil on Albert Street, said the majority of his membership live downtown, but commuter clientele has been slow to return.
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