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Personal trainers in the UK: share your lockdown experiences

Crossfitter Elena Demou (L) is watched by personal fitness trainer James Luong as she lifts weights by the side of the road on a housing estate in London.
Crossfitter Elena Demou is watched by personal fitness trainer James Luong as she lifts weights by the side of the road on a housing estate in London. Photograph: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Indoor gyms had expected to reopen on 4 July along with other businesses but the government considers them as “close proximity venues” and too risky to open for now.

We want to hear from personal trainers in the fitness industry and their experiences during lockdown.

Share your experiences

Are you still managing to do online sessions? Do you have long waiting lists or has your business declined? We’d also like to hear from anyone who has experienced any changes in employment or their contracts.

You can get in touch by filling in the form below or via WhatsApp by clicking here or adding the contact +44(0)7867825056. Your responses are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions.

One of our journalists will be in contact for publication before we publish, so please do leave contact details.

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