Following the challenges gym owners face as the new year begins

DETROITGyms and health clubs have been struggling during the pandemic, but the next few months could be among the most difficult.

The new year is usually when new customers come to gyms to keep their New Year’s resolutions. Local 4′s Kim DeGiulio has been tracking the challenges gym owners face and has an update on the new year.

Watch the video above for the full report.


How to choose a mask for your new-normal workout routine

If you want to get back to the gym this fall, you’re going to have to add a few masks to your usual workout gear.

Fitness and nutrition expert Jody Trierweiler had a few tips for what to keep in mind when bringing a mask to the gym.

Her number one tip is to avoid masks that draw in moisture, since moisture breeds bacteria. Instead, Trierweiler says to find masks that are breathable, lightweight, and that are made using moisture wicking fabrics.

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You can watch Kim on the morning newscast weekdays from 4:30 to 7 a.m., and frequently doing reports on the 5 and 6 p.m. newscasts.