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Laughter therapy not allowed in norms for opening gyms and yoga centres

Guidelines stipulate use of visors instead of masks, gyms off limits for elderly, those with co-morbidities, pregnant women and kids below 10

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Details of check-in and checkout times of members and visitors must be recorded, the guidelines said.

Ruchika Chitravanshi New Delhi
Working out in times of Covid-19 will come with strict protocols, such as no laughter and shouting exercises, use of visor instead of masks and a distance of six feet between equipment, with the health ministry bringing out guidelines for reopening gyms and yoga institutes outside containment zones from August 5. 

The Government has advised persons above 65 years of age, those with co-morbidities, pregnant women and children below the age of 10 years not to use gyms in closed spaces. 

It has also said that spas, sauna, steam bath and swimming pool shall remain closed. Lockers however, will remain in use,