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Eric Cervantes leads an in-person and virtual spin class at Spynergy in Chicago on Oct. 22, 2020. The Wicker Park cycling studio started renting out its bikes and holding online workout classes when forced to shut down due to the coronavirus in the spring. The online classes have continued, and the owner said they're hoping it can be a way to grow participation even when things return to normal.
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Eric Cervantes leads an in-person and virtual spin class at Spynergy in Chicago on Oct. 22, 2020. The Wicker Park cycling studio started renting out its bikes and holding online workout classes when forced to shut down due to the coronavirus in the spring. The online classes have continued, and the owner said they’re hoping it can be a way to grow participation even when things return to normal.

Gyms lean into virtual workouts as coronavirus cases rise

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Chicagoans tired of solo home workouts have started returning to gyms and spin classes. But with city officials warning they may tighten restrictions to control rapidly rising coronavirus cases and falling temperatures leaving gyms fewer options if forced to limit indoor workouts, some are preparing to lean into virtual workouts.

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