Goa, July 31 -- Exercising one's body is one of the pleasures of life. A fit body is a fit mind. An entire industry has emerged that is built around the human race's urge to stay fit. A substantial percentage it can be said is interested in staying fit and that number is increasing. The industry however came to a standstill when the Coronavirus swept everything aside. Now after appeals from the industry, the government at the center has decided to allow gyms to reopen from August 5 once the sops from the Health Ministry is issued.

This move by the authorities has been generally welcomed by the industry as well as by fitness enthusiasts who were missing their sessions at the gym. Sanjay Patil owner of Maxsan a gym in Margao and the Presid...