“Most people are really good at bringing their own water bottle,” says Kathleen Hahn from DANCECLUB Asheville.

“Most people are really good at bringing their own water bottle,” says Kathleen Hahn from DANCECLUB Asheville.
For many local gyms and workout facilities, which saw membership plummet in 2020 and 2021, things took a positive turn in 2022. Most say they are at or near pre-COVID numbers. But virtual offerings, outdoor exercise and smaller exercise classes introduced during the pandemic are likely to stick around.
Now that North Carolina gyms are allowed to open at 75% indoor capacity, studio owners and fitness enthusiasts share their thoughts about returning to the gym.