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The age of gyms is upon us and with it a fitness boom

Gyms serve as emotional valves from crowded buildings in urban centres. [Courtesy] 

Last week, we mourned the scarcity of open spaces in urban areas; they are quickly built up with high-rise buildings, either residential or office blocks.

Covid-19 and remote working have both failed to kill the office. Did I hear we even built offices at home? But the word "officer" is slowly dying.  

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