Keeping fit in the face of the virus

With gyms forced to shut and many group fitness classes put on hold in the wake of the coronavirus restrictions, local fitness trainers are finding new and innovative ways to keep themselves – and others – in good shape.
Among them is Castlemaine fitness coach David Tobin who also specialises in providing massage for pain relief.
“I’m a bit of a fitness junkie myself and I’m pretty concerned about the mental welfare of people who usually go to the gym because a lot of people go to the gym for their mental well-being,” said David when contacted by the Mail to see how he’s handling the coronavirus restrictions.
“So I’m setting up an on-line fitness class for people using Zoom. See the Mail for the full story.

Eve Lamb
Journalist and photographer Eve Lamb has a Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) degree from Deakin University and a Master of Arts (Professional Writing) from Deakin University. She has worked for many regional newspapers including the Hamilton Spectator and the Warrnambool Standard, and has also worked for metro daily, The Hobart Mercury, and The Sunday Tasmanian. Eve has also contributed to various magazines including Australian Cyclist.