At JGS fitness centre, the trainers' wardrobe is ready for an overhaul. Anti-microbial fabric is being used to create uniforms that closely resemble the attire of medical staff, if it wasn't for the bright pop of red. Sanitisers are being installed beside every piece of equipment; an alcoholic one for free-weight equipment, and a non-alcoholic version for electronic machines like treadmills and cross-trainers. The latter, owner Shalini Bhargava says, is essential to keep machines from malfunctioning. "We are also installing a UV tower that will automatically sanitise the space every 45 minutes," says Bhargava, who has been re-writing a plan of action to reopen her Santacruz facility, since it downed its shutters in March.

Given that his staff trains no more than six to seven clients at a time, Sawant says it is easy to maintain physical distance between members