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ment at gym centres, so fitness train-
ing can be conducted in a more all-
rounded manner,” he says.
As a private fitness coach and an Some centres do not have enough mon-
owner of a fitness facility, Cheung
states that online teaching is not as ey to invest in equipment, such as cam-
good as face-to-face coaching. “A eras and computers, for online classes.
good atmosphere is very important for
exercise. But students may not have
enough space for online fitness classes
at home, or they may have children at
home which may cause hindrance and
affect their mood,” Cheung says.
“Also, if a coach cannot physi-
cally instruct students, it is hard to
know whether they understand how
to exercise properly,” he continues. He
adds that while online classes provide
another choice for people who do not
want to go outdoors, many of them
may quit exercising due to low moti-
vation.
Cheung also thinks that online
classes provide them with little finan-
cial support. “The income is much
lower compared to offering physical
classes in fitness centres. Coaches only
earn a few dozen Hong Kong dollars a
lesson. Very few people sign up and
join the classes,” Cheung says.
“Some centres do not have enough
money to invest in equipment, such
as cameras and computers, for online
classes. This increases their financial
burden,” he adds.
Online teaching mode is also not
Lee Yuk-shan has been working as a coach since he was 18. (Photo an option for Tsang Put-long, owner
courtesy of Lee Yuk-shan)
of a rock-climbing facility. He points
out that it is very hard to do online
classes with the type of sport he spe-
cialises in.
“We need a rock face in order to
It is difficult to teach students the needed practice rock climbing. It is difficult to
skills, and it is not something they can teach students the needed skills, and it
is not something they can practice at
practice at home. home,” Tsang says.
Tsang had no income during the
period his centre was closed from
December 10, 2020. As he could not
do online classes, he was forced to
