In Pictures: Back to the grind as sports centres reopen

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Indoor gyms, swimming pools and other sports facilities are reopening across England as part of the latest easing of coronavirus lockdown measures.

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden announced earlier this month that facilities would be able to reopen from July 25, with strict hygiene and social distancing, after a four-month closure.

Coronavirus – Sat Jul 25, 2020
Coronavirus – Sat Jul 25, 2020
Coronavirus – Sat Jul 25, 2020
Coronavirus – Sat Jul 25, 2020
Disinfectant is on hand around the gym
Disinfectant is on hand around the gym
Users are urged to wipe down equipment after use
Users are urged to wipe down equipment after use
Back on the treadmill
Back on the treadmill
Coronavirus – Sat Jul 25, 2020
Coronavirus – Sat Jul 25, 2020
Coronavirus – Sat Jul 25, 2020
Coronavirus – Sat Jul 25, 2020
Meanwhile, cleaning was under way at the London Aquatic Centre, at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Meanwhile, cleaning was under way at the London Aquatic Centre, at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
A one-way system is in operation in the changing rooms
A one-way system is in operation in the changing rooms
Members of Aquabatix synchronised swimming team Asha Randall (left) and Yixin Zeng make a splash at the centre
Members of Aquabatix synchronised swimming team Asha Randall (left) and Yixin Zeng make a splash at the centre
Lane swimming at the London Aquatic Centre
Lane swimming at the London Aquatic Centre

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