Fitness Businesses Use Technology To Remain Open

SUSSEX COUNTY, Del.- Fitness businesses in Delaware have been deemed non-essential under the State of Emergency. While the doors to gyms and studios may be closed it does not mean these businesses are in hibernation. Several have found creative ways to remain operating.  In January, Ryan Ennis started his new business

It's targeted client base are those working in the restaurant industry. Two months later, he has had to change the way he interacts with his customers. "My main goal is to help people in the restaurant industry back on their feet," Ennis said. "My plan is to host free boot camps seminars and group coaching calls to help interact and let them know that they are not alone." 

in Rehoboth Beach is also using videos to provide its services to customers. In addition to streaming live classes, Soulfire has also produced 17 videos that can be accessed at any time of the day. "It has forced us out of our comfort zone and to grow in a way we should have thought about earlier," said Soulfire Co-Founder Kat Wyman. Soulfire plans to continue their video library after the State of Emergency ends. Another business also putting live work-out sessions on-line is

in Lewes. People can register on the Sea Barre website. An e-mail link to the live video will be sent approximately 15 minutes before the start of the class