THE FUTURE OF FITNESS: An inside look at the winners and losers as the industry faces upheaval

Devotees say 'gym is church' and that customers will come flocking back, but analysts aren't so sure.

Gyms and studios across the nation, already overwhelmed by a saturated market, are scrambling to keep customers loyal with virtual offerings and equipment rentals.

Meanwhile, quarantine has accelerated the at-home fitness trend, led by high-tech offerings from the likes of Peloton and Mirror.

The COVID-19 pandemic shuttered gyms and boutique fitness studios across the country for nearly two months and left 500,000 people out of work.