While gyms have been reopen since April 12, further easing on May 17 has allowed indoor fitness classes to resume.
These pictures were taken at STK Fitness in Randolph Street, Jarrow, on the first morning of indoor classes returning.

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Indoor fitness classes have returned. Photo: North News and Pictures

. Beaming to be back
People enjoying physical training sessions inside at STK Fitness in South Tyneside Photo: Alex Elliott /North News

. Getting a healthy balance
Indoor fitness classes have returned to South Tyneside Photo: Alex Elliott /North News

. Feeling the weight
People enjoying physical training sessions inside at STK Fitness in South Tyneside Photo: Alex Elliott /North News

. It's good to be back
People enjoying physical training sessions inside at STK Fitness in South Tyneside Photo: Alex Elliott /North News

1. Beaming to be back
People enjoying physical training sessions inside at STK Fitness in South Tyneside Photo: Alex Elliott /North News

2. Getting a healthy balance
Indoor fitness classes have returned to South Tyneside Photo: Alex Elliott /North News

3. Feeling the weight
People enjoying physical training sessions inside at STK Fitness in South Tyneside Photo: Alex Elliott /North News

4. It's good to be back
People enjoying physical training sessions inside at STK Fitness in South Tyneside Photo: Alex Elliott /North News