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For Every Closed Gym In Toronto There's At Least One Park That Smells Way Better (PHOTOS)

The city is your gym now.
For Every Closed Gym In Toronto There's At Least One Park That Smells Way Better (PHOTOS)
Lance McMillan | Narcity
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As frustration mounts over gym closures in Toronto, people are taking it outside.

Whether just going for a run, or even taking a class, the city's hundreds of parks, from Abbotsford to Zooview, have become our new, better-smelling gyms.

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Fresh air and being able to easily socially distance are just some of the many park perks. 

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Line-ups have been spotted at gyms in neighbouring cities as a result of the recent closures.

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The City of Toronto is actually recommending that we go to parks for exercise.

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Organized classes are taking place all over, like this one this morning in June Rowlands Park.

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Many bring their own weights along, which is sort of a double workout if you think about it.

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There is a park in every neighbourhood in Toronto, so "But the gyms are closed" is no longer an excuse not to work those abs.

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    Associate Photo Editor Lance McMillan is a Toronto based photojournalist who is focused on telling stories visually. Lance's photography has been published in numerous newspapers and magazines including National Geographic and his images have earned him awards including a 2nd Place in the 74th Pictures of the Year International (POYi), a Finalist in the 2019 Travel Photographer of the Year, and an Award of Excellence in the 78th Pictures of the Year International (POYi). To Lance, the power of telling stories through not just the written word, but through images, and the passion he has for doing so, cannot be overstated. This is particularly true when it comes to telling stories about nature and wildlife, striving to provide insight into the vulnerability of our environment and its inhabitants.

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