Major Australian Gym Bans Tripods in Response to Popular Social Media Trend

‘Put your phone down and get on with training,’ the owner of Doherty’s Gym said.

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A major Australian gym franchise has banned tripods in response to a popular social media trend where “fitness influencers” film workouts for online fame.

Doherty’s Gyms, with locations in Victoria and Perth, announced new restrictions on tripods inside their facilities on Jan. 31.