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RECENT WORK: GYM GOES VIRTUAL TO ADAPT DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential. The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good. They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box. Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual. The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero. The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes. They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time. More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States. 

  • Jeff Levine exercises in his home with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 10th, 2020 in Oceanside, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Dennis Guerrero, who is the Co-owner, and Head Trainer of Life Outside the Box fitness leads a virtual exercise class from his living room on November 8th, 2020 in Long Beach, New York. In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Mike Levitz exercises with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 1st, 2020 in Oceanside, New York. In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Doug Brennan exercises with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero in his garage on November 6th, 2020 in Williston Park, New York. In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  •  Jamie and Chris Morgan exercise with their virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero in their garage on November 3rd, 2020 in Oceanside, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Anu Mago exercises with her virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero as her dog Luna watches on October 30, 2020 in Baldwin, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • LONG BEACH, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 21:  Nicole Guerrero exercises in her garage with her virtual Fitness Trainer and Husband Dennis Guerrero on November 21st, 2020 in Long Beach, New York. In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
  •  Loneil Jenkins exercises in front of his home with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 9th, 2020 in Oceanside, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Dennis Guerrero, who is Co-owner, and Head Trainer of Life Outside the Box fitness trains outside his home on November 8th, 2020 in Long Beach, New York.   In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Doug Brennan exercises with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero in his garage on November 6th, 2020 in Williston Park, New York. In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  •  Loneil Jenkins exercises in front of his home with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 9th, 2020 in Oceanside, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  •  An aerial view of Debbie Krueger exercising in her backyard with her virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 17th, 2020 in Hewlett Harbor, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Alfred Daos exercises in his garage with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 12th, 2020 in Long Beach, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  •  Laila Oguz exercises in her backyard with her virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 18th, 2020 in Oceanside, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Alexa Hoovis exercises in her driveway with her virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 20th, 2020 in Oceanside, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Debbie Krueger exercises in her backyard with her virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 17th, 2020 in Hewlett Harbor, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Korbin Cleveland exercises with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on October 31, 2020 in Island Park, New York. In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • John Puccio exercises outside his friend's garage with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 14th, 2020 in Oceanside, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Raheem Yusuff exercises outside a friend's garage with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 14th, 2020 in Oceanside, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • An aerial view of Alexa Hoovis exercising in her driveway after a training session with her virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 20th, 2020 in Oceanside, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Nicole Guerrero exercises in her driveway with her virtual Fitness Trainer and Husband Dennis Guerrero on November 21st, 2020 in Long Beach, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Dennis Guerrero, who is the Co-owner, and Head Trainer of Life Outside the Box fitness leads a virtual exercise class from his living room on November 8th, 2020 in Long Beach, New York. In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Korbin Cleveland exercises with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on October 31, 2020 in Island Park, New York. In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Raheem Yusuff and John Puccio speak to their virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero during a training session on November 14th, 2020 in Oceanside, New York. In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Dennis Guerrero, who is Co-owner, and Head Trainer of Life Outside the Box fitness trains in his garage on November 8th, 2020 in Long Beach, New York. In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Alexa Hoovis exercises in her home with her virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 20th, 2020 in Oceanside, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Loneil Jenkins exercises in front of his home after training with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on December 17th, 2020 in Oceanside, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Alexa Hoovis exercises in her driveway with her virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 20th, 2020 in Oceanside, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Jeff Levine exercises in his backyard with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 10th, 2020 in Oceanside, New York. In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  •  Jamie and Chris Morgan exercise with their virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero in their garage on November 3rd, 2020 in Oceanside, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Doug Brennan exercises with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero in his garage on November 6th, 2020 in Williston Park, New York. In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Jeff Levine exercises in his garage with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 10th, 2020 in Oceanside, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • LONG BEACH, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12:  Alfred Daos exercises  in his garage with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 12th, 2020 in Long Beach, New York. In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
  • Mike Levitz exercises with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 1st, 2020 in Oceanside, New York. In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Korbin Cleveland exercises with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on October 31, 2020 in Island Park, New York. In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Doug Brennan exercises with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero in his garage on November 6th, 2020 in Williston Park, New York. In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • John Puccio and Raheem Yusuff exercise in a friend's garage with their virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 14th, 2020 in Oceanside, New York. In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Korbin Cleveland exercises with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on October 31, 2020 in Island Park, New York. In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Nicole Guerrero exercises in her garage with her virtual Fitness Trainer and Husband Dennis Guerrero on November 21st, 2020 in Long Beach, New York. In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  •  Loneil Jenkins exercises in front of his home with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 9th, 2020 in Oceanside, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Debbie Krueger exercises in her backyard with her virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 17th, 2020 in Hewlett Harbor, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  •  Jamie and Chris Morgan exercise with their virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero in their garage on November 3rd, 2020 in Oceanside, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  •  Jamie and Chris Morgan exercise with their virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero in their garage on November 3rd, 2020 in Oceanside, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Nicole Guerrero exercises in her garage with her virtual Fitness Trainer and Husband Dennis Guerrero on November 21st, 2020 in Long Beach, New York. In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Doug Brennan exercises with his virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero in his garage on November 6th, 2020 in Williston Park, New York. In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  •  Laila Oguz exercises in her backyard with her virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 18th, 2020 in Oceanside, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • John Puccio and Raheem Yusuff exercise outside a friend's garage with their virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 14th, 2020 in Oceanside, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • Nicole Guerrero exercises in her driveway with her virtual Fitness Trainer and Husband Dennis Guerrero on November 21st, 2020 in Long Beach, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
  • John Puccio and Raheem Yusuff exercise in a friend's garage with their virtual Fitness Trainer Dennis Guerrero on November 14th, 2020 in Oceanside, New York.  In March of 2014, Dennis Guerrero and his business partner opened a gym on Long Island. The pair shared a passion for fitness, a dream of creating a local community of like-minded people and a willingness to take a risk. Over the next six years, hundreds of members experienced and embraced a unique environment that fostered a palpable energy, helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their potential.  The gym became a place to share achievements, work through losses and overcome illness. But like so many other businesses, it seemingly had no way of overcoming the financial impact and ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic. With the arrival of Covid-19, the gym shut its doors back in March, with no idea when it would reopen. The owners, though, were far from done. They lent out every piece of equipment they owned to the gym’s members, continued to pay their staff and worked to set up outdoor classes in hopes of keeping their membership active and healthy. As the shutdown stretched on, it became clear that the physical gym was closed for good.  They have since reinvented themselves and are now called Life Outside the Box.  Their business model has changed drastically, and all their workouts have gone virtual.  The workouts are conducted by a small group of fitness trainers led by Guerrero.  The members pay a monthly fee and can take live Zoom fitness classes.  They are coached by the virtual trainers in real time.  More and more people have reconstructed their garages, spare rooms, backyards, and basements into home gyms since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
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