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Premier League stars forced to stock up on high-street gym equipment as they attempt to keep in shape at home during coronavirus crisis

Footballers are stocking up on gym equipment from high-street chains in an attempt to maintain their fitness during the coronavirus crisis.

With most training grounds closed and public gyms unavailable, many players - including some in the Premier League - have been moving quickly to buy items like weights, resistance bands and benches so they can follow individual programmes at their homes.

The majority of top-flight stars have gyms installed where they live but this is not the case for many players, especially those operating in the Championship and below.

Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi is one of the players working out at home

Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi is one of the players working out at home

When competition in football's top four divisions was originally suspended, the stated aim was to return to action over the weekend of April 3-4, although there appears virtually no chance of this happening.