Anyone hazard a guess for when the gyms will re-open

sugarman20

Thank feck for that. I'm a mess!

banana_split

Thank God the gyms are opening up!
I'm lucky that I have a barbell & squat rack at home, but I find it hard to motivate myself without the buzz of people in the gym.

I won't be able to sleep on 28th with the excitement!!

Rosita

billybonkers wrote: »

We'll know soon enough, as long as social distancing and hygiene protocols are in place should be ok

I think so. I was in Liffey Valley shopping centre yesterday and was very pleasantly surprised at how normal the experience was. All the shops I was in and noticed as I passed seemed to be taking it in their stride and everything was fuss-free. Gyms should go as close to normal as they can. We are big enough to take care of ourselves.

billybonkers

We're back! Stay safe all!!

Sheep Shagger

Press conference underway on Virgin Media zone now and the ticker tape saying both gyms and pools opening early.

el Fenomeno

Awesome, now to see how accessible my gym will be.

I'd be surprised if I still fit into my pre-March gym clothes

Mars Bar

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

I wonder which show he'll quote this time.

Please let it be Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia

It was the Mean Girls movie

zweton

Will peeps have to pre book now and stuff?

Alf Veedersane

zweton wrote: »

Will peeps have to pre book now and stuff?

I presume that's the only way they can manage the numbers

Sheep Shagger

Instagram post from Gym plus...looking forward to the email.

ongarite

Ben Dunne gyms in a bit of a pickle now.
Don't think they were working off the opening roadmap being accelerated like this from first date of August 10th.

Staying closed until September/October wouldn't be good for retaining members.

My local gym opening fully on 29th.

Acey10

I know they said 50 people allowed indoors but that must depend on the size, I wonder if there's a requirement of people per square meter or something.... I asked my gym but no response yet!

xtal191

ongarite wrote: »

Ben Dunne gyms in a bit of a pickle now.
Don't think they were working off the opening roadmap being accelerated like this from first date of August 10th.

Staying closed until September/October wouldn't be good for retaining members.

My local gym opening fully on 29th.

Yeah I'm waiting to see if they'll change their Sep/Oct staggered opening if not I'll be requesting a refund

Alf Veedersane

Mars Bar wrote: »

It was the Mean Girls movie

Saw that. Ffs.

Just saw this in a tweet:



With the caption: "Get in loser, we're going to Phase 3" :pac:

logistic

xtal191 wrote: »

Yeah I'm waiting to see if they'll change their Sep/Oct staggered opening if not I'll be requesting a refund

I can't see this changing. From the last interview I heard with Ben he was pushing the online classes and emphasized no showers/wet areas. Just arrive in gym gear workout and leave. As I mainly use free weights, shower, jacuzzi (Carlisle) I emailed on how to request a refund. Have a few bits at home that has tied me over but for me I think it's time to a new gym.

silverharp

are pools/saunas etc back open if part of the gym?

Sheep Shagger

silverharp wrote: »

are pools/saunas etc back open if part of the gym?

The image of a person swimming in the gymplus image on social media would suggest so. Waiting for email with details.

Not sure about saunas though, doubt it.

Rosita

Mars Bar wrote: »

It was the Mean Girls movie

Apparently Varadker was being slagged/dared by some actor to reference whatever is was he used (didn't hear the speech - have grown tired of the staged statesmanship). He certainly brings a particular type of 'gravitas' to the office.

jammiedodgers

silverharp wrote: »

are pools/saunas etc back open if part of the gym?

Yes to pools. I doubt it for saunas

Lusocu

Over the last 3 months I have had many vivid nighttime dreams of deadlifting a glorious weight from the floor. It's been almost sexual in nature. I'm trembling all over at the thought of finally ripping up that weight with my now smooth soft uncalloused hands.

Rosita

ongarite wrote: »

Ben Dunne gyms in a bit of a pickle now.
Don't think they were working off the opening roadmap being accelerated like this from first date of August 10th.

Staying closed until September/October wouldn't be good for retaining members.

My local gym opening fully on 29th.

The funny thing is that they don't seem to have even been bothered by the 10th August in the first place either.

Man Vs ManUre

Will I be able to take a shower after my gym session?? I don’t want to get into my car all sweaty and smelly.

Sheep Shagger

Man Vs ManUre wrote: »

Will I be able to take a shower after my gym session?? I don’t want to get into my car all sweaty and smelly.

If it's the same as dressing rooms on shops I'd say not, assume it will be in gym emails when they come.

CBear1993

Man Vs ManUre wrote: »

Will I be able to take a shower after my gym session?? I don’t want to get into my car all sweaty and smelly.

There’s a great item on amazon called FIIT towel if memory serves me right, me and most of the family bought one. It’s a sweat/odor resistant handy pullover for your car seat. Not like a cover, check it out. Machine washable too. Great for after a run or if you’re in a rush from the gym

scrumqueen

Last I heard from WW (FB Page) many weeks ago was they were going with July opening.

Not a peep out of them since yesterday's announcement. Nothing on their FB or insta, ive had no emails or texts either.

Man Vs ManUre

Most gyms wuda been having work done so not able to make July 29th announcer yday. I guess another 2 or 3 weeks wait is ok especially for the never ending expansion of my beer belly!!

Alf Veedersane

Man Vs ManUre wrote: »

Most gyms wuda been having work done so not able to make July 29th announcer yday. I guess another 2 or 3 weeks wait is ok especially for the never ending expansion of my beer belly!!

Flyefit sit they would be in a position to open whenever the government said they could

NotMOL

No announcement from flyefit yet. I have a feeling they won't open on the 29th because they seem happy enough doing the instagram live shows

Sunrise_Sunset

Man Vs ManUre wrote: »

Will I be able to take a shower after my gym session?? I don’t want to get into my car all sweaty and smelly.

I doubt it. And on that note I'd be hoping for a reduction in fees. At the end of the day their bills are incorporated into our fees.

Man Vs ManUre

I’ve seen a lot of these muscle muppets who film themselves and show on Instagram, and they are always in same gym gear afterwards when they get their Starbucks or gorging on their donuts. Have always wondered if they are not taking shower before leaving the gym.