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

Minime2.5

I reckon anywhere from 3-6 months

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GerryFog

Brian? wrote: »

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Brian to be perfectly honest i am not even a member of Iveagh Fitness I was just trying to keep the hordes away from going to my gym by bigging up another gym.

I was afraid quest of people like that said to have had happened at Westwood Gym would arrive at my gym. it was selfish of me.

I apologise

Alf Veedersane

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Anyone know when HSE directives might allow the reopening of Jacuzzis and steam rooms etc.

Are they impossible to have while covid19 is around does anyone know (obviously face masks and social distancing are not possible)..

The guidance is fairly open ended. You could hazard a guess but it would be just that. I couldn't even guess how long before FF move from having to book 1hr slots

Sheep Shagger

Anyone know when HSE directives might allow the reopening of Jacuzzis and steam rooms etc.

Are they impossible to have while covid19 is around does anyone know (obviously face masks and social distancing are not possible)..

geotrig

lol seeing headbands been accepted in the 80's was more than enough to never go there !

Kamu

geotrig wrote: »

I have those large (Nadal,ithink)wristbands i use when running and contemplated wearing one yesterday as I wasn't sure if sweat towels were being allowed ,
I became very conscious of how much I touch my face during work outs at the start of this pandemic.

Forget wristbands ,we need to bring back headbands with wristbands :P

Be the trailblazer we all need. Hahah

geotrig

I have those large (Nadal,ithink)wristbands i use when running and contemplated wearing one yesterday as I wasn't sure if sweat towels were being allowed ,
I became very conscious of how much I touch my face during work outs at the start of this pandemic.

Forget wristbands ,we need to bring back headbands with wristbands :P

Alf Veedersane

caviardreams wrote: »

I feel like my John McEnroe wristband look will finally have it's moment as people realise the benefits for avoiding hand-face contact :p

Wristband?

You cannot be serious?!!!

caviardreams

Kamu wrote: »

Seeing how 'mature' some.if the equipment is has definitely made me more aware of not touching my face between sets. :O

I feel like my John McEnroe wristband look will finally have it's moment as people realise the benefits for avoiding hand-face contact

Kamu

rpurfield wrote: »

I've found them good now, but I've sort of been aiming at quieter times when I can. Everyone I've spotted in my eyeline are wiping down with spray and sanitising hands regular as well as keeping distance. Wiped a couple of bumper plates after use the other day that are "mature" shall we say :eek:

Seeing how 'mature' some.if the equipment is has definitely made me more aware of not touching my face between sets. :O

rpurfield

Kamu wrote: »

How have the other gym goers been in people's experience?

In relation to cardio, there is one machine out of service between every working machine, so no issues there. People are respecting other's space and are spraying equipment after each use*, the gym has been busy but I've not had to wait to use anything.

ideal really.

*I used the spray and a white facecloth on the barbell, my facecloth was filthy afterwards; I shouldn't have been surprised by the amount of dirt and grime, but I was.

I've found them good now, but I've sort of been aiming at quieter times when I can. Everyone I've spotted in my eyeline are wiping down with spray and sanitising hands regular as well as keeping distance. Wiped a couple of bumper plates after use the other day that are "mature" shall we say :eek:

Mitch Connor

road_high wrote: »

Oh look the Covid scarers have arrived on Q. I better not drive there either...someone might blow into me and I’ll end up in icu...or take a shower...I could slip and get injured. I could get electrocuted...
Does the sacred virus only target the changing rooms of certain gyms, avoid others and all other areas of said gyms?

Cue.

geotrig

gym finally opened back up yesterday, think about 7 people in there in total, 1hr slots like most places and no showers/changing rooms etc probably could have stayed over the booked hr as no one seemed to be manning that side yet ,
I'm sure that will start filling up during the week but my god the Dom's this morning

!

everything was heavy ! :P triceps suffered the most as lactic acid built up very quick there !

Brian?

GerryFog wrote: »

Sauna, Jacuzzi, Brazilian birds in thongs.

Its heaven.

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banana_split

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

+1

So far only used the pool and its been empty despite the app saying I was 4/12 when booking.

Trying the gum floor tomorrow night.

Gym floor has been very quiet any time I’ve been in. No hassle staying past the hour mark cos it’s so quiet

Sheep Shagger

banana_split wrote: »

Pool, changing rooms and showers open in my Gym Plus. Jacuzzi and steam room out of action though.

+1

So far only used the pool and its been empty despite the app saying I was 4/12 when booking.

Trying the gum floor tomorrow night.

banana_split

road_high wrote: »

So are Changing rooms closed in everyone’s gyms? If you ask me this is less hygienic with lots of sweating people walking out gym entrances. Mine are closed (wasn’t surprised as they tend to take the easiest way out of most things!). Nice little money saver on cleaning and hot water for them

Pool, changing rooms and showers open in my Gym Plus. Jacuzzi and steam room out of action though.

calfmuscle

road_high wrote: »

I could get electrocuted...

We can only dream.......:D

road_high

calfmuscle wrote: »

If you find that disgusting wait until you aren't showered for weeks on end while ventilated in ICU, Then you will actually have something to complain about!

Oh look the Covid scarers have arrived on Q. I better not drive there either...someone might blow into me and I’ll end up in icu...or take a shower...I could slip and get injured. I could get electrocuted...
Does the sacred virus only target the changing rooms of certain gyms, avoid others and all other areas of said gyms?

calfmuscle

road_high wrote: »

Because I find it disgusting to go home all covered in sweat, especially on car seats (which I cover when coming from the gym now). More Covid non sense but I accept its great to have the gym open at least.

If you find that disgusting wait until you aren't showered for weeks on end while ventilated in ICU, Then you will actually have something to complain about!

yermandan

Superb customer service from Flyefit today. I contacted them saying that I don't live anywhere near any of the gyms and so can't arrive ready to workout and leave without changing/a shower. They agreed to pause my membership without charge until Sep 30th

Alf Veedersane

road_high wrote: »

Because I find it disgusting to go home all covered in sweat, especially on car seats (which I cover when coming from the gym now). More Covid non sense but I accept its great to have the gym open at least.

Covering the car seat isn't a big deal.

The showers aren't open because the guidance doesn't provide allowing the use of the kind of showers in use in most gyms where water can run from one person's cubicle (if they're divided) into another person's space. Cross contamination. It also can make the virus airborne through moisture droplets.

Its not a handy little earner for gyms. They'd rather be open and functional as was normal than the current set up.

DareGod

road_high wrote: »

So are Changing rooms closed in everyone’s gyms? If you ask me this is less hygienic with lots of sweating people walking out gym entrances. Mine are closed (wasn’t surprised as they tend to take the easiest way out of most things!). Nice little money saver on cleaning and hot water for them

I assume they're just going by government guidelines (regardless of your opinion on those) which they have to do.

I've no doubt the gyms are not happy with the way things are at the moment, to be fair to them.

As far as I'm aware, Westwood's changing rooms are open, as are most public pools too.

I assume that it's only gyms that are physically unable to enforce social distancing in their changing rooms at the moment (and therefore would be breaking the rules) that have no choice but to keep them closed for now, until the restrictions are loosened again.

DareGod

The amount of chemicals in the air from all the spraying is surely going to be terrible for people's health. It's already burning my nose, god knows what it's doing to my lungs. I couldn't do this long-term.

road_high

Kamu wrote: »

How have the other gym goers been in people's experience?

In relation to cardio, there is one machine out of service between every working machine, so no issues there. People are respecting other's space and are spraying equipment after each use*, the gym has been busy but I've not had to wait to use anything.

ideal really.

*I used the spray and a white facecloth on the barbell, my facecloth was filthy afterwards; I shouldn't have been surprised by the amount of dirt and grime, but I was.

I’ve only been doing classes and most have been outdoors. No issues at all really, lots of space. Equipment wiped down after use etc and plenty of distance. It’s very acceptable and way better than them being closed

road_high

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Why is it less hygienic to use a shower and accompanying facilities in a gym where other people will use them and potentially facilitate the spread of a virus than people leaving to go home and shower there?

What they're saving on hot water, they're spending on regularly cleaning down equipment after people have used them and providing plenty of sanitiser and cloths for people to clean down after use also.

Because I find it disgusting to go home all covered in sweat, especially on car seats (which I cover when coming from the gym now). More Covid non sense but I accept its great to have the gym open at least.

Kamu

How have the other gym goers been in people's experience?

In relation to cardio, there is one machine out of service between every working machine, so no issues there. People are respecting other's space and are spraying equipment after each use*, the gym has been busy but I've not had to wait to use anything.

ideal really.

*I used the spray and a white facecloth on the barbell, my facecloth was filthy afterwards; I shouldn't have been surprised by the amount of dirt and grime, but I was.

Senature

Standman wrote: »

My gym quietly reactivated my direct debit. Pretty annoying. :mad:

Yes me too, didn't even get the full month's use out of the last payment. Pretty lousy treatment of members.

Alf Veedersane

road_high wrote: »

So are Changing rooms closed in everyone’s gyms? If you ask me this is less hygienic with lots of sweating people walking out gym entrances. Mine are closed (wasn’t surprised as they tend to take the easiest way out of most things!). Nice little money saver on cleaning and hot water for them

Why is it less hygienic to use a shower and accompanying facilities in a gym where other people will use them and potentially facilitate the spread of a virus than people leaving to go home and shower there?

What they're saving on hot water, they're spending on regularly cleaning down equipment after people have used them and providing plenty of sanitiser and cloths for people to clean down after use also.

caviardreams

road_high wrote: »

So are Changing rooms closed in everyone’s gyms? If you ask me this is less hygienic with lots of seating people walking out gym entrances. Mine are closed (wasn’t surprised as they tend to take the easiest way out of most things!). Nice little money saver on cleaning and hot water for them

Covid-19 isn't transmitted through sweat afaik

Whilst there is saving on hot water, alright (though small enough compared to increased costs now) I imagine the cleaning in other areas well negates any savings from not having to clean the changing rooms!

Kamu

Iveagh Fitness changing rooms and showers are open.

I haven't asked about their pool facilities, but they might be open as well.