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

billybonkers · 05-10-2020 05:38PM

MistyCheese wrote: »

Ah! Is that what that means? So you can go to the gym and train, just no classes? That'll be alright for me anyway. But I just started taking Taekwondo classes and I presume they will be off now during level 3 restrictions.

Yes you can still go on your own and train

The TKD will probably be off for the moment though

jrosen · 05-10-2020 08:52PM

I love my spin class, I find it hard to push myself cardio wise so this is a hit for me. Weights wise im delighted to be able to continue at least that part.

JayRoc · 05-10-2020 10:14PM

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

I was at Westwood Clontarf yesterday afternoon and it was busy as I've seen it since they reopened, but then I usually go before work or at lunchtime so it's quiet.
Anyway they have groups congregating in the jacuzzi, in the sauna/steam room etc, I would have thought it would spread easily in this scenario. It's mostly groups of younger males that seem to be going to the gym in groups of 3 or 4, spotting each other, zero social distancing. Then like staying in the cold plunge pool together etc. while other people are waiting. Really annoying behavior. I hope they don't close but I can see why they would close them given how people are on top of each other.

Actually of all the Westwoods, Clontarf is the only one I have not felt comfortable in since lockdown lifted.

Thelonious Monk · 06-10-2020 12:01PM

JayRoc wrote: »

Actually of all the Westwoods, Clontarf is the only one I have not felt comfortable in since lockdown lifted.

It's grand very early or at lunch. I go to Sandymount sometimes too and that's always fine, Clontarf just seems to have loads of gangs of kids, so they're making it look bad.

06-10-2020 12:19PM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

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Oh and push up handles. They were a good addition and my bench held up pretty well................

I was doing dips for a while during lockdown but didn't keep at it tbh.

Was in flyefit last night and a chap benched 150kg, he was about 6 foot tall but very lean..... well under 100kg BW I'd guess. Dunno what he was at during lockdown but he must have been tipping away at something.

D3V!L · 06-10-2020 02:20PM

Augeo wrote: »

I was doing dips for a while during lockdown but didn't keep at it tbh.

Was in flyefit last night and a chap benched 150kg, he was about 6 foot tall but very lean..... well under 100kg BW I'd guess. Dunno what he was at during lockdown but he must have been tipping away at something.

Tipping away at steroids :pac:

#notremotelyjealous

The Davestator · 06-10-2020 03:11PM

Augeo wrote: »

I was doing dips for a while during lockdown but didn't keep at it tbh.

Was in flyefit last night and a chap benched 150kg, he was about 6 foot tall but very lean..... well under 100kg BW I'd guess. Dunno what he was at during lockdown but he must have been tipping away at something.

Maybe he was benching 200 kg before lockdown?

Black Sheep · 07-10-2020 12:38PM

The Davestator wrote: »

Maybe he was benching 200 kg before lockdown?

Or he might have set up a garage gym. On my road there's at least 3 of us who did. I said this earlier in the thread, but in the U.S garage gyms are a huge thing and they never really took root here (I think people have less living space, even before the issues with property in recent years). But I think COVID is changing that to some degree. At least for people who have the space/income to do it. I guess it'll be a pretty middle class thing, but it's like that in the U.S too.

For me the foundation of a real garage gym is a rack, barbell, bench, plates and flooring solution. You could spend any amount of money but certainly even going the ultra budget route, availability permitting, that's going to cost more than 1k.

If was limited by space and budget the first thing I would look for is a way to perform pull-ups and rows. A good doorway pull-up bar and / or an attachment point and TRX knock-off. After that things like dumbbells, kettlebells, a flat bench and bands are gravy.

Mellor · 08-10-2020 03:27AM

Black Sheep wrote: »

For me the foundation of a real garage gym is a rack, barbell, bench, plates and flooring solution. You could spend any amount of money but certainly even going the ultra budget route, availability permitting, that's going to cost more than 1k.

I have a ultra-budget garage gym. (Technically it's a terrace gym as enclosed on 3 sides only with a slab over).

Set of Bands
Kettlebells to 24kg
(Pull-up bar accross the road in the park)

If I was adding anything it would be a 28kg or 32kg Kettlebell

FlubberJones · 08-10-2020 08:46AM

In Ben Dunne Cherrywood this morning, very quiet, very clean and a huge amount of space generated by removing some storage areas and the classes space. Very impressed to say the least... just need to avoid being locked down again and I'm laughing!!

Alf Veedersane · 16-10-2020 12:45PM

https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/1016/1171882-coronavirus-ireland/

Might be time to get yourself kitted for the next couple of months of training at home

Starlord_01 · 16-10-2020 12:53PM

Anyone recommend anywhere to pick up some dumbbells?

el Fenomeno · 16-10-2020 01:04PM

Damn it. I was just starting to get back a good bit of the strength I'd lost over the last closure.

Which, granted, was probably a lot less strength than most gym fanatics on here, but it was great progress by my standards

Alf Veedersane · 16-10-2020 01:13PM

Starlord_01 wrote: »

Anyone recommend anywhere to pick up some dumbbells?

What kind of weight?

Alf Veedersane · 16-10-2020 01:14PM

el Fenomeno wrote: »

Damn it. I was just starting to get back a good bit of the strength I'd lost over the last closure.

Which, granted, was probably a lot less strength than most gym fanatics on here, but it was great progress by my standards

Progress is relative chief. Only ever need to measure your progress on your own numbers.

Starlord_01 · 16-10-2020 01:20PM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

What kind of weight?

Maybe a set of 25s and a 20/24kg kettlebell.

silverharp · 16-10-2020 01:21PM

for what these are worth

Move Gyms To Essential Services For The Mental & Physical Wellbeing Of The Irish People

https://www.change.org/p/irish-government-move-gyms-to-essential-services-for-the-mental-physical-wellbeing-of-the-irish-people

Alf Veedersane · 16-10-2020 01:36PM

Starlord_01 wrote: »

Maybe a set of 25s and a 20/24kg kettlebell.

Try Gymless on Adverts. They have 22.5s and 27.5s anyway. Can't see KBs though

Starlord_01 · 16-10-2020 01:39PM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Try Gymless on Adverts. They have 22.5s and 27.5s anyway. Can't see KBs though

Thanks - that's an option.

Hopefully they make an exception for gyms like they have in parts of the UK.

Alf Veedersane · 16-10-2020 01:54PM

Starlord_01 wrote: »

Thanks - that's an option.

Hopefully they make an exception for gyms like they have in parts of the UK.

I can't see them making an exception, as much as I'd like if they did.

I just bought 30s from them and got a good bit of stuff from them last time.

Mars Bar · 16-10-2020 05:52PM

Starlord_01 wrote: »

Thanks - that's an option.

Hopefully they make an exception for gyms like they have in parts of the UK.

And once it gets in to the gym you are screwed. My sister picked it up in her gym and her trainer confirmed that 4 of his other clients also tested positive. So they are shut for the moment She was the only one to show symptoms that actually floored her. The others felt fine and are doing their workouts at home. This is in the UK by the way.

Strumms · 16-10-2020 06:13PM

Talk to anybody involed in the Exwell or simular programmes... they are 100% necessary.

I know since coming back theyve been conducting temperature checks before you get access through the door... in addition the class is in marked zones to individually distance participants...

vafankillar · 16-10-2020 10:47PM

i'd love if the government edited the level system and mirrored the restrictions in northern ireland. meaning gyms (and most retail) stay open, but schools and pubs/restuarants close.

RangeR · 18-10-2020 10:46AM

vafankillar wrote: »

i'd love if the government edited the level system and mirrored the restrictions in northern ireland. meaning gyms (and most retail) stay open, but schools and pubs/restuarants close.

And have you seen the figures in NI? Per 100,000, they have well surpassed us in infections. Just because they are doing something you like, doesn't mean it's the right call.

Patsy167 · 18-10-2020 02:28PM

Very interesting read here - Particularly the table midway down - https://www.thejournal.ie/gyms-essential-service-petition-5234191-Oct2020/

is_that_so · 18-10-2020 02:36PM

Patsy167 wrote: »

Very interesting read here - Particularly the table midway down - https://www.thejournal.ie/gyms-essential-service-petition-5234191-Oct2020/

Be great if something came of it but may well be a casualty anyway.

Alf Veedersane · 18-10-2020 02:59PM

Patsy167 wrote: »

Very interesting read here - Particularly the table midway down - https://www.thejournal.ie/gyms-essential-service-petition-5234191-Oct2020/

While I don't think there is an evidential basis for closing gyms, though it might seem like a setting that would promote transmission, that table is for outbreaks. It's not saying there have been no cases that originated from gyms...just that the contact tracing hasn't identified outbreaks.

But obviously I'd be happy enough for gyms to stay open

Patsy167 · 18-10-2020 03:14PM

What are peoples gut feeling on what will be announced tomorrow in relation to gyms?

Anyone I have spoken to seems to believe that they will be exempt from any restrictions and remain open. Hope this is not just confirmation bias on my part.

JeffKenna · 18-10-2020 03:16PM

Patsy167 wrote: »

What are peoples gut feeling on what will be announced tomorrow in relation to gyms?

Anyone I have spoken to seems to believe that they will be exempt from any restrictions and remain open. Hope this is not just confirmation bias on my part.

No I'd say they'll close. Level 4 and 5 have them closed so I can't see them staying open...then again the roadmap is a farce so who knows!

Alf Veedersane · 18-10-2020 03:32PM

Nolan already referenced gyms as a place where transmission would take place...about 3 weeks ago so I can't see them changing the restrictions already provided for in Level 4 and 5

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

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