Gyms to Reopen 2021???

silverharp · 24-02-2021 12:56PM

yourdeadwright wrote: »

The weather is grand as long as you have a rain coat,

For cycling yes it could be dangerous but for getting out for a walk or a run its fine ,

a bit of an assumption there, not seen too many people doing yoga or an aerobics class in 2C and rain. most people who still got to work normal days will find it difficult to keep a routine going. People arent machines

yourdeadwright · 24-02-2021 01:09PM

silverharp wrote: »

a bit of an assumption there, not seen too many people doing yoga or an aerobics class in 2C and rain. most people who still got to work normal days will find it difficult to keep a routine going. People arent machines

Just cause you can't do your class doesn't mean you can't go out side for some exercise ,Yes a gym or class is a great & convenient but its not essential

rondog · 24-02-2021 02:12PM

Black Sheep wrote: »

That's great to hear.

I know a few businesses that have done better than they expected by going digital. Not the same revenue as before, but recouping far more than they expected. Anecdotally, I know of 1-2 yoga businesses whose situation has actually improved by moving to an online streaming platform and actually doing away with bricks and mortar space. It's a bit glib to say "suddenly the clientele is international", but there's also an element of truth to that. When it comes to availing of online training, we can all train with anyone we want these days.

On the other hand, I know of a PT business with two locations and a significant number of staff, that has still not made the jump to online training of any kind. The business is effectively in hibernation. One of the co-owners I spoke to decided early on that they weren't willing to do online training. I think it was a mixture of being sceptical and unfamiliar with it as a model combined with a forlorn hope the pandemic wouldn't last. They never revisited it.

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The roadmap is a little grim alright. It's all kicked down the road bar education and the information about the continuance of financial supports.

I do wonder what happens if, in late 2021 or 2022, we've vaccinated everyone and the UK and Ireland is wide open for business.... And then a vaccine resistant strain starts to circulate, or comes in with a trucker from Portgual or whatever.... What happens then? If we're open then that strain goes around very quickly. What do we do then, aren't we back to square 1?

They are working on a vaccine that can 'try' and encompass the new variants but as you say if there is a new mutation that is very different it may be able to bypass existing vaccines and you are correct we may be back at square 1.

SOme of the current vaccines are less effective against new strains and scientists are trying to tweak vaccines so they are effective,

24-02-2021 02:31PM

There's confidence that vaccines such as the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna ones — (as opposed to vaccines that use an inactivated form of the virus) can be tweaked to tackle new virus variants

24-02-2021 03:00PM

I'm still hoping that gyms and non essential retail will be permitted to open in April with some restrictions.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 24-02-2021 03:05PM

Augeo wrote: »

I'm still hoping that gyms and non essential retail will be permitted to open in April with some restrictions.

Going by previous dates expect an announcement then and a further 6 weeks of shìte talk before anything is allowed open.

24-02-2021 03:29PM

All going well we will be down to 200/300 cases per day by mid March. Plenty time for them to have their ducks in a row for early April announcement IMO.

24-02-2021 03:54PM

OmegaGene wrote: »

the numbers will no doubt rise again with people going out and about getting kids to school , do not get your hopes up

They might well but iirc we had schools open for Oct and Nov?
Not all students are returning in March either

I find the hope positive tbh and will be well able to cope with gyms not opening in April should that be the case.

completedit · 24-02-2021 04:14PM

Missing a weights session. More so for my shoulders than anything; it should be a crime to have shoulders this narrow.

Some interesting home workouts. I started off with Joe Wicks; good solid conditioning workouts. Particularly like his 25 minute Hit workout. Just nice to move the body in ways I haven't while working out with free weights.

Ray Donovan · 24-02-2021 04:17PM

completedit wrote: »

Missing a weights session. More so for my shoulders than anything; it should be a crime to have shoulders this narrow.

Posts like these is the reason:

1. People are intimidated going to a gym
2. The perception is out there that a lot of gym goers are dcikheads.

yourdeadwright · 24-02-2021 04:50PM

completedit wrote: »

Missing a weights session. More so for my shoulders than anything; it should be a crime to have shoulders this narrow.

Some interesting home workouts. I started off with Joe Wicks; good solid conditioning workouts. Particularly like his 25 minute Hit workout. Just nice to move the body in ways I haven't while working out with free weights.

I'v no heavy weights at home and although like you say its nice to run more and move in different ways, there is nothing quite like throwing a load of weight on a bar and moving it, Squats,bench press ,Shoulder press, deadlifts all missed ,

I feel like a dweeb

Alf Veedersane · 24-02-2021 05:26PM

I'm jealous of people who can run and do those higher intensity conditioning workouts.

Having to make my peace with walking.

24-02-2021 06:05PM

I've yet to break into a run, woeful times for 2021

2nd Row Donkey · 24-02-2021 06:45PM

I'm running 6 days a week, alternating between days of 5-6km and 10-11km.

I've also just completed a 90 day resistance band programme from undersun fitness (TA2 build), that's 5 days a week. Standing in the park, sometimes in in half light and in all weather's hail, rain, wind (and even snow a week ago).

I'm sure dog walkers and power walkers are wondering what the hell is that guy with the giant elastic bands doing over there but if I don't get out of the house and exercise every day I get cranky and moody and I'm sure I'm a nightmare to live it as my wife and daughter will testify.

The constant mud and dirt, and the never ending washing of outdoor sports clothing is a pain in the @ss. Also, my post workout shower at home seems to take me 3 times as long as a shower in the gym for whatever reason.

Anyway, I'd give it all up in a heartbeat to get back into the gym where ironically I'd probably do the exact same type of workout on the threadmill and resistance bands. I just miss the classes, and the people, the atmosphere and that nice freshly pumped feeling as you leave the gym to go to work in the morning.

Thelonious Monk · 25-02-2021 02:46PM

I go running 4 or 5 times a week, it's great, I only took it up last year. When the gyms open I probably wont go as much and I'll miss it for sure, it's just lovely running through the park and trees.

25-02-2021 02:51PM

Running is great once you get into it, went from not enjoying a 5k last March when first lockdown landed to being comfortable doing 15km in April after only running 90km in between them. I haven't gone out much in Jan & Feb though this time around.

FileNotFound · 25-02-2021 02:55PM

Screwed the knees a few years back with over running - incorrect supporting work - been trying to get a few runs in each week, keeping to 5 km max and the odd 3km sprints.

Miss the classes the most, was nice getting a pre work spin class in - just made the work day easier.

Look forward to getting back to the gym when it opens, whenever that will be.

senordingdong · 25-02-2021 03:13PM

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

I go running 4 or 5 times a week, it's great, I only took it up last year. When the gyms open I probably wont go as much and I'll miss it for sure, it's just lovely running through the park and trees.

I gave it a go but it's been detrimental to muscle mass.

Thelonious Monk · 25-02-2021 03:38PM

senordingdong wrote: »

I gave it a go but it's been detrimental to muscle mass.

do you not think it's more important to be able to run a bit rather than the size of your muscles?

paw patrol · 25-02-2021 03:56PM

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

do you not think it's more important to be able to run a bit rather than the size of your muscles?

definitely not.

although I don't believe its' an either/or scenario

senordingdong · 25-02-2021 03:58PM

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

do you not think it's more important to be able to run a bit rather than the size of your muscles?

I'm able to run but running more as a substitute to weight training hasn't been productive.

the baby bull elephant · 25-02-2021 04:27PM

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

do you not think it's more important to be able to run a bit rather than the size of your muscles?

You really don't like people having any muscle mass do you?

Thelonious Monk · 25-02-2021 06:13PM

the baby bull elephant wrote: »

You really don't like people having any muscle mass do you?

First time I've brought it up here, I think. I would usually lift pretty heavy without being obsessive about it.

Alf Veedersane · 25-02-2021 06:52PM

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

do you not think it's more important to be able to run a bit rather than the size of your muscles?

It's not one over the other. You've said you'd be more inclined to prioritise running, others will prioritise lifting and retaining muscle mass.

I can't run because i don't want to expedite the need for a hip replacement (and it now hurts) but if I could, I probably would but not at the expense of the weight training because that's more of a priority than improving running times.

Thelonious Monk · 25-02-2021 07:24PM

Oh I just mean I'd be more likely to go to a gym instead of going for my run, that's what happened last 2 times gyms opened, my running went out the window.
Meanwhile though it's good to get out and do different kinds of exercise while options are limited.

Alf Veedersane · 25-02-2021 07:40PM

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

Oh I just mean I'd be more likely to go to a
Meanwhile though it's good to get out and do different kinds of exercise while options are limited.

Yep. Whatever works for people

senordingdong · 25-02-2021 08:18PM

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

Oh I just mean I'd be more likely to go to a gym instead of going for my run, that's what happened last 2 times gyms opened, my running went out the window.
Meanwhile though it's good to get out and do different kinds of exercise while options are limited.

Yeah there's loads more I'd love to be able to do but so much of it conflicts with other things I want.

Will_I_Regret · 25-02-2021 08:23PM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

I can't run because i don't want to expedite the need for a hip replacement (and it now hurts)

Do you really think your hip injury will get to that stage?

Alf Veedersane · 25-02-2021 08:37PM

Will_I_Regret wrote: »

Do you really think your hip injury will get to that stage?

It definitely will. It's a matter of 'when' and not 'if'.
The femoral head is slowly dying through lack of blood flow to it. There is no way to fix it and loaded impact (running) will hasten the collapse of the dead bone and then it needs to be replaced.

Hip flexion is sore uncomfortable past a certain point, which sucks cos it means no more rowing. I'd have definitely bought a C2 for lockdown otherwise.

So walking is the main source of exercise. But as it gets drier I'll be doing slam ball work again cos I enjoyed that as conditioning work.

Black Sheep · 25-02-2021 08:39PM

I'll make a rare post that's on-topic.

C.D.C. Traces Covid Outbreaks in Gyms, Urging Stricter Precautions

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/24/health/coronavirus-gyms-outbreaks.html

Gyms to Reopen 2021???

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