Gyms to Reopen 2021???

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

I'm guessing that they will be allowing the use of lockers in the changing rooms but trying to prevent people from changing there, i.e. you arrive ready and leave as you came.


As for the slots you can book, I can only guess that the vast majority won't stay the full 90 mins (a lot of people were gone after an hour when it was 75 minutes). If they limit the numbers booking a slot, it's unlikely any more than 10% from the previous 90 minutes will be there for too much of the slot after so it still controls numbers to a degree.


But I'm speculating.

No matter what they do, its not perfect, but set time slots at least had some kind of logic. This new one has far more flaws in it. It def suits me better, it was absolute pain in the face queuing to get in, particularly if it was raining/there was a slo-mo on the door letting folks in. However, I'm sure others will do exactly what I plan to, which is to not show up at the start of the session but just book one to get close enough to the actual time I wanna be there and then stay as long as it suits. That's where it becomes much harder to regular the number of folks in the gym and you'll end up with folks who do turn up on time, being refused entry because there's too many.

Aside from all that, im actually gonna head back to Carlisle, it was actually pretty good for the few weeks that it was open before Christmas.. huge gym, lots of equipment and a dwindling membership base and no booking. I had kept the Flyefit going just to head along with the other half.

Outkast_IRE wrote: »

Any of your gyms looking for a rejoining fee ?

My wife was pregnant last summer so we cancelled our membership and at the time were assured there would be no joining fee again as essentially it was due to pregnancy / medical issue as much as anything else.

She went to rejoin now with the reopening soon and they are saying that they have changed policy and a rejoining fee will apply across the board no exceptions.

you could probably try to negotiate it down? either a gym lets you suspend membership or not.

The Davestator wrote: »

That's a bit dated now.

Athletics Ireland linked to it on their update on 18th May.

My point is FF are not alone in their stance. There isn't particular guidance so there will be differences. But they aren't alone and have decided to do that for whatever reason. I'm sure it will be revised in the not-too-distant future.

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Athletics Ireland linked to it on their update on 18th May.

My point is FF are not alone in their stance. There isn't particular guidance so there will be differences. But they aren't alone and have decided to do that for whatever reason. I'm sure it will be revised in the not-too-distant future.

Ireland Active (Representative body for leisure sector) sent updated guidelines today. The only reason changing rooms and showers should be closed is if the number cant be controlled or if changing rooms are shared between pool/gym etc and this might lead to overcrowding at start and finish of times sessions.

FF are not alone, but in the minority, I believe. It doesn't affect me (or anyone I know) I just think its poor form for people who are back to work on site and would love to go back.

Were masks required in Ireland while lifting??

I've said this before I think, but I would have no objection to wearing a mask while training.

I don't have an opinion on masks one way or another, but I could certainly see the rationale behind being asked to wear one if training indoors.

I think people probably think it would be much more noticeable/uncomfortable that it would actually be. Probably the same people who think they need to take their mask off to speak


(Edit: I'm probably talking more about strength training tbf, but even cardio wouldn't be too big a deal if you're wearing a paper-type mask and not doing 20km in sweltering heat)

JayRoc wrote: »

I've said this before I think, but I would have no objection to wearing a mask while training.

I don't have an opinion on masks one way or another, but I could certainly see the rationale behind being asked to wear one if training indoors.

I think people probably think it would be much more noticeable/uncomfortable that it would actually be. Probably the same people who think they need to take their mask off to speak


(Edit: I'm probably talking more about strength training tbf, but even cardio wouldn't be too big a deal if you're wearing a paper-type mask and not doing 20km in sweltering heat)

Yeah no, you can keep your masks. Look at the gym demographic, full of young healthy people, exactly the type that aren't dying from covid.

givyjoe wrote: »

Do young people never come into contact with older, vulnerable folks?

The ones that are all vaccinated now? Sure they do.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 wrote: »

Yeah no, you can keep your masks. Look at the gym demographic, full of young healthy people, exactly the type that aren't dying from covid.

They're not my masks, as I said (in the post that you quoted) I don't really have an opinion on them one way or the other.

I'm just saying the idea of them being uncomfortable to train in is wildly exaggerated.

nullzero wrote: »

I could do mask wearing while weight training but cardio with a mask would be a disaster.

That was how I felt last time round but I did on 2 occasions wear a mask weight training as the gym was busy in the section I was working out in and I found it tough. Obviously Ill suck it up if the alternative is no training.

BD didn't have masks at Christmas and don't believe they will next week... thankfully.... Not long to go now!!

nullzero wrote: »

I could do mask wearing while weight training but cardio with a mask would be a disaster.

was doing it more or less every day when things were open, if youre an elite athlete maybe a problem but im far from that so it it was fine. i use UA/Adidas ones, i do imagine the disposable ones would probably get uncomfortable though. think i read a study somewhere that recommended taking masks off after 2 hours of moderate pace running to stop possible CO2 build-up when exhaling, so realistically unless someone is marathon training they should be fine

Giddy now..pity they're not open at the weekend.

caviardreams wrote: »

Yeah, though at least we don't have to wait till Tuesday!

oh, yes, that one day really makes a difference now only two spins on the bike left until I'm able to enjoy exercising again!

caviardreams wrote: »

Plus #nevermissamonday y'know yerself like!

#internationalchestday