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

VonLuck · 02-05-2020 11:56am

Realistically, what measures can gyms put in place? Screens between benches? Socially distanced queues for using equipment? Disinfecting everything before and after using?

Going to be very difficult to implement.

gp1990 · 02-05-2020 12:09pm

VonLuck wrote: »

Realistically, what measures can gyms put in place? Screens between benches? Socially distanced queues for using equipment? Disinfecting everything before and after using?

Going to be very difficult to implement.

Yeah, no way social distancing can realistically be 100% achieved and I really don't know how they'll manage the logistics of ensuring certain members in at certain times, and tailoring memberships and so on.

Even if they just come up with a loose enough policy of like 30/50 in at a time, there'll be well over 100 people queuing outside a popular Flyefit between 6 and 7pm on a week day evening. Many members actually won't be able to attend outside these times so if they can't access at these times that may lead to many lost members

You could have situations where the limited crowd inside are mainly all looking to do cardio/core work and the weights section ends up being basically empty

In some gyms will they segregate the 'core' area, the cardio area and the weights area (like in Flyefit george's street for example) and have separate memberships for each? The whole thing just sounds like a logistical nightmare no matter what they come up with

Acey10 · 02-05-2020 4:26pm

I usually go to the gym before work but if they had to limit numbers would you have to book? I'd be raging turning up at 6am only to be turned away as its full.

Cupatae · 02-05-2020 4:51pm

The_Honeybadger wrote: »

They will have to roll back some of the restrictions soon enough. They can’t keep the economy shut down forever. I wouldn’t be surprised to see gyms opened at the end of April or early May but with the expectation that social distancing and hygiene protocols will be put in place.

Whether members will be happy to return is the other thing. Some will, but I think it is going to devastate memberships in a lot of gyms

Not at all they look like there gonna stay closed as long as needs be to beat the virus they ve committed now, some businesses are just gonna be casualties of the effort unfortunately.

Alot of people are investing in home equipment aswell, so that ll prob be further loss for gyms when they reopen.

brianblaze · 03-05-2020 10:38am

billybonkers wrote: »

Order from China

Which site have you used? I'm looking at AliExpress etc but not sure on where else there might be to get it from?

brianblaze · 03-05-2020 11:01am

OmegaGene wrote: »

Are you sure they were being serious ? The price of weights have gone through the roof everywhere, can’t you get a few power bands and kettlebells to tide you over ?

It's 30 day delivery from China at the moment, and there's a large shipment due in early June it seems as all the sites are listing that as their restock date.

I was looking at cutting the middle man and found a site in China selling 'Rogue' calibrated plates, but have my doubts over their legitimacy. They'd show up as 'Rouge' plates or something!

brianblaze · 03-05-2020 11:28am

I know what they are, they're made in the US and not made from rubber! Ha. I was making the joke that they were clearly knock offs by saying 'Rouge' plates...

brianblaze · 03-05-2020 11:51am

OmegaGene wrote: »

You didn’t mention the part about them being rubber

My bad. I thought the 'Rouge' joke and them being made in China was enough

My bad.

Anyways moral of the story, they're fake

TheMilkyPirate · 03-05-2020 12:02pm

Have any lads ordered from China? What site? AliExpress? Wish always throwing dumbbell adverts at me but god knows what quality is like

Eoinbmw · 03-05-2020 3:25pm

TheMilkyPirate wrote: »

Have any lads ordered from China? What site? AliExpress? Wish always throwing dumbbell adverts at me but god knows what quality is like

Your Gym might be open by the time a potential order might arrive!

brianblaze · 03-05-2020 4:03pm

Eoinbmw wrote: »

Your Gym might be open by the time a potential order might arrive!

30 days delivery from China at the moment even with the lockdown. (China to Ireland anyway, not sure about once it gets here!)

Sheep Shagger · 03-05-2020 4:08pm

brianblaze wrote: »

30 days delivery from China at the moment even with the lockdown. (China to Ireland anyway, not sure about once it gets here!)

That's in 'normal' conditions. An Post are not accepting or receiving post from certain countries at the moment.

Re gyms and clubs, interesting article in the Business Post today (behind a pay wall so can't post). Quotes monthly costs to keep a pool ticking over even when a club is closed as €5-10k.

Acey10 · 05-05-2020 3:37pm

my gym emailed saying 29th june....

Whereisgalway · 05-05-2020 3:39pm

Acey10 wrote: »

my gym emailed saying 29th june....

I miss having my bum ogled, squat til I drop ðŸ‘

Fitz* · 05-05-2020 3:50pm

Acey10 wrote: »

my gym emailed saying 29th june....

What kind of gym is it, and rough area? Do you mind me asking.

I had my eyes on August 10th myself to be honest.

Mitch Connor · 05-05-2020 3:51pm

Does the phase plan not specifically say Phase 5 (August) for gyms?

gavindublin · 05-05-2020 3:55pm

Playgrounds are allowed open in phase 3.
I'd love to have a membership to an adult playground that I could lift heavy stuff in....

Alf Veedersane · 05-05-2020 4:31pm

Mitch Connor wrote: »

Does the phase plan not specifically say Phase 5 (August) for gyms?

Yep.

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/dd26a8-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-10-august/#cultural-and-social

"Gyms, dance studios and sports clubs can re-open, only where regular and effective cleaning can be carried out and social distancing can be maintained."

Mars Bar · 05-05-2020 7:16pm

Wow, I was looking forward to doing classes in my old gym while home for June/July.

To give you an idea of the restrictions that will be in place here in Abu Dhabi. We've not been given a date yet.

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No burpees! :pac:

Acey10 · 05-05-2020 9:31pm

north county dublin

email said

"As of the 29th June the Government are allowing physical exercise and sporting activity to take place behind closed doors."

VonLuck · 05-05-2020 9:33pm

Acey10 wrote: »

north county dublin

email said

"As of the 29th June the Government are allowing physical exercise and sporting activity to take place behind closed doors."

I think they got their dates mixed up.

gp1990 · 05-05-2020 9:37pm

Acey10 wrote: »

north county dublin

email said

"As of the 29th June the Government are allowing physical exercise and sporting activity to take place behind closed doors."

No spectators in the gym?

No way I'm coming back for that! :pac:

Alf Veedersane · 05-05-2020 9:42pm

Acey10 wrote: »

north county dublin

email said

"As of the 29th June the Government are allowing physical exercise and sporting activity to take place behind closed doors."

Phase 3, regarding sports:

"Sporting activities and events can resume “behind closed doors”, where arrangements are in place to enable participants to maintain social distancing."

They're shoe-horning themselves into that but gyms are specifically referenced as being included in phase 5.

VonLuck · 05-05-2020 9:43pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Phase 3, regarding sports:

"Sporting activities and events can resume “behind closed doors”, where arrangements are in place to enable participants to maintain social distancing."

They're shoe-horning themselves into that but gyms are specifically referenced as being included in phase 5.

If it's a cross-fit gym they may be trying to classify themselves as being a "sporting activity".

brianblaze · 05-05-2020 10:08pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Phase 3, regarding sports:

"Sporting activities and events can resume “behind closed doors”, where arrangements are in place to enable participants to maintain social distancing."

They're shoe-horning themselves into that but gyms are specifically referenced as being included in phase 5.

You could, for small gyms, frame yourself as a small "powerlifting club\ team" and classify every time you go as a training session for team members

Alf Veedersane · 05-05-2020 10:27pm

brianblaze wrote: »

You could, for small gyms, frame yourself as a small "powerlifting club\ team" and classify every time you go as a training session for team members

Possibly. But the poster mentioned their gym so if it is a gym, then they're chancing their arm.

Acey10 · 06-05-2020 7:34am

yes it's a gym. time will tell how they work it. from what I can gather you have a limited amount of time and have to book slots, which is not ideal if you only have a certain time in the day you can go and cant get a slot.

billybonkers · 06-05-2020 9:14am

I don't see why small studios could not open. The type where a trainer works with 1 person only.

Ensure everything is cleaned appropriately after each session, no hanging around in and out job, maintain 2 metres, no changing facilities, windows open

Gael23 · 12-05-2020 2:23pm

Gyms with open memberships can’t operate under proposed conditions. You can’t charge memberships and then give someone an allotted time to train.
The only way gyms can operates is for classes or 1:1/small group training

Alf Veedersane · 12-05-2020 3:51pm

Gael23 wrote: »

Gyms with open memberships can’t operate under proposed conditions. You can’t charge memberships and then give someone an allotted time to train.
The only way gyms can operates is for classes or 1:1/small group training

Classes/small groups at an allotted time? Is that not the same?

billybonkers · 13-05-2020 11:54am

Gael23 wrote: »

Gyms with open memberships can’t operate under proposed conditions. You can’t charge memberships and then give someone an allotted time to train.
The only way gyms can operates is for classes or 1:1/small group training

What I mean is the smaller PT studios where you book for a 1 on 1 with a trainer. Why can't they open with distancing and cleaning everything down?

caviardreams · 13-05-2020 12:04pm

billybonkers wrote: »

What I mean is the smaller PT studios where you book for a 1 on 1 with a trainer. Why can't they open with distancing and cleaning everything down?

I 100% see this being a real option - and perhaps some commercial gyms maybe even switching to a more PT-based / small group training model with much higher fees. I would say some people would pay it initially at least.

The_Honeybadger · 13-05-2020 1:22pm

caviardreams wrote: »

I 100% see this being a real option - and perhaps some commercial gyms maybe even switching to a more PT-based / small group training model with much higher fees. I would say some people would pay it initially at least.

Gym I go to operated like this already, essentially you are booking a rack for an hour and there are a couple of instructors there at all times, it’s quite expensive but I like being able to walk straight in and no waiting for equipment etc. In theory you should be able to maintain social distancing using this model.

The problem of course is that if you give any leeway at all in the sector every business will jump on it whether they can implement it properly or not, and enforcement is impossible. It’s much easier for authorities to leave the blanket closure in place, they won’t want the hassle of drawing up guidelines to allow a small number of gyms to open.

D3V!L · 13-05-2020 8:27pm

I know of a gym that's proposing doing outdoor classes starting next week with 3 people and an instructor in their outdoor area. Is this allowed ?

Whereisgalway · 13-05-2020 8:38pm

D3V!L wrote: »

I know of a gym that's proposing doing outdoor classes starting next week with 3 people and an instructor in their outdoor area. Is this allowed ?

Are they doing athletics?

D3V!L · 13-05-2020 8:42pm

Whereisgalway wrote: »

Are they doing athletics?

Cardio and body weight exercises

Whereisgalway · 13-05-2020 9:02pm

D3V!L wrote: »

Cardio and body weight exercises

Have ya a link?

D3V!L · 13-05-2020 9:04pm

Whereisgalway wrote: »

Have ya a link?

Hasn't been set in stone yet

Whereisgalway · 13-05-2020 9:08pm

D3V!L wrote: »

Hasn't been set in stone yet

I’m a bit lost on what your asking now

Cill94 · 14-05-2020 12:15pm

D3V!L wrote: »

I know of a gym that's proposing doing outdoor classes starting next week with 3 people and an instructor in their outdoor area. Is this allowed ?

As of the beginning of Phase 1 (18th May):

"Up to 4 people who don't live together can meet outdoors while keeping at least 2 metres apart."

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad5dd0-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-18-phase-1/#public-health-measures

ILoveYourVibes · 15-05-2020 3:04am

Gyms are never going to fully open in the way they were before. If at all.

Are you willing to touch machines touched by many others and cleaned by a member of gym staff?

Exercising in a closed space means no people will be limited. I don't know how people will wear masks doing cardio etc.

Also changing rooms won't be open.

The fitness industry is going to be very damaged and very different going forward.

Sheep Shagger · 15-05-2020 7:43am

ILoveYourVibes wrote: »

Gyms are never going to fully open in the way they were before. If at all.

Are you willing to touch machines touched by many others and cleaned by a member of gym staff?

Exercising in a closed space means no people will be limited. I don't know how people will wear masks doing cardio etc.

Also changing rooms won't be open.

The fitness industry is going to be very damaged and very different going forward.

Quite extreme, especially if/when there is a vaccine.

billybonkers · 15-05-2020 8:10am

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Quite extreme, especially if/when there is a vaccine.

Agreed and the fact they have said they can open in phase 5 and sports training can resume early than that. I don't think people will need to wear masks doing cardio sure they aren't even in supermarkets etc at the moment. The mask thing is a bit of a joke, why recommend it now in phase 1 for some instances, two months since this all started also.

Alf Veedersane · 15-05-2020 9:45am

billybonkers wrote: »

The mask thing is a bit of a joke, why recommend it now in phase 1 for some instances, two months since this all started also.

Most countries that have mandated it have done so when the country was opening up as opposed to mid-lockdown.

Cill94 · 15-05-2020 6:13pm

ILoveYourVibes wrote: »

Gyms are never going to fully open in the way they were before. If at all.

Are you willing to touch machines touched by many others and cleaned by a member of gym staff?

Exercising in a closed space means no people will be limited. I don't know how people will wear masks doing cardio etc.

Also changing rooms won't be open.

The fitness industry is going to be very damaged and very different going forward.

Way over the top. At some point, regular life has to resume. Waiting for a vaccine isn't a realistic timeframe for that to happen.

billybonkers · 15-05-2020 6:28pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Most countries that have mandated it have done so when the country was opening up as opposed to mid-lockdown.

I agree Yes, just don't see why now and not two months ago when.

jrosen · 15-05-2020 6:38pm

Id have no issue with being in the gym, using the spin studio or picking up weights. Ill wipe my bike down before and after and wash my hands before I leave like I always have.
Its vitally important to the physical and mental wellbeing of society as a whole.

Daisies · 15-05-2020 7:16pm

D3V!L wrote: »

I know of a gym that's proposing doing outdoor classes starting next week with 3 people and an instructor in their outdoor area. Is this allowed ?

As do I. But using weights and plyometric boxes etc

brianblaze · 15-05-2020 8:07pm

ILoveYourVibes wrote: »

Gyms are never going to fully open in the way they were before. If at all.

Are you willing to touch machines touched by many others and cleaned by a member of gym staff?

Exercising in a closed space means no people will be limited. I don't know how people will wear masks doing cardio etc.

Also changing rooms won't be open.

The fitness industry is going to be very damaged and very different going forward.

Nope

15-05-2020 8:27pm

jrosen wrote: »

Id have no issue with being in the gym, using the spin studio or picking up weights. Ill wipe my bike down before and after and wash my hands before I leave like I always have.
Its vitally important to the physical and mental wellbeing of society as a whole.

Cant waiiiit to go back spinning

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

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