Gyms to Reopen 2021???

Paddigol · 11-06-2021 5:33pm

Vital Transformation wrote: »

Looks like my local gym (and another one of the bigger gym/pool chains, according to their email newsletter) aren't allowing use of changing rooms/showers for gym goers.

They were allowed last year with no vaccines; there is currently no strain whatsoever on the health system, very low figures in hospital.

Policies are more cautious despite being in a better situation.

It's bizarre. The Govt have effectively sanctioned the opening of shower facilities by allowing return to swimming pools - yet FlyeFit and some others think it serves their members best to keep them closed?? I'm struggling to see the logic.

matrim · 11-06-2021 5:49pm

Paddigol wrote: »

It's bizarre. The Govt have effectively sanctioned the opening of shower facilities by allowing return to swimming pools - yet FlyeFit and some others think it serves their members best to keep them closed?? I'm struggling to see the logic.

Possibly a mix of extra cleaning costs and being overly cautious so that they can't be blamed for any outbreaks and asked to close.

brianc27 · 11-06-2021 7:15pm

Have my usual weekly 2 upper, 2 lower and 2 cardio sessions done now, whole body was in bits until today, feel grand today though, hopefully that's it now for the doms

Alf Veedersane · 11-06-2021 9:01pm

Well, that's a nonsense policy!

caviardreams · 11-06-2021 9:48pm

Terrible customer service - was it a big chain or a place with multiple branches?

ongarite · 13-06-2021 2:11pm

Shower facilities are reopening in my local gym tomorrow.

All that fandango · 13-06-2021 2:23pm

Want to rejoin the gym but just wondering, how do people listen to their own music (spotify) from their phone, while also having a visual countdown timer for workouts and reps? Havent joined back at the gym yet, I'm still doing my own thing at home with the bits of equipment I have. Use my phone for music and then have a visual hiit timer on youtube from the smart tv. I cant keep track of the time accurately in my head. I need to see the timer with rest periods and total time etc when Im working out. Would it be daft to invest in a very cheap tablet so I could use the youtube app? Or just invest in a pair of wireless earbuds and use an app on my phone compatible with spotify? Kind of annoying if I have to, as I have a really great pair of Beats that are still in good nick. Thanks

Black Sheep · 13-06-2021 2:32pm

All that fandango wrote: »

Want to rejoin the gym but just wondering, how do people listen to their own music (spotify) from their phone, while also having a visual countdown timer for workouts and reps? Havent joined back at the gym yet, I'm still doing my own thing at home with the bits of equipment I have. Use my phone for music and then have a visual hiit timer on youtube from the smart tv. I cant keep track of the time accurately in my head. I need to see the timer with rest periods and total time etc when Im working out. Would it be daft to invest in a very cheap tablet so I could use the youtube app? Or just invest in a pair of wireless earbuds and use an app on my phone compatible with spotify? Kind of annoying if I have to, as I have a really great pair of Beats that are still in good nick. Thanks

I'm sure just finding the right pairing of apps is the best way to go. I use a pair of Jabra Elite 75 wireless ear buds and Spotify will be interrupted to let me know about messages, calls etc. I don't use a countdown timer or similar, but I bet there is one that would work for you.

For rest periods I just set the stopwatch going on my G Shock. I can appreciate that if you were doing a protocol like tabata or some other HIIT that might not be ideal.

If you want a stand-alone round timer you could invest in a little Gymboss. They've been going strong for years.

13-06-2021 3:02pm

All that fandango wrote: »

Want to rejoin the gym but just wondering, how do people listen to their own music (spotify) from their phone, while also having a visual countdown timer for workouts and reps? Havent joined back at the gym yet, I'm still doing my own thing at home with the bits of equipment I have. Use my phone for music and then have a visual hiit timer on youtube from the smart tv. I cant keep track of the time accurately in my head. I need to see the timer with rest periods and total time etc when Im working out. Would it be daft to invest in a very cheap tablet so I could use the youtube app? Or just invest in a pair of wireless earbuds and use an app on my phone compatible with spotify? Kind of annoying if I have to, as I have a really great pair of Beats that are still in good nick. Thanks

You should have no problem combining spotify with some kind of interval timer. You just run them both at the same time on your phone.

Personally, I've used this app for years both for myself, and when using timed sets with my PT clients. I have it set up with at least a dozen different intervals that I use depending on the workout. You can either use the screen changing colour to guide you through intervals, or sound coming through your headphones (or both).

Android App

iOS App

All that fandango · 13-06-2021 3:27pm

Black Sheep wrote: »

I'm sure just finding the right pairing of apps is the best way to go. I use a pair of Jabra Elite 75 wireless ear buds and Spotify will be interrupted to let me know about messages, calls etc. I don't use a countdown timer or similar, but I bet there is one that would work for you.

For rest periods I just set the stopwatch going on my G Shock. I can appreciate that if you were doing a protocol like tabata or some other HIIT that might not be ideal.

If you want a stand-alone round timer you could invest in a little Gymboss. They've been going strong for years.

Thank you. Those Gumbosses look handy enough. Can I ask how do you find the Jabra Elites for sound quality?

Black Sheep · 13-06-2021 3:32pm

All that fandango wrote: »

Thank you. Those Gumbosses look handy enough. Can I ask how do you find the Jabra Elites for sound quality?

I like them, but in terms of sound quality I'm probably not the best person to ask.

I opted for the 75 model because the 85 seemed like overkill. There's a less expensive 65 model, and / or a sport model, but the 75 seemed like the best all-rounder from the reviews at the time. It stays in my ear when I'm lifting and I don't sweat the much so works fine.

If you are doing HIIT or moving around at speed then I wonder if you wouldn't be better off with the sport model that has the thing that fits over your ears to keep them in place.

FlubberJones · 14-06-2021 12:38pm

Five days done last week and the weekend off (for recovery... and it as too nice not to get out and have a few beers and eats in the local)

In for legs today, great workout too... But I'll be sore tomorrow, I ramped it up a little, since it's week 2.

el Fenomeno · 14-06-2021 12:56pm

Slept through my first alarm since reopening this morning. Just like old times!

pryingEyes999 · 15-06-2021 9:30am

NRG in Galway (Perhaps also cork) have gone from 49pm to 55pm and now have a 200 euro joining fee! Almost a 50% price increase

senordingdong · 15-06-2021 9:46am

pryingEyes999 wrote: »

NRG in Galway (Perhaps also cork) have gone from 49pm to 55pm and now have a 200 euro joining fee! Almost a 50% price increase

People will pay it.

caviardreams · 15-06-2021 11:06am

Yeah I am surprised Flyefit have kept prices the same - maybe in a bid to get the new members in over the next couple of months and then right look to increase, when it's less likely people will switch if they are settled somewhere

I have empathy for any gyms increasing prices (at reasonable levels e.g. 10% or whatever), it's been a tough time and I am sure cleaning costs have gone up as well as membership down in some cases.

FlubberJones · 15-06-2021 11:11am

BD has raised the prices from 19 to 29 I believe and removed the annual payment scheme, i think it's only monthly now.

I'll pay whatever (to a limit) they are 600 mtrs from my house and opposite my office, the convenience of the location is worth the price on its own.

Plus, its well kitted out and opening hours are pretty good too.

is_that_so · 15-06-2021 11:13am

caviardreams wrote: »

Yeah I am surprised Flyefit have kept prices the same - maybe in a bid to get the new members in over the next couple of months and then right look to increase, when it's less likely people will switch if they are settled somewhere

I have empathy for any gyms increasing prices (at reasonable levels e.g. 10% or whatever), it's been a tough time and I am sure cleaning costs have gone up as well as membership down in some cases.

Local gym has summer specials and quite a few family deals but no changes in prices otherwise. Numbers seem decent anyway.

mioniqa · 15-06-2021 11:49am

Anyone know when indoor fitness classes like spinning will be allowed?

Black Sheep · 15-06-2021 12:49pm

mioniqa wrote: »

Anyone know when indoor fitness classes like spinning will be allowed?

July 5th or 6th IIRC, with a cap on numbers.

caviardreams · 15-06-2021 7:16pm

mioniqa wrote: »

Anyone know when indoor fitness classes like spinning will be allowed?

Some places are doing it already as "zoned" training - maybe check your gym to see if they are doing similar already?

15-06-2021 7:22pm

A couple of things I've noticed with my local Flyefit...

I walked past at around 5:45am this morning, and there wasn't one person that I could see on the treadmills or cross trainers, which is very weird for that time of morning, especially considering all slots were booked for 5:30am. I'm guessing there are a lot of people that want to go at 6 or 6:30am who need to book the 5:30am slot to be in there.

Another thing is there doesn't seem to be a way to cancel a slot now? I booked my other half into 8:30am, but she said she wanted to cancel and try to get one later in the day. There doesn't seem to be a way to cancel anymore, meaning that even though there's surely people that would have cancelled later in the day, there's no way to take their slots? Maybe I'm just missing something obvious, i'm sure it used to be there.

Alf Veedersane · 15-06-2021 7:35pm

Basil3 wrote: »

A couple of things I've noticed with my local Flyefit...

I walked past at around 5:45am this morning, and there wasn't one person that I could see on the treadmills or cross trainers, which is very weird for that time of morning, especially considering all slots were booked for 5:30am. I'm guessing there are a lot of people that want to go at 6 or 6:30am who need to book the 5:30am slot to be in there.

Another thing is there doesn't seem to be a way to cancel a slot now? I booked my other half into 8:30am, but she said she wanted to cancel and try to get one later in the day. There doesn't seem to be a way to cancel anymore, meaning that even though there's surely people that would have cancelled later in the day, there's no way to take their slots? Maybe I'm just missing something obvious, i'm sure it used to be there.

Same way to cancel as before. I cancelled a slot this morning.

15-06-2021 7:37pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Same way to cancel as before. I cancelled a slot this morning.

How do you do it? I thought you used to go into My Bookings, and then you could click on your booked slot and cancel? I tried on mobile and web browser, there was no option to do anything with the booked slot.

Edit: just booked a slot and can cancel it fine. Must have been a glitch with the site this morning.

matrim · 15-06-2021 11:03pm

Basil3 wrote: »

How do you do it? I thought you used to go into My Bookings, and then you could click on your booked slot and cancel? I tried on mobile and web browser, there was no option to do anything with the booked slot.

Edit: just booked a slot and can cancel it fine. Must have been a glitch with the site this morning.

How soon before the slot was it? I think you can't cancel in the hour beforehand

Patsy167 · 16-06-2021 1:17pm

Any thoughts on whether the larger FlyeFit gyms might return to 24h in September?

Prezatch · 21-06-2021 10:53am

Basil3 wrote: »

A couple of things I've noticed with my local Flyefit...

I walked past at around 5:45am this morning, and there wasn't one person that I could see on the treadmills or cross trainers, which is very weird for that time of morning, especially considering all slots were booked for 5:30am. I'm guessing there are a lot of people that want to go at 6 or 6:30am who need to book the 5:30am slot to be in there.

Another thing is there doesn't seem to be a way to cancel a slot now? I booked my other half into 8:30am, but she said she wanted to cancel and try to get one later in the day. There doesn't seem to be a way to cancel anymore, meaning that even though there's surely people that would have cancelled later in the day, there's no way to take their slots? Maybe I'm just missing something obvious, i'm sure it used to be there.

FYI technically you can arrive at 6:59AM if you're in the 5.30-7.00am slot and still be let in. They're pretty easy going at the door in my local one. I generally go about 6am.

Alf Veedersane · 21-06-2021 3:12pm

Changing rooms and showers back in action in FLYEfit from today.

Also, no need to book a slot on Saturday or Sunday - just turn up (you can check how busy it is on the website).

Lucas Hood · 21-06-2021 3:27pm

That's great news. Effort of going gym before work then back home for a shower then to work.

Vital Transformation · 21-06-2021 5:57pm

Vital Transformation wrote: »

Looks like my local gym (and another one of the bigger gym/pool chains, according to their email newsletter) aren't allowing use of changing rooms/showers for gym goers.

They were allowed last year with no vaccines; there is currently no strain whatsoever on the health system, very low figures in hospital.

Policies are more cautious despite being in a better situation.

Have to correct the record here. I ended up rejoining the local gym again and there are now less restrictions than last summer. I was basing my last post off something on their website, but I think that had been left up from last year, and hasn't been removed.

Even then, I remember last year that there was a sign about showers being for swimmers only, but truth be told, it was never enforced. They blocked off a couple of showers last summer but now they're reopened. There are also 15 extra people allowed in the gym per slot (compared to last year) which makes a big difference; often don't have to book very early in advance the previous day to get a slot etc.

brianc27 · 23-06-2021 8:57am

Gym I was in yesterday evening was absolutely rammed, felt pretty uncomfortable to be honest, if anyone in there was carrying the virus then they would have infected a lot of people, impossible to social distance, way too packed, **** all ventilation, I didnt stay long, first time I've genuinely felt uneasy at being in a gym during this pandemic

jrosen · 23-06-2021 9:31am

brianc27 wrote: »

Gym I was in yesterday evening was absolutely rammed, felt pretty uncomfortable to be honest, if anyone in there was carrying the virus then they would have infected a lot of people, impossible to social distance, way too packed, **** all ventilation, I didnt stay long, first time I've genuinely felt uneasy at being in a gym during this pandemic

Where you there at a busy time?

The issue I see with my gym is all the weights/cable machines/squats racks are all in one area. There is not enough of them to close off any so all in use. I find that even if numbers in the gym are ok everyone seems to be in the same area on top of each other.

FlubberJones · 23-06-2021 1:44pm

BD in the mornings in Cherrywood are VERY quiet, there before I start work and it really is a ghost town.
Can well imagine its busy in the evening though

FootRace12 · 23-06-2021 2:08pm

Hope I’m not high jacking this thread with an unnecessary question, but any recommendations for a gym around the D1/D3/D7 area that’s not too busy? (Not a flye fit) Training at home isn’t cutting it anymore and would like to get in before work to a gym. Was a member of flye fit but finding them over crowded since re opening

brianc27 · 23-06-2021 3:29pm

jrosen wrote: »

Where you there at a busy time?

The issue I see with my gym is all the weights/cable machines/squats racks are all in one area. There is not enough of them to close off any so all in use. I find that even if numbers in the gym are ok everyone seems to be in the same area on top of each other.

It was around 8pm, so yea, just at the tail end of what would be considered "peak" I suppose, but still it was a lot busier then usual at that time, machines and free weights were jammed

strongback · 24-06-2021 12:04pm

I was in BD Northwood on Monday night and it was not too busy. It was a little busier last Sunday morning but there was plenty of room.

Northwood has a very big gym floor now with the pool is filled in so there is a lot of space. It looks like a proper bodybuilding gym, all racks, benches and Hammer Strength machines.

Sheep Shagger · 24-06-2021 1:13pm

I asked in Gymplus last night when do they expect to open the jacuzzi, steam room and sauna and the girl on reception said they are waiting on guidance from fitness Ireland (or maybe it was active Ireland.

Said I'd heard some other gyms had theirs open and she said they have to sanitize after every session for that to happen, something they don't have the staff for in my branch.

Do the gyms where these are open really sanitize after each session?

tony1980 · 24-06-2021 1:29pm

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

I asked in Gymplus last night when do they expect to open the jacuzzi, steam room and sauna and the girl on reception said they are waiting on guidance from fitness Ireland (or maybe it was active Ireland.

Said I'd heard some other gyms had theirs open and she said they have to sanitize after every session for that to happen, something they don't have the staff for in my branch.

Do the gyms where these are open really sanitize after each session?

I stayed in The Clayton on Grand Canal at the weekend and they had the Jacuzzi open when I was using the pool. Numbers were limited but it was open

JayRoc · 24-06-2021 2:13pm

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Do the gyms where these are open really sanitize after each session?

Definitely not.

Sheep Shagger · 24-06-2021 9:51pm

JayRoc wrote: »

Definitely not.

That's what I thought.....

yosser hughes · 30-06-2021 9:25am

Hello all. Anyone been back to FlyeFit George's Street recently? I'm contemplating re-activating my membership but just a bit concerned about numbers/hygiene in the gyms. I have roaming, so any of the Dublin city centre FlyeFits would be fine if anyone has any experience of quieter ones?
George's St. is the handiest for me though. If they are packed I might hold off for a while and see how ths Delta variant pans out.
Thanks for any info.you can give.

Kamu · 30-06-2021 12:21pm

yosser hughes wrote: »

Hello all. Anyone been back to FlyeFit George's Street recently? I'm contemplating re-activating my membership but just a bit concerned about numbers/hygiene in the gyms. I have roaming, so any of the Dublin city centre FlyeFits would be fine if anyone has any experience of quieter ones?
George's St. is the handiest for me though. If they are packed I might hold off for a while and see how ths Delta variant pans out.
Thanks for any info.you can give.

Hi Yosser. The quietest Flyefit I found is either Baggot Street or CHQ.

Depending on the time you plan on going, George's Street is either packed or half full. You'll notice the amount of people and the fact that you can stay on after your slot means there is a bleed from slot to slot.

The cleaning staff seem to be on top of things and you will notice them and the trainers moving about the place. Most of the cleaning is left up to the person; most people seem to be keeping on top of the cleaning.

There are some people wearing mask, though not many.

I've been waiting on machines/bench/racks most times that I have gone. I generally go right before or right after work.

yosser hughes · 30-06-2021 12:55pm

Kamu wrote: »

Hi Yosser. The quietest Flyefit I found is either Baggot Street or CHQ.

Depending on the time you plan on going, George's Street is either packed or half full. You'll notice the amount of people and the fact that you can stay on after your slot means there is a bleed from slot to slot.

The cleaning staff seem to be on top of things and you will notice them and the trainers moving about the place. Most of the cleaning is left up to the person; most people seem to be keeping on top of the cleaning.

There are some people wearing mask, though not many.

I've been waiting on machines/bench/racks most times that I have gone. I generally go right before or right after work.

Thanks Kamu. I might try Baggot Street. I was thinking about going really early in the mornings like 6:30 am.
I think I'll wait a few weeks though.

Thanks again.

Happydays2020 · 30-06-2021 10:32pm

tony1980 wrote: »

I stayed in The Clayton on Grand Canal at the weekend and they had the Jacuzzi open when I was using the pool. Numbers were limited but it was open

I am a gym member there - the Jacuzzi is not meant to be open yet, however the toddlers pool is open. Hope you had a good shower after.

Zillah · 30-06-2021 11:14pm

Has anyone heard any rumours or plans about Flyefit's opening times? It was only a couple of times I went for a 3AM workout, even as a night owl, but it really was nice to be able to pop down at 11PM. The last slot starting at 20:30 is really disappointing.

I've seen plenty of comments about easing up on the booking system and showers returning, etc, but nothing about a return to 24hr. I can't say I ever saw any rationale for reducing opening times - it must be financial, because surely the longer it's open the more the gym-goers will be spread out?

Alf Veedersane · 01-07-2021 7:40am

Zillah wrote: »

Has anyone heard any rumours or plans about Flyefit's opening times? It was only a couple of times I went for a 3AM workout, even as a night owl, but it really was nice to be able to pop down at 11PM. The last slot starting at 20:30 is really disappointing.

I've seen plenty of comments about easing up on the booking system and showers returning, etc, but nothing about a return to 24hr. I can't say I ever saw any rationale for reducing opening times - it must be financial, because surely the longer it's open the more the gym-goers will be spread out?

It won't be until such time as they aren't managing numbers and don't need someone there. When that is is anyone's guess

caviardreams · 01-07-2021 8:01am

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

It won't be until such time as they aren't managing numbers and don't need someone there. When that is is anyone's guess

Well they plan to phase out booking completely by July 18th so there won't be many managing numbers from then on anyway.

Alf Veedersane · 01-07-2021 10:06am

caviardreams wrote: »

Well they plan to phase out booking completely by July 18th so there won't be many managing numbers from then on anyway.

Coolaboola. Had missed that in the email.

Recent talk of a Delta wave make me less confident of that though but hopefully

silverharp · 02-07-2021 2:38pm

When did Flyfit allow 16's to join? , junior wants to switch for convenience and I had it in my head that it was 18+, did they change their rules in the last year or 2?

basill · 03-07-2021 12:05pm

The burning question is surely.....how long till all the home gym equipment comes up for sale at sensible prices on donedeal etc.

Gyms to Reopen 2021???

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