In a corner of Kennington Park in south London, Joe, 51, and Gary, 46, are doing a workout they have clearly done before. They have long resistance bands, tied to a fence, and are executing a routine of gym classics: squats, lunges and pushups.
Just people who like the social side, the group encouragement, the safe environment, the equipment, the shower facilities, the trainers, the routine and the fact that the monthly subs are less than getting the guardian.
English weather, sadly.
Don't underestimate people's vanity
Yes.
After the article from that cheb end about cancelling memberships, you now share this. Great way to support 1700 independent gym owners and the economy you absolute knobs. Can’t remember many articles about abandoning the arts or cricket....
Yes, I'll be going back. The process of 'off my arse, down the street, into the gym and throw some heavy stuff about' gives me a good break for the day and helps motivate me.Had way better results in the gym than with home workouts.
Honestly? Pre lockdown my routine was 5x/week at the gym. I'd absolutely love to go back. However, I've no doubt my small gym will be requiring masks. I'm normally fine w wearing masks, but there's no way I'm doing a half hour on a cross trainer w a mask 😬 So, no. Not yet.
can't wait, the pounds are starting to pile up and i'm not talking about the ones in my bank account!
I'm looking forward to going back but they have to be safe. One thing I won't be doing is using the changing rooms & shower facilities, a breeding place for viruses. I'll shower at home.
In my case I’ve already cancelled my season ticket; time to take up a new workout routine at home or outdoors. Also it’s time for gyms to be redesigned.
They will be packed.
Wait til the cold bone chilling rainy weather sets in then we’ll see.
People in Yemen are really worried about that. And Syria.
Of course! With 0.04% of the population actually having CV at any given time and 99.7% recovery rate and a lowest overall death rate average in 5 years there is no reason to not go back. StopTheFear
Well, my contract with them must have not yet gone void, and they could charge if they re-open. At that point, I might negotiate to suspend, if possible. If not, I guess I'll try to go quick during off-time and I could also judge their sanitation measure first.
It rains in this country you know
Yes. I struggle for motivation around home workouts - as well as not owning the correct kit. I also do not want to subject my wife and son to having to see my “lifting face...” 🥵
Yes My bodybuilding son has wasted away, his home weights arnt heavy enough to maintain his body mass. He's desperate to get back in.
Naa No ones giving up the elasticated waistbands now
Fuck yes
What about the Lido s ? Why was outdoor swimming kept closed?
Yes
Will be straight in. My gym had sanitiser everywhere pre-lockdown.
Media hate when you go somewhere they can't reach you.
they open 24/7