101 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, Ron Aldo said: My local gym is run by the council and has closed for the foreseeable. There's a local Pure Gym thats still open and I was considering joining in the meantime but decided against it. In the grand scheme of things it's probably more risk than it's worth given the goings on. I've ordered some resistance bands to use at home and will probably go the odd run to keep the fitness up. I've been a regular gym goer for about 10 years but have 0 experience with resistance bands. Any exercises or programs that folk can recommend would be much appreciated. Ive just cancelled my PureGym given that they don't provide anything to wipe equipment down with and the Dunfermline one is manky as anything I think Ill be safer going out running/ walking as much as possible for the next few months 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpar Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Goodlife Fitness, who have gyms on every second street in Canada closed voluntarily a few days ago, I was feeling quite smug as my own gym Torque Barbell was staying open with extra precautions (increased cleaning, closed to new members and day passes etc) but after the Province declared a state of emergency yesterday it's closed too. I now have a loose programme of bodyweight squats, sit ups and push ups and intend to take the stairs at home and work instead of the lift (live on the 10th floor, work on the 8th) Still gutted though, I love my gym! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
get_the_subbies_on Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Office gym closed last night indefinitely. Outdoor running and body weight core drills for a while. Hopefully the weather stays dry. (Hate running in the rain) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Been using an app called BitGym and it’s free now. If you’ve got a tablet you can use it along with a bike or even walking or exercising and it plays scenery while you exercise. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomCat Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 I see PureGyms are going to remain open. I went to my usual one yesterday and although I get great benefit from going (for mental health especially). I just felt a bit guilty going tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aufc Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Ive been going to my pure gym as usual. Been a lot quieter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daydream Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Ive been going to my pure gym as usual. Been a lot quieterMy gym said they’ll be staying open unless they’re forced to close. They have offered members a 3 month refund/holiday for anyone looking to not go. Fair enough IMO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daydream Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 So that’s my gym closed. If it’s sunny this weekend I’m gonna get my bike back on the road. High time I got some cardio back on the go anyway. Will help with the summer #shreds [emoji14] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 Think I'm going to have to get myself a resistance band set to get a decent workout at home. Anyone any recommendations for a decent, cheap set? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Aldo Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 With the gyms being closed, I went a proper run for the first time since July.It was every bit as unpleasant as I'd expected it to be. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Lost every single bit of my motivation after a week of 14+ hour days getting work organised for pupils in preparation for them staying at home, then coming home to my own kids who are fucking hyper after being in the hoose all day. My attempted 366 day streak ended yesterday after getting to 79 days in a row, and I'm not even bothered. Eating like shite all weekend, then will try some semblance of getting a new routine organised for next week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathematics Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Mrs Mathematics and I did Arnie’s home workout today. Piece of piss. I should be an Adonis by the end of the pandemic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Been trying to get one of these bags but sold out everywhere. Home fitness equipment sales have gone through the roof in recent days. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Been trying to get one of these bags but sold out everywhere. Home fitness equipment sales have gone through the roof in recent days. Ryan Garcia is a wee fanny 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambomo Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 It’s a bit of an odd twist that I start at my new CrossFit place (due to moving house) on Monday morning. Due to this virus, they are training in the local park and keeping about 3meters apart so it will be interesting to see how that goes. Looking forward to it but having done nothing but eat for months, I am also dreading it. Have to be less of a fat b*****d though, so need to get on it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 14 hours ago, Bairnardo said: 15 hours ago, Shandon Par said: Been trying to get one of these bags but sold out everywhere. Home fitness equipment sales have gone through the roof in recent days. Ryan Garcia is a wee fanny The equipment is incidental. What I really meant was I wanted a shirtless, grunting young man in my shed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 11 hours ago, Jambomo said: It’s a bit of an odd twist that I start at my new CrossFit place (due to moving house) on Monday morning. Due to this virus, they are training in the local park and keeping about 3meters apart so it will be interesting to see how that goes. Looking forward to it but having done nothing but eat for months, I am also dreading it. Have to be less of a fat b*****d though, so need to get on it. Hope the weather stays like this for it. Been out running round the hills and paths of Bonaly, Colinton etc today and it’s a great head space to be in when all you’re concentrating on is enjoying the exercise and the views. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRocketman II Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 11 hours ago, Jambomo said: It’s a bit of an odd twist that I start at my new CrossFit place (due to moving house) on Monday morning. Due to this virus, they are training in the local park and keeping about 3meters apart so it will be interesting to see how that goes. Looking forward to it but having done nothing but eat for months, I am also dreading it. Have to be less of a fat b*****d though, so need to get on it. aye - am quite similar. Go through phases where I just eat, drink with no exercise - and actually quite enjoy the not giving a feck approach. But then I'll start internally nagging myself and slowly get into the mindset of getting back in shape. The first two or three sessions/days are always the toughest but then find myself back into the fitness routine. The key for me is seeing improvements in terms of weight, fitness and times and that motivates me further. I'll reach a goal and then - boom, happy to get back to the slothing/lethargy! its almost what motivates me in the first place. and so the merry dance continues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross. Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 First one was yesterday, second one today. Anyone know the margin for error on Strava? Took an identical route both days and that’s quite a variation on the distance for such a short run. Going to have a go at the 3/4 times a week until normality resumes. The second climb is a fucking killer and I won’t be happy until I can manage that without having to walk part of it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 15 hours ago, Shandon Par said: Very impressive, Mr Garcia. Lets see how you cope with the gloves off and the bag trying to bite your pus aff, plz. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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