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Missing the gym ;-(

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Is anyone else missing the gym?

I had covid in March and related health issues.

I was going to the gym 4 x a week and getting fit again.

Then lockdowns again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yup. I was hoping to start using them again this year... that was a silly idea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I miss driving pass the gym.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I miss it hugely, the garage gym doesn’t even come close to the physical and mental aspects that the gyms provide, hopefully it is able to re open soon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absofuckinglutely. I rely on it not only for the physical benefits, but mostly for me, my mental health.

J

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Big time. I usually go 6 days aweek.. Ive lost my build which is gutting. im staying active by mountain biking but missing the weights

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, currently getting ready to go for a run. I much prefer the gym. Its also my way of letting off steam.. and also having a little perv, ha.

Nikki xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I agree.

My self esteem is low at the moment.

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By *andare63Man
over a year ago

oldham

I've got to be honest and say I'm not missing it one bit I've had 10 months off,,, I feel guilty but I've been walking and cycling more

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep - I think my waistline is turning into a coastline...! Plus, I think I'm genuinely creaking at times...!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah missing the squat rack and the weights. There's a guy posting about only needing to do pull ups, press ups, sit ups and plank for everything a gym could offer.

Not convinced personally. I also strangely miss the body builders screaming at each other as they lift. Weird shit hey

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By *andare63Man
over a year ago

oldham


"Yeah missing the squat rack and the weights. There's a guy posting about only needing to do pull ups, press ups, sit ups and plank for everything a gym could offer.

Not convinced personally. I also strangely miss the body builders screaming at each other as they lift. Weird shit hey "

My knees creek just walking past a squat rack now

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Me too.

Gutted

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am so grateful that my gym is the great outdoors, I would be so sad to be told that I couldn't do the activity that I love (running).

I fully understand everyone's frustration and sadness from not being able to go to the gym and I hope they return soon for you all.

Her x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Yeah missing the squat rack and the weights. There's a guy posting about only needing to do pull ups, press ups, sit ups and plank for everything a gym could offer.

Not convinced personally. I also strangely miss the body builders screaming at each other as they lift. Weird shit hey "

If you don’t scream ‘Light weight babyy !!’ Does it even count as a set ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Yes, currently getting ready to go for a run. I much prefer the gym. Its also my way of letting off steam.. and also having a little perv, ha.

Nikki xx "

This I miss the women in leggings....and the excercise obviously!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dartmoor is my gym, the streams and berries are my vending machines.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I miss it tremendously... Both physical and mental aspects.. Also noticed I'm still being charged

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By *oomarangMan
over a year ago

Chester

I’m a mountain biker and haven’t been cycling as much as I should I was cycling five days a week, four of those days were cardio interval training for an hour at so the 5th was out in the wild on some mountain somewhere enjoying the sights but now I’ve stopped training I’m finding it hard to get back to it.

Its changed my well-being and my health my resting heart beat has gone from 51bpm to 62bpm

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By *adHatter_RestrainedAliceCouple
over a year ago

In The Hills

Don't do the gym but missing the dance studio so much, end of October was the last session

I'm still on the exercise bike at home to try to keep on top of fitness but it isn't the same

Alice x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Missing getting out on my bike, this weather and long days at work are curtailing my chances of getting out ...... roll on longer days and spring

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

If you don’t scream ‘Light weight babyy !!’ Does it even count as a set ? "

Yeah I miss them kicking sand in my face as I lift my girl weights! They spend more time filming each other than lifting nowadays.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"

If you don’t scream ‘Light weight babyy !!’ Does it even count as a set ?

Yeah I miss them kicking sand in my face as I lift my girl weights! They spend more time filming each other than lifting nowadays.

"

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By *xydadbodMan
over a year ago

Milton keynes

I've never set foot in a gym before so it doesn't bother me. I got my home weight set so that will do me.. it does have its limitations but you do what you can really with what you got. Even extending your set can prove tricky as most online stores are out of stock of everything

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

If you don’t scream ‘Light weight babyy !!’ Does it even count as a set ?

Yeah I miss them kicking sand in my face as I lift my girl weights! They spend more time filming each other than lifting nowadays.

"

Ain’t that the truth ! I can’t stand people who film in the gyms. Feel like it’s very rude and obnoxious quite happily go kick their wee phone over

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


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My knees creek just walking past a squat rack now "

I feel your pain mate! Difficult to find an alternative though for glutes. I guess lunges offer something similar.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I miss the gym it was one of my hobbies/activities that I really enjoyed doing!

Sadly it will probably be shut for quite sometime, it’s hard when you consider it part of your life & structure. I have had to tell myself this and accept there is nothing I can do out of my control so I have been focusing on running again and yoga (the weather starting to pick up) makes it a little easier!

We’ll get through this keep positive I know it’s not easy

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

Absolutely. I am missing it like crazy. It was the place I went for 'ne' time, some space and it was a great distraction.

I felt fitter and healthier and happier.

So many people are struggling. Rates of Covid being passed on through gyms was minimal. It's all very frustrating.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


" I have been focusing on running again and yoga (the weather starting to pick up) makes it a little easier!

"

Yeah yoga seems to be making a come back. I'll have to look at something on line. Like most runners I never stretch enough.

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By *adHatter_RestrainedAliceCouple
over a year ago

In The Hills


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My knees creek just walking past a squat rack now

I feel your pain mate! Difficult to find an alternative though for glutes. I guess lunges offer something similar. "

Wall assisted squats are good, less strain on the knees for extra assistance have a small yoga/exercise ball behind your back to make the transition smoother and less jerky

Alice x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


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Wall assisted squats are good, less strain on the knees for extra assistance have a small yoga/exercise ball behind your back to make the transition smoother and less jerky

Alice x"

Cheers for the tip.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am yes. Love the gym, doing home workouts now x

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By *erDirtyRockstarMan
over a year ago

buckinghamshire

Further question , who is still paying their DD to your gym? I'm in a bit of bind with that one as it's an independent gym . Yet no thank you / acknowledgement posts to everyone. This gripes me somewhat. Especially as it's not confirmed when gyms shall be opening again ..

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

No

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Further question , who is still paying their DD to your gym? I'm in a bit of bind with that one as it's an independent gym . Yet no thank you / acknowledgement posts to everyone. This gripes me somewhat. Especially as it's not confirmed when gyms shall be opening again .. "

All payments frozen here mate, I’m with exercise4less gyms

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By *atebanksMan
over a year ago

North London

I'm the same as you OP, going at least 4 times a week, now nothing.

I'm still eating relatively well, but lost my tone that I'd worked bloody hard to get.

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

I'm missing it and personally I don't think the govt should of closed them.

It's been frustrating making good progress between March and November then having the plug pulled. I am working out from home and making the best of the situation.

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London


"I'm missing it and personally I don't think the govt should of closed them.

It's been frustrating making good progress between March and November then having the plug pulled. I am working out from home and making the best of the situation."

Between Summer and November that should of said

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

Me too, very much so.

I can feel my mental health has taken a hit as a direct result.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Me too it's really affected my mood.

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham


"Further question , who is still paying their DD to your gym? I'm in a bit of bind with that one as it's an independent gym . Yet no thank you / acknowledgement posts to everyone. This gripes me somewhat. Especially as it's not confirmed when gyms shall be opening again .. "

I'm still paying my £50 a month as it is a lady who runs the gym by herself single handedly. I want her to still be there after this shit storm has passed so I am financially supporting her.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

I did yesterday massively. Had a really stressful day at work and my go to when that happens is to go and sling some heavy stuff around.

Had to settle with a run instead.

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By *ampshirehotwifeWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire

I miss it terribly! All of my hard work has gone down the drown!

I was going 4-5 times a week and I haven't done anything since March 2020!

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By *moothGrooveWoman
over a year ago

Durham

Yesss

I've made a home gym, but it's not the same. But on the plus side, I've been doing stuff I'd never have tried before and really enjoyed it.

I have a fab outdoor gym in the park, and my running miles have gone through the roof.

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By *tefe-MartyCouple
over a year ago

Cambs

Missing it badly

I used to swim 2k 3 times a week and some strength training as well.

For me it was meant to be building up to an Ironman in Switzerland in July.

Looking like it will be put of until next year now.

Hopefully things will start getting back to normal soon

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I hope all goes well for you.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I miss it terribly! All of my hard work has gone down the drown!

I was going 4-5 times a week and I haven't done anything since March 2020! "
you look amazing

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By *arker secrets 321Man
over a year ago

West Bromwich

My job is my gym but was planning 2 go start this year at gym .so now getting multi 4 my shed ..hard on everybody mentally and physically stay strong people

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I joined just before lockdown 2.0, was going great after reopening until lockdown 3.0 arrived. Yeah, really missing it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Massively miss the gym...before lockdown 1.0 I was there daily plus classes. My gym has not reopened since lockdown 1

However homeworkputs a selection of weights and resistance bands has to do for now

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

Massively so but after the first lockdown I got back up to my previous strength drastically quicker than it took me to get their in the first place so I'm not as stressed about all my work being undone as last time. I miss going though. At least hopefully it will be starting to get sunnier when they're open again. I always find it easier to motivate myself to go when it's lighter in the mornings.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"My job is my gym but was planning 2 go start this year at gym .so now getting multi 4 my shed ..hard on everybody mentally and physically stay strong people thank you"

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Yes, missing the gym and my wheelchair basketball team/practice/matches hugely.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Yes, missing the gym and my wheelchair basketball team/practice/matches hugely."
it's rubbish an so bored.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Yes, missing the gym and my wheelchair basketball team/practice/matches hugely.it's rubbish an so bored.

"

I've been going out for long pushes but the weather is shite and now my left shoulder is playing up so I need to rest it

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By *inkyblindersCouple
over a year ago

Wakefield

It's a massive miss for us. It's such a mental thing more than anything. Training in the front room is not the same as the atmoshere of the gym, even if you do get to do it in just your pants haha xxx

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By *etite_delightWoman
over a year ago

BunnyLand

Incredibly! I’m not the fittest person but it was never all about only getting fit or muscly for me. Surely I was enjoying lifting, pushing and pulling the weights around and feeling healthier/stronger. Gyms being shut really affected my mental health during the lockdown in November. I’m handling it better now but it is really hard not to have a place to go and release that unwanted energy.

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By *ang bang bangity bangCouple
over a year ago

Sunderland

Massively so. Both from a social and mental aspect

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By *mooth Operator 07Man
over a year ago

in the deep mist of the valleys

Im missing the gym and social interaction with people although i have weights at home that does help. But its not the same to develop other areas of the body. Mainly i miss my fitness and yoga classess.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I miss it quite a lot. I'm no bodybuilder but I do miss lifting weights, I miss seeing myself progress. I miss winding down at the gym after a long day of work.

I miss the health benefits too. My back and neck hurt unless I exercise my core. It's hard to do that properly at home. I still do ab rollouts and planks but there's no substitute to deadlifting.

I used to run a little during the first lockdown when it was warm and sunny, but I can't brave running in the cold!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very much miss the social side.. the gym has a pool, steam room and sauna... great for relaxing ..

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By *ampshirehotwifeWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire


"I miss it terribly! All of my hard work has gone down the drown!

I was going 4-5 times a week and I haven't done anything since March 2020! you look amazing"

Thank you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was going 4 times a week , really miss it , oh and those sweaty ladies mmmm x

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By *obbychickWoman
over a year ago

Essex

I’m missing the gyms too

I’m back into doing jogging though in this freezing weather.

Not enjoying it much so not sure how long it will

Last

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I’m missing the gyms too

I’m back into doing jogging though in this freezing weather.

Not enjoying it much so not sure how long it will

Last "
it's been really cold. I took my dog a 6 mile walk today for my exercise.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Massively so. Both from a social and mental aspect "
I noticed you have a dog.

I take my dog long walks in the Derbyshire county.

But miss my weight's

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By *ecks74Woman
over a year ago

wrexham

Missing the gym so much. Working from home for almost a year and only time I left the house was for gym

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By *hagTonightMan
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

I dont go to a gym. I am training at home and making good progress. I am training with heavy sand weights

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