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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health " Cant see it. But when things do start to open up again they should be top of the list not one of the last like last time. | |||
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"Really! Best will in the world thats not going to happen? Even in normal time gyms are renowned for spreading germs! Now with covid we will be lucky if they ever open up as we use to know!" Gyms were one of the safest places around..the actual infection rates were tiny. | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health Cant see it. But when things do start to open up again they should be top of the list not one of the last like last time." Exactly this. In a place full of equipment that is literally designed to be wiped clean as a main consideration | |||
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"I hope they do, but then didn't feel that safe when they reopened last time. " It's funny. My gym's procedures etc, couldn't fault them. It's the other people I had a problem with. Acting way too normally, back off, etc. | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health " Just walk or run. Gyms are not essential for exercise. | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health Just walk or run. Gyms are not essential for exercise." Not essential for fundamental health however for many specific goals hypertrophy rehabilitation or structured body alignment they can certainly facilitate the goals progressively safely in a controlled environment possibly with helpful advice and support ??? | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health Just walk or run. Gyms are not essential for exercise. Not essential for fundamental health however for many specific goals hypertrophy rehabilitation or structured body alignment they can certainly facilitate the goals progressively safely in a controlled environment possibly with helpful advice and support ???" Yes. For what I'm trying to achieve not having a gym is not ideal. | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health " Why does the weather stop you exercising? Do you dissolve if you get wet? It can't be the cold... unless you're not working hard enough. | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health " Maybe, maybe not... Anyone would think with so many people clamouring for gyms to be open "because I'm a finely tuned athlete who needs access to lumps of metal to move around" that we are a nation of well... Finely tuned athletic gym goers.. rather than the sedentary, obese, sky sport watching, salad dodgers waiting for our place in the cardiac therapy ward. There's nothing quite like banning something for everyone to suddenly realise how much they wanted to exercise after all. | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health " Just come bk from a 2 hour run - The weather is irrelevant after 10 mins. | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health Just walk or run. Gyms are not essential for exercise." Not everyone can walk or run for exercise. | |||
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"They won’t reopen on Friday ,we are in a lockdown, which part of lockdown don’t people understand, gyms are not essential food is "  | |||
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"Nothing wrong with the weather outside unless your a wimp who can't get your hair wet. If gyms are allowed to open then everywhere should be allowed to reopen " Have you tried exercising by wheelchair in the rain? I went out to Sainsbury's earlier. It was raining and had been all day. Before I'd got to the end of my street, my gloves were soaked through, I had no grip despite rubber on the metal push-rims any my forearms were covered in mud and leaf mulch. It's uphill to Sainsbury's. I was covered in disgusting crap by the time I got there. The downhill home was fun, mainly because I couldn't stop (lack of grip). I almost tipped out because I hit a pothole that I saw late. I had to put every single item of clothing, underwear and gloves included into the wash upon coming home and that was to do a medium sized shop for a family of 3. Exercising outdoors is not straightforward for everyone and I'm sick of reading "just go for a run" or "walk more". Try and think outside the box of your own abilities and think of others. Disabled people were exempt from the tier 3 indoor exercise rules because Sport England put the case forward, but we're not exempt this time unfortunately. | |||
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"Nothing wrong with the weather outside unless your a wimp who can't get your hair wet. If gyms are allowed to open then everywhere should be allowed to reopen Have you tried exercising by wheelchair in the rain? I went out to Sainsbury's earlier. It was raining and had been all day. Before I'd got to the end of my street, my gloves were soaked through, I had no grip despite rubber on the metal push-rims any my forearms were covered in mud and leaf mulch. It's uphill to Sainsbury's. I was covered in disgusting crap by the time I got there. The downhill home was fun, mainly because I couldn't stop (lack of grip). I almost tipped out because I hit a pothole that I saw late. I had to put every single item of clothing, underwear and gloves included into the wash upon coming home and that was to do a medium sized shop for a family of 3. Exercising outdoors is not straightforward for everyone and I'm sick of reading "just go for a run" or "walk more". Try and think outside the box of your own abilities and think of others. Disabled people were exempt from the tier 3 indoor exercise rules because Sport England put the case forward, but we're not exempt this time unfortunately." Yes, when I say I can make do, I speak as an able bodied person. Apologies x | |||
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"Nothing wrong with the weather outside unless your a wimp who can't get your hair wet. If gyms are allowed to open then everywhere should be allowed to reopen Have you tried exercising by wheelchair in the rain? I went out to Sainsbury's earlier. It was raining and had been all day. Before I'd got to the end of my street, my gloves were soaked through, I had no grip despite rubber on the metal push-rims any my forearms were covered in mud and leaf mulch. It's uphill to Sainsbury's. I was covered in disgusting crap by the time I got there. The downhill home was fun, mainly because I couldn't stop (lack of grip). I almost tipped out because I hit a pothole that I saw late. I had to put every single item of clothing, underwear and gloves included into the wash upon coming home and that was to do a medium sized shop for a family of 3. Exercising outdoors is not straightforward for everyone and I'm sick of reading "just go for a run" or "walk more". Try and think outside the box of your own abilities and think of others. Disabled people were exempt from the tier 3 indoor exercise rules because Sport England put the case forward, but we're not exempt this time unfortunately. Yes, when I say I can make do, I speak as an able bodied person. Apologies x" At no point have you made a sweeping "go for a run" comment Swing. I fully understand why gyms are closed, but some other posters do need to recognise it's not as easy as shove on some trainers and jog. | |||
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"Nothing wrong with the weather outside unless your a wimp who can't get your hair wet. If gyms are allowed to open then everywhere should be allowed to reopen Have you tried exercising by wheelchair in the rain? I went out to Sainsbury's earlier. It was raining and had been all day. Before I'd got to the end of my street, my gloves were soaked through, I had no grip despite rubber on the metal push-rims any my forearms were covered in mud and leaf mulch. It's uphill to Sainsbury's. I was covered in disgusting crap by the time I got there. The downhill home was fun, mainly because I couldn't stop (lack of grip). I almost tipped out because I hit a pothole that I saw late. I had to put every single item of clothing, underwear and gloves included into the wash upon coming home and that was to do a medium sized shop for a family of 3. Exercising outdoors is not straightforward for everyone and I'm sick of reading "just go for a run" or "walk more". Try and think outside the box of your own abilities and think of others. Disabled people were exempt from the tier 3 indoor exercise rules because Sport England put the case forward, but we're not exempt this time unfortunately. Yes, when I say I can make do, I speak as an able bodied person. Apologies x At no point have you made a sweeping "go for a run" comment Swing. I fully understand why gyms are closed, but some other posters do need to recognise it's not as easy as shove on some trainers and jog. " For sure xx | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health Just walk or run. Gyms are not essential for exercise. Not everyone can walk or run for exercise." what exercise is it that you are struggling to do out side plenty of people on here who might be able to help with ideas | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health Just walk or run. Gyms are not essential for exercise. Not everyone can walk or run for exercise. what exercise is it that you are struggling to do out side plenty of people on here who might be able to help with ideas" KC uses a wheelchair. | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health Just walk or run. Gyms are not essential for exercise. Not everyone can walk or run for exercise. what exercise is it that you are struggling to do out side plenty of people on here who might be able to help with ideas" Anything that can be done from a wheelchair. I cannot stand long enough to do any exercise. I normally play wheelchair basketball (indoors), go to the gym and in favourable weather, I push 5 or 10k but that's very difficult in wet weather due to lack of grip. Uphill is especially hard but I can't leave my street without going uphill. I'm also recovering from gynaecological surgery so cannot overdo things. | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health Just walk or run. Gyms are not essential for exercise. Not everyone can walk or run for exercise. what exercise is it that you are struggling to do out side plenty of people on here who might be able to help with ideas KC uses a wheelchair." yeah I understand that part and it may be that no one has any ideas but if some one does have a constructive idea it may help I personally am not a personal trainer or in a wheel chair so I haven't got any ideas but some one else may. | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health Maybe, maybe not... Anyone would think with so many people clamouring for gyms to be open "because I'm a finely tuned athlete who needs access to lumps of metal to move around" that we are a nation of well... Finely tuned athletic gym goers.. rather than the sedentary, obese, sky sport watching, salad dodgers waiting for our place in the cardiac therapy ward. There's nothing quite like banning something for everyone to suddenly realise how much they wanted to exercise after all. " And nothing like making sweeping inaccurate generalizations. | |||
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"It’s near impossible to buy gym equipment at the moment other than casted weights off Facebook. Was in decathlon earlier , they have nothing in any stores and are only opening for cycle kit" I bought some resistance bands off eBay. They were about £6 and free delivery. They aren't the latest and greatest or anything, and aren't a long term solution, but they got to me within a few days and are a damn sight better than nothing. Someone's got creative making alternatives and good on them. There are also water/sand fillable dumbbells. | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health Maybe, maybe not... Anyone would think with so many people clamouring for gyms to be open "because I'm a finely tuned athlete who needs access to lumps of metal to move around" that we are a nation of well... Finely tuned athletic gym goers.. rather than the sedentary, obese, sky sport watching, salad dodgers waiting for our place in the cardiac therapy ward. There's nothing quite like banning something for everyone to suddenly realise how much they wanted to exercise after all. " Complete idiot who obviously hasn't read the thread nor understands what gym is all about. It's as much about mental health than it is about physical health. Try it then you might understand. Instead of making stupid sweeping statements. | |||
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"I don't know why more people use their heads and work out at home with things around them. Heavy objects. Books etc. Buy some resistance bands etc It's not rocket science and stop crying because the gyms are closed. If my brother can manage then anyone can. MAN UP FFS. " I dont know your brother. | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health Maybe, maybe not... Anyone would think with so many people clamouring for gyms to be open "because I'm a finely tuned athlete who needs access to lumps of metal to move around" that we are a nation of well... Finely tuned athletic gym goers.. rather than the sedentary, obese, sky sport watching, salad dodgers waiting for our place in the cardiac therapy ward. There's nothing quite like banning something for everyone to suddenly realise how much they wanted to exercise after all. Complete idiot who obviously hasn't read the thread nor understands what gym is all about. It's as much about mental health than it is about physical health. Try it then you might understand. Instead of making stupid sweeping statements. " | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health Just walk or run. Gyms are not essential for exercise. Not essential for fundamental health however for many specific goals hypertrophy rehabilitation or structured body alignment they can certainly facilitate the goals progressively safely in a controlled environment possibly with helpful advice and support ???" Plenty of professional advice around especially on working out without a gym! Sports people have managed fine this year ... | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health Just walk or run. Gyms are not essential for exercise. Not essential for fundamental health however for many specific goals hypertrophy rehabilitation or structured body alignment they can certainly facilitate the goals progressively safely in a controlled environment possibly with helpful advice and support ??? Plenty of professional advice around especially on working out without a gym! Sports people have managed fine this year ... " Elite sportspeople are exempt from the current regulations. Elite wheelchair basketball players are training indoors, but my amateur team cannot. It's simply a fact rather than a complaint. That said, a Team GB player who lives near me is struggling to access a gym because everyone is closed and they're not opening for one bloke. Elite sportsperson does not equal wealthy - this guy played for Team GB at Paralympics but doubt he has the income for expansive home equipment. He also works for the local council...... | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health Just walk or run. Gyms are not essential for exercise. Not essential for fundamental health however for many specific goals hypertrophy rehabilitation or structured body alignment they can certainly facilitate the goals progressively safely in a controlled environment possibly with helpful advice and support ??? Plenty of professional advice around especially on working out without a gym! Sports people have managed fine this year ... " Iv managed fine too thanks Point a , I said gyms CAN facilitate ( make things a tad more simple) B indeed there is one hell of a lot of conflicting advice on the internet quite right C, I'm empathic and conscientious just because I can cope I understand that for others the regime of going is very beneficial for their well being | |||
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"It's autumn. I live in a small apartment and am working out inside. Gym mat, resistance bands." Can I watch through your window | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health Just walk or run. Gyms are not essential for exercise. Not essential for fundamental health however for many specific goals hypertrophy rehabilitation or structured body alignment they can certainly facilitate the goals progressively safely in a controlled environment possibly with helpful advice and support ??? Plenty of professional advice around especially on working out without a gym! Sports people have managed fine this year ... " Also concdering there is "SO MUCH" unambiguous information its surprising how few people do not understand the exceptionally positive effects lifting weights in a controlled safe manner has upon the human endocrine system It's also remarkable with all the knowledge some seem to have that they are oblivious to the extremely negative and unbalancing, removing this strong positive influence on our endocrine system | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health Just walk or run. Gyms are not essential for exercise. Not essential for fundamental health however for many specific goals hypertrophy rehabilitation or structured body alignment they can certainly facilitate the goals progressively safely in a controlled environment possibly with helpful advice and support ??? Plenty of professional advice around especially on working out without a gym! Sports people have managed fine this year ... Iv managed fine too thanks Point a , I said gyms CAN facilitate ( make things a tad more simple) B indeed there is one hell of a lot of conflicting advice on the internet quite right C, I'm empathic and conscientious just because I can cope I understand that for others the regime of going is very beneficial for their well being " Never meant the internet, that's confusing about anything, which is why I said professionals ... but plenty of pts are offering training/home workouts/coaching/advice/one to ones/nutrition etc via online and the one to one sessions work out a lot cheaper to be honest! | |||
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"It's amazing how many people seem to be struggling with mental health etc etc dont get me wrong there are your very genuine people who do suffer I dont argue there isn't but just seems that more and more people are jumping on that band wagon now things are getting tough how did we win world wars if a gym closes for 4 weeks and it the end of the world " Because a war is different to a pandemic | |||
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"It's amazing how many people seem to be struggling with mental health etc etc dont get me wrong there are your very genuine people who do suffer I dont argue there isn't but just seems that more and more people are jumping on that band wagon now things are getting tough how did we win world wars if a gym closes for 4 weeks and it the end of the world Because a war is different to a pandemic " So I'm sure while being bombed people were worried if the gym will be open???? We all in this together if everyone does there bit it wont just be gyms that can reopen but everything else also | |||
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"Really! Best will in the world thats not going to happen? Even in normal time gyms are renowned for spreading germs! Now with covid we will be lucky if they ever open up as we use to know! Gyms were one of the safest places around..the actual infection rates were tiny." | |||
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"But if they open gyms then you'll have the why not pubs brigade up in arms because they are not getting their arms worked out lifting pints "This is the problem one person says need the gym to help with mental health another person says they need the pub and pint to help with mental health as need the social side etc neither argument right or wrong so were do you stop?? | |||
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"I work for an organisation that has a gym. We cater predominantly for people with medical conditions or mental health difficulties. We closed in March and are due to reopen next week. Our hygiene practices are very strict as are our limits on numbers and the need to book ahead. We know how important it is for people to come back. It's not all about the equipment and working out. It's about coming back to somewhere they felt comfortable, seeing familiar faces and getting out of the house. I'm hoping with all my heart that Scotland are not put in to level 4 on Tuesday and we end up having to close our doors before they even open. I see first hand the the need for gyms for people. " I'm not saying you dont see first hand I'm just stating what you see as helping others and what they need can be different to what other people need and see as helping gyms pubs restaurants clubs cafes they all have there face in helping one isn't as important as the others as people need different things | |||
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"I work for an organisation that has a gym. We cater predominantly for people with medical conditions or mental health difficulties. We closed in March and are due to reopen next week. Our hygiene practices are very strict as are our limits on numbers and the need to book ahead. We know how important it is for people to come back. It's not all about the equipment and working out. It's about coming back to somewhere they felt comfortable, seeing familiar faces and getting out of the house. I'm hoping with all my heart that Scotland are not put in to level 4 on Tuesday and we end up having to close our doors before they even open. I see first hand the the need for gyms for people. I'm not saying you dont see first hand I'm just stating what you see as helping others and what they need can be different to what other people need and see as helping gyms pubs restaurants clubs cafes they all have there face in helping one isn't as important as the others as people need different things " Of course. Although we are experiencing the same thing we all experience it differently. Our perspectives will all vary. I hope that the most important thing people take from all of this is the understanding of that. | |||
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"I work for an organisation that has a gym. We cater predominantly for people with medical conditions or mental health difficulties. We closed in March and are due to reopen next week. Our hygiene practices are very strict as are our limits on numbers and the need to book ahead. We know how important it is for people to come back. It's not all about the equipment and working out. It's about coming back to somewhere they felt comfortable, seeing familiar faces and getting out of the house. I'm hoping with all my heart that Scotland are not put in to level 4 on Tuesday and we end up having to close our doors before they even open. I see first hand the the need for gyms for people. I'm not saying you dont see first hand I'm just stating what you see as helping others and what they need can be different to what other people need and see as helping gyms pubs restaurants clubs cafes they all have there face in helping one isn't as important as the others as people need different things Of course. Although we are experiencing the same thing we all experience it differently. Our perspectives will all vary. I hope that the most important thing people take from all of this is the understanding of that. " Very well put | |||
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"I’d say gyms are essential and shouldn’t have to keep closing all the time. Gym owners have spent £100’s making the environment safe. They’re closing off half the machines in order for people to socially distance and use equipment safely. Gyms help people that struggle with mental health. Gyms do make people fitter and healthier. The fitter a person is the more chance they’d have of fighting off a virus anyway so anything that promotes a healthy lifestyle should be allowed to open. That’s my view anyway. " But so does pubs clubs cafes restaurants bowling alleys anywhere people can socialize that aswell helps with mental health not just keeping the body fit but also the mind being able to interact with humans you can't just say keep gyms open and not the rest | |||
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"I’d say gyms are essential and shouldn’t have to keep closing all the time. Gym owners have spent £100’s making the environment safe. They’re closing off half the machines in order for people to socially distance and use equipment safely. Gyms help people that struggle with mental health. Gyms do make people fitter and healthier. The fitter a person is the more chance they’d have of fighting off a virus anyway so anything that promotes a healthy lifestyle should be allowed to open. That’s my view anyway. But so does pubs clubs cafes restaurants bowling alleys anywhere people can socialize that aswell helps with mental health not just keeping the body fit but also the mind being able to interact with humans you can't just say keep gyms open and not the rest " Pubs, clubs, cafés and restaurants do not help people lose weight and keep fit. Nor do bowling alleys, although bowling is fun. Gyms quite literally assist with a healthier lifestyle, whereas the others in the list actually contribute to poorer lifestyle - fatty, salty, sugary food, alcohol etc. are all to be purchased in pubs, cafés and restaurants. | |||
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"I’d say gyms are essential and shouldn’t have to keep closing all the time. Gym owners have spent £100’s making the environment safe. They’re closing off half the machines in order for people to socially distance and use equipment safely. Gyms help people that struggle with mental health. Gyms do make people fitter and healthier. The fitter a person is the more chance they’d have of fighting off a virus anyway so anything that promotes a healthy lifestyle should be allowed to open. That’s my view anyway. But so does pubs clubs cafes restaurants bowling alleys anywhere people can socialize that aswell helps with mental health not just keeping the body fit but also the mind being able to interact with humans you can't just say keep gyms open and not the rest Pubs, clubs, cafés and restaurants do not help people lose weight and keep fit. Nor do bowling alleys, although bowling is fun. Gyms quite literally assist with a healthier lifestyle, whereas the others in the list actually contribute to poorer lifestyle - fatty, salty, sugary food, alcohol etc. are all to be purchased in pubs, cafés and restaurants. " A healthy lifestyle doesn't equal a healthy mental state if was that easy we all be size 6 and 6 packs different strokes for different folks plus I'm pretty sure it not just unhealthy overweight people getting ill or dying from covid it can effect anybody | |||
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"I’d say gyms are essential and shouldn’t have to keep closing all the time. Gym owners have spent £100’s making the environment safe. They’re closing off half the machines in order for people to socially distance and use equipment safely. Gyms help people that struggle with mental health. Gyms do make people fitter and healthier. The fitter a person is the more chance they’d have of fighting off a virus anyway so anything that promotes a healthy lifestyle should be allowed to open. That’s my view anyway. But so does pubs clubs cafes restaurants bowling alleys anywhere people can socialize that aswell helps with mental health not just keeping the body fit but also the mind being able to interact with humans you can't just say keep gyms open and not the rest " Pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants do nothing to keep you fit and healthy. In the gym I worked in we do GP referrals which is an assisted gym programme tailored to that individual and someone can be referred with anything from mental health illness or recovering from a stroke or brain injury. None of those people have been able to use the gym for months. Gyms in prisons aren’t allowed to be used at the moment and it’s having a massive impact on mental health of prisoners with a lot more self harm, suicide attempts and pent up aggression. | |||
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"I’d say gyms are essential and shouldn’t have to keep closing all the time. Gym owners have spent £100’s making the environment safe. They’re closing off half the machines in order for people to socially distance and use equipment safely. Gyms help people that struggle with mental health. Gyms do make people fitter and healthier. The fitter a person is the more chance they’d have of fighting off a virus anyway so anything that promotes a healthy lifestyle should be allowed to open. That’s my view anyway. But so does pubs clubs cafes restaurants bowling alleys anywhere people can socialize that aswell helps with mental health not just keeping the body fit but also the mind being able to interact with humans you can't just say keep gyms open and not the rest Pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants do nothing to keep you fit and healthy. In the gym I worked in we do GP referrals which is an assisted gym programme tailored to that individual and someone can be referred with anything from mental health illness or recovering from a stroke or brain injury. None of those people have been able to use the gym for months. Gyms in prisons aren’t allowed to be used at the moment and it’s having a massive impact on mental health of prisoners with a lot more self harm, suicide attempts and pent up aggression. " Since when does fit and healthy mean that your in perfect mental health current study of professional athletes over 35% suffer from mental health issues go figure?? | |||
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"I’d say gyms are essential and shouldn’t have to keep closing all the time. Gym owners have spent £100’s making the environment safe. They’re closing off half the machines in order for people to socially distance and use equipment safely. Gyms help people that struggle with mental health. Gyms do make people fitter and healthier. The fitter a person is the more chance they’d have of fighting off a virus anyway so anything that promotes a healthy lifestyle should be allowed to open. That’s my view anyway. But so does pubs clubs cafes restaurants bowling alleys anywhere people can socialize that aswell helps with mental health not just keeping the body fit but also the mind being able to interact with humans you can't just say keep gyms open and not the rest Pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants do nothing to keep you fit and healthy. In the gym I worked in we do GP referrals which is an assisted gym programme tailored to that individual and someone can be referred with anything from mental health illness or recovering from a stroke or brain injury. None of those people have been able to use the gym for months. Gyms in prisons aren’t allowed to be used at the moment and it’s having a massive impact on mental health of prisoners with a lot more self harm, suicide attempts and pent up aggression. Since when does fit and healthy mean that your in perfect mental health current study of professional athletes over 35% suffer from mental health issues go figure??" I don’t know how to answer you because I don’t know the point you’re trying to make. | |||
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" Since when does fit and healthy mean that your in perfect mental health current study of professional athletes over 35% suffer from mental health issues go figure??" Nobody is staying being fit and healthy means you're in perfect mental health. People are saying it helps, and it does. That's not an opinion is well studied in a peer reviewed science type of way. And there is a vast difference between the pressures a professional athlete is under and a non athlete training to relieve stress. I would suggest though you already are aware of that and you're just trying to purposely muddy the water | |||
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"It’s near impossible to buy gym equipment at the moment other than casted weights off Facebook. Was in decathlon earlier , they have nothing in any stores and are only opening for cycle kit I bought some resistance bands off eBay. They were about £6 and free delivery. They aren't the latest and greatest or anything, and aren't a long term solution, but they got to me within a few days and are a damn sight better than nothing. Someone's got creative making alternatives and good on them. There are also water/sand fillable dumbbells." If you put a large resistance band under both feet , crouch down and out it over your head, you can just about do squats | |||
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"I’d say gyms are essential and shouldn’t have to keep closing all the time. Gym owners have spent £100’s making the environment safe. They’re closing off half the machines in order for people to socially distance and use equipment safely. Gyms help people that struggle with mental health. Gyms do make people fitter and healthier. The fitter a person is the more chance they’d have of fighting off a virus anyway so anything that promotes a healthy lifestyle should be allowed to open. That’s my view anyway. But so does pubs clubs cafes restaurants bowling alleys anywhere people can socialize that aswell helps with mental health not just keeping the body fit but also the mind being able to interact with humans you can't just say keep gyms open and not the rest Pubs, clubs, cafés and restaurants do not help people lose weight and keep fit. Nor do bowling alleys, although bowling is fun. Gyms quite literally assist with a healthier lifestyle, whereas the others in the list actually contribute to poorer lifestyle - fatty, salty, sugary food, alcohol etc. are all to be purchased in pubs, cafés and restaurants. A healthy lifestyle doesn't equal a healthy mental state if was that easy we all be size 6 and 6 packs different strokes for different folks plus I'm pretty sure it not just unhealthy overweight people getting ill or dying from covid it can effect anybody " You're more likely to end up hospitalised or dead if you contract covid and you're obese | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health " | |||
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"I do think the effect of closure on mental health hasn't been fully considered. However, I guess if there is an exemption for that sector, other sectors (hospitality for example) may also claim exceptions and so on. That said, our gym is probably the safest place we visit and practically swimming in sanitiser...with limited numbers and enforced social distancing etc. We can't wait to get back! " | |||
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"I’d say gyms are essential and shouldn’t have to keep closing all the time. Gym owners have spent £100’s making the environment safe. They’re closing off half the machines in order for people to socially distance and use equipment safely. Gyms help people that struggle with mental health. Gyms do make people fitter and healthier. The fitter a person is the more chance they’d have of fighting off a virus anyway so anything that promotes a healthy lifestyle should be allowed to open. That’s my view anyway. But so does pubs clubs cafes restaurants bowling alleys anywhere people can socialize that aswell helps with mental health not just keeping the body fit but also the mind being able to interact with humans you can't just say keep gyms open and not the rest Pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants do nothing to keep you fit and healthy. In the gym I worked in we do GP referrals which is an assisted gym programme tailored to that individual and someone can be referred with anything from mental health illness or recovering from a stroke or brain injury. None of those people have been able to use the gym for months. Gyms in prisons aren’t allowed to be used at the moment and it’s having a massive impact on mental health of prisoners with a lot more self harm, suicide attempts and pent up aggression. Since when does fit and healthy mean that your in perfect mental health current study of professional athletes over 35% suffer from mental health issues go figure??" Spectacularly missing the point. | |||
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"It's amazing how many people seem to be struggling with mental health etc etc dont get me wrong there are your very genuine people who do suffer I dont argue there isn't but just seems that more and more people are jumping on that band wagon now things are getting tough how did we win world wars if a gym closes for 4 weeks and it the end of the world Because a war is different to a pandemic So I'm sure while being bombed people were worried if the gym will be open???? We all in this together if everyone does there bit it wont just be gyms that can reopen but everything else also " No because like I've already said once. There are a few minor differences between a world war and a pandemic. | |||
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Do we not think every industry impacted by the lockdown will be pressuring the government to re-open, and using any excuse to justify it. Gyms are unfortunately a very high risk place for spreading, it the main reason they took so long to re-open from the first lockdown.
I understand its different for everyone but we are all suffering in some way and having hardships missing the gym for a few weeks isn't going to hurt. Get out and do some cardio, or get some stuff to do mini workouts at home, it might be an investment as I don't think the lockdown will end here. | |||
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"Well if there is pressure on the government then I'm sure they will open them.
Do we not think every industry impacted by the lockdown will be pressuring the government to re-open, and using any excuse to justify it. Gyms are unfortunately a very high risk place for spreading, it the main reason they took so long to re-open from the first lockdown.
I understand its different for everyone but we are all suffering in some way and having hardships missing the gym for a few weeks isn't going to hurt. Get out and do some cardio, or get some stuff to do mini workouts at home, it might be an investment as I don't think the lockdown will end here. "Ive actually heard from a couple of sources that gyms are not high risk. | |||
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"Well if there is pressure on the government then I'm sure they will open them.
Do we not think every industry impacted by the lockdown will be pressuring the government to re-open, and using any excuse to justify it. Gyms are unfortunately a very high risk place for spreading, it the main reason they took so long to re-open from the first lockdown.
I understand its different for everyone but we are all suffering in some way and having hardships missing the gym for a few weeks isn't going to hurt. Get out and do some cardio, or get some stuff to do mini workouts at home, it might be an investment as I don't think the lockdown will end here. "Gyms are about 8th on the list on places where people have contracted the disease. The rates are tiny compared to schools.universities and shops etc. | |||
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"Well if there is pressure on the government then I'm sure they will open them.
Do we not think every industry impacted by the lockdown will be pressuring the government to re-open, and using any excuse to justify it. Gyms are unfortunately a very high risk place for spreading, it the main reason they took so long to re-open from the first lockdown.
I understand its different for everyone but we are all suffering in some way and having hardships missing the gym for a few weeks isn't going to hurt. Get out and do some cardio, or get some stuff to do mini workouts at home, it might be an investment as I don't think the lockdown will end here.
Ive actually heard from a couple of sources that gyms are not high risk."They arent. | |||
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"I have a feeling that on Friday the government will be forced to open gyms because of backlash and pressure cause you cant exactly go outside and do exercise in this weather as it’s winter lol and I think we need them open to encourage both physical and mental health " I don't think the government will be forced to reopen gyms. Any more than they'll be forced to reopen any business. E | |||
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"The idea is close everything that isn’t essential ... gyms aren’t essential. They won’t open gyms as the infection rates are too high all the efforts are being put into keeping schools open. To enable them to do that everything else is sacrificed. " Yes, exactly. That's the long and short of it. | |||
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"I've cancelled my gym membership, I have now discovered hiking and climbing. I must say and even hubbs has said, I'm loosing more weight and toning up better and quicker a than I ever did in the gym. We are out most days now and have all the right gear to enjoy all weather conditions. It's free exercise in clean, fresh air "
Generally I advocate the gym for many things .fat loss is not one of them
I would like to control the spread of a virus . I have no idea why I'm prevented from climbing rock and ridges in Wales or the lakes ? | |||
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"The government in there infinite wisdom have stopped outdoor tennis even though not one covid case has been attributed to it. Over forty per cent of covid cases attributed to universities in the spike and they leave them open..brilliant" My take would be Lock down 1.0 Was needed quickly Just shut everything think later Fair enough Lock down 2.0 had months to be meticulously designed to be both liberal and effective Every possible activity could have been rationally reviewed with effective guidelines given Just saying no just shut or stop is a blunt tool and morally wrong | |||
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"The government in there infinite wisdom have stopped outdoor tennis even though not one covid case has been attributed to it. Over forty per cent of covid cases attributed to universities in the spike and they leave them open..brilliant My take would be Lock down 1.0 Was needed quickly Just shut everything think later Fair enough Lock down 2.0 had months to be meticulously designed to be both liberal and effective Every possible activity could have been rationally reviewed with effective guidelines given Just saying no just shut or stop is a blunt tool and morally wrong " I'm sort of at the point where the government are really fucking this up, but OK I'm grounded I'll stay at home, sigh. | |||
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"The government in there infinite wisdom have stopped outdoor tennis even though not one covid case has been attributed to it. Over forty per cent of covid cases attributed to universities in the spike and they leave them open..brilliant My take would be Lock down 1.0 Was needed quickly Just shut everything think later Fair enough Lock down 2.0 had months to be meticulously designed to be both liberal and effective Every possible activity could have been rationally reviewed with effective guidelines given Just saying no just shut or stop is a blunt tool and morally wrong " That's a good point... Given technology and what we know now... They could have been much more targeted about the things and areas that spread and the things that don't. But I'm going to have a guess that is kind of what they were trying to do with local lock downs... Which due to peoples behaviours proved they couldn't be trusted to follow the local lock down.... And hence why the rest of us are being locked down as well now with a nationwide lockdown. If people had stopped spreading it and followed the Common sense we wouldn't be here. | |||
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"The government in there infinite wisdom have stopped outdoor tennis even though not one covid case has been attributed to it. Over forty per cent of covid cases attributed to universities in the spike and they leave them open..brilliant My take would be Lock down 1.0 Was needed quickly Just shut everything think later Fair enough Lock down 2.0 had months to be meticulously designed to be both liberal and effective Every possible activity could have been rationally reviewed with effective guidelines given Just saying no just shut or stop is a blunt tool and morally wrong " In that gap between lockdown being lifted and lockdown part 2,they literally did fuck all. | |||
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"The government in there infinite wisdom have stopped outdoor tennis even though not one covid case has been attributed to it. Over forty per cent of covid cases attributed to universities in the spike and they leave them open..brilliant My take would be Lock down 1.0 Was needed quickly Just shut everything think later Fair enough Lock down 2.0 had months to be meticulously designed to be both liberal and effective Every possible activity could have been rationally reviewed with effective guidelines given Just saying no just shut or stop is a blunt tool and morally wrong In that gap between lockdown being lifted and lockdown part 2,they literally did fuck all." In my candid opinion exactly | |||
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