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If you’re a member of a private gym, not chain, please keep paying your membership. They’re getting very little help if any. People are saying they will join back up when they open, but they may not be open unless everyone supports local businesses. I realise everyone’s situation is different but if you can help, help. |
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"I'm still paying my monthly sub. Gyms are vital to people's physical and mental fitness and well-being.
Gyms should be allowed to stay open. "
Fair play on you all but I really don’t agree with them being allowed to open that’s just madness when we can all train outdoors where there’s less chance of infection |
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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago
Durham, North Yorkshire and can travel |
"I'm still paying my monthly sub. Gyms are vital to people's physical and mental fitness and well-being.
Gyms should be allowed to stay open.
Fair play on you all but I really don’t agree with them being allowed to open that’s just madness when we can all train outdoors where there’s less chance of infection "
But our gym is marked out into 2 metre square boxes and you have your own equipment. I'm much closer to so many more people in my local supermarket....yet they are still fully open. |
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"I'm still paying my monthly sub. Gyms are vital to people's physical and mental fitness and well-being.
Gyms should be allowed to stay open.
Fair play on you all but I really don’t agree with them being allowed to open that’s just madness when we can all train outdoors where there’s less chance of infection "
Not all of us can easily train outside (especially in icy and wet conditions). |
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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago
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"I paid my PT all the way through the first lockdown, when everything was completely shut but he's now insisting on giving me free months until he's paid me back!"
Awwww that is so good of you to keep paying, I did with mine too. For him to give you free months now is also a lovely gesture.
I'll keep paying too as I want her business to still be there and the end of this. |
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My gym are making up for it with online classes not just physical but also nutrition and mental health. They have diversified brilliantly and have happily kept my subs. They and my Peloton bike are keeping me on my toes. |
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"I'm still paying my monthly sub. Gyms are vital to people's physical and mental fitness and well-being.
Gyms should be allowed to stay open.
Fair play on you all but I really don’t agree with them being allowed to open that’s just madness when we can all train outdoors where there’s less chance of infection
But our gym is marked out into 2 metre square boxes and you have your own equipment. I'm much closer to so many more people in my local supermarket....yet they are still fully open."
If you can fully train in a mask and sanitise everything you touch then fair play I think it would be impossible and they are closed to protect us all from covid the same as cinemas etc
Regards the supermarkets if they could shut them they would but then how would we all eat and get our other bits and bobs as not everyone has a computer or can get a delivery slot
I don’t think they did it just to be awkward or to punish people it’s out of necessity to preserve life in as many ways as they can |
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"I'm still paying my monthly sub. Gyms are vital to people's physical and mental fitness and well-being.
Gyms should be allowed to stay open.
Fair play on you all but I really don’t agree with them being allowed to open that’s just madness when we can all train outdoors where there’s less chance of infection
Not all of us can easily train outside (especially in icy and wet conditions)."
No I totally understand that but that dosent stop indoor training or brisk walks and it’s not forever it’s a small price to pay for us when thousands are paying the ultimate price
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"I'm still paying my monthly sub. Gyms are vital to people's physical and mental fitness and well-being.
Gyms should be allowed to stay open.
Fair play on you all but I really don’t agree with them being allowed to open that’s just madness when we can all train outdoors where there’s less chance of infection
Not all of us can easily train outside (especially in icy and wet conditions).
No I totally understand that but that dosent stop indoor training or brisk walks and it’s not forever it’s a small price to pay for us when thousands are paying the ultimate price
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Ummmmmm. Yes. Walking. Can't do that either  |
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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago
Durham, North Yorkshire and can travel |
"I'm still paying my monthly sub. Gyms are vital to people's physical and mental fitness and well-being.
Gyms should be allowed to stay open.
Fair play on you all but I really don’t agree with them being allowed to open that’s just madness when we can all train outdoors where there’s less chance of infection
But our gym is marked out into 2 metre square boxes and you have your own equipment. I'm much closer to so many more people in my local supermarket....yet they are still fully open.
If you can fully train in a mask and sanitise everything you touch then fair play I think it would be impossible and they are closed to protect us all from covid the same as cinemas etc
Regards the supermarkets if they could shut them they would but then how would we all eat and get our other bits and bobs as not everyone has a computer or can get a delivery slot
I don’t think they did it just to be awkward or to punish people it’s out of necessity to preserve life in as many ways as they can "
I'm a lot safer when in the gym than the supermarket. |
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By *atEvolutionCouple
over a year ago
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All the swingers clubs would like you to pay weekly too even though they have not been able to be open at all since March.
I have a Cinema card and I have stopped paying that.
Starbucks wiped off £44 on my points card. No word of that coming back.
Why are Gyms so special? |
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"I'm still paying my monthly sub. Gyms are vital to people's physical and mental fitness and well-being.
Gyms should be allowed to stay open.
Fair play on you all but I really don’t agree with them being allowed to open that’s just madness when we can all train outdoors where there’s less chance of infection
Not all of us can easily train outside (especially in icy and wet conditions).
No I totally understand that but that dosent stop indoor training or brisk walks and it’s not forever it’s a small price to pay for us when thousands are paying the ultimate price
Ummmmmm. Yes. Walking. Can't do that either "
Well ok sorry didn’t realise you weren’t able to
Walk as I didn’t scan your profile and still haven’t just assuming that’s what you mean as crutches aren’t much fun in the ice as I know I use them a lot but it’s possible 
There are plenty of other ways to exercise in the short term and it’s not forever and there’s always lots of cardio to be had in the bedroom |
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"I'm still paying my monthly sub. Gyms are vital to people's physical and mental fitness and well-being.
Gyms should be allowed to stay open.
Fair play on you all but I really don’t agree with them being allowed to open that’s just madness when we can all train outdoors where there’s less chance of infection
Not all of us can easily train outside (especially in icy and wet conditions).
No I totally understand that but that dosent stop indoor training or brisk walks and it’s not forever it’s a small price to pay for us when thousands are paying the ultimate price
Ummmmmm. Yes. Walking. Can't do that either
Well ok sorry didn’t realise you weren’t able to
Walk as I didn’t scan your profile and still haven’t just assuming that’s what you mean as crutches aren’t much fun in the ice as I know I use them a lot but it’s possible
There are plenty of other ways to exercise in the short term and it’s not forever and there’s always lots of cardio to be had in the bedroom "
I use a wheelchair out and about (it doesn't fit in the house) and it's forever. And ever and ever 
But never mind, it's only a leg. Who needs two functional ones? Greedy, if you ask me |
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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago
Durham, North Yorkshire and can travel |
"All the swingers clubs would like you to pay weekly too even though they have not been able to be open at all since March.
I have a Cinema card and I have stopped paying that.
Starbucks wiped off £44 on my points card. No word of that coming back.
Why are Gyms so special? "
Because they are vital to so many people for their fitness, physical and mental health. It's a lifeline to a lot of people and prevents illnesses which impose more work on the NHS. Starbucks isn't in quite the same category. |
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"I'm still paying my monthly sub. Gyms are vital to people's physical and mental fitness and well-being.
Gyms should be allowed to stay open.
Fair play on you all but I really don’t agree with them being allowed to open that’s just madness when we can all train outdoors where there’s less chance of infection
But our gym is marked out into 2 metre square boxes and you have your own equipment. I'm much closer to so many more people in my local supermarket....yet they are still fully open.
If you can fully train in a mask and sanitise everything you touch then fair play I think it would be impossible and they are closed to protect us all from covid the same as cinemas etc
Regards the supermarkets if they could shut them they would but then how would we all eat and get our other bits and bobs as not everyone has a computer or can get a delivery slot
I don’t think they did it just to be awkward or to punish people it’s out of necessity to preserve life in as many ways as they can
I'm a lot safer when in the gym than the supermarket. "
Yes maybe you think that but it’s not the case really if it was they would still be open and so would the pubs the cinemas the non essential shops the list goes on
Yes supermarkets aren’t the cleanest and are probably worse but you can’t close all those and starve a whole population
Small sacrifice to pay really |
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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago
Durham, North Yorkshire and can travel |
"I'm still paying my monthly sub. Gyms are vital to people's physical and mental fitness and well-being.
Gyms should be allowed to stay open.
Fair play on you all but I really don’t agree with them being allowed to open that’s just madness when we can all train outdoors where there’s less chance of infection
But our gym is marked out into 2 metre square boxes and you have your own equipment. I'm much closer to so many more people in my local supermarket....yet they are still fully open.
If you can fully train in a mask and sanitise everything you touch then fair play I think it would be impossible and they are closed to protect us all from covid the same as cinemas etc
Regards the supermarkets if they could shut them they would but then how would we all eat and get our other bits and bobs as not everyone has a computer or can get a delivery slot
I don’t think they did it just to be awkward or to punish people it’s out of necessity to preserve life in as many ways as they can
I'm a lot safer when in the gym than the supermarket.
Yes maybe you think that but it’s not the case really if it was they would still be open and so would the pubs the cinemas the non essential shops the list goes on
Yes supermarkets aren’t the cleanest and are probably worse but you can’t close all those and starve a whole population
Small sacrifice to pay really "
I have never mentioned closing supermarkets, but I think gyms could stay open. We shall agree to disagree |
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"If you’re a member of a private gym, not chain, please keep paying your membership. They’re getting very little help if any. People are saying they will join back up when they open, but they may not be open unless everyone supports local businesses. I realise everyone’s situation is different but if you can help, help. "
still need to provide a service I feel u should just put the payments on hiatus until the gyms reopen or u just pocketing the cash for no actual facility to use tho ?
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"I'm still paying my monthly sub. Gyms are vital to people's physical and mental fitness and well-being.
Gyms should be allowed to stay open.
Fair play on you all but I really don’t agree with them being allowed to open that’s just madness when we can all train outdoors where there’s less chance of infection
Not all of us can easily train outside (especially in icy and wet conditions).
No I totally understand that but that dosent stop indoor training or brisk walks and it’s not forever it’s a small price to pay for us when thousands are paying the ultimate price
Ummmmmm. Yes. Walking. Can't do that either
Well ok sorry didn’t realise you weren’t able to
Walk as I didn’t scan your profile and still haven’t just assuming that’s what you mean as crutches aren’t much fun in the ice as I know I use them a lot but it’s possible
There are plenty of other ways to exercise in the short term and it’s not forever and there’s always lots of cardio to be had in the bedroom
I use a wheelchair out and about (it doesn't fit in the house) and it's forever. And ever and ever
But never mind, it's only a leg. Who needs two functional ones? Greedy, if you ask me "
Yeah who dose need two wtf lol
As I keep saying to people look to the future think positive and it will work out we are all making small sacrifices it’s no ones fault |
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I think all small businesses deserve support through this.
Anyone who sells a service or product is literally fighting to survive fight now and even more so for some of the more specialised businesses that support this community such as clubs with premises, photographers, fetishwear suppliers etc.
If you can support anyone right now in whatever sector, that fiver might just be their next meal.
Even in tier 4 you can shop local, use your local butcher, greengrocer, corner shop etc.
The supermarkets are doing quite alright when other retail is closed.
Buying online? Check out the independents too, don’t default to the big online retailers.
We have power, strength and a whole lotta love in this community. Stay safe everyone x
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"I think all small businesses deserve support through this.
Anyone who sells a service or product is literally fighting to survive fight now and even more so for some of the more specialised businesses that support this community such as clubs with premises, photographers, fetishwear suppliers etc.
If you can support anyone right now in whatever sector, that fiver might just be their next meal.
Even in tier 4 you can shop local, use your local butcher, greengrocer, corner shop etc.
The supermarkets are doing quite alright when other retail is closed.
Buying online? Check out the independents too, don’t default to the big online retailers.
We have power, strength and a whole lotta love in this community. Stay safe everyone x
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Many of our local high street small businesses are situated in shops with steps and no wheelchair access. Shame. I can just roll straight into Sainsbury's without too much faff. Shame they don't want business from people like me *shrug* |
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Really don't get why folk think gyms should get special treatment. Alot of folk have a hobby they can't enjoy right now, whether it be the gym, going to the cinema or sitting getting pissed in a pub with mates every hobby is for the benefit of that person's mental health and gyms are no different and shouldn't expect to be treated as such. |
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"All the swingers clubs would like you to pay weekly too even though they have not been able to be open at all since March.
I have a Cinema card and I have stopped paying that.
Starbucks wiped off £44 on my points card. No word of that coming back.
Why are Gyms so special? "
The post was about small independent gyms that will sruggle to survice. The big chain brand gyms and places like starbucks can see this out no problem
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"Really don't get why folk think gyms should get special treatment. Alot of folk have a hobby they can't enjoy right now, whether it be the gym, going to the cinema or sitting getting pissed in a pub with mates every hobby is for the benefit of that person's mental health and gyms are no different and shouldn't expect to be treated as such."
Seeing as obesity is one of the main reasons Covid will be fatal i think thats a good enough reason to keep them open |
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"Really don't get why folk think gyms should get special treatment. Alot of folk have a hobby they can't enjoy right now, whether it be the gym, going to the cinema or sitting getting pissed in a pub with mates every hobby is for the benefit of that person's mental health and gyms are no different and shouldn't expect to be treated as such.
Seeing as obesity is one of the main reasons Covid will be fatal i think thats a good enough reason to keep them open"
Catching the virus in the first place being the main reason covid will be fatal I think that's a good enough reason to keep them closed along with the many other places people gather. |
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"Really don't get why folk think gyms should get special treatment. Alot of folk have a hobby they can't enjoy right now, whether it be the gym, going to the cinema or sitting getting pissed in a pub with mates every hobby is for the benefit of that person's mental health and gyms are no different and shouldn't expect to be treated as such.
Seeing as obesity is one of the main reasons Covid will be fatal i think thats a good enough reason to keep them open
Catching the virus in the first place being the main reason covid will be fatal I think that's a good enough reason to keep them closed along with the many other places people gather."
Gyms are second to last on the list of places covid has been spread. Highly unliky to catch it there and will help keep the population physical and mentally fit to fight of any infection |
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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago
Durham, North Yorkshire and can travel |
"Really don't get why folk think gyms should get special treatment. Alot of folk have a hobby they can't enjoy right now, whether it be the gym, going to the cinema or sitting getting pissed in a pub with mates every hobby is for the benefit of that person's mental health and gyms are no different and shouldn't expect to be treated as such.
Seeing as obesity is one of the main reasons Covid will be fatal i think thats a good enough reason to keep them open
Catching the virus in the first place being the main reason covid will be fatal I think that's a good enough reason to keep them closed along with the many other places people gather.
Gyms are second to last on the list of places covid has been spread. Highly unliky to catch it there and will help keep the population physical and mentally fit to fight of any infection "
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"Really don't get why folk think gyms should get special treatment. Alot of folk have a hobby they can't enjoy right now, whether it be the gym, going to the cinema or sitting getting pissed in a pub with mates every hobby is for the benefit of that person's mental health and gyms are no different and shouldn't expect to be treated as such.
Seeing as obesity is one of the main reasons Covid will be fatal i think thats a good enough reason to keep them open
Catching the virus in the first place being the main reason covid will be fatal I think that's a good enough reason to keep them closed along with the many other places people gather.
Gyms are second to last on the list of places covid has been spread. Highly unliky to catch it there and will help keep the population physical and mentally fit to fight of any infection "
So are you telling me that not only will gym bunny's get obese and die if they stay closed but obese people will start going to the gym, get fit and live if they stay open? Neither of these things are really gonna happen are they and that's before we even factor in the average age of the dead is 82 |
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By *orthern StarsCouple
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Durham, North Yorkshire and can travel |
"Really don't get why folk think gyms should get special treatment. Alot of folk have a hobby they can't enjoy right now, whether it be the gym, going to the cinema or sitting getting pissed in a pub with mates every hobby is for the benefit of that person's mental health and gyms are no different and shouldn't expect to be treated as such.
Seeing as obesity is one of the main reasons Covid will be fatal i think thats a good enough reason to keep them open
Catching the virus in the first place being the main reason covid will be fatal I think that's a good enough reason to keep them closed along with the many other places people gather.
Gyms are second to last on the list of places covid has been spread. Highly unliky to catch it there and will help keep the population physical and mentally fit to fight of any infection
So are you telling me that not only will gym bunny's get obese and die if they stay closed but obese people will start going to the gym, get fit and live if they stay open? Neither of these things are really gonna happen are they and that's before we even factor in the average age of the dead is 82"
No bunny's in the gym I use. Just people turning up and safely working out in their own 2 metre square box with equipment that is fully sanitised before and after use. The risk of catching Covid is minimal in a gym. |
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"Really don't get why folk think gyms should get special treatment. Alot of folk have a hobby they can't enjoy right now, whether it be the gym, going to the cinema or sitting getting pissed in a pub with mates every hobby is for the benefit of that person's mental health and gyms are no different and shouldn't expect to be treated as such.
Seeing as obesity is one of the main reasons Covid will be fatal i think thats a good enough reason to keep them open
Catching the virus in the first place being the main reason covid will be fatal I think that's a good enough reason to keep them closed along with the many other places people gather.
Gyms are second to last on the list of places covid has been spread. Highly unliky to catch it there and will help keep the population physical and mentally fit to fight of any infection
So are you telling me that not only will gym bunny's get obese and die if they stay closed but obese people will start going to the gym, get fit and live if they stay open? Neither of these things are really gonna happen are they and that's before we even factor in the average age of the dead is 82"
I seen some incredibly inshape people now seriously over weight since gyms shut and many obese people who were making grest progress in theit weight loss be totallt halted in theri tracks.
So yes its possible.
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Kind of morbid but yet hilarious watching the UK self destruct. Yes we have our problems but damn everytime someone posts something it's automatically a covid issue. |
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"Really don't get why folk think gyms should get special treatment. Alot of folk have a hobby they can't enjoy right now, whether it be the gym, going to the cinema or sitting getting pissed in a pub with mates every hobby is for the benefit of that person's mental health and gyms are no different and shouldn't expect to be treated as such.
Seeing as obesity is one of the main reasons Covid will be fatal i think thats a good enough reason to keep them open
Catching the virus in the first place being the main reason covid will be fatal I think that's a good enough reason to keep them closed along with the many other places people gather.
Gyms are second to last on the list of places covid has been spread. Highly unliky to catch it there and will help keep the population physical and mentally fit to fight of any infection
So are you telling me that not only will gym bunny's get obese and die if they stay closed but obese people will start going to the gym, get fit and live if they stay open? Neither of these things are really gonna happen are they and that's before we even factor in the average age of the dead is 82
No bunny's in the gym I use. Just people turning up and safely working out in their own 2 metre square box with equipment that is fully sanitised before and after use. The risk of catching Covid is minimal in a gym."
It was also minimal on a golf course but they've been closed a few times and currently are in my area. If it's deemed necessary to close a golf course then there isn't anyone here who will convince me a gym should be open. |
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"Kind of morbid but yet hilarious watching the UK self destruct. Yes we have our problems but damn everytime someone posts something it's automatically a covid issue."
Covid is the reason gyms are having to close (private ones and chain ones), ergo this thread is a Covid issue. |
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"Really don't get why folk think gyms should get special treatment. Alot of folk have a hobby they can't enjoy right now, whether it be the gym, going to the cinema or sitting getting pissed in a pub with mates every hobby is for the benefit of that person's mental health and gyms are no different and shouldn't expect to be treated as such.
Seeing as obesity is one of the main reasons Covid will be fatal i think thats a good enough reason to keep them open
Catching the virus in the first place being the main reason covid will be fatal I think that's a good enough reason to keep them closed along with the many other places people gather.
Gyms are second to last on the list of places covid has been spread. Highly unliky to catch it there and will help keep the population physical and mentally fit to fight of any infection
So are you telling me that not only will gym bunny's get obese and die if they stay closed but obese people will start going to the gym, get fit and live if they stay open? Neither of these things are really gonna happen are they and that's before we even factor in the average age of the dead is 82
No bunny's in the gym I use. Just people turning up and safely working out in their own 2 metre square box with equipment that is fully sanitised before and after use. The risk of catching Covid is minimal in a gym.
It was also minimal on a golf course but they've been closed a few times and currently are in my area. If it's deemed necessary to close a golf course then there isn't anyone here who will convince me a gym should be open."
Golf course clearly shouldn't be closed either. A healthy activity and one to easily do social distanced |
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"Really don't get why folk think gyms should get special treatment. Alot of folk have a hobby they can't enjoy right now, whether it be the gym, going to the cinema or sitting getting pissed in a pub with mates every hobby is for the benefit of that person's mental health and gyms are no different and shouldn't expect to be treated as such.
Seeing as obesity is one of the main reasons Covid will be fatal i think thats a good enough reason to keep them open
Catching the virus in the first place being the main reason covid will be fatal I think that's a good enough reason to keep them closed along with the many other places people gather.
Gyms are second to last on the list of places covid has been spread. Highly unliky to catch it there and will help keep the population physical and mentally fit to fight of any infection
So are you telling me that not only will gym bunny's get obese and die if they stay closed but obese people will start going to the gym, get fit and live if they stay open? Neither of these things are really gonna happen are they and that's before we even factor in the average age of the dead is 82
No bunny's in the gym I use. Just people turning up and safely working out in their own 2 metre square box with equipment that is fully sanitised before and after use. The risk of catching Covid is minimal in a gym.
It was also minimal on a golf course but they've been closed a few times and currently are in my area. If it's deemed necessary to close a golf course then there isn't anyone here who will convince me a gym should be open."
I don't think golf courses should be closed either (although whether it's the weather for it is another question). No need for club houses etc, but bring your own clubs and wipe down the golf buggies before and after? I'd say that would be safe. |
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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago
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"Really don't get why folk think gyms should get special treatment. Alot of folk have a hobby they can't enjoy right now, whether it be the gym, going to the cinema or sitting getting pissed in a pub with mates every hobby is for the benefit of that person's mental health and gyms are no different and shouldn't expect to be treated as such.
Seeing as obesity is one of the main reasons Covid will be fatal i think thats a good enough reason to keep them open
Catching the virus in the first place being the main reason covid will be fatal I think that's a good enough reason to keep them closed along with the many other places people gather.
Gyms are second to last on the list of places covid has been spread. Highly unliky to catch it there and will help keep the population physical and mentally fit to fight of any infection
So are you telling me that not only will gym bunny's get obese and die if they stay closed but obese people will start going to the gym, get fit and live if they stay open? Neither of these things are really gonna happen are they and that's before we even factor in the average age of the dead is 82
No bunny's in the gym I use. Just people turning up and safely working out in their own 2 metre square box with equipment that is fully sanitised before and after use. The risk of catching Covid is minimal in a gym.
It was also minimal on a golf course but they've been closed a few times and currently are in my area. If it's deemed necessary to close a golf course then there isn't anyone here who will convince me a gym should be open."
No reason golf courses should close either. |
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By *orthern StarsCouple
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"Kind of morbid but yet hilarious watching the UK self destruct. Yes we have our problems but damn everytime someone posts something it's automatically a covid issue."
It could be because this thread has been posted in the virus section of the forums. |
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"Kind of morbid but yet hilarious watching the UK self destruct. Yes we have our problems but damn everytime someone posts something it's automatically a covid issue.
Covid is the reason gyms are having to close (private ones and chain ones), ergo this thread is a Covid issue. "
But supermarkets that see hundreds of customers a day is perfectly fine. The employees at those markets don't matter? |
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"Kind of morbid but yet hilarious watching the UK self destruct. Yes we have our problems but damn everytime someone posts something it's automatically a covid issue.
Covid is the reason gyms are having to close (private ones and chain ones), ergo this thread is a Covid issue.
But supermarkets that see hundreds of customers a day is perfectly fine. The employees at those markets don't matter? "
Presumably the Government deems the sale of food more critical than gyms. It's not to protect the employees, it's, according to the Govt, to reduce Covid spread (because gyms are indoors). The data suggests gyms are incredibly low risk and very few cases are linked to them.
We, the simple plebs of the UK, didn't make up the rules. We just have to decipher them every week or so (because that's how often they change). And no, we didn't vote for this Govt, before you tell us we got what we voted for etc. |
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"Kind of morbid but yet hilarious watching the UK self destruct. Yes we have our problems but damn everytime someone posts something it's automatically a covid issue.
Covid is the reason gyms are having to close (private ones and chain ones), ergo this thread is a Covid issue.
But supermarkets that see hundreds of customers a day is perfectly fine. The employees at those markets don't matter?
Presumably the Government deems the sale of food more critical than gyms. It's not to protect the employees, it's, according to the Govt, to reduce Covid spread (because gyms are indoors). The data suggests gyms are incredibly low risk and very few cases are linked to them.
We, the simple plebs of the UK, didn't make up the rules. We just have to decipher them every week or so (because that's how often they change). And no, we didn't vote for this Govt, before you tell us we got what we voted for etc."
Feel your pain we have governors acting like dictators. |
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over a year ago
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Whilst i appreciate businesses may be struggling due to covid. I very much doubt any gym or other business prior to covid would have allowed someone to use their facilities free of charge should that be encountering financial difficulties. I also doubt that they would do so in the future too.
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I believe gyms are like family to me all the staff and members are my friends I help out were I can with the repair and I will pay my monthly fees as I would hate to see it go like so many others have
I miss the gym with all the closures so bad for my mental heath
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"If you’re a member of a private gym, not chain, please keep paying your membership. They’re getting very little help if any. People are saying they will join back up when they open, but they may not be open unless everyone supports local businesses. I realise everyone’s situation is different but if you can help, help. still need to provide a service I feel u should just put the payments on hiatus until the gyms reopen or u just pocketing the cash for no actual facility to use tho ?"
And how would they pay their staff? Rent? Bills? I guarantee you you are employed and your work hasn’t been affected by this. You’ve had work all the way. |
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"I'm still paying my monthly sub. Gyms are vital to people's physical and mental fitness and well-being.
Gyms should be allowed to stay open.
Fair play on you all but I really don’t agree with them being allowed to open that’s just madness when we can all train outdoors where there’s less chance of infection
Not all of us can easily train outside (especially in icy and wet conditions).
No I totally understand that but that dosent stop indoor training or brisk walks and it’s not forever it’s a small price to pay for us when thousands are paying the ultimate price
Ummmmmm. Yes. Walking. Can't do that either
Well ok sorry didn’t realise you weren’t able to
Walk as I didn’t scan your profile and still haven’t just assuming that’s what you mean as crutches aren’t much fun in the ice as I know I use them a lot but it’s possible
There are plenty of other ways to exercise in the short term and it’s not forever and there’s always lots of cardio to be had in the bedroom
I use a wheelchair out and about (it doesn't fit in the house) and it's forever. And ever and ever
But never mind, it's only a leg. Who needs two functional ones? Greedy, if you ask me "
Probably sack the pt and employ a dietitian and fitness coach who has extensively specialised with working with disabled people to sort the weight problem once that is sorted you will find exercising on cruchers a lot easier, been disabled and then getting fat go together far to often and they become a spiral of struggling to exercise because of the disability which in turn leads to weight gain which then makes exercise even harder which in turn leads to even more lack of mobility. For inspiration on what is achievable for some one with extreme disabilities Google mark inglis everest. Obviously I have no idea what your disability is or what your capabilities are but make sure you use the specialists not just the local gym pt you will get so much more out of it. |
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Businesses need to continue to adapt and move forward. Pandemic flu has been a top risk on every risk register and business continuity plans for years. And should have be considered by even small business.
I don't just give my money out for free to business that don't help themselves.
I'm a member of two gyms (and a number of clubs)
One gym have online access to a set of online training "dvd", run live virtual fitness classes, kids clubs, social events, support, diet guidance including "free" smoothies and other merchandise, free month membership on return, free friends passes, loaned equipment for free and more... I still pay them (a lot). Small Family business.
Another asked for us to continue to pay... offer nothing. I don't pay them.
Many other clubs have done the same, I don't pay them for free, I'm affected too can't just hand out free cash. And I guess there is an element of how well they "looked after" me when times were good for them. The club I still pay are really helpful and always offering free drinks or lend towels or kits etc.
I wouldn't prop up an outdated business model for any area of business...
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"I'm still paying my monthly sub. Gyms are vital to people's physical and mental fitness and well-being.
Gyms should be allowed to stay open.
Fair play on you all but I really don’t agree with them being allowed to open that’s just madness when we can all train outdoors where there’s less chance of infection
Not all of us can easily train outside (especially in icy and wet conditions).
No I totally understand that but that dosent stop indoor training or brisk walks and it’s not forever it’s a small price to pay for us when thousands are paying the ultimate price
Ummmmmm. Yes. Walking. Can't do that either
Well ok sorry didn’t realise you weren’t able to
Walk as I didn’t scan your profile and still haven’t just assuming that’s what you mean as crutches aren’t much fun in the ice as I know I use them a lot but it’s possible
There are plenty of other ways to exercise in the short term and it’s not forever and there’s always lots of cardio to be had in the bedroom
I use a wheelchair out and about (it doesn't fit in the house) and it's forever. And ever and ever
But never mind, it's only a leg. Who needs two functional ones? Greedy, if you ask me
Probably sack the pt and employ a dietitian and fitness coach who has extensively specialised with working with disabled people to sort the weight problem once that is sorted you will find exercising on cruchers a lot easier, been disabled and then getting fat go together far to often and they become a spiral of struggling to exercise because of the disability which in turn leads to weight gain which then makes exercise even harder which in turn leads to even more lack of mobility. For inspiration on what is achievable for some one with extreme disabilities Google mark inglis everest. Obviously I have no idea what your disability is or what your capabilities are but make sure you use the specialists not just the local gym pt you will get so much more out of it. "
I can't even reply to this with losing my rag.
I only use crutches in the house because my wheelchair doesn't fit in the house nor go up the stairs.
You assume a fuck ton of a lot with absolutely no information whatsoever about my personal trainer (who is extensively qualified), not knowing what my disability is, how it happened, what I eat on a daily basis or about a thousand other variables.
I'm going to stop now because otherwise I'll get banned. |
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"If you’re a member of a private gym, not chain, please keep paying your membership. They’re getting very little help if any. People are saying they will join back up when they open, but they may not be open unless everyone supports local businesses. I realise everyone’s situation is different but if you can help, help. "
I paid my membership yearly upfront. Always thought it better for them. They have recently informed me they will not be re-opening and will refund me.
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"Whilst i appreciate businesses may be struggling due to covid. I very much doubt any gym or other business prior to covid would have allowed someone to use their facilities free of charge should that be encountering financial difficulties. I also doubt that they would do so in the future too.
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What like every other business in the world? |
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"I'm still paying my monthly sub. Gyms are vital to people's physical and mental fitness and well-being.
Gyms should be allowed to stay open.
Fair play on you all but I really don’t agree with them being allowed to open that’s just madness when we can all train outdoors where there’s less chance of infection
Not all of us can easily train outside (especially in icy and wet conditions).
No I totally understand that but that dosent stop indoor training or brisk walks and it’s not forever it’s a small price to pay for us when thousands are paying the ultimate price
Ummmmmm. Yes. Walking. Can't do that either
Well ok sorry didn’t realise you weren’t able to
Walk as I didn’t scan your profile and still haven’t just assuming that’s what you mean as crutches aren’t much fun in the ice as I know I use them a lot but it’s possible
There are plenty of other ways to exercise in the short term and it’s not forever and there’s always lots of cardio to be had in the bedroom
I use a wheelchair out and about (it doesn't fit in the house) and it's forever. And ever and ever
But never mind, it's only a leg. Who needs two functional ones? Greedy, if you ask me
Probably sack the pt and employ a dietitian and fitness coach who has extensively specialised with working with disabled people to sort the weight problem once that is sorted you will find exercising on cruchers a lot easier, been disabled and then getting fat go together far to often and they become a spiral of struggling to exercise because of the disability which in turn leads to weight gain which then makes exercise even harder which in turn leads to even more lack of mobility. For inspiration on what is achievable for some one with extreme disabilities Google mark inglis everest. Obviously I have no idea what your disability is or what your capabilities are but make sure you use the specialists not just the local gym pt you will get so much more out of it.
I can't even reply to this with losing my rag.
I only use crutches in the house because my wheelchair doesn't fit in the house nor go up the stairs.
You assume a fuck ton of a lot with absolutely no information whatsoever about my personal trainer (who is extensively qualified), not knowing what my disability is, how it happened, what I eat on a daily basis or about a thousand other variables.
I'm going to stop now because otherwise I'll get banned."
didn't realise you were in a wheel chair permanently I would contact your local outdoor cycling velodrome they are generally gritted so no ice the angle of them means even the less steep easy lane is well drained so not wet,disabled people are still allowed to use them for exercise as long as there is no more than two people |
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"All the swingers clubs would like you to pay weekly too even though they have not been able to be open at all since March.
I have a Cinema card and I have stopped paying that.
Starbucks wiped off £44 on my points card. No word of that coming back.
Why are Gyms so special? "
My gym is not owned by a chain and they put so much effort into making it a community of members I would hate to lose that, I want it still to be there when we are able to go back to the box |
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Agree with this if you can afford it. I’m a member of a martial arts academy and when my main gym shut and froze my DD, I put the money I was paying them towards my fees for the martial arts gym to help them keep afloat. I wanted a club to come back to and it was within my means to do so.
I’ve paid every month since March, despite not actually attending. |
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"If you’re a member of a private gym, not chain, please keep paying your membership. They’re getting very little help if any. People are saying they will join back up when they open, but they may not be open unless everyone supports local businesses. I realise everyone’s situation is different but if you can help, help. "
I have done all the way through the year.. only £20 but as you say it all adds up |
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"Kind of morbid but yet hilarious watching the UK self destruct. Yes we have our problems but damn everytime someone posts something it's automatically a covid issue.
Covid is the reason gyms are having to close (private ones and chain ones), ergo this thread is a Covid issue.
But supermarkets that see hundreds of customers a day is perfectly fine. The employees at those markets don't matter?
Presumably the Government deems the sale of food more critical than gyms. It's not to protect the employees, it's, according to the Govt, to reduce Covid spread (because gyms are indoors). The data suggests gyms are incredibly low risk and very few cases are linked to them.
We, the simple plebs of the UK, didn't make up the rules. We just have to decipher them every week or so (because that's how often they change). And no, we didn't vote for this Govt, before you tell us we got what we voted for etc."
the majority voted for them so course they are in power because of that |
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