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"I am not sure, it wont affect me as I am training at home "What do you do at home? I need to do something! | |||
"Oh no that sucks! Have no idea why they would close when they are so important in physical and mental health!! " Disease transmission. People being together without good reason. | |||
"Only 9 days til our gyms reopen Can't wait "Tell me about it, i can't wait | |||
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"I wandering what the effects on people's mental health will be? I also wander what the suicide rate is with all these closures. It's a ticking time bomb. " Have you always been an advocate for mental health? | |||
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"I wandering what the effects on people's mental health will be? I also wander what the suicide rate is with all these closures. It's a ticking time bomb. Have you always been an advocate for mental health?" I have, and while it is an issue, an uncontrolled pandemic is a bigger one | |||
"Only 9 days til our gyms reopen Can't wait
Tell me about it, i can't wait "Glad we went in sooner rather than later. England making me feel a lot less shit about things now | |||
"I wandering what the effects on people's mental health will be? I also wander what the suicide rate is with all these closures. It's a ticking time bomb. Have you always been an advocate for mental health? I have, and while it is an issue, an uncontrolled pandemic is a bigger one" Quote from BBC News: "This week, the London Ambulance Service revealed that it is now attending an average of 37 suicides a day, or attempted suicides, up from 22 a day in 2019." | |||
"I wandering what the effects on people's mental health will be? I also wander what the suicide rate is with all these closures. It's a ticking time bomb. Have you always been an advocate for mental health? I have, and while it is an issue, an uncontrolled pandemic is a bigger one" Having read your posts on the forum I can believe that, I’m just not so certain some of the newer converts to mental health advocacy are quite so sincere. | |||
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"I ordered some resistance bands a few hours ago "Ditto | |||
"I ordered some resistance bands a few hours ago
Ditto"I'm grateful for the set I was sent by a disability charity after my wheelchair basketball team applied for a grant. | |||
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"Oh no that sucks! Have no idea why they would close when they are so important in physical and mental health!! " | |||
"Only 9 days til our gyms reopen Can't wait
Tell me about it, i can't wait
Glad we went in sooner rather than later.
England making me feel a lot less shit about things now "You really think you be out in 9 days lol  | |||
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"Gonna close unfortunately. My mental health is gonna take a bit more the physically " Same here mate, no stress release after work. | |||
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"I wandering what the effects on people's mental health will be? I also wander what the suicide rate is with all these closures. It's a ticking time bomb. Have you always been an advocate for mental health? I have, and while it is an issue, an uncontrolled pandemic is a bigger one Having read your posts on the forum I can believe that, I’m just not so certain some of the newer converts to mental health advocacy are quite so sincere." Me neither. | |||
"I wandering what the effects on people's mental health will be? I also wander what the suicide rate is with all these closures. It's a ticking time bomb. Have you always been an advocate for mental health? I have, and while it is an issue, an uncontrolled pandemic is a bigger one Having read your posts on the forum I can believe that, I’m just not so certain some of the newer converts to mental health advocacy are quite so sincere. Me neither. " Which new converts ? | |||
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"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things "A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate. | |||
"Yep gyms closing. I bought resistance bands and weights for the last lock down but there’s nothing like a fully equipped gym. Only just got back to pre Covid levels and now going into another lockdown. " | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate."I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again"Dont blame you mate. Just be careful. | |||
"Yes gyms are closing unfortunately " Fucking stupid decision. | |||
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"I ordered some resistance bands a few hours ago "Me too but I can’t get the lid off! | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things "So you will be training outside then ? if not .. you are neither big or clever.. Seriously wish people would stop trying to break the rules all the time .. why do it? | |||
"I wandering what the effects on people's mental health will be? I also wander what the suicide rate is with all these closures. It's a ticking time bomb. Have you always been an advocate for mental health? I have, and while it is an issue, an uncontrolled pandemic is a bigger one Having read your posts on the forum I can believe that, I’m just not so certain some of the newer converts to mental health advocacy are quite so sincere. Me neither. Which new converts ?" The ones who didn’t say boo about the fact mental health has been criminally underfunded in this country for years but all of a sudden think it’s the most important thing in the world (and entirely by coincidence a reason we shouldn’t lockdown). | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again"If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!! Vicky x | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again
If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!!
Vicky x"Why do you feel you are allowed to break the rules? just because you want to lift? do you think that's fair? .. on another note why don't you train outside instead? plenty of heavy things to lift outdoors and you get free fresh air too ! | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again
If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!!
Vicky x
Why do you feel you are allowed to break the rules? just because you want to lift? do you think that's fair? .. on another note why don't you train outside instead? plenty of heavy things to lift outdoors and you get free fresh air too ! "Did you miss the part where he said he was a competitive body builder? You can't train how he needs to outside. | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again
If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!!
Vicky x
Why do you feel you are allowed to break the rules? just because you want to lift? do you think that's fair? .. on another note why don't you train outside instead? plenty of heavy things to lift outdoors and you get free fresh air too !
Did you miss the part where he said he was a competitive body builder?
You can't train how he needs to outside."At least all the competitive bodybuilders will be in the same boat. | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again
If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!!
Vicky x
Why do you feel you are allowed to break the rules? just because you want to lift? do you think that's fair? .. on another note why don't you train outside instead? plenty of heavy things to lift outdoors and you get free fresh air too !
Did you miss the part where he said he was a competitive body builder?
You can't train how he needs to outside.
At least all the competitive bodybuilders will be in the same boat."Yes bending the rules to train  | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again
If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!!
Vicky x
Why do you feel you are allowed to break the rules? just because you want to lift? do you think that's fair? .. on another note why don't you train outside instead? plenty of heavy things to lift outdoors and you get free fresh air too !
Did you miss the part where he said he was a competitive body builder?
You can't train how he needs to outside.
At least all the competitive bodybuilders will be in the same boat.
Yes bending the rules to train "It’s the steroid dealers I feel for in this, no furlough for them. | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again
If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!!
Vicky x
Why do you feel you are allowed to break the rules? just because you want to lift? do you think that's fair? .. on another note why don't you train outside instead? plenty of heavy things to lift outdoors and you get free fresh air too !
Did you miss the part where he said he was a competitive body builder?
You can't train how he needs to outside."I didn't miss it I discounted it .. if the man feels he has a case then there must be a way to approach someone to get the permission/facilities to keep going .. if not then they simply need to either stop or find another way to train .. otherwise its cheating both us and the system :/ | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again
If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!!
Vicky x
Why do you feel you are allowed to break the rules? just because you want to lift? do you think that's fair? .. on another note why don't you train outside instead? plenty of heavy things to lift outdoors and you get free fresh air too !
Did you miss the part where he said he was a competitive body builder?
You can't train how he needs to outside.
I didn't miss it I discounted it .. if the man feels he has a case then there must be a way to approach someone to get the permission/facilities to keep going .. if not then they simply need to either stop or find another way to train .. otherwise its cheating both us and the system :/"He could work for the gym owner redecorating or refurbishing the gym | |||
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"Yeah but not in Scotland x" Alright dont rub it in | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again
If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!!
Vicky x
Why do you feel you are allowed to break the rules? just because you want to lift? do you think that's fair? .. on another note why don't you train outside instead? plenty of heavy things to lift outdoors and you get free fresh air too ! "My club has been closed since March. We have had very little funding. We still have to pay club overheads on no income. We have very little personal income and are doing what work we can to make ends meet. We face the prospect of losing everything we have worked for an our home could be on the line if this goes on indefinitely. Right now, my mental health is maxed out and lifting is the only focus I have to keep me from completely losing my shit. You can't lift heavy outside. I've had covid and we have no vulnerable people around us. My gym is cleaner than the supermarkets, the buses and most other public areas. They have impeccable standards and I would like to think I am educated and informed enough to decide if my spotless gym with it's restrictions and strict measures are any more risky than shopping in Tesco or brats going to school. I really don't care about your opinion or anybody elses opinion. Walk a mile in my shoes and you may have an ounce of understanding about how important exercise is to my physical and mental health. Death and chronic health conditions from other illnesses will be the lasting legacy of this pandemic and like hell am I going to be amongst those numbers. | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again
If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!!
Vicky x
Why do you feel you are allowed to break the rules? just because you want to lift? do you think that's fair? .. on another note why don't you train outside instead? plenty of heavy things to lift outdoors and you get free fresh air too !
My club has been closed since March. We have had very little funding. We still have to pay club overheads on no income. We have very little personal income and are doing what work we can to make ends meet. We face the prospect of losing everything we have worked for an our home could be on the line if this goes on indefinitely. Right now, my mental health is maxed out and lifting is the only focus I have to keep me from completely losing my shit. You can't lift heavy outside. I've had covid and we have no vulnerable people around us. My gym is cleaner than the supermarkets, the buses and most other public areas. They have impeccable standards and I would like to think I am educated and informed enough to decide if my spotless gym with it's restrictions and strict measures are any more risky than shopping in Tesco or brats going to school.
I really don't care about your opinion or anybody elses opinion. Walk a mile in my shoes and you may have an ounce of understanding about how important exercise is to my physical and mental health.
Death and chronic health conditions from other illnesses will be the lasting legacy of this pandemic and like hell am I going to be amongst those numbers.
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Hope you stay strong. Must be testing times for you guys | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again
If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!!
Vicky x
Why do you feel you are allowed to break the rules? just because you want to lift? do you think that's fair? .. on another note why don't you train outside instead? plenty of heavy things to lift outdoors and you get free fresh air too ! "We have an old farm barn stashed full of excess equipment. Located on an unused part of an actual farm. All set up at the beginning of last lockdown. Squat rack, pull ups, benches and lots of weights.We go and train as we please. All have our time slots and we train. Don't bother anyone. Even two doctors and a male nurse. I've been stopped twice on the way and just tell them I'm off to my job on the farm. Job done and no harm done | |||
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"Got to close I imagine, all non essential services....." They're useful for people's mental and physical health. The number of infections linked to gyms is negliable. | |||
"Only 9 days til our gyms reopen Can't wait
Tell me about it, i can't wait
Glad we went in sooner rather than later.
England making me feel a lot less shit about things now
You really think you be out in 9 days lol "Yep Gyms pubs restaurants and schools all confirmed to be reopening on the 9th There'll be a new set of nationwide restrictions in place from then | |||
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"Only 9 days til our gyms reopen Can't wait
Tell me about it, i can't wait
Glad we went in sooner rather than later.
England making me feel a lot less shit about things now
You really think you be out in 9 days lol
Yep
Gyms pubs restaurants and schools all confirmed to be reopening on the 9th
There'll be a new set of nationwide restrictions in place from then "I'm moving to wales | |||
"Wow just caught up on this thread it seems mental health is being used quite a lot lately to challenge people on here. It kind of defeats the whole point of your argument if your using it for an attack. Closing the gyms is going to affect a lot of people and unless you have experienced mental health yourself, its hard to understand how vital the gym is to people. I for one need the routine to keep sane and theres certain things you just cant get from exercising outside. Lets just all be a bit kinder to each other and understand this lockdown effects us all in different ways "I very well understand, it's one of my coping mechanisms as well. I'm going to struggle. But one thing causing a lot of people to come unstuck is the raging pandemic. It's not one or the other, and sometimes compassion requires firmness which may look unkind. We need to bring the virus down in any way we can. Adapt. Improvise. | |||
"Wow just caught up on this thread it seems mental health is being used quite a lot lately to challenge people on here. It kind of defeats the whole point of your argument if your using it for an attack. Closing the gyms is going to affect a lot of people and unless you have experienced mental health yourself, its hard to understand how vital the gym is to people. I for one need the routine to keep sane and theres certain things you just cant get from exercising outside. Lets just all be a bit kinder to each other and understand this lockdown effects us all in different ways "Literally took the words out of my mouth. I think people underestimate how much people rely on them. It gives me a focus and helps me with anxiety and stuff.Its great for mental health and that clueless cunt actually said..it helps build up your immune system and fight the disease. Sometimes it's the only thing that keeps me sane so I'm gonna struggle. Plus I'm going to end up buying bigger pants. | |||
"Only 9 days til our gyms reopen Can't wait
Tell me about it, i can't wait
Glad we went in sooner rather than later.
England making me feel a lot less shit about things now
You really think you be out in 9 days lol
Yep
Gyms pubs restaurants and schools all confirmed to be reopening on the 9th
There'll be a new set of nationwide restrictions in place from then
I'm moving to wales"Hurry up before Drakey shuts the borders | |||
"I wandering what the effects on people's mental health will be? I also wander what the suicide rate is with all these closures. It's a ticking time bomb. Have you always been an advocate for mental health?" Have you ever had mental health problems. ? | |||
"Wow just caught up on this thread it seems mental health is being used quite a lot lately to challenge people on here. It kind of defeats the whole point of your argument if your using it for an attack. Closing the gyms is going to affect a lot of people and unless you have experienced mental health yourself, its hard to understand how vital the gym is to people. I for one need the routine to keep sane and theres certain things you just cant get from exercising outside. Lets just all be a bit kinder to each other and understand this lockdown effects us all in different ways
Literally took the words out of my mouth.
I think people underestimate how much people rely on them.
It gives me a focus and helps me with anxiety and stuff.Its great for mental health and that clueless cunt actually said..it helps build up your immune system and fight the disease.
Sometimes it's the only thing that keeps me sane so I'm gonna struggle.
Plus I'm going to end up buying bigger pants."I feel your pain Lionel These 2 and a bit weeks have been a drag for me with no gym again Knowing the end is in sight and having a fixed end date though has given a light atvthe end of the tunnel I hope at the very least that Boris and co treat the English people fairly with a clear fixed end date which they must adhere to and not drag shit out and mess people about, which seems to be morr their style unfortunately  | |||
"I wandering what the effects on people's mental health will be? I also wander what the suicide rate is with all these closures. It's a ticking time bomb. Have you always been an advocate for mental health? Have you ever had mental health problems. ? " For at least 25 years. Yes I'm 34. Hope that helps | |||
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"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again
If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!!
Vicky x
Why do you feel you are allowed to break the rules? just because you want to lift? do you think that's fair? .. on another note why don't you train outside instead? plenty of heavy things to lift outdoors and you get free fresh air too !
We have an old farm barn stashed full of excess equipment. Located on an unused part of an actual farm. All set up at the beginning of last lockdown. Squat rack, pull ups, benches and lots of weights.We go and train as we please. All have our time slots and we train. Don't bother anyone. Even two doctors and a male nurse. I've been stopped twice on the way and just tell them I'm off to my job on the farm. Job done and no harm done" | |||
"Wow just caught up on this thread it seems mental health is being used quite a lot lately to challenge people on here. It kind of defeats the whole point of your argument if your using it for an attack. Closing the gyms is going to affect a lot of people and unless you have experienced mental health yourself, its hard to understand how vital the gym is to people. I for one need the routine to keep sane and theres certain things you just cant get from exercising outside. Lets just all be a bit kinder to each other and understand this lockdown effects us all in different ways
Literally took the words out of my mouth.
I think people underestimate how much people rely on them.
It gives me a focus and helps me with anxiety and stuff.Its great for mental health and that clueless cunt actually said..it helps build up your immune system and fight the disease.
Sometimes it's the only thing that keeps me sane so I'm gonna struggle.
Plus I'm going to end up buying bigger pants." | |||
"Only 9 days til our gyms reopen Can't wait
Tell me about it, i can't wait
Glad we went in sooner rather than later.
England making me feel a lot less shit about things now
You really think you be out in 9 days lol
Yep
Gyms pubs restaurants and schools all confirmed to be reopening on the 9th
There'll be a new set of nationwide restrictions in place from then
I'm moving to wales
Hurry up before Drakey shuts the borders " | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again
If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!!
Vicky x
Why do you feel you are allowed to break the rules? just because you want to lift? do you think that's fair? .. on another note why don't you train outside instead? plenty of heavy things to lift outdoors and you get free fresh air too !
My club has been closed since March. We have had very little funding. We still have to pay club overheads on no income. We have very little personal income and are doing what work we can to make ends meet. We face the prospect of losing everything we have worked for an our home could be on the line if this goes on indefinitely. Right now, my mental health is maxed out and lifting is the only focus I have to keep me from completely losing my shit. You can't lift heavy outside. I've had covid and we have no vulnerable people around us. My gym is cleaner than the supermarkets, the buses and most other public areas. They have impeccable standards and I would like to think I am educated and informed enough to decide if my spotless gym with it's restrictions and strict measures are any more risky than shopping in Tesco or brats going to school.
I really don't care about your opinion or anybody elses opinion. Walk a mile in my shoes and you may have an ounce of understanding about how important exercise is to my physical and mental health.
Death and chronic health conditions from other illnesses will be the lasting legacy of this pandemic and like hell am I going to be amongst those numbers.
"Well said some people just dont understand how important a gym is. Probably because they have never stepped foot in one. | |||
"Wow just caught up on this thread it seems mental health is being used quite a lot lately to challenge people on here. It kind of defeats the whole point of your argument if your using it for an attack. Closing the gyms is going to affect a lot of people and unless you have experienced mental health yourself, its hard to understand how vital the gym is to people. I for one need the routine to keep sane and theres certain things you just cant get from exercising outside. Lets just all be a bit kinder to each other and understand this lockdown effects us all in different ways
Literally took the words out of my mouth.
I think people underestimate how much people rely on them.
It gives me a focus and helps me with anxiety and stuff.Its great for mental health and that clueless cunt actually said..it helps build up your immune system and fight the disease.
Sometimes it's the only thing that keeps me sane so I'm gonna struggle.
Plus I'm going to end up buying bigger pants.
I feel your pain Lionel
These 2 and a bit weeks have been a drag for me with no gym again
Knowing the end is in sight and having a fixed end date though has given a light atvthe end of the tunnel
I hope at the very least that Boris and co treat the English people fairly with a clear fixed end date which they must adhere to and not drag shit out and mess people about, which seems to be morr their style unfortunately
"Sorry. I nearly c####d on my tea on that last paragraph | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again
If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!!
Vicky x
Why do you feel you are allowed to break the rules? just because you want to lift? do you think that's fair? .. on another note why don't you train outside instead? plenty of heavy things to lift outdoors and you get free fresh air too !
My club has been closed since March. We have had very little funding. We still have to pay club overheads on no income. We have very little personal income and are doing what work we can to make ends meet. We face the prospect of losing everything we have worked for an our home could be on the line if this goes on indefinitely. Right now, my mental health is maxed out and lifting is the only focus I have to keep me from completely losing my shit. You can't lift heavy outside. I've had covid and we have no vulnerable people around us. My gym is cleaner than the supermarkets, the buses and most other public areas. They have impeccable standards and I would like to think I am educated and informed enough to decide if my spotless gym with it's restrictions and strict measures are any more risky than shopping in Tesco or brats going to school.
I really don't care about your opinion or anybody elses opinion. Walk a mile in my shoes and you may have an ounce of understanding about how important exercise is to my physical and mental health.
Death and chronic health conditions from other illnesses will be the lasting legacy of this pandemic and like hell am I going to be amongst those numbers.
Well said some people just dont understand how important a gym is.
Probably because they have never stepped foot in one."And some of us understand but also understand other needs too | |||
"Wow just caught up on this thread it seems mental health is being used quite a lot lately to challenge people on here. It kind of defeats the whole point of your argument if your using it for an attack. Closing the gyms is going to affect a lot of people and unless you have experienced mental health yourself, its hard to understand how vital the gym is to people. I for one need the routine to keep sane and theres certain things you just cant get from exercising outside. Lets just all be a bit kinder to each other and understand this lockdown effects us all in different ways
Literally took the words out of my mouth.
I think people underestimate how much people rely on them.
It gives me a focus and helps me with anxiety and stuff.Its great for mental health and that clueless cunt actually said..it helps build up your immune system and fight the disease.
Sometimes it's the only thing that keeps me sane so I'm gonna struggle.
Plus I'm going to end up buying bigger pants.
I feel your pain Lionel
These 2 and a bit weeks have been a drag for me with no gym again
Knowing the end is in sight and having a fixed end date though has given a light atvthe end of the tunnel
I hope at the very least that Boris and co treat the English people fairly with a clear fixed end date which they must adhere to and not drag shit out and mess people about, which seems to be morr their style unfortunately
Sorry.
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"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again
If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!!
Vicky x
Why do you feel you are allowed to break the rules? just because you want to lift? do you think that's fair? .. on another note why don't you train outside instead? plenty of heavy things to lift outdoors and you get free fresh air too !
My club has been closed since March. We have had very little funding. We still have to pay club overheads on no income. We have very little personal income and are doing what work we can to make ends meet. We face the prospect of losing everything we have worked for an our home could be on the line if this goes on indefinitely. Right now, my mental health is maxed out and lifting is the only focus I have to keep me from completely losing my shit. You can't lift heavy outside. I've had covid and we have no vulnerable people around us. My gym is cleaner than the supermarkets, the buses and most other public areas. They have impeccable standards and I would like to think I am educated and informed enough to decide if my spotless gym with it's restrictions and strict measures are any more risky than shopping in Tesco or brats going to school.
I really don't care about your opinion or anybody elses opinion. Walk a mile in my shoes and you may have an ounce of understanding about how important exercise is to my physical and mental health.
Death and chronic health conditions from other illnesses will be the lasting legacy of this pandemic and like hell am I going to be amongst those numbers.
Well said some people just dont understand how important a gym is.
Probably because they have never stepped foot in one.
And some of us understand but also understand other needs too "Yes like work and family. But for me if I have no stress release after work it will damage my work and family life. I dont want to go down the path of drink to control stress . | |||
" Yes like work and family. But for me if I have no stress release after work it will damage my work and family life. I dont want to go down the path of drink to control stress ." I have multiple coping mechanisms. We need to adapt. You can't just say gym or alcohol. | |||
"Essential travel only so guess gyms are not essential." Depends what you class as essential gyms help mental stimiulation aswell as physical | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again
If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!!
Vicky x
Why do you feel you are allowed to break the rules? just because you want to lift? do you think that's fair? .. on another note why don't you train outside instead? plenty of heavy things to lift outdoors and you get free fresh air too !
My club has been closed since March. We have had very little funding. We still have to pay club overheads on no income. We have very little personal income and are doing what work we can to make ends meet. We face the prospect of losing everything we have worked for an our home could be on the line if this goes on indefinitely. Right now, my mental health is maxed out and lifting is the only focus I have to keep me from completely losing my shit. You can't lift heavy outside. I've had covid and we have no vulnerable people around us. My gym is cleaner than the supermarkets, the buses and most other public areas. They have impeccable standards and I would like to think I am educated and informed enough to decide if my spotless gym with it's restrictions and strict measures are any more risky than shopping in Tesco or brats going to school.
I really don't care about your opinion or anybody elses opinion. Walk a mile in my shoes and you may have an ounce of understanding about how important exercise is to my physical and mental health.
Death and chronic health conditions from other illnesses will be the lasting legacy of this pandemic and like hell am I going to be amongst those numbers.
Well said some people just dont understand how important a gym is.
Probably because they have never stepped foot in one.
And some of us understand but also understand other needs too
Yes like work and family.
But for me if I have no stress release after work it will damage my work and family life.
I dont want to go down the path of drink to control stress ."I appreciate it is going to be tricky for you not going to the gym B but there are other ways of dealing with stress other than going to a gym and drinking alcohol. Maybe it might be worth contacting your doctor for some advice. | |||
"Oh no that sucks! Have no idea why they would close when they are so important in physical and mental health!! Disease transmission. People being together without good reason." 2.2 million visitors since reopening and less than 80 cases don't think gyms are an issue | |||
"Essential travel only so guess gyms are not essential. Depends what you class as essential gyms help mental stimiulation aswell as physical " Gyms are closing. All sorts of things help but you need to adapt during a health crisis. | |||
"Only 9 days til our gyms reopen Can't wait "it won't happen. | |||
"Oh no that sucks! Have no idea why they would close when they are so important in physical and mental health!! Disease transmission. People being together without good reason. 2.2 million visitors since reopening and less than 80 cases don't think gyms are an issue" And how many people have those 80 spread this to? | |||
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"Oh no that sucks! Have no idea why they would close when they are so important in physical and mental health!! Disease transmission. People being together without good reason. 2.2 million visitors since reopening and less than 80 cases don't think gyms are an issue And how many people have those 80 spread this to?" The figures are negible How many infections have there been in schools and universities?. | |||
"Oh no that sucks! Have no idea why they would close when they are so important in physical and mental health!! Disease transmission. People being together without good reason. 2.2 million visitors since reopening and less than 80 cases don't think gyms are an issue And how many people have those 80 spread this to?" No where near as many as schools n unis | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again
If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!!
Vicky x
Why do you feel you are allowed to break the rules? just because you want to lift? do you think that's fair? .. on another note why don't you train outside instead? plenty of heavy things to lift outdoors and you get free fresh air too !
My club has been closed since March. We have had very little funding. We still have to pay club overheads on no income. We have very little personal income and are doing what work we can to make ends meet. We face the prospect of losing everything we have worked for an our home could be on the line if this goes on indefinitely. Right now, my mental health is maxed out and lifting is the only focus I have to keep me from completely losing my shit. You can't lift heavy outside. I've had covid and we have no vulnerable people around us. My gym is cleaner than the supermarkets, the buses and most other public areas. They have impeccable standards and I would like to think I am educated and informed enough to decide if my spotless gym with it's restrictions and strict measures are any more risky than shopping in Tesco or brats going to school.
I really don't care about your opinion or anybody elses opinion. Walk a mile in my shoes and you may have an ounce of understanding about how important exercise is to my physical and mental health.
Death and chronic health conditions from other illnesses will be the lasting legacy of this pandemic and like hell am I going to be amongst those numbers.
Well said some people just dont understand how important a gym is.
Probably because they have never stepped foot in one.
And some of us understand but also understand other needs too
Yes like work and family.
But for me if I have no stress release after work it will damage my work and family life.
I dont want to go down the path of drink to control stress .
I appreciate it is going to be tricky for you not going to the gym B
but there are other ways of dealing with stress other than going to a gym and drinking alcohol. Maybe it might be worth contacting your doctor for some advice."Have you tried getting a appointment with a doctor if you work fulltime. Plus the last thing I want to do is take medication like my mrs does. Your talking as if you are talking to people who have never suffered it before. | |||
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" Have you tried getting a appointment with a doctor if you work fulltime. Plus the last thing I want to do is take medication like my mrs does. Your talking as if you are talking to people who have never suffered it before." Because you're talking like people who have never suffered it before. If you need medical intervention, you need medical intervention. If you don't want it, you find another way. Is it that easy? Nope. Nor is it for those of us who have other coping mechanisms because we deal with this every day. | |||
"Already on medication and training helps my condition from deteriorating So if I can't use a gym I may require more medical help which will be near impossible as before " Same here. I plan to suck it up and muddle through | |||
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"Oh no that sucks! Have no idea why they would close when they are so important in physical and mental health!! Disease transmission. People being together without good reason. 2.2 million visitors since reopening and less than 80 cases don't think gyms are an issue" Sorry meant to quote this in my post above | |||
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"All loads of cobblers Shut gyms keep schools open where the rise in cases is coming from I can go to work and travel all around the country mixing with 100s of people each day but I can't train in a gym that has every precaution in place to reduce infection risks" Education is necessary. Gyms are a choice. You can find other ways to work out. And other ways to mitigate your mental health. | |||
"All loads of cobblers Shut gyms keep schools open where the rise in cases is coming from I can go to work and travel all around the country mixing with 100s of people each day but I can't train in a gym that has every precaution in place to reduce infection risks" Idea being work/ education is essential abs gyms aren’t same as hairdressers, beauty salons, spas etc social and leisure are all good for our mental health gyms are no different. | |||
"All loads of cobblers Shut gyms keep schools open where the rise in cases is coming from I can go to work and travel all around the country mixing with 100s of people each day but I can't train in a gym that has every precaution in place to reduce infection risks Education is necessary. Gyms are a choice. You can find other ways to work out. And other ways to mitigate your mental health." Education can be done online at home so going out to schools isn't nessasary either | |||
"All loads of cobblers Shut gyms keep schools open where the rise in cases is coming from I can go to work and travel all around the country mixing with 100s of people each day but I can't train in a gym that has every precaution in place to reduce infection risks Education is necessary. Gyms are a choice. You can find other ways to work out. And other ways to mitigate your mental health. Education can be done online at home so going out to schools isn't nessasary either" If there's enough provision for online learning, which there isn't. If the education is of the same quality, which there might not be. Education of children is an undisputed priority in any civilised country, where providing a subscription service for people to work out in specific ways (rather than adapting at home) is not. | |||
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"All loads of cobblers Shut gyms keep schools open where the rise in cases is coming from I can go to work and travel all around the country mixing with 100s of people each day but I can't train in a gym that has every precaution in place to reduce infection risks The government have had 7 months to come up with an education package to be suitable for online tuition Some unis are already using online class rooms even for residents so don't think it's an issue Education is necessary. Gyms are a choice. You can find other ways to work out. And other ways to mitigate your mental health. Education can be done online at home so going out to schools isn't nessasary either If there's enough provision for online learning, which there isn't. If the education is of the same quality, which there might not be. Education of children is an undisputed priority in any civilised country, where providing a subscription service for people to work out in specific ways (rather than adapting at home) is not." | |||
"All loads of cobblers Shut gyms keep schools open where the rise in cases is coming from I can go to work and travel all around the country mixing with 100s of people each day but I can't train in a gym that has every precaution in place to reduce infection risks Education is necessary. Gyms are a choice. You can find other ways to work out. And other ways to mitigate your mental health. Education can be done online at home so going out to schools isn't nessasary either If there's enough provision for online learning, which there isn't. If the education is of the same quality, which there might not be. Education of children is an undisputed priority in any civilised country, where providing a subscription service for people to work out in specific ways (rather than adapting at home) is not." | |||
"UK already has one of the highest obesity records not to mention other things caused by lack of exercise such as heart disease so shut the gyms and we can all get fat and die of other things than covid " I mean if your solution to the gyms closing is to sulk rather than adapt, and you think that the obesity crisis correlates with people going to the gym (a group of people who tend to be more health conscious and affluent anyway)... Ok whatever you like. This is the situation. Find ways to deal. | |||
"Only 9 days til our gyms reopen Can't wait it won't happen. "It will  | |||
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"UK already has one of the highest obesity records not to mention other things caused by lack of exercise such as heart disease so shut the gyms and we can all get fat and die of other things than covid I mean if your solution to the gyms closing is to sulk rather than adapt, and you think that the obesity crisis correlates with people going to the gym (a group of people who tend to be more health conscious and affluent anyway)... Ok whatever you like. This is the situation. Find ways to deal." Dealt with it last time but doesn't make it right Personally I'd rather take my chance with covid than all the lock downs that will continue for the foreseeable future We go in r rate falls we come out it rises and it will continue to do so for aslong as covid is around and that ain't going nowhere | |||
"UK already has one of the highest obesity records not to mention other things caused by lack of exercise such as heart disease so shut the gyms and we can all get fat and die of other things than covid I mean if your solution to the gyms closing is to sulk rather than adapt, and you think that the obesity crisis correlates with people going to the gym (a group of people who tend to be more health conscious and affluent anyway)... Ok whatever you like. This is the situation. Find ways to deal. Dealt with it last time but doesn't make it right Personally I'd rather take my chance with covid than all the lock downs that will continue for the foreseeable future We go in r rate falls we come out it rises and it will continue to do so for aslong as covid is around and that ain't going nowhere " | |||
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"UK already has one of the highest obesity records not to mention other things caused by lack of exercise such as heart disease so shut the gyms and we can all get fat and die of other things than covid I mean if your solution to the gyms closing is to sulk rather than adapt, and you think that the obesity crisis correlates with people going to the gym (a group of people who tend to be more health conscious and affluent anyway)... Ok whatever you like. This is the situation. Find ways to deal. Dealt with it last time but doesn't make it right Personally I'd rather take my chance with covid than all the lock downs that will continue for the foreseeable future We go in r rate falls we come out it rises and it will continue to do so for aslong as covid is around and that ain't going nowhere " Public health isn't just about personal choice or risk. If Covid isn't going anywhere, why are vaccine trials nearing completion? Why do the Isle of Man and New Zealand have no need for community isolation? If you're strong enough to deal with Covid you're strong enough to deal with the gym being shut. Be strong. Be an adult. Find coping mechanisms and cope. | |||
"UK already has one of the highest obesity records not to mention other things caused by lack of exercise such as heart disease so shut the gyms and we can all get fat and die of other things than covid I mean if your solution to the gyms closing is to sulk rather than adapt, and you think that the obesity crisis correlates with people going to the gym (a group of people who tend to be more health conscious and affluent anyway)... Ok whatever you like. This is the situation. Find ways to deal. Dealt with it last time but doesn't make it right Personally I'd rather take my chance with covid than all the lock downs that will continue for the foreseeable future We go in r rate falls we come out it rises and it will continue to do so for aslong as covid is around and that ain't going nowhere Public health isn't just about personal choice or risk. If Covid isn't going anywhere, why are vaccine trials nearing completion? Why do the Isle of Man and New Zealand have no need for community isolation? If you're strong enough to deal with Covid you're strong enough to deal with the gym being shut. Be strong. Be an adult. Find coping mechanisms and cope." Have you checked the size of New Zealand to its population And Isle of man is same as Guernsey and Jersey they have no cases nor have they had any because they stopped visitors in and out from January As for a vaccine that's years off And I dealt with it 6 months ago but it still doesn't make closing gyms the right decision Only way to stop virus is to totally shut country down including emergency services and all utility companies and put everyone in house arrest for at least a month Virus would be eradicated but wonder how many would cope ewith that | |||
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"Honey I'm from Australia. I know what New Zealand did better than you do, because I keep up with news from home. And how the Australian state of Victoria had almost the same number of cases as the UK in July (much smaller population) and is now down to zero. Gyms are closing. Cope "I will cope as will everyone else but still doesn't make the decision right And tell that to people who have lost love ones that haven't managed to cope during this shit storm Or have lost family to other illnesses due to not being able to be treated because Dr's appointments were cancelled We are still forgetting the other 615000 deaths a year from things other than covid | |||
"Honey I'm from Australia. I know what New Zealand did better than you do, because I keep up with news from home. And how the Australian state of Victoria had almost the same number of cases as the UK in July (much smaller population) and is now down to zero. Gyms are closing. Cope
I will cope as will everyone else but still doesn't make the decision right
And tell that to people who have lost love ones that haven't managed to cope during this shit storm
Or have lost family to other illnesses due to not being able to be treated because Dr's appointments were cancelled
We are still forgetting the other 615000 deaths a year from things other than covid "I haven't forgotten. These things are exacerbated by a raging pandemic, if facts matter to you. | |||
"And restrictions on travel in and out... Yeah Australia has done that too. And when one of my parents nearly died in the summer I had to face the prospect of missing the funeral. I held my breath. I cried a lot. I managed. Because I had to. The greatest good can hurt individuals." Sorry for your loss and agree we shouldn't of opened our flights for holidays this year as this has helped continue spreading the virus country to country And not having a direct dig at you I'm pissed off as are many by the way the UK government have dealt with the whole situation They ignore a lot of issues that contribute to making things worse during a bad time | |||
"And restrictions on travel in and out... Yeah Australia has done that too. And when one of my parents nearly died in the summer I had to face the prospect of missing the funeral. I held my breath. I cried a lot. I managed. Because I had to. The greatest good can hurt individuals. Sorry for your loss and agree we shouldn't of opened our flights for holidays this year as this has helped continue spreading the virus country to country And not having a direct dig at you I'm pissed off as are many by the way the UK government have dealt with the whole situation They ignore a lot of issues that contribute to making things worse during a bad time " It was a close call. My parent didn't die. But I wondered if I made the right decision early on when the Australian PM urged Australians to come home... And I stayed in Manchester. It was heart breaking. I do background work helping isolated people in their homes, and their mental health burden has shot up. The weight I carry has grown a lot. And I won't stop, I do what I must to help them. Even though my hands are tied because of the pandemic. I agree, the government are making an incredible mess of this. And I do sympathise, believe it or not. I lift heavy to cope with my lifelong anxiety/PTSD. Adaptation sucks. (But I also narrowly missed a panic attack the other day because raging pandemic and useless government) If we all pitch in we can do our bit to reduce the spread. And get our lives back. | |||
"And restrictions on travel in and out... Yeah Australia has done that too. And when one of my parents nearly died in the summer I had to face the prospect of missing the funeral. I held my breath. I cried a lot. I managed. Because I had to. The greatest good can hurt individuals. Sorry for your loss and agree we shouldn't of opened our flights for holidays this year as this has helped continue spreading the virus country to country And not having a direct dig at you I'm pissed off as are many by the way the UK government have dealt with the whole situation They ignore a lot of issues that contribute to making things worse during a bad time It was a close call. My parent didn't die. But I wondered if I made the right decision early on when the Australian PM urged Australians to come home... And I stayed in Manchester. It was heart breaking. I do background work helping isolated people in their homes, and their mental health burden has shot up. The weight I carry has grown a lot. And I won't stop, I do what I must to help them. Even though my hands are tied because of the pandemic. I agree, the government are making an incredible mess of this. And I do sympathise, believe it or not. I lift heavy to cope with my lifelong anxiety/PTSD. Adaptation sucks. (But I also narrowly missed a panic attack the other day because raging pandemic and useless government) If we all pitch in we can do our bit to reduce the spread. And get our lives back." I'm glad she's OK and sorry if I came across as argumentative at you personally it was never my intention I admire what you do as someone who is on medication for mental health issues bought on by physical issues I know how having support is really needed I don't drink I try to eat healthy and I train 5 days a week it just seems all I have to look forward to lately and the bear future is work We even moved out annual holiday to next year to reduce the risks to us and others we work with and family members It just seems to be never ending by a bungling government | |||
"All loads of cobblers Shut gyms keep schools open where the rise in cases is coming from I can go to work and travel all around the country mixing with 100s of people each day but I can't train in a gym that has every precaution in place to reduce infection risks Education is necessary. Gyms are a choice. You can find other ways to work out. And other ways to mitigate your mental health. Education can be done online at home so going out to schools isn't nessasary either" Not when you’re 4,5,6,7 ... not when you don’t have a laptop or an internet connection. Online for primary age children is a rubbish substitute | |||
"And restrictions on travel in and out... Yeah Australia has done that too. And when one of my parents nearly died in the summer I had to face the prospect of missing the funeral. I held my breath. I cried a lot. I managed. Because I had to. The greatest good can hurt individuals. Sorry for your loss and agree we shouldn't of opened our flights for holidays this year as this has helped continue spreading the virus country to country And not having a direct dig at you I'm pissed off as are many by the way the UK government have dealt with the whole situation They ignore a lot of issues that contribute to making things worse during a bad time It was a close call. My parent didn't die. But I wondered if I made the right decision early on when the Australian PM urged Australians to come home... And I stayed in Manchester. It was heart breaking. I do background work helping isolated people in their homes, and their mental health burden has shot up. The weight I carry has grown a lot. And I won't stop, I do what I must to help them. Even though my hands are tied because of the pandemic. I agree, the government are making an incredible mess of this. And I do sympathise, believe it or not. I lift heavy to cope with my lifelong anxiety/PTSD. Adaptation sucks. (But I also narrowly missed a panic attack the other day because raging pandemic and useless government) If we all pitch in we can do our bit to reduce the spread. And get our lives back. I'm glad she's OK and sorry if I came across as argumentative at you personally it was never my intention I admire what you do as someone who is on medication for mental health issues bought on by physical issues I know how having support is really needed I don't drink I try to eat healthy and I train 5 days a week it just seems all I have to look forward to lately and the bear future is work We even moved out annual holiday to next year to reduce the risks to us and others we work with and family members It just seems to be never ending by a bungling government " I agree entirely. I'm increasingly ignoring the government and just mitigating my own risk (by which I mean going far above and beyond the safety measures they suggest) | |||
"All loads of cobblers Shut gyms keep schools open where the rise in cases is coming from I can go to work and travel all around the country mixing with 100s of people each day but I can't train in a gym that has every precaution in place to reduce infection risks Idea being work/ education is essential abs gyms aren’t same as hairdressers, beauty salons, spas etc social and leisure are all good for our mental health gyms are no different. " You simply dont get the effect of a gym. It not a thing that makes you feel better about yourself. It's a place where I can get rid of the stress caused by work on any given day. It's nothing like a spa or salons nothing at all like them. | |||
"All loads of cobblers Shut gyms keep schools open where the rise in cases is coming from I can go to work and travel all around the country mixing with 100s of people each day but I can't train in a gym that has every precaution in place to reduce infection risks Education is necessary. Gyms are a choice. You can find other ways to work out. And other ways to mitigate your mental health." Ok you tell me how to mitigate my mental health? Bearing in mind I go to work in the dark and come home in the dark. | |||
"Already on medication and training helps my condition from deteriorating So if I can't use a gym I may require more medical help which will be near impossible as before Same here. I plan to suck it up and muddle through "Suck it up and muddle through mental health issues ? | |||
"All loads of cobblers Shut gyms keep schools open where the rise in cases is coming from I can go to work and travel all around the country mixing with 100s of people each day but I can't train in a gym that has every precaution in place to reduce infection risks Education is necessary. Gyms are a choice. You can find other ways to work out. And other ways to mitigate your mental health. Ok you tell me how to mitigate my mental health? Bearing in mind I go to work in the dark and come home in the dark." Light therapy and supplement vitamin D. Workout at home. Meditation. Talking to people (talk therapy if necessary). Grounding techniques, self compassion techniques. Other forms of working out. Talking and laughing with people. Pets are great where possible. If symptoms persist seek medical attention. Most of this is cheap or free. Have had mental health issues since childhood. Have found ways to cope all this time. Gym is one of many supplements to a healthy mental health strategy. If you only have one coping mechanism you need to work on that. Life throws curve balls. | |||
"Already on medication and training helps my condition from deteriorating So if I can't use a gym I may require more medical help which will be near impossible as before Same here. I plan to suck it up and muddle through
Suck it up and muddle through mental health issues ?"Uh. Yeah | |||
"Already on medication and training helps my condition from deteriorating So if I can't use a gym I may require more medical help which will be near impossible as before Same here. I plan to suck it up and muddle through
Suck it up and muddle through mental health issues ?
Uh. Yeah "Ok Lol Whatever | |||
"Already on medication and training helps my condition from deteriorating So if I can't use a gym I may require more medical help which will be near impossible as before Same here. I plan to suck it up and muddle through
Suck it up and muddle through mental health issues ?
Uh. Yeah
Ok
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""If you constantly insist only on your own interpretation, it isn't long before it seems patronizing" Martin Schulz Shrug. I've been told all my life to just have a positive attitude, that medication is poison, that therapy is tea and sympathy for wimps, that I should suck it up, that I should be grateful and not unhappy because starving kids in Africa. Now the people who've been telling me this for 25+ years have a tiny taste of my life, they need their exact demands met or else their mental health will fall apart, and being given real advice from those who've figured it out for all our lives is unwelcome because they want what they want. I'm sorry people are unhappy about gyms closing. I am too. But suddenly caring about mental health now, and dismissing a lifetime of coping mechanisms because it isn't exactly the pony you want for Christmas... Sorry not sorry. Deal." Next time I see someone on the wrong side of the railings on the time bridge. I will stop the car get out and tell them it's ok if you just suck it up and muddle on  | |||
""If you constantly insist only on your own interpretation, it isn't long before it seems patronizing" Martin Schulz Shrug. I've been told all my life to just have a positive attitude, that medication is poison, that therapy is tea and sympathy for wimps, that I should suck it up, that I should be grateful and not unhappy because starving kids in Africa. Now the people who've been telling me this for 25+ years have a tiny taste of my life, they need their exact demands met or else their mental health will fall apart, and being given real advice from those who've figured it out for all our lives is unwelcome because they want what they want. I'm sorry people are unhappy about gyms closing. I am too. But suddenly caring about mental health now, and dismissing a lifetime of coping mechanisms because it isn't exactly the pony you want for Christmas... Sorry not sorry. Deal. Next time I see someone on the wrong side of the railings on the time bridge. I will stop the car get out and tell them it's ok if you just suck it up and muddle on "Next time someone dismisses specific mental health advice (above) because they want and they want it now and nothing else will do... Unfortunately yes, they're beyond help. | |||
""If you constantly insist only on your own interpretation, it isn't long before it seems patronizing" Martin Schulz Shrug. I've been told all my life to just have a positive attitude, that medication is poison, that therapy is tea and sympathy for wimps, that I should suck it up, that I should be grateful and not unhappy because starving kids in Africa. Now the people who've been telling me this for 25+ years have a tiny taste of my life, they need their exact demands met or else their mental health will fall apart, and being given real advice from those who've figured it out for all our lives is unwelcome because they want what they want. I'm sorry people are unhappy about gyms closing. I am too. But suddenly caring about mental health now, and dismissing a lifetime of coping mechanisms because it isn't exactly the pony you want for Christmas... Sorry not sorry. Deal. Next time I see someone on the wrong side of the railings on the time bridge. I will stop the car get out and tell them it's ok if you just suck it up and muddle on "But suddenly caring about mental health now, and dismissing a lifetime of coping mechanisms because it isn't exactly the pony you want for Christmas... Sorry not sorry. Deal. Suddenly caring about mental health ? That's done assumption you are making there. You dont know anything about me or my wife and what we have gone through in our 36 year together. | |||
""If you constantly insist only on your own interpretation, it isn't long before it seems patronizing" Martin Schulz Shrug. I've been told all my life to just have a positive attitude, that medication is poison, that therapy is tea and sympathy for wimps, that I should suck it up, that I should be grateful and not unhappy because starving kids in Africa. Now the people who've been telling me this for 25+ years have a tiny taste of my life, they need their exact demands met or else their mental health will fall apart, and being given real advice from those who've figured it out for all our lives is unwelcome because they want what they want. I'm sorry people are unhappy about gyms closing. I am too. But suddenly caring about mental health now, and dismissing a lifetime of coping mechanisms because it isn't exactly the pony you want for Christmas... Sorry not sorry. Deal. Next time I see someone on the wrong side of the railings on the time bridge. I will stop the car get out and tell them it's ok if you just suck it up and muddle on
But suddenly caring about mental health now, and dismissing a lifetime of coping mechanisms because it isn't exactly the pony you want for Christmas... Sorry not sorry. Deal.
Suddenly caring about mental health ?
That's done assumption you are making there.
You dont know anything about me or my wife and what we have gone through in our 36 year together. "It wasn't a specific comment aimed only at you, and I apologise if it reads that way. It's aimed at anyone who believes that their mental health requires a special intervention and didn't care about it before. My mental health will suffer with the gym closing. I will adapt. I have coping mechanisms. I've suggested most of them above. Take them if it helps. If not, find your own ways. | |||
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"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again
If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!!
Vicky x
Why do you feel you are allowed to break the rules? just because you want to lift? do you think that's fair? .. on another note why don't you train outside instead? plenty of heavy things to lift outdoors and you get free fresh air too !
My club has been closed since March. We have had very little funding. We still have to pay club overheads on no income. We have very little personal income and are doing what work we can to make ends meet. We face the prospect of losing everything we have worked for an our home could be on the line if this goes on indefinitely. Right now, my mental health is maxed out and lifting is the only focus I have to keep me from completely losing my shit. You can't lift heavy outside. I've had covid and we have no vulnerable people around us. My gym is cleaner than the supermarkets, the buses and most other public areas. They have impeccable standards and I would like to think I am educated and informed enough to decide if my spotless gym with it's restrictions and strict measures are any more risky than shopping in Tesco or brats going to school.
I really don't care about your opinion or anybody elses opinion. Walk a mile in my shoes and you may have an ounce of understanding about how important exercise is to my physical and mental health.
Death and chronic health conditions from other illnesses will be the lasting legacy of this pandemic and like hell am I going to be amongst those numbers.
"Right so really quite a lot of this is 'my club' in other words you own the joint? So you are bound to say all that . Regardless of what you think of my opinion .. you snakily continuing to do what everyone else has been told not to do makes you part of the problem .. So I will say this .. if you REALLY don't wish to be part of the problem and you still insist on breaking rules .. would you sign a waiver to all NHS/Government support if you or anyone in your family/bubble get ill? Given the comments, you made about your 'need' to break the rules and the fact that you say you are healthy etc.. shouldn't be a problem to do that should it ? | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again
If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!!
Vicky x
Why do you feel you are allowed to break the rules? just because you want to lift? do you think that's fair? .. on another note why don't you train outside instead? plenty of heavy things to lift outdoors and you get free fresh air too !
My club has been closed since March. We have had very little funding. We still have to pay club overheads on no income. We have very little personal income and are doing what work we can to make ends meet. We face the prospect of losing everything we have worked for an our home could be on the line if this goes on indefinitely. Right now, my mental health is maxed out and lifting is the only focus I have to keep me from completely losing my shit. You can't lift heavy outside. I've had covid and we have no vulnerable people around us. My gym is cleaner than the supermarkets, the buses and most other public areas. They have impeccable standards and I would like to think I am educated and informed enough to decide if my spotless gym with it's restrictions and strict measures are any more risky than shopping in Tesco or brats going to school.
I really don't care about your opinion or anybody elses opinion. Walk a mile in my shoes and you may have an ounce of understanding about how important exercise is to my physical and mental health.
Death and chronic health conditions from other illnesses will be the lasting legacy of this pandemic and like hell am I going to be amongst those numbers.
Right so really quite a lot of this is 'my club' in other words you own the joint? So you are bound to say all that "Are you calling me liar? Do you have any concept of what state small businesses are in? Especially the adult industry? Say what you like and everything else you said was read and absorbed, but NEVER make a claim that I am a liar. I am many many things and yes maybe I am selfish as you are obviously stating but I am NOT a liar. | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again
If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!!
Vicky x
Why do you feel you are allowed to break the rules? just because you want to lift? do you think that's fair? .. on another note why don't you train outside instead? plenty of heavy things to lift outdoors and you get free fresh air too !
My club has been closed since March. We have had very little funding. We still have to pay club overheads on no income. We have very little personal income and are doing what work we can to make ends meet. We face the prospect of losing everything we have worked for an our home could be on the line if this goes on indefinitely. Right now, my mental health is maxed out and lifting is the only focus I have to keep me from completely losing my shit. You can't lift heavy outside. I've had covid and we have no vulnerable people around us. My gym is cleaner than the supermarkets, the buses and most other public areas. They have impeccable standards and I would like to think I am educated and informed enough to decide if my spotless gym with it's restrictions and strict measures are any more risky than shopping in Tesco or brats going to school.
I really don't care about your opinion or anybody elses opinion. Walk a mile in my shoes and you may have an ounce of understanding about how important exercise is to my physical and mental health.
Death and chronic health conditions from other illnesses will be the lasting legacy of this pandemic and like hell am I going to be amongst those numbers.
Right so really quite a lot of this is 'my club' in other words you own the joint? So you are bound to say all that
Are you calling me liar? Do you have any concept of what state small businesses are in? Especially the adult industry?
Say what you like and everything else you said was read and absorbed, but NEVER make a claim that I am a liar. I am many many things and yes maybe I am selfish as you are obviously stating but I am NOT a liar. "you have openly admitted to the fact you have been breaking the rules what do you expect people to say to you? You may feel you have valid reason for breaking the rules but you don't none of us day and yes everyone is struggling but we still all have to stick to the rules regardless, nobody is above the law. | |||
"Anyone know if gyms are set to close, no mention in the briefing?!!" Gym closed on Thursday | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again
If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!!
Vicky x
Why do you feel you are allowed to break the rules? just because you want to lift? do you think that's fair? .. on another note why don't you train outside instead? plenty of heavy things to lift outdoors and you get free fresh air too !
My club has been closed since March. We have had very little funding. We still have to pay club overheads on no income. We have very little personal income and are doing what work we can to make ends meet. We face the prospect of losing everything we have worked for an our home could be on the line if this goes on indefinitely. Right now, my mental health is maxed out and lifting is the only focus I have to keep me from completely losing my shit. You can't lift heavy outside. I've had covid and we have no vulnerable people around us. My gym is cleaner than the supermarkets, the buses and most other public areas. They have impeccable standards and I would like to think I am educated and informed enough to decide if my spotless gym with it's restrictions and strict measures are any more risky than shopping in Tesco or brats going to school.
I really don't care about your opinion or anybody elses opinion. Walk a mile in my shoes and you may have an ounce of understanding about how important exercise is to my physical and mental health.
Death and chronic health conditions from other illnesses will be the lasting legacy of this pandemic and like hell am I going to be amongst those numbers.
Right so really quite a lot of this is 'my club' in other words you own the joint? So you are bound to say all that
Are you calling me liar? Do you have any concept of what state small businesses are in? Especially the adult industry?
Say what you like and everything else you said was read and absorbed, but NEVER make a claim that I am a liar. I am many many things and yes maybe I am selfish as you are obviously stating but I am NOT a liar.
you have openly admitted to the fact you have been breaking the rules what do you expect people to say to you?
You may feel you have valid reason for breaking the rules but you don't none of us day and yes everyone is struggling but we still all have to stick to the rules regardless, nobody is above the law."Oh I wasn't arguing that point. I haven't broken the rules yet by the way. The gyms are still open!!! lol Noooo, I was pissed at his 'well you would say all that' with regards to the state of our business affairs and the possible loss of our home. I don't lie. I am a lot of things, but I don't lie. Ever | |||
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"Having read this thread word for word Id just say hard times are best faced together. Reading peoples statements, thoughts, actions and comments to one another there’s a really grim level of selfishness going on in this country. Everyone is facing really tough times currently regardless of work, family situation, exercise regime or whatever. Nobody’s feelings are less or more valid than another’s. When this is all over I wonder where my brain will be, on occasions I stop for a little while and think about those I’ve met who have endured the most horrific scenarios during this pandemic and in truth it’s hard not to fall apart. I question how myself and my colleagues have kept our heads together, in truth it’s as simple as kindness and empathy shown to each other. It’s the lack of judgement when one of us needs time out, it’s making the effort to empathise, it’s choosing to show kindness to those you know are struggling. If this thread accurately portrays the National mood, attitude and outlook... honestly, we are all fucked. " As usual you are spot on. I know that contributors to this forum are a small percentage of site members. But there seems an element who think that "swingers" are special people with open minds and hearts, allowing and encouraging of others to express themselves.... Yet... There are some exceptionally toxic people on here that i would struggle to find in my vanilla world. Sometimes looking in the mirror is the best way to self awareness. | |||
"Why does anyone think that gyms are the problem here ? Oh yeh sorry Boris does, I very much doubt he has been in one ever, and certainly not during covid so he has no idea what goes on in there, or how most gym owners have tried bloody hard to keep us all safe. The reason gyms are being closed is Boris has it in his head that they are an issue; and he has ABSOLUTE power now. back bench MPs and saying they will vote against him but Labour will support him; of course they will its another failure and another nail in his coffin; but that will come long after many gyms and other businesses will fail, not that he cares about that either." They tried to get them in as a special case but he was having none of it. A few weeks ago he was saying how important it was to have regular exercise. It's almost like you cant believe what he says. | |||
"Having read this thread word for word Id just say hard times are best faced together. Reading peoples statements, thoughts, actions and comments to one another there’s a really grim level of selfishness going on in this country. Everyone is facing really tough times currently regardless of work, family situation, exercise regime or whatever. Nobody’s feelings are less or more valid than another’s. When this is all over I wonder where my brain will be, on occasions I stop for a little while and think about those I’ve met who have endured the most horrific scenarios during this pandemic and in truth it’s hard not to fall apart. I question how myself and my colleagues have kept our heads together, in truth it’s as simple as kindness and empathy shown to each other. It’s the lack of judgement when one of us needs time out, it’s making the effort to empathise, it’s choosing to show kindness to those you know are struggling. If this thread accurately portrays the National mood, attitude and outlook... honestly, we are all fucked. " I am sorry but we are not all in it together, just look at the news; parties all over the place, pub lock ins and bars busted by the police, illegal raves, groups partying in the streets; idiots marching in london etc etc. I will be working through lockdown as i had to in the last one, my only two releases from the shit of the last months have been an occasional beer at my local well managed and quiet pub and trips to my equally local and well managed gym ! All in it together ! yeh right, the twats will still be twats and the people suffering will be the rest of us ! | |||
"Having read this thread word for word Id just say hard times are best faced together. Reading peoples statements, thoughts, actions and comments to one another there’s a really grim level of selfishness going on in this country. Everyone is facing really tough times currently regardless of work, family situation, exercise regime or whatever. Nobody’s feelings are less or more valid than another’s. When this is all over I wonder where my brain will be, on occasions I stop for a little while and think about those I’ve met who have endured the most horrific scenarios during this pandemic and in truth it’s hard not to fall apart. I question how myself and my colleagues have kept our heads together, in truth it’s as simple as kindness and empathy shown to each other. It’s the lack of judgement when one of us needs time out, it’s making the effort to empathise, it’s choosing to show kindness to those you know are struggling. If this thread accurately portrays the National mood, attitude and outlook... honestly, we are all fucked. I am sorry but we are not all in it together, just look at the news; parties all over the place, pub lock ins and bars busted by the police, illegal raves, groups partying in the streets; idiots marching in london etc etc. I will be working through lockdown as i had to in the last one, my only two releases from the shit of the last months have been an occasional beer at my local well managed and quiet pub and trips to my equally local and well managed gym ! All in it together ! yeh right, the twats will still be twats and the people suffering will be the rest of us !" Was reading something before which said gyms were something like 7th on the list of highest infections. Much lower than shops.restaurants universities etc. | |||
"Having read this thread word for word Id just say hard times are best faced together. Reading peoples statements, thoughts, actions and comments to one another there’s a really grim level of selfishness going on in this country. Everyone is facing really tough times currently regardless of work, family situation, exercise regime or whatever. Nobody’s feelings are less or more valid than another’s. When this is all over I wonder where my brain will be, on occasions I stop for a little while and think about those I’ve met who have endured the most horrific scenarios during this pandemic and in truth it’s hard not to fall apart. I question how myself and my colleagues have kept our heads together, in truth it’s as simple as kindness and empathy shown to each other. It’s the lack of judgement when one of us needs time out, it’s making the effort to empathise, it’s choosing to show kindness to those you know are struggling. If this thread accurately portrays the National mood, attitude and outlook... honestly, we are all fucked. " I think this is a very sensible and poignant comment. We are all so worried that our gyms are closing, in truth it’s not the end of the world, we can run, walk, cycle, pull up, sit up, push ups etc, where there’s a will there’s a way. Let’s focus this back to reality, we have hospital staff who don’t have options or choices, in the thick of it everyday and whether we want to believe it or not this is just the tip of the iceberg. We are all pissed off with the virus, we all have opinions, everyone is entitled to them but surely we aren’t that selfish as a nation that we can’t all make sacrifices for the greater good. We fully support the doctors nurses and all nhs staff, right now they need our support like never before, god forbid you need them anytime soon and they have a sign up saying sorry we are full. | |||
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"Having read this thread word for word Id just say hard times are best faced together. Reading peoples statements, thoughts, actions and comments to one another there’s a really grim level of selfishness going on in this country. Everyone is facing really tough times currently regardless of work, family situation, exercise regime or whatever. Nobody’s feelings are less or more valid than another’s. When this is all over I wonder where my brain will be, on occasions I stop for a little while and think about those I’ve met who have endured the most horrific scenarios during this pandemic and in truth it’s hard not to fall apart. I question how myself and my colleagues have kept our heads together, in truth it’s as simple as kindness and empathy shown to each other. It’s the lack of judgement when one of us needs time out, it’s making the effort to empathise, it’s choosing to show kindness to those you know are struggling. If this thread accurately portrays the National mood, attitude and outlook... honestly, we are all fucked. I think this is a very sensible and poignant comment. We are all so worried that our gyms are closing, in truth it’s not the end of the world, we can run, walk, cycle, pull up, sit up, push ups etc, where there’s a will there’s a way. Let’s focus this back to reality, we have hospital staff who don’t have options or choices, in the thick of it everyday and whether we want to believe it or not this is just the tip of the iceberg. We are all pissed off with the virus, we all have opinions, everyone is entitled to them but surely we aren’t that selfish as a nation that we can’t all make sacrifices for the greater good. We fully support the doctors nurses and all nhs staff, right now they need our support like never before, god forbid you need them anytime soon and they have a sign up saying sorry we are full." Its not the fitness that gym brings for me its the stress release. An hour and a half each day gets rid of it. Coming out the gym each night with your head cleared. Well you need to experience it to appreciate it. | |||
"Having read this thread word for word Id just say hard times are best faced together. Reading peoples statements, thoughts, actions and comments to one another there’s a really grim level of selfishness going on in this country. Everyone is facing really tough times currently regardless of work, family situation, exercise regime or whatever. Nobody’s feelings are less or more valid than another’s. When this is all over I wonder where my brain will be, on occasions I stop for a little while and think about those I’ve met who have endured the most horrific scenarios during this pandemic and in truth it’s hard not to fall apart. I question how myself and my colleagues have kept our heads together, in truth it’s as simple as kindness and empathy shown to each other. It’s the lack of judgement when one of us needs time out, it’s making the effort to empathise, it’s choosing to show kindness to those you know are struggling. If this thread accurately portrays the National mood, attitude and outlook... honestly, we are all fucked. I think this is a very sensible and poignant comment. We are all so worried that our gyms are closing, in truth it’s not the end of the world, we can run, walk, cycle, pull up, sit up, push ups etc, where there’s a will there’s a way. Let’s focus this back to reality, we have hospital staff who don’t have options or choices, in the thick of it everyday and whether we want to believe it or not this is just the tip of the iceberg. We are all pissed off with the virus, we all have opinions, everyone is entitled to them but surely we aren’t that selfish as a nation that we can’t all make sacrifices for the greater good. We fully support the doctors nurses and all nhs staff, right now they need our support like never before, god forbid you need them anytime soon and they have a sign up saying sorry we are full." I dont think it's an either or thing tbh. The nhs should be treasured in this country and not subject to 6 year pay feezes.They should get every bit of help they can. However a lot of people are gonna suffer with this There was a lad on 5 live who suffers with severe anxiety/suicidal thoughts and the gym is his escape. Maybe it is s bit selfish but it's a lifeline for a lot of people. | |||
"Having read this thread word for word Id just say hard times are best faced together. Reading peoples statements, thoughts, actions and comments to one another there’s a really grim level of selfishness going on in this country. Everyone is facing really tough times currently regardless of work, family situation, exercise regime or whatever. Nobody’s feelings are less or more valid than another’s. When this is all over I wonder where my brain will be, on occasions I stop for a little while and think about those I’ve met who have endured the most horrific scenarios during this pandemic and in truth it’s hard not to fall apart. I question how myself and my colleagues have kept our heads together, in truth it’s as simple as kindness and empathy shown to each other. It’s the lack of judgement when one of us needs time out, it’s making the effort to empathise, it’s choosing to show kindness to those you know are struggling. If this thread accurately portrays the National mood, attitude and outlook... honestly, we are all fucked. I think this is a very sensible and poignant comment. We are all so worried that our gyms are closing, in truth it’s not the end of the world, we can run, walk, cycle, pull up, sit up, push ups etc, where there’s a will there’s a way. Let’s focus this back to reality, we have hospital staff who don’t have options or choices, in the thick of it everyday and whether we want to believe it or not this is just the tip of the iceberg. We are all pissed off with the virus, we all have opinions, everyone is entitled to them but surely we aren’t that selfish as a nation that we can’t all make sacrifices for the greater good. We fully support the doctors nurses and all nhs staff, right now they need our support like never before, god forbid you need them anytime soon and they have a sign up saying sorry we are full. Its not the fitness that gym brings for me its the stress release. An hour and a half each day gets rid of it. Coming out the gym each night with your head cleared. Well you need to experience it to appreciate it." Know the feeling very well, I’m gonna miss my gym, feel for the owners they have spent a fortune making it COVID safe, staff that won’t get paid, bilks to be paid etc. My simple view is the sooner we get the numbers under control and keep hospital admissions Dow, the sooner we can reopen the gyms | |||
"Having read this thread word for word Id just say hard times are best faced together. Reading peoples statements, thoughts, actions and comments to one another there’s a really grim level of selfishness going on in this country. Everyone is facing really tough times currently regardless of work, family situation, exercise regime or whatever. Nobody’s feelings are less or more valid than another’s. When this is all over I wonder where my brain will be, on occasions I stop for a little while and think about those I’ve met who have endured the most horrific scenarios during this pandemic and in truth it’s hard not to fall apart. I question how myself and my colleagues have kept our heads together, in truth it’s as simple as kindness and empathy shown to each other. It’s the lack of judgement when one of us needs time out, it’s making the effort to empathise, it’s choosing to show kindness to those you know are struggling. If this thread accurately portrays the National mood, attitude and outlook... honestly, we are all fucked. I think this is a very sensible and poignant comment. We are all so worried that our gyms are closing, in truth it’s not the end of the world, we can run, walk, cycle, pull up, sit up, push ups etc, where there’s a will there’s a way. Let’s focus this back to reality, we have hospital staff who don’t have options or choices, in the thick of it everyday and whether we want to believe it or not this is just the tip of the iceberg. We are all pissed off with the virus, we all have opinions, everyone is entitled to them but surely we aren’t that selfish as a nation that we can’t all make sacrifices for the greater good. We fully support the doctors nurses and all nhs staff, right now they need our support like never before, god forbid you need them anytime soon and they have a sign up saying sorry we are full. Its not the fitness that gym brings for me its the stress release. An hour and a half each day gets rid of it. Coming out the gym each night with your head cleared. Well you need to experience it to appreciate it." | |||
"Having read this thread word for word Id just say hard times are best faced together. Reading peoples statements, thoughts, actions and comments to one another there’s a really grim level of selfishness going on in this country. Everyone is facing really tough times currently regardless of work, family situation, exercise regime or whatever. Nobody’s feelings are less or more valid than another’s. When this is all over I wonder where my brain will be, on occasions I stop for a little while and think about those I’ve met who have endured the most horrific scenarios during this pandemic and in truth it’s hard not to fall apart. I question how myself and my colleagues have kept our heads together, in truth it’s as simple as kindness and empathy shown to each other. It’s the lack of judgement when one of us needs time out, it’s making the effort to empathise, it’s choosing to show kindness to those you know are struggling. If this thread accurately portrays the National mood, attitude and outlook... honestly, we are all fucked. I think this is a very sensible and poignant comment. We are all so worried that our gyms are closing, in truth it’s not the end of the world, we can run, walk, cycle, pull up, sit up, push ups etc, where there’s a will there’s a way. Let’s focus this back to reality, we have hospital staff who don’t have options or choices, in the thick of it everyday and whether we want to believe it or not this is just the tip of the iceberg. We are all pissed off with the virus, we all have opinions, everyone is entitled to them but surely we aren’t that selfish as a nation that we can’t all make sacrifices for the greater good. We fully support the doctors nurses and all nhs staff, right now they need our support like never before, god forbid you need them anytime soon and they have a sign up saying sorry we are full. Its not the fitness that gym brings for me its the stress release. An hour and a half each day gets rid of it. Coming out the gym each night with your head cleared. Well you need to experience it to appreciate it. Know the feeling very well, I’m gonna miss my gym, feel for the owners they have spent a fortune making it COVID safe, staff that won’t get paid, bilks to be paid etc. My simple view is the sooner we get the numbers under control and keep hospital admissions Dow, the sooner we can reopen the gyms " There needs to be pressure put on the gmnt them In the 1st lockdown they were one of the last things to open | |||
"Having read this thread word for word Id just say hard times are best faced together. Reading peoples statements, thoughts, actions and comments to one another there’s a really grim level of selfishness going on in this country. Everyone is facing really tough times currently regardless of work, family situation, exercise regime or whatever. Nobody’s feelings are less or more valid than another’s. When this is all over I wonder where my brain will be, on occasions I stop for a little while and think about those I’ve met who have endured the most horrific scenarios during this pandemic and in truth it’s hard not to fall apart. I question how myself and my colleagues have kept our heads together, in truth it’s as simple as kindness and empathy shown to each other. It’s the lack of judgement when one of us needs time out, it’s making the effort to empathise, it’s choosing to show kindness to those you know are struggling. If this thread accurately portrays the National mood, attitude and outlook... honestly, we are all fucked. I think this is a very sensible and poignant comment. We are all so worried that our gyms are closing, in truth it’s not the end of the world, we can run, walk, cycle, pull up, sit up, push ups etc, where there’s a will there’s a way. Let’s focus this back to reality, we have hospital staff who don’t have options or choices, in the thick of it everyday and whether we want to believe it or not this is just the tip of the iceberg. We are all pissed off with the virus, we all have opinions, everyone is entitled to them but surely we aren’t that selfish as a nation that we can’t all make sacrifices for the greater good. We fully support the doctors nurses and all nhs staff, right now they need our support like never before, god forbid you need them anytime soon and they have a sign up saying sorry we are full. Its not the fitness that gym brings for me its the stress release. An hour and a half each day gets rid of it. Coming out the gym each night with your head cleared. Well you need to experience it to appreciate it. Know the feeling very well, I’m gonna miss my gym, feel for the owners they have spent a fortune making it COVID safe, staff that won’t get paid, bilks to be paid etc. My simple view is the sooner we get the numbers under control and keep hospital admissions Dow, the sooner we can reopen the gyms There needs to be pressure put on the gmnt them In the 1st lockdown they were one of the last things to open" So much truth in this post .. well done! bottom line people need to stop expecting things to be 'normal' and that includes going to the gym etc for now at least we all need to look for alternatives to what we enjoy and to maintain mental health .. otherwise, this thing is never going to stop ! | |||
"Boris can close gyms all he wants. We'll still be training hard and lifting heavy. Gotta know your way around these things
A lad actually lost his gym doing that up here mate.
I know and it's awful. We just have a few tricks that worked all through last lockdown. As a competitive bodybuilder, I'm not stopping. There are ways around it. And we've done it and doing it again
If you have inside info that you would like to share privately, then I'm all ears!!! Lifting again after lockdown was pathetic and I was set back; don't want that happening again!!!
Vicky x
Why do you feel you are allowed to break the rules? just because you want to lift? do you think that's fair? .. on another note why don't you train outside instead? plenty of heavy things to lift outdoors and you get free fresh air too !
My club has been closed since March. We have had very little funding. We still have to pay club overheads on no income. We have very little personal income and are doing what work we can to make ends meet. We face the prospect of losing everything we have worked for an our home could be on the line if this goes on indefinitely. Right now, my mental health is maxed out and lifting is the only focus I have to keep me from completely losing my shit. You can't lift heavy outside. I've had covid and we have no vulnerable people around us. My gym is cleaner than the supermarkets, the buses and most other public areas. They have impeccable standards and I would like to think I am educated and informed enough to decide if my spotless gym with it's restrictions and strict measures are any more risky than shopping in Tesco or brats going to school.
I really don't care about your opinion or anybody elses opinion. Walk a mile in my shoes and you may have an ounce of understanding about how important exercise is to my physical and mental health.
Death and chronic health conditions from other illnesses will be the lasting legacy of this pandemic and like hell am I going to be amongst those numbers.
Right so really quite a lot of this is 'my club' in other words you own the joint? So you are bound to say all that
Are you calling me liar? Do you have any concept of what state small businesses are in? Especially the adult industry?
Say what you like and everything else you said was read and absorbed, but NEVER make a claim that I am a liar. I am many many things and yes maybe I am selfish as you are obviously stating but I am NOT a liar. "Oh was that aimed at me? no I wasnt calling you a liar.. where did you get that from? please explain and allow me to clarify if I can | |||
"All loads of cobblers Shut gyms keep schools open where the rise in cases is coming from I can go to work and travel all around the country mixing with 100s of people each day but I can't train in a gym that has every precaution in place to reduce infection risks Education is necessary. Gyms are a choice. You can find other ways to work out. And other ways to mitigate your mental health." The mentality of "gyms are a choice" is one of the main reasons this pandemic will never be controlled. If the nation was healthier, we wouldn't have to jump through hoops to control a virus that rarely amounts to more than the sniffles in people who take care of themselves. Most of the main comorbidities can be helped or cured by regular exercise but let's give people half price McDonald's instead cause y'know, obesity is always a good thing. I have a fully kitted out home gym so it doesn't effect me and I'll be allowing any friends or family who want to use to do so regardless of lockdown rules. | |||
"All loads of cobblers Shut gyms keep schools open where the rise in cases is coming from I can go to work and travel all around the country mixing with 100s of people each day but I can't train in a gym that has every precaution in place to reduce infection risks Education is necessary. Gyms are a choice. You can find other ways to work out. And other ways to mitigate your mental health.The mentality of "gyms are a choice" is one of the main reasons this pandemic will never be controlled. If the nation was healthier, we wouldn't have to jump through hoops to control a virus that rarely amounts to more than the sniffles in people who take care of themselves. Most of the main comorbidities can be helped or cured by regular exercise but let's give people half price McDonald's instead cause y'know, obesity is always a good thing. I have a fully kitted out home gym so it doesn't effect me and I'll be allowing any friends or family who want to use to do so regardless of lockdown rules." Had to smile when I read this, the hospitals are close to full with COVID wards of people with the ‘sniffles’ . Nice to see your consideration extends to family and friends but alas not the rest of the population, top man you should be proud | |||
"All loads of cobblers Shut gyms keep schools open where the rise in cases is coming from I can go to work and travel all around the country mixing with 100s of people each day but I can't train in a gym that has every precaution in place to reduce infection risks Education is necessary. Gyms are a choice. You can find other ways to work out. And other ways to mitigate your mental health.The mentality of "gyms are a choice" is one of the main reasons this pandemic will never be controlled. If the nation was healthier, we wouldn't have to jump through hoops to control a virus that rarely amounts to more than the sniffles in people who take care of themselves. Most of the main comorbidities can be helped or cured by regular exercise but let's give people half price McDonald's instead cause y'know, obesity is always a good thing. I have a fully kitted out home gym so it doesn't effect me and I'll be allowing any friends or family who want to use to do so regardless of lockdown rules. Had to smile when I read this, the hospitals are close to full with COVID wards of people with the ‘sniffles’ . Nice to see your consideration extends to family and friends but alas not the rest of the population, top man you should be proud" I know about 25 people total who have had it, including myself. Luckily the worst any of us had was what amounted to a moderate case of the flu. Everyone else had little to no symptoms at all. The thing they all have in common is a decent level of fitness and all take steps to look after their health. However at no point did I say everyone who caught it got the same result or that wards were full of people with the sniffles. | |||
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"If I, like many hope that gyms are going to be open before the new year I suspect we are all going to be disappointed; Boris seems to be so anti-gym in his speeches I cannot understand it. Oh and a person I work with thinks that the University gyms are staying open ! As students use them as part of the sports courses - I would love to know if this is true ! " Because Boris is fat lazy slob | |||
"All loads of cobblers Shut gyms keep schools open where the rise in cases is coming from I can go to work and travel all around the country mixing with 100s of people each day but I can't train in a gym that has every precaution in place to reduce infection risks Education is necessary. Gyms are a choice. You can find other ways to work out. And other ways to mitigate your mental health.The mentality of "gyms are a choice" is one of the main reasons this pandemic will never be controlled. If the nation was healthier, we wouldn't have to jump through hoops to control a virus that rarely amounts to more than the sniffles in people who take care of themselves. Most of the main comorbidities can be helped or cured by regular exercise but let's give people half price McDonald's instead cause y'know, obesity is always a good thing. I have a fully kitted out home gym so it doesn't effect me and I'll be allowing any friends or family who want to use to do so regardless of lockdown rules. Had to smile when I read this, the hospitals are close to full with COVID wards of people with the ‘sniffles’ . Nice to see your consideration extends to family and friends but alas not the rest of the population, top man you should be proudI know about 25 people total who have had it, including myself. Luckily the worst any of us had was what amounted to a moderate case of the flu. Everyone else had little to no symptoms at all. The thing they all have in common is a decent level of fitness and all take steps to look after their health. However at no point did I say everyone who caught it got the same result or that wards were full of people with the sniffles. " In that case your lucky, my other half had it in April, had to go to hospital, still not 100 percent. Oh and she and I both run sub 1.45 half marathons for the last few years and also go to the gym, not overweight either so it just shows how it effects different people | |||
"All loads of cobblers Shut gyms keep schools open where the rise in cases is coming from I can go to work and travel all around the country mixing with 100s of people each day but I can't train in a gym that has every precaution in place to reduce infection risks Education is necessary. Gyms are a choice. You can find other ways to work out. And other ways to mitigate your mental health.The mentality of "gyms are a choice" is one of the main reasons this pandemic will never be controlled. If the nation was healthier, we wouldn't have to jump through hoops to control a virus that rarely amounts to more than the sniffles in people who take care of themselves. Most of the main comorbidities can be helped or cured by regular exercise but let's give people half price McDonald's instead cause y'know, obesity is always a good thing. I have a fully kitted out home gym so it doesn't effect me and I'll be allowing any friends or family who want to use to do so regardless of lockdown rules. Had to smile when I read this, the hospitals are close to full with COVID wards of people with the ‘sniffles’ . Nice to see your consideration extends to family and friends but alas not the rest of the population, top man you should be proudI know about 25 people total who have had it, including myself. Luckily the worst any of us had was what amounted to a moderate case of the flu. Everyone else had little to no symptoms at all. The thing they all have in common is a decent level of fitness and all take steps to look after their health. However at no point did I say everyone who caught it got the same result or that wards were full of people with the sniffles. In that case your lucky, my other half had it in April, had to go to hospital, still not 100 percent. Oh and she and I both run sub 1.45 half marathons for the last few years and also go to the gym, not overweight either so it just shows how it effects different people" Hope she is on the mend now | |||
