A gym should be a "necessary" business

[rocket]

Surprised many of you didn't see this coming re: equipment.  I bought a power rack, a bench and some other shit as soon as I got wind of the shutdowns.  If toilet roll was going out of stock, the sudden death of the workout was going to cause an insane hike in demand.  You're talking about demand increasing probably hundredfold at least.  The crash in prices of fitness gear after this will be similarly brutal.

The place that Lee Priest is affiliated with has a pretty good writeup of what his life has been like for a fitness supplier since this shit started.

https://samsfitness.com.au/sams-blog/sams-fitness-news/a-message-from-sam-about-covid-19

By the way pellius, in my parts - people still turning up to the beach everywhere etc..

A coworker was forced to go to a family gathering under large emotional blackmail because the people throwing it believe corona is "just a cold"

Just watched a vid of some idiots going to church in the US

https://twitter.com/quinrex/status/1246983141555728384

There's no doubt that whilst most are taking it seriously, the ignorant are floating to the top.

[rocket]

leave the gyms closed for another 3 months. we are all generally all in agreement here

There are quite a few in this thread who don't agree.

I agree that they probably have to be closed but I hate training at home.  Even a 20kg plate feels twice as heavy at home.  It's the place to relax, not lift shit.

[Humble Narcissist]

There are quite a few in this thread who don't agree.

I agree that they probably have to be closed but I hate training at home.  Even a 20kg plate feels twice as heavy at home.  It's the place to relax, not lift shit.

Put the weight room in the garage or basement OR lift in the yard and let your neighbors know they live next to an iron warrior.

[Twaddle]

figured I would buy some dumbbells and a bench on line just as  a stopgap measure. Came down to Bowflex selecttech 552 or Powerblocks. Turns out they are sold out everywhere. Selecttechs normally run around $300. Ebay folks trying to get double or triple that.

MRSA?

[Soul Crusher]

 

[funk51]

Holy shit! What happened to you?

        started with kidney problems-non gym related, next was an infection necessitating two hip replacement surgeries, next in the litany was open heart surgery caused by an infection that ate away a heart valve. i'm months and maybe years away from seeing the light at the end of the tunnel if there is one. the sad part was i was having some of my best workouts up until the problems hit. thanks for your concern pellius i remember you from ironage yet.

[painfull86]

Get well funk. Stay strong

[funk51]

Get well funk. Stay strong

               thanks, i've got no choice.

[painfull86]

               thanks, i've got no choice.

One day at a time....you will get there

[IroNat]

God bless you, Funk.

[funk51]

God bless you, Funk.

  thanks 

[njflex]

        started with kidney problems-non gym related, next was an infection necessitating two hip replacement surgeries, next in the litany was open heart surgery caused by an infection that ate away a heart valve. i'm months and maybe years away from seeing the light at the end of the tunnel if there is one. the sad part was i was having some of my best workouts up until the problems hit. thanks for your concern pellius i remember you from ironage yet.

HOLY CRAP...funk get well my man,,i lost my hearing month ago in one ear and went to ent guy followed protocal hopefully i recover some or most hearing,compared to you and wes i have nothing to complain about.

[funk51]

HOLY CRAP...funk get well my man,,i lost my hearing month ago in one ear and went to ent guy followed protocal hopefully i recover some or most hearing,compared to you and wes i have nothing to complain about.

       good luck and  stay safe, it's rough getting old, it humbles us all eventually.

[vascsurgeon]

Why?

Globally the industry is worth approximately $94bil with 210,000 clubs and 183mil members, this doesn't include all of the other related industries within fitness. The US market alone with almost 40,000 clubs, 62.5 mil members and is estimated at $32billion.

For the purposes of physical and ESPECIALLY mental health, this industry should be deemed "necessary". Just a small example would be the recovering alcoholic or drug addict that turns to the gym as a way out and to help keep them out of alcoholism or drug addiction. There are people like this in every gym in America.

What the Government doesn't deem a "necessary" business for some is an ABSOLUTE necessity for others, not just for the economy's sake but for people's health and peace of mind. What you'll likely see during this pandemic and this is just from not being able to workout (define that any way you want),

Depression, anxiety, IMMUNE SYSTEMS getting weaker, mental breakdowns, going back to old habits (ie; drinking, drugs, etc), increase in domestic violence, possible suicide (a combination of the current situation, economy, family problems, etc) there has to be a relief mechanism, the gym Is usually it.

Bottom line is if the business follows the mandated guidelines such as social distancing, no more than 10 people at a gathering, disinfect equipment before and after use and regulating, on a time block of how many people can come in per hour or every two hours or whatever the owners and management decide, keeping the facility clean on an hourly basis then there shouldn't be a problem.

Of course, a grocery store is a necessity, but most stores are not regulating how many people come in or out, the only story I've seen do this on the daily is Trader Joes. It's hard to make the argument that a grocery store (as an example) is cleaner than a well ran gym.

This bullshit that makes little sense has gone on long enough.

Valid points, but with social distancing and stay at home orders in place its just impossible to open any heath club. The risks far exceed the gains.
Every store I have been to are using strict policy regarding distancing and number of customers. Granted some stores were behind initially but with so many cases have become more strict, thankfully. Exercise at home, you're better off, trust me.

[SF1900]

        good luck and  stay safe, it's rough getting old, it humbles is all eventually.

Stay well, Funk.

[Primemuscle]

Put the weight room in the garage or basement OR lift in the yard and let your neighbors know they live next to an iron warrior.

Where I live at this time of year lifting in the yard would make me a soaking wet and soggy Iron warrior. 

[funk51]

Stay well, Funk.

           you do the same. thank you.

[Coach is Back!]

        started with kidney problems-non gym related, next was an infection necessitating two hip replacement surgeries, next in the litany was open heart surgery caused by an infection that ate away a heart valve. i'm months and maybe years away from seeing the light at the end of the tunnel if there is one. the sad part was i was having some of my best workouts up until the problems hit. thanks for your concern pellius i remember you from ironage yet.

I’m seriously so sorry too hear about this. How did the infection start and what’s your prognosis?

[Soul Crusher]

Where I live at this time of year lifting in the yard would make me a soaking wet and soggy Iron warrior. 

Its time to go Rocky 4 if you need to

[SF1900]

           you do the same. thank you.

Funk, I am sending Mr. Vince Goodrum, CSN, MFT, HPP, CEO, to your home for a fully body massage with oil and scented candles.

You deserve a break and to relax.

[Coach is Back!]

Valid points, but with social distancing and stay at home orders in place its just impossible to open any heath club. The risks far exceed the gains.
Every store I have been to are using strict policy regarding distancing and number of customers. Granted some stores were behind initially but with so many cases have become more strict, thankfully. Exercise at home, you're better off, trust me.

It’s funny, after I wrote this my wife and myself went to grocery store (Ralph’s in my area) and really started observing how people act in the stores and observing the cleanliness of the stores. Floors are clean but not sure of their cleaning schedules (2, 3, 4x per day🤷‍♂️) then going to the freezer section, seeing how many people open and close the freezer doors, how often do people pick up a product, look at the label then put it back, is many adults, kids and children put their hands on the outside of the freezer or refrigerated section of say the meat section. I’m sure we can all add to this but I think you see what I’m saying.

Gym are full of germs, no doubt but their much more manageable to keep clean than a store.

[Primemuscle]

Its time to go Rocky 4 if you need to

Yup, that's for sure. I am gonna get out today and do some cardio fast walking the hills around my place. My blood pressure this morning was 127/79. I like to keep it lower, like under 120/75 and cardio helps accomplish that, plus it helps my body fat percentage stay at 12% or less.

[Soul Crusher]

Yup, that's for sure. I am gonna get out today and do some cardio fast walking the hills around my place. My blood pressure this morning was 127/79. I like to keep it lower, like under 120/75 and cardio helps accomplish that, plus it helps my body fat percentage stay at 12% or less.

I want to try to just get stumps and logs to chop wood, etc - in the time being.   I already to the sandbags, rucks, etc

[Roast Beef Pecs]

It’s funny, after I wrote this my wife and myself went to grocery store (Ralph’s in my area) and really started observing how people act in the stores and observing the cleanliness of the stores. Floors are clean but not sure of their cleaning schedules (2, 3, 4x per day🤷‍♂️) then going to the freezer section, seeing how many people open and close the freezer doors, how often do people pick up a product, look at the label then put it back, is many adults, kids and children put their hands on the outside of the freezer or refrigerated section of say the meat section. I’m sure we can all add to this but I think you see what I’m saying.

Gym are full of germs, no doubt but their much more manageable to keep clean than a store.

Mask/gloves/hand sanitizer. Wipe all groceries down with disinfectant upon entering the home. Don't be in denial about Coronavirus. Because you will wind up on a respirator while I'm in my cellar on the weight bench. While you're struggling for one more breath I'll be struggling for one more rep.

[Primemuscle]

I want to try to just get stumps and logs to chop wood, etc - in the time being.   I already to the sandbags, rucks, etc

It will be like in the pioneer days. I remember those times, but you are too young for that.