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The Genealogist

(4,723 posts)
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 07:57 PM Mar 2020

People who work out at gyms: how are you going to stay fit when they close?

I just got an e-mail that my gym is closing til further notice. For the best, I think. It is a facility run by a hospital, and I trust their judgement. This was also the last place I was going outside the house, except to walk outside, as I work from home.

I normally go four days a week, and do cardio and strength training. I've had to miss a lot recently, due to some issues with panic attacks, and had just gotten back to going regularly after missing a lot. I'm kind of sad about that, but things are what they are.

I figure I can do burpees, all sorts of ab exercises, push ups, jog on nice days, I walk laps around my basement as well. What else are people doing?

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People who work out at gyms: how are you going to stay fit when they close? (Original Post) The Genealogist Mar 2020 OP
I have started to work out in my garage Botany Mar 2020 #1
I too do a 4 day/wk routine at the gym, cardio and strength empedocles Mar 2020 #27
Getting fat and lazy until the Snowbirds leave. Then I may get on my bike, kayak and walk the beach. rzemanfl Mar 2020 #2
I have tons of fitness videos and some digital workouts too Skittles Mar 2020 #3
Walk the dog, pushups, sit-ups. JDC Mar 2020 #4
Have a 1/10 mile track in the back yard. safeinOhio Mar 2020 #5
I'd love to have a track in the yard! The Genealogist Mar 2020 #6
Best part is safeinOhio Mar 2020 #10
My yard is hardly a thing of beauty The Genealogist Mar 2020 #11
My husband was going to a cardio rehab gym 3 or 4 times a week after heart surgery last summer. MLAA Mar 2020 #7
I'm guessing this closure is related to the third local case of COVID-19 in the county The Genealogist Mar 2020 #8
What's the difference between level 1 to 2 and level 3 and 4? MiniMe Mar 2020 #13
Here you go. MLAA Mar 2020 #14
Found some online body weight and yoga workouts and started walking, nice to enjoy Spring. JudyM Mar 2020 #9
You can do a ton with a Swiss stability ball, a medicine ball and some #2-5 dumbbells. Arthur_Frain Mar 2020 #12
Luckily core stuff can be done without any equipment The Genealogist Mar 2020 #23
Yes. I do miss going to the gym though. Arthur_Frain Mar 2020 #25
Heard on an early morning business report last week that Totally Tunsie Mar 2020 #15
... Major Nikon Mar 2020 #16
Been thinking about this today...can't stop laughing. LuckyCharms Mar 2020 #18
Don't forget to change up the routine on hump day Major Nikon Mar 2020 #20
Good one. Wish there was also a female in the pic. empedocles Mar 2020 #28
Hank you for the laugh The Genealogist Mar 2020 #22
Let's put it this way...a lot of monkeys are going to be spanked. LuckyCharms Mar 2020 #17
Gonna lope the mule. LuckyCharms Mar 2020 #19
My cousin, a total gym rat, told me that what she is doing is yoga at home, Dem2theMax Mar 2020 #21
Thanks for all the input, folks The Genealogist Mar 2020 #24
I have exercised my whole adult True Blue American Mar 2020 #26
YouTube is your friend. Lots of exercises, for every body part. jrthin Mar 2020 #29
God, I hate burpees. The trainer at my gym loves them, and is constantly assigning them Aristus Mar 2020 #30
I domt like them either but they are good exercise The Genealogist Mar 2020 #31
My CrossFit gym is hosting WilmywoodNCparalegal Mar 2020 #32
Bought a rowing machine a couple of months ago Alliepoo Mar 2020 #33
Look up Darebee workouts. There's an absolute butt-load of them on there... SKKY Mar 2020 #34

empedocles

(15,751 posts)
27. I too do a 4 day/wk routine at the gym, cardio and strength
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 11:05 AM
Mar 2020

If they close, I've been meaning to do stretching and yoga - will try and do it much more. Have to have a regular time though.

[My gym is huge [University and County partnership], its been at least 1/2 empty. Easy social distance - just careful wipes. doesn't need to close - imho ].

rzemanfl

(29,556 posts)
2. Getting fat and lazy until the Snowbirds leave. Then I may get on my bike, kayak and walk the beach.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 08:03 PM
Mar 2020

That's assuming we are not confined to our homes.

Skittles

(153,147 posts)
3. I have tons of fitness videos and some digital workouts too
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 08:04 PM
Mar 2020

I am very fit and have never set foot in a gym.

safeinOhio

(32,673 posts)
5. Have a 1/10 mile track in the back yard.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 08:24 PM
Mar 2020

A little muddy now so running on the road. Not too bad as there is less traffic now.

safeinOhio

(32,673 posts)
10. Best part is
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 08:53 PM
Mar 2020

it is loomy sand and easy on the knees. Not great for growing grass and I have 2 acres of it.

The Genealogist

(4,723 posts)
11. My yard is hardly a thing of beauty
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 08:55 PM
Mar 2020

A former resident had basically graveled the whole yard at one point in the past. The gravel is mostly gone now, but it is a sickly looking yard. A track around the property might actually make it look better.

MLAA

(17,282 posts)
7. My husband was going to a cardio rehab gym 3 or 4 times a week after heart surgery last summer.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 08:42 PM
Mar 2020

I was able to join him recently. A week ago I told him we shouldn’t go as he is very high risk. And low and behold got an email from them today saying only level 1 and 2 patients should come and level 3 and 4 must stay away come.

I have to get myself more motivated. Just made plans to walk in the morning for a couple miles with a friend who lives in the same neighborhood....but we will stay 8 feet apart! So not much chatting just company.

The Genealogist

(4,723 posts)
8. I'm guessing this closure is related to the third local case of COVID-19 in the county
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 08:45 PM
Mar 2020

I think it was wise. I can guarantee I will be doing plenty of walking and jogging for the foreseeable future!

MiniMe

(21,714 posts)
13. What's the difference between level 1 to 2 and level 3 and 4?
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 09:56 PM
Mar 2020

Asking because I am probable going to have to do cardiac rehab some time soon. My heart surgery was in November, I had a quad bypass and have to get a defibrillator implanted next week.

MLAA

(17,282 posts)
14. Here you go.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 10:12 PM
Mar 2020

Cardio rehab gym staffed by nurses and physical / exercise therapists

Level 1 and 2 ( I’m not sure of the difference. Might be a clip level after reaching halfway point between first and 36th required exercise sessions)

* patients arrive, sit down for a few minutes then
* and have their blood pressure taken and if diabetic have their blood sugar checked
* then they put on a monitor with 5 sticky tabs in different spots on chest (staff will help if needed). The staff monitor heart rate etc throughout their workout
* then the patient weighs themselves and reports it to be written in their file
* the patient finishes a workout defined by staff, throughout the staff will ask them how they feel on a scale of 1 to 16.
* after workout they rest 5 minutes then get their blood pressure and heart rate checked again.

Level 3: Heart patient who complete phases 1 and 2
* no longer has to wear monitor
* takes their own blood pressure
* decides their own exercise routine (machines, time, resistance etc)
* keeps their own record of progress in their folder

Level 4: no heart event or surgery, but preventive based on Drs recommendation/prescription

* same as level 3

This rehab has done wonders for my husband. I highly recommend it. Yell if you have any questions.

JudyM

(29,233 posts)
9. Found some online body weight and yoga workouts and started walking, nice to enjoy Spring.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 08:48 PM
Mar 2020

Will eventually get my bike down.

But I miss swimming! I went a couple of times last week but didn’t feel secure enough about the risk level. Research suggests the usual chlorine level kills the virus in the water, but since we know it can be airborne I don’t feel like breathing that in stroke after stroke. By the time there’s research showing it’s safe the gym will probably be shuttered.

Arthur_Frain

(1,849 posts)
12. You can do a ton with a Swiss stability ball, a medicine ball and some #2-5 dumbbells.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 09:40 PM
Mar 2020

I won’t push any one particular workout, you can google it up and find any number. I’m in my 50s and half of my workout consists of rotational core focused moves using both the medicine and stability ball, or the dumbbells.

I live in the north country and we go Nordic skiing every day, which the dog loves just as much as we do.

Arthur_Frain

(1,849 posts)
25. Yes. I do miss going to the gym though.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 10:57 AM
Mar 2020

It’s a habit that I don’t want to get out of.

I appreciate the social aspect of the gym too, and I’m not alone. I wonder how many folks won’t make it back? Every time you slack off (for the summer, for a vacation, because you started a new job) it’s a challenge to get back into the routine.

Totally Tunsie

(10,885 posts)
15. Heard on an early morning business report last week that
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 10:46 PM
Mar 2020

one of the companies seeing a huge sales boost due to COVID-19 is Peloton, even though its $2,000++.


Market Summary > Peloton

Peloton stock spikes as the at-home fitness company finds ...

techcrunch.com › 2020/03/16 › peloton-stock-spikes-as-the-at-home-...

5 hours ago - Today, the exercise brand saw a nearly 13% spike on the back of a market where stocks cratered across the board.


Seems to be the substitute of choice for those with their credit card handy.

The Genealogist

(4,723 posts)
24. Thanks for all the input, folks
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 07:46 AM
Mar 2020

Tonight I am going to a sports store that carries used stuff, get a few basic things, and set up a a basement workout area.

True Blue American

(17,984 posts)
26. I have exercised my whole adult
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 11:05 AM
Mar 2020

Life. Just exercise at home. Gave away all my equipment that I never used. Use your own judgement that works for your health.

jrthin

(4,835 posts)
29. YouTube is your friend. Lots of exercises, for every body part.
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 11:09 AM
Mar 2020

I have worked out w/you tube for years. Buy a trampoline, jog on it. Excellent for the immune system also.

Aristus

(66,316 posts)
30. God, I hate burpees. The trainer at my gym loves them, and is constantly assigning them
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 11:52 AM
Mar 2020

in his workouts.

I can work out at home; I have an elliptical walker, weights, and a weight bench. But I can't seem to get motivated to exercise right now.

WilmywoodNCparalegal

(2,654 posts)
32. My CrossFit gym is hosting
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 12:31 PM
Mar 2020

workouts on Zoom and posting workouts you can do at home with very little equipment. They also mentioned loaning out equipment. The motivation is what's lacking for me.

SKKY

(11,803 posts)
34. Look up Darebee workouts. There's an absolute butt-load of them on there...
Tue Mar 17, 2020, 01:04 PM
Mar 2020

...for all levels. Easy to print them out, or some of them have an actual time to follow along with.

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