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over a year ago
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Hard at it at the gym its been hard to get back into the swing of it. Been using a openair gym on the beach this week. Slowly but surely getting my strength back  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm still doing bodyweight stuff at home, playing tennis and tentatively going rock climbing again. It's been a while, but really enjoying (slowly) getting back in the swing of it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Ive just bought a Dual adjustable pulley machine, but i now have to put it together. And my exercise bike has an electrical fault and waiting for the electrician to come.
So ive had chocolate for breakfast the last two days |
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I've virtually doubled my time spent in the gym compared to pre lockdown  . Making up for lost time maybe. Feels great though and I'm hyped by the progress. Finally cracked my back workouts *happy dance*. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've virtually doubled my time spent in the gym compared to pre lockdown . Making up for lost time maybe. Feels great though and I'm hyped by the progress. Finally cracked my back workouts *happy dance*. "
I'm available for face squats on your next leg day  |
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"I've virtually doubled my time spent in the gym compared to pre lockdown . Making up for lost time maybe. Feels great though and I'm hyped by the progress. Finally cracked my back workouts *happy dance*.
I'm available for face squats on your next leg day "
I'm actually concentrating on the glutes at the moment so it will have to be face thrusts. Sorry for the inconvenience. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've virtually doubled my time spent in the gym compared to pre lockdown . Making up for lost time maybe. Feels great though and I'm hyped by the progress. Finally cracked my back workouts *happy dance*.
I'm available for face squats on your next leg day
I'm actually concentrating on the glutes at the moment so it will have to be face thrusts. Sorry for the inconvenience. "
Oh I'm sure if I kneel in the right place I can encourage you to engage and hold those glutes for a bit  |
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"I've virtually doubled my time spent in the gym compared to pre lockdown . Making up for lost time maybe. Feels great though and I'm hyped by the progress. Finally cracked my back workouts *happy dance*.
I'm available for face squats on your next leg day
I'm actually concentrating on the glutes at the moment so it will have to be face thrusts. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Oh I'm sure if I kneel in the right place I can encourage you to engage and hold those glutes for a bit "
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Back into the gym routine 4/5 times a week. Just need to fit in the running and I should be race ready in a month or so.
Still trying to get back into the swimming pool, but can't get a slot because I'm not an actual member, just a pay and go. |
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Made the belated decision to rejoin the gym two weeks ago, after having a really good look at the extended measures my gym is taking on (beyond national guidelines). Been working out at home before that, but I need the gym for my sanity.
Still in the hating life stage  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Ive just bought a Dual adjustable pulley machine, but i now have to put it together. And my exercise bike has an electrical fault and waiting for the electrician to come.
So ive had chocolate for breakfast the last two days"
Underrated comment here |
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"We haven’t been back the gym since it re-opened. We now need to book an appointment and the appointment times don’t suit at the moment. Can’t wait to get back to it."
I'm fortunate that my gym always has slots. It's large and so has a lot of capacity. When I booked my slot today there were at least 85 more places available. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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So happy to be back at the gym!!
Slowly getting back to where i was.. I've lost so much tone... I need to do squats, planks and mountain climbers... or even burpees maybe... But i hate them!
Weights are going well and cardio is ok
Not had courage to swim yet, but i have been back to a class, which i enjoyed, but it had guy who was totally spacially u aware who was totally pushing my buttons  |
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"Recently gone back to swimming, maybe gym soon.
Need routine.
Jo x"
I know what you mean, I definitely need to try and get into some sort of routine again with the gym, swimming, running again. Proves difficult these days! Xx her |
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"Going into 3rd week back at the gym, still ache afterwards but got to be done. Ive been off for 18mths and feel so weak but it will come back I hope  "
The most important thing is doing things. I so feel you on loss of strength. But every time I go I get stronger |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Leg day today followed by a cheeky 10k run.
Slowly getting back to fitness after double cartilage surgery. I think every day will be leg day for a while. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Av'nt trained at the Gym in 9 years , but started doing press/sit ups at home in the last year , will start going again when this virus lifts, dont think im too bad for 54 x |
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"Legs today.
... If dude lets me at the hack squats
Opposite at our gym. Men are obsessed with upper body, always the squat machines that are free. I love the hack squat and the pendulum squat."
Oh same at mine. He was doing something upper body with the machine I needed. Got there in the end.
Tomorrow is going to suck |
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I go to fitness classes that are run by a PT.
It's a great mix or classes and exercise,very hard work but the PT is excellent and keeps me really motivated, and makes me want to go back for more and more.
Exercise become addictive when it makes you feel so good. |
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I just started back a couple of weeks ago, after a long break. People aren't really mixing that much though. Not just with me, but with anyone to be honest. But is good getting back in to it. I do feel much better for it. |
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"I just started back a couple of weeks ago, after a long break. People aren't really mixing that much though. Not just with me, but with anyone to be honest. But is good getting back in to it. I do feel much better for it. "
Oh I'm avoiding people as much as I can. Germ bringer go away |
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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago
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Gym: No
Learning to stretch more: Yes
Foam rollers: Yes
After learning about proper stretching, thanks to decades of long term cramps and spasms. I can start to feel less achy.
I have now got the confidence to try and fix my own injuries, even after visiting physios who say If-it-works-for-you-then-keep-on doing-it.
Foam rollers are cheap and an amazing bit of kit. |
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Not been in the gym since lockdown began.
Can feel a serious decline in both fitness and mental health but still really unsure whether or not to go back just yet.
I don't usually see many at the gym as I go late at night, 11-12pm, as I am a bit body conscious and have anxiety  |
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"Not into gyms, I go out on my mountain bike, play footgolf and do yoga, more of an outdoors kinda guy  "
Its whatever one enjoys and keeps one moving
I'm very much an outdoor enthusiast and also enjoy the gym heavy weights and yoga
They are all part of one big picture to my mind complimenting each other |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Quit my gym to save money over lockdown.
Picked up a 30 day floor exercise workout app, smashed an abs one last month and doing an all over body one now. Lift most days but can't say the waist line is looking good lately :/ |
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"Quit my gym to save money over lockdown.
Picked up a 30 day floor exercise workout app, smashed an abs one last month and doing an all over body one now. Lift most days but can't say the waist line is looking good lately :/"
I have paid my subscription despite not having gone back yet
I felt it right to support them x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Quit my gym to save money over lockdown.
Picked up a 30 day floor exercise workout app, smashed an abs one last month and doing an all over body one now. Lift most days but can't say the waist line is looking good lately :/
I have paid my subscription despite not having gone back yet
I felt it right to support them x"
To be fair they were offering video call sessions but it wasn't a cheap membership |
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"Quit my gym to save money over lockdown.
Picked up a 30 day floor exercise workout app, smashed an abs one last month and doing an all over body one now. Lift most days but can't say the waist line is looking good lately :/
I have paid my subscription despite not having gone back yet
I felt it right to support them x"
I paid my PT all through the lockdown, he's self employed and didn't want his income to be zero. He got a job doing the track and trace phone line but still, I pay my subs despite having been out of action for nearly 6wks now. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Been doing a lot of running lately!
Plus sets of press-ups every time I put the kettle on."
Oh I've started to do squats waiting for the kettle to boil |
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"Been doing a lot of running lately!
Plus sets of press-ups every time I put the kettle on.
Oh I've started to do squats waiting for the kettle to boil "
When I had some rehab to do I did heel raises waiting for the kettle, because masochist  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Going into 3rd week back at the gym, still ache afterwards but got to be done. Ive been off for 18mths and feel so weak but it will come back I hope
The most important thing is doing things. I so feel you on loss of strength. But every time I go I get stronger"
Yup that's what's in my head, can feel I'm tightening up again already and losing unwanted inches and lbs, 10 so far so all good |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Been doing a lot of running lately!
Plus sets of press-ups every time I put the kettle on.
Oh I've started to do squats waiting for the kettle to boil
When I had some rehab to do I did heel raises waiting for the kettle, because masochist "
every little helps tho right! |
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"Been doing a lot of running lately!
Plus sets of press-ups every time I put the kettle on.
Oh I've started to do squats waiting for the kettle to boil
When I had some rehab to do I did heel raises waiting for the kettle, because masochist "
Handy way to do it, isn't it? A brief moment where you've nothing else to do, and easy to get in to the routine. |
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"Been doing a lot of running lately!
Plus sets of press-ups every time I put the kettle on.
Oh I've started to do squats waiting for the kettle to boil
When I had some rehab to do I did heel raises waiting for the kettle, because masochist
every little helps tho right! "
I'm so grateful that I put up with that shit now. At the time I had some very choice words about my physiotherapist, given the pain (which I shared with the kettle). |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Been doing a lot of running lately!
Plus sets of press-ups every time I put the kettle on.
Oh I've started to do squats waiting for the kettle to boil
When I had some rehab to do I did heel raises waiting for the kettle, because masochist
every little helps tho right!
I'm so grateful that I put up with that shit now. At the time I had some very choice words about my physiotherapist, given the pain (which I shared with the kettle)."
i was the same after breaking my foot, so totally sympathise |
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"Been doing a lot of running lately!
Plus sets of press-ups every time I put the kettle on.
Oh I've started to do squats waiting for the kettle to boil
When I had some rehab to do I did heel raises waiting for the kettle, because masochist
every little helps tho right!
I'm so grateful that I put up with that shit now. At the time I had some very choice words about my physiotherapist, given the pain (which I shared with the kettle).
i was the same after breaking my foot, so totally sympathise"
Ankle. Tore most of the ligaments. Heel raises were the diarrhoea of Satan. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Been doing a lot of running lately!
Plus sets of press-ups every time I put the kettle on.
Oh I've started to do squats waiting for the kettle to boil
When I had some rehab to do I did heel raises waiting for the kettle, because masochist
every little helps tho right!
I'm so grateful that I put up with that shit now. At the time I had some very choice words about my physiotherapist, given the pain (which I shared with the kettle).
i was the same after breaking my foot, so totally sympathise
Ankle. Tore most of the ligaments. Heel raises were the diarrhoea of Satan."
I laughed at the physio after the cast came off and they said stand on your toes.. And then looked in disbelief when my foot remained completely flat on the floor |
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"Been doing a lot of running lately!
Plus sets of press-ups every time I put the kettle on.
Oh I've started to do squats waiting for the kettle to boil
When I had some rehab to do I did heel raises waiting for the kettle, because masochist
every little helps tho right!
I'm so grateful that I put up with that shit now. At the time I had some very choice words about my physiotherapist, given the pain (which I shared with the kettle).
i was the same after breaking my foot, so totally sympathise
Ankle. Tore most of the ligaments. Heel raises were the diarrhoea of Satan.
I laughed at the physio after the cast came off and they said stand on your toes.. And then looked in disbelief when my foot remained completely flat on the floor "
Weird, innit?! I've not been able to stand on the tip toe of my left foot since my injury. No knee reflex either..... |
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"Been doing a lot of running lately!
Plus sets of press-ups every time I put the kettle on.
Oh I've started to do squats waiting for the kettle to boil
When I had some rehab to do I did heel raises waiting for the kettle, because masochist
every little helps tho right!
I'm so grateful that I put up with that shit now. At the time I had some very choice words about my physiotherapist, given the pain (which I shared with the kettle).
i was the same after breaking my foot, so totally sympathise
Ankle. Tore most of the ligaments. Heel raises were the diarrhoea of Satan.
I laughed at the physio after the cast came off and they said stand on your toes.. And then looked in disbelief when my foot remained completely flat on the floor "
Mine was more like, you want me to do *what*? |
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Can't be bothered with the gym.
Tried it a couple of times and got annoyed by all the peacocking posers.
It just felt like the wrong place for me when I was trying to lose weight and get fit.
I ended up running and doing yoga and that seems to be working well. |
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"Can't be bothered with the gym.
Tried it a couple of times and got annoyed by all the peacocking posers.
It just felt like the wrong place for me when I was trying to lose weight and get fit.
I ended up running and doing yoga and that seems to be working well. "
Fair enough. Open to all physical activity.
I was sort of the opposite (except also hate posers). I thought I didn't belong in the gym. Turns out, I really like lifting heavy shit. I live in an apartment, and dumbbells won't do |
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"Can't be bothered with the gym.
Tried it a couple of times and got annoyed by all the peacocking posers.
It just felt like the wrong place for me when I was trying to lose weight and get fit.
I ended up running and doing yoga and that seems to be working well.
Fair enough. Open to all physical activity.
I was sort of the opposite (except also hate posers). I thought I didn't belong in the gym. Turns out, I really like lifting heavy shit. I live in an apartment, and dumbbells won't do "
Don't get me wrong, I love the equipment.
Used to be in an empty gym a lot at uni and it really did feel good. |
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"Can't be bothered with the gym.
Tried it a couple of times and got annoyed by all the peacocking posers.
It just felt like the wrong place for me when I was trying to lose weight and get fit.
I ended up running and doing yoga and that seems to be working well.
Fair enough. Open to all physical activity.
I was sort of the opposite (except also hate posers). I thought I didn't belong in the gym. Turns out, I really like lifting heavy shit. I live in an apartment, and dumbbells won't do
Don't get me wrong, I love the equipment.
Used to be in an empty gym a lot at uni and it really did feel good."
Yeah. Love the gym. The other people not so much |
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We are both back training up to the level prior to lockdown again.
I hope gyms continue to stay open. My gym feels very "covid safe". Lots of sanitiser and limit on numbers allowed in.
Feels great to be back. HIIT classes in the garden, whilst okay to maintain basic fitness, did not quite hit the spot. |
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Dr Vag also said no weights, no pushing uphills and no 10k training till January. I can do "gentle" wheelchair basketball drills/circuits but no bleep test (hurrah!) What the feck am I going to do till Jan?! I'll be a fatter flabby monster by then |
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"Dr Vag also said no weights, no pushing uphills and no 10k training till January. I can do "gentle" wheelchair basketball drills/circuits but no bleep test (hurrah!) What the feck am I going to do till Jan?! I'll be a fatter flabby monster by then "
I have feelings on doctors vag. *grumble* |
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