Going to the Gym... over 40s

[Wolf]

That is the problem, was looking for a pair of dumbells at 20kg each. Best hope now is if the gym does have to close for a time, will see if she can borrow a set as her coach is also a PT there.

That maybe your only option to see if you can get a set on loan. However UK Active in conjuction with CIMSPA the auditors and experts in UK are working with government to keep gyms open to keep people exercising so at moment you don't have a guarantee they're going to close especially if they're part of a chain group, which means likelihood of a loan is not high. So if you both did isolate then options are limited at that weight range.

What gym do you guys use if its one the major chains i maybe able see what the score is.

 

[GB72]

That maybe your only option to see if you can get a set on loan. However UK Active in conjuction with CIMSPA the auditors and experts in UK are working with government to keep gyms open to keep people exercising so at moment you don't have a guarantee they're going to close especially if they're part of a chain group, which means likelihood of a loan is not high. So if you both did isolate then options are limited at that weight range.

What gym do you guys use if its one the major chains i maybe able see what the score is.

It is a local independent gym, equilibrium in Grantham. As it is smaller I feel relatively safe

 

[Wolf]

It is a local independent gym, equilibrium in Grantham. As it is smaller I feel relatively safe

Should be ok then and much more likely to get a loan for a small deposit.

 

[chellie]

Gym has got better, manned hand wash station at the door that everyone has to use, more staff patrolling the gym to check everyone is cleaning equipment etc. Also now have to cover things like the screen of the treadmill with a towel.

Following on from the Aldi tip, anyone know where I can get some heavier weight dumbells at a good price. My wife does power lifting and, whilst she cannot train properly without the gym, she can do her accessory work if I can find some reasonably priced 20-25kg dumbells.

https://www.very.co.uk/york-20kg-black-cast-iron-dumbbell-set/1259728529.prd

 

[GB72]

https://www.very.co.uk/york-20kg-black-cast-iron-dumbbell-set/1259728529.prd

Sadly that is 20kg total not 20kg pet dumbbell

 

[chellie]

My gym is still open but I'm cancelling my synrgy classes I've booked for Saturday morning. It's impossible to wipe down the equipment between use as we only have a 30 sec swap over. Peed off as went for the first time last week and enjoyed it.

 

[chellie]

Sadly that is 20kg total not 20kg pet dumbbell

Oh bummer, didn't read it properly.

Any on Amazon?

 

[chellie]

Sadly that is 20kg total not 20kg pet dumbbell

https://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/brand/everlast/cast-dumbbells-762665#colcode=76266574

 

[User62651]

Notified our gym shuts tomorrow at 5pm along with the whole leisure centre indefinitely.
Not unexpected but my only me time 'escape' place gone. Oh well, needs must.

 

[Rooter]

My gym is outside and i run or cycle in it. I ran past the local nuffield gym last night and it was so empty! maybe 2 people i could see on the machines where normally i would see 20.

I'm loving how quite the roads are! I think i am gonna run Tue-Fri nights and then cycle sat and sun mornings. I have stopped swimming for a bit as i have concerns over my local pool. I am however in talks with an open water swim coach and she thinks there are some decent stretches of river close to me i could use. Wetsuit for me though! Water temp is around 8-9c at the min and i am pansy! Mate and her are non wetsuit all year long!!

 

[Wolf]

My gym is outside and i run or cycle in it. I ran past the local nuffield gym last night and it was so empty! maybe 2 people i could see on the machines where normally i would see 20.

I'm loving how quite the roads are! I think i am gonna run Tue-Fri nights and then cycle sat and sun mornings. I have stopped swimming for a bit as i have concerns over my local pool. I am however in talks with an open water swim coach and she thinks there are some decent stretches of river close to me i could use. Wetsuit for me though! Water temp is around 8-9c at the min and i am pansy! Mate and her are non wetsuit all year long!!

Roads are wonderful for running at moment aren't they, I did a nice quick 5k earlier not a soul in sight and meant I could push harder as I wasn't dodging anyone. May make it a swift 10k tomorrow if its just as quiet.

 

[Rooter]

Roads are wonderful for running at moment aren't they, I did a nice quick 5k earlier not a soul in sight and meant I could push harder as I wasn't dodging anyone. May make it a swift 10k tomorrow if its just as quiet.

I'm just cruising slow in Z2! its so nice not having to even work hard and really enjoy the surroundings! although throwing in some threshold and interval stuff to keep me on my toes!

 

[chellie]

I'm so wary of trying jogging outside again incase I beggar up my leg again. It's been OKish on the treadmill

 

[Hackers and Whackers]

That is the problem, was looking for a pair of dumbells at 20kg each. Best hope now is if the gym does have to close for a time, will see if she can borrow a set as her coach is also a PT there.

Don't know if this is a good price but Sports Direct have them https://www.sportsdirect.com/everlast-dumbbell-762665#colcode=76266572

 

[Rooter]

I'm so wary of trying jogging outside again incase I beggar up my leg again. It's been OKish on the treadmill

Take it slow, walk/run/walk and maybe ice your knees when you finish. I did this for quite some time when i started running, now stronger than ever.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

30 minutes in the back yard this morning, kettle bells, balance board, swing trainer, exercise mat, all used.

Plus the good old press ups, squat thrusts and burpees

 

[Wolf]

Well today's workout was a nice gentle 10k in 37mins, followed up in the garage by the 300 workout which is:
25 Pull-ups
50 Kettlebell deadlifts ( 2 x 30kg Kb)
50 Push ups
50 box jumps (onto a bench)
50 floor wipers
50 Kettlebell single arm Clean & press (alternating arms)
25 Pull-ups
Total time 16:21..
Brutal but an amazing calorie burn & muscle builder.

Theres so much you can do at home with minimal kit and in this time of lock down it helps to keep active.

 

[chellie]

Well today's workout was a nice gentle 10k in 37mins, followed up in the garage by the 300 workout which is:
25 Pull-ups
50 Kettlebell deadlifts ( 2 x 30kg Kb)
50 Push ups
50 box jumps (onto a bench)
50 floor wipers
50 Kettlebell single arm Clean & press (alternating arms)
25 Pull-ups
Total time 16:21..
Brutal but an amazing calorie burn & muscle builder.

Theres so much you can do at home with minimal kit and in this time of lock down it helps to keep active.

You are just showing off Only floor wipers I've heard of are floor mops!

 

[Wolf]

You are just showing off Only floor wipers I've heard of are floor mops!

Used to be able to do it in 13mins im getting slower ?.. What are these mops you speak of?

 

[stefanovic]

Ways to burn calories at home without special equipment include activating the brain with reading and playing a game like chess. Even sleeping burns calories.
Plus yoga, tai chi and qigong are especially useful to help with toning muscles and circulation.