Going to the Gym... over 40s

[chellie]

I was planning to collect a small barbell set on Friday (got plenty of dumbbells at home) but the seller has put the price up from £50 to £70. I guess she thinks they've appreciated in value as people (like us) are thinking their gym may close. I told her to stuff her barbell where the sun don't shine

Amanda, check out Argos as they have some but they weren't in stock at ours. Also, Very had some.

I've managed to get two kettlebells from Argos plus a resistance band set from Aldi. That was a bargain as it was reduced to £3.99 so cancelled the one I had reserved at Argos. I also nearly took a lad out at Argos as I swung round with the kettlebells

 

[Wolf]

Amanda, check out Argos as they have some but they weren't in stock at ours. Also, Very had some.

I've managed to get two kettlebells from Argos plus a resistance band set from Aldi. That was a bargain as it was reduced to £3.99 so cancelled the one I had reserved at Argos. I also nearly took a lad out at Argos as I swung round with the kettlebells

Good to see my Aldi recommendation came in handy ?

 

[chellie]

Good to see my Aldi recommendation came in handy ?

It did I skipped on the kettlebell there though as it was 12kg

 

[Wolf]

It did I skipped on the kettlebell there though as it was 12kg

12kg that's ok. I have a set of 32kg i use for swings and presses. My wife uses them for leg work to, but then she is a competitive skier with a very impressive set of quads and glutes ?.

Don't forget my offer if you would like some varied routines for at home using just the Kettlebells and bands I'm happy to send you something over that will give you 4 or 5 different workouts for the weeks.

 

[chellie]

12kg that's ok. I have a set of 32kg i use for swings and presses. My wife uses them for leg work to, but then she is a competitive skier with a very impressive set of quads and glutes ?.

Don't forget my offer if you would like some varied routines for at home using just the Kettlebells and bands I'm happy to send you something over that will give you 4 or 5 different workouts for the weeks.

Yes please

 

[GB72]

I am another one who has decided to skip the gym for the time being. They have all of the notices about hand washing, sanitising, cleaning equipment etc but nobody seems to be checking or enforcing anything. Maybe they are doing it subtly but, and I may be being overly cautious, I want to see people checking that hand sanitisers are used and kit is wiped down even if it means limiting the number of people in the gym at any one time.

 

[Wolf]

Yes please

I'll put something together this afternoon for you. Out of interest what weight KB did you get.

 

[chellie]

I'll put something together this afternoon for you. Out of interest what weight KB did you get.

Thanks Craig and a measly 4kg and 6kg. Did want an 8kg but couldnt get one.

 

[AmandaJR]

Amanda, check out Argos as they have some but they weren't in stock at ours. Also, Very had some.

I've managed to get two kettlebells from Argos plus a resistance band set from Aldi. That was a bargain as it was reduced to £3.99 so cancelled the one I had reserved at Argos. I also nearly took a lad out at Argos as I swung round with the kettlebells

Thanks. Bought a 5' bar on Ebay as worked out I have plenty of weight plates to do what I need. Been to the gym today and all ok but have the feeling they may all close at some time.

 

[AmandaJR]

How big is your gym?

I now train at home anyway, but I was talking to the owner of the weightlifting club I used to train at, and one of the topics was the business damage of having to close, and people wanting to still train. One of the suggestions we came up with was renting out the equipment, so people could still train at home and the gym could make a small income. If your gym isn't a huge corporate, it's worth asking about this, if you have the right kind of relationship.

That's a good idea. It is council run (I think) and on a not for profit basis. They may be happy enough for some weight plates to be hired out!

 

[AmandaJR]

I am another one who has decided to skip the gym for the time being. They have all of the notices about hand washing, sanitising, cleaning equipment etc but nobody seems to be checking or enforcing anything. Maybe they are doing it subtly but, and I may be being overly cautious, I want to see people checking that hand sanitisers are used and kit is wiped down even if it means limiting the number of people in the gym at any one time.

I went today. Some more users doing the right thing but also some being less inclined. It did feel a bit weird and wasn't sure I was doing the right thing being there but figured the decision may be out of my hands soon enough.

 

[chellie]

I went today. Some more users doing the right thing but also some being less inclined. It did feel a bit weird and wasn't sure I was doing the right thing being there but figured the decision may be out of my hands soon enough.

I've been for the past three days. I'm sure the gym is cleaner than the supermarkets. Though I kept a wide berth of the man who is always sweating on the cross trainer.

 

[GB72]

I went today. Some more users doing the right thing but also some being less inclined. It did feel a bit weird and wasn't sure I was doing the right thing being there but figured the decision may be out of my hands soon enough.

I went on Monday but not sure about tonight or going forward. If the gym were monitoring it a bit better then I would be more comfortable.

 

[Leftie]

Normally, the gym membership at our squash club is 2 months notice. Spoke to them this afternoon and they are accepting immediate notice from us old "at risk" oldies.

 

[GaryK]

Haven't been to the gym since last week.
It's one of the big name ones and they have advised of the following...
- all classes cancelled
- only 100 people allowed at the same
- some equipment out of use to help maintain social spacing
- ramped up on cleaning

Not sure if they are providing sanitizer / cleaner to each user or at each station.
Might go along tonight before they are forced to close by the government.

Part of me says stay away, but on the other hand I don't consider myself or any immediate family members as being in any of the "at risk" groups.
No plans to meet up with anyone as such, so risk of passing anything on to others is relatively low.
As someone said, the gym is probably undoubtedly cleaner than the supermarkets.

 

[User62651]

I went today. Some more users doing the right thing but also some being less inclined. It did feel a bit weird and wasn't sure I was doing the right thing being there but figured the decision may be out of my hands soon enough.

I also went today, usually change there but went in gym gear to minimise time/surface contact, took my own wipes as well. Had a chat with the staff about hygeine, checked how busy it was and place was v quiet (3 to 7 people) all using spray and wipes so felt ok about it. Do feel they'll close soon. Focussed hard on not putting my hands anywhere near my face. Not sure if I was daft or not.
Was thinking about trying to keep up fitness at home and I just know I can't get motivated the same as going to a gym however lunges, squat thrusts, burpees, star jumps, press ups, pull ups, planks etc can all be done easy enough I suppose. Pair of 16/18kg dumbells wouldn't go amiss though. Gumtree/Ebay/Marketplace/recycling centre should unearth something! Hoping the inevitable lockdown allows for dog walking as that can be turned into a jog.

 

[User62651]

Could end up here!

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10218511740599648

 

[GB72]

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.

 

[Wolf]

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.

Are you looking for a 20kg dumbell set, or a pair of 20kg dumbells. That may seem an odd question but a dumbell set will be a pair of DB bars with an assortment of weights totalling 20kg but due to make up and size you'd be hard pressed to get more than 10kg on each bar so effectively you'd only have 2 x 10kg DB = a 20kg set..

If you want a pair of dumbells weighing in at 20kg each (40kg pair/set). You're going to be hard pressed to get them at a reasonable/cheap price. Because most of that weight will either be fully moulded which makes them a lot dearer and not available generally from high street retailers but places like powerhouse sell them but be around £125ish, or you'd have to buy a adjustable set like Bowflex ones which will cost you somewhere in the region of a new Driver price.

Flip side of that a 20kg Kettlebell which could be used for powerlifting style workouts you can pick up for about £30 each at somewhere like Argos.

 

[GB72]

Are you looking for a 20kg dumbell set, or a pair of 20kg dumbells. That may seem an odd question but a dumbell set will be a pair of DB bars with an assortment of weights totalling 20kg but due to make up and size you'd be hard pressed to get more than 10kg on each bar so effectively you'd only have 2 x 10kg DB = a 20kg set..

If you want a pair of dumbells weighing in at 20kg each (40kg pair/set). You're going to be hard pressed to get them at a reasonable/cheap price. Because most of that weight will either be fully moulded which makes them a lot dearer and not available generally from high street retailers but places like powerhouse sell them but be around £125ish, or you'd have to buy a adjustable set like Bowflex ones which will cost you somewhere in the region of a new Driver price.

Flip side of that a 20kg Kettlebell which could be used for powerlifting style workouts you can pick up for about £30 each at somewhere like Argos.

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.