When do you plan to go back to the gym?

[Bleacher Creature]

I'm a runner and biker and certainly don't need to be inside to exercise during these beautiful spring days, but I also wouldn't mind some weight lifting for toning.

I had initially planned to wait to go to the gym once we were in the final throes of the pandemic in the fall or winter, but I will be fully vaccinated in a few weeks. Does it make sense to join a 24 hour gym where I can duck in and out during a quiet period to do a 15-20 minute workout with weights? I was also thinking of investing in a set of dumbbells, but they are a lot pricier than I expected.

Anyone else though about this?

[OAITW r.2.0]

1. In my next life.

[OneBlueDotS-Carolina]

4. Like me....

real soon, sooner than soon, the soonest....

[Duncanpup]

2. I too like to bike

And been using home weights for years as also pull up sit ups push-ups
Stopped going gym maybe last April. I’m actually thinking maybe early January-March 2022 yes paranoia.

[hlthe2b]

3. There are a few gyms that are so well ventilated that they pose little risk--but they are rare

I'd buy weights or resistance bands (which are much cheaper)

[HipChick]

5. Planned to go after the 2nd vaccine

Just waiting another 14 days..

[tulipsandroses]

6. After I get my 2nd vaccine this week. I have gained the Pandemic $#@** pounds

Gotta get back on track

[spinbaby]

7. I've rejoined

But haven’t gone yet. On Wednesday when the weather is crap, I plan to hit the pool.

[Clash City Rocker]

8. I've got weights and resistance bands, planning to buy a Total Gym

I also walk a lot. So hopefully that’s enough.

I’d rather do it at home anyhow. The culture at most gyms makes me a little uncomfortable.

[luv2fly]

16. Bought a total gym years ago

I don't love it but I do like it, despite it being associated with Chuck Norris 🥋

[Skittles]

9. never been in one

I have always exercised at home, dislike being around sweaty people. I have sets for 1lb, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20 and 25, as well as well as some kettle bells of 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30lb. I use fitness DVDs and do some streaming workouts too.

If you're doing home exercise, also get some stretch bands, those things work great for toning.

[Hugh_Lebowski]

10. I dunno about the rest of you but I never stopped my daily 11 hour workouts at the He-Man Gym

Slackers!

[we can do it]

11. As much as I liked the gym before, I don't know if I will go back.

We spent a quite a bit setting us up at home. Luckily we already had dumbbells up to 30 lbs. Added a super nice treadmill, climber, bands with anchor system.

[slumcamper]

12. Soon (when I am reincarnated in the form of a much younger body). n/t

[Bleacher Creature]

17. I'd like to be reincarnated as the Rock, but that's more of a Freaky Friday scenario.

[Ocelot II]

13. Never.

But then, I never go to gyms anyhow.

[Aristus]

14. When the new-infections graph flatlines.

I'm going for a 3-mile walk every day, and lifting my dumbbells at home when I remember to.

But my gym's solid, strenuous workouts are still the best way for me to tone up.

[Croney]

15. I've been back six months, going to four Zumba classes a week.

Masked. I also use the recumbent bike and the treadmill but not as often as I used to. I'm old, I'm vaccinated, the gym isn't crowded, and they're Covid-conscious. But I don't blame people who'd rather not risk it.

[Brother Buzz]

18. When I go back for my second Covid19 injection

Oh wait, that was four weeks ago. I'm still pissed at them for not letting us finished our game of H*O*R*S*E during the 15 minute wait period.

[rownesheck]

19. Let's see...

Last time I was in a gym was 1996 ish? So I'm guessing I'm never going back. I'm too lazy.

[Bev54]

20. Luckily I live in a condo with a private gym

have to make appointment for your hour but I kind of like it, only one person allowed at a time so I am on my own at the gym.

[beaglelover]

21. 2 weeks after I'm fully vaccinated I will go back to L.A. Fitness for cardio workouts.

I'm just been walking around the neighborhood in the meantime, but I'm not burning as many calories as I would be from one of my pre COVID cardio workouts.

I've been back to Pilates in the Studio since 2/15/21. Classes were restricted to 50% capacity until a week ago, now they are at full capacity which is 12 students. I still feel safe there though. The reformers are all at least 6 feet away from each other and everyone is wearing a mask.

So, mid May I'll be back at L.A. Fitness!

[empedocles]

22. When my large gym closed for a few months, I learned that stairs, push and sit ups

and 'dumbells' didn't work. Going back to the gym was so much better.

I'm careful, even wear gloves. However, social distancing is not a problem,
that can't be easily dealt with.

[left-of-center2012]

23. I've not been to a gym since I graduated high school

1964

[RobinA]

24. I Won't Even

consider it as long as we have to wear masks. After that I will consider it.

[milestogo]

25. What's a gym?

[lillypaddle]

26. The 12th of never

or somewhere around there.