Re-opening of gyms

As gyms are a great place for people to escape day to day lives and help with mental well being. We should be able to have them open, all be it maybe on a scaled down basis with limited numbers or set plans implemented to allow for social distancing and to keep everyone safe.

I would have to stress that it would be safe if there were measures put in place as there are for workplaces, supermarkets etc. If we can get on with our day to day working lives meeting new people every day and stay safe, then there should be no reason we cannot continue to live by social distancing and be able to have our gym to be able to exercise, stay healthy and keep our mental well-being in check

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As gyms are a great place for people to escape day to day lives and help with mental well being. We should be able to have them open, all be it maybe on a scaled down basis with limited numbers or set plans implemented to allow for social distancing and to keep everyone safe.

I would have to stress that it would be safe if there were measures put in place as there are for workplaces, supermarkets etc. If we can get on with our day to day working lives meeting new people every day and stay safe, then there should be no reason we cannot continue to live by social distancing and be able to have our gym to be able to exercise, stay healthy and keep our mental well-being in check

by ThomasW1992 on May 05, 2020 at 05:41PM

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  • Posted by slf May 05, 2020 at 18:01

    Exercise is great for physical and mental health as is being outdoors and close to nature. Opening gyms is not a priority as you can exercise in other ways.
  • Posted by tuggler1968 May 05, 2020 at 19:08

    Agree gym is great for health etc but all that huffing and puffing, spewing out all the possible germs. Every piece of equipment touched,sweated upon would have to be sterilised/sprayed down and wiped clean.
    Lot more chance of catching it than in a supermarket. So would love to get back to the gym but think it would have to be one of the last places opened up back up
  • Posted by Nairnbeach May 05, 2020 at 19:11

    Everyone should take as much opportunity to exercise while maintaining advised guidance to minimise the potential for cross infection.

    Gyms do offer a wide range of options for exercise. However they are an ideal location for spreading germs and viruses.

    There are other ways to exercise that are just as beneficial and being outdoors is less of a risk in spreading infections.

  • Posted by susansutherland May 05, 2020 at 19:41

    at his stage exercise outside the home should be outdoors
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