deejdeej 880 Posted 20 December 2020 Report Share Posted 20 December 2020 2 hours ago, Izzy said: I live in Bucks so tier 4 from midnight. Really fvcked off about it tbh. Was just getting back into the gym and now this shit again. Had enough really. Feels like a constant kick in the teeth tbh, the only real activities I do that don't involve going to the pub are running and golf. Both of which haven't been allowed for a large part of this year. Feel for you man, but I'm sure leicester will be joining you soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Finnaldo 3,185 Posted 1 January Report Share Posted 1 January On 19/12/2020 at 21:24, Izzy said: I live in Bucks so tier 4 from midnight. Really fvcked off about it tbh. Was just getting back into the gym and now this shit again. Had enough really. I know how you’re feeling now mate! I was two weeks back into weight training again after being off it since February (I’ve been swimming twice a week since September though) and felt excellent for it, I was preparing to fully dedicate myself to it this year. Now I feel a bit lost. Diets gone to crap, I’ve got no proper weights at home and equipment is either sold out or going for silly prices. In the first two lockdowns I did daily walks for 5 miles a day but after the same routes well over a hundred times I can’t face doing it again. I’ve been WFH since March so it was one real escape I had. I worked a couple days this week and could barely get anything done. I just can’t find the motivation for anything, the constant fvck ups and farces from the top makes it feel there’s no end or way out. Sounds pretty sad but without the gym it’s a pretty lonely and miserable existence at the minute. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy 23,467 Posted 1 January Report Share Posted 1 January 21 minutes ago, Finnaldo said: I know how you’re feeling now mate! I was two weeks back into weight training again after being off it since February (I’ve been swimming twice a week since September though) and felt excellent for it, I was preparing to fully dedicate myself to it this year. Now I feel a bit lost. Diets gone to crap, I’ve got no proper weights at home and equipment is either sold out or going for silly prices. In the first two lockdowns I did daily walks for 5 miles a day but after the same routes well over a hundred times I can’t face doing it again. I’ve been WFH since March so it was one real escape I had. I worked a couple days this week and could barely get anything done. I just can’t find the motivation for anything, the constant fvck ups and farces from the top makes it feel there’s no end or way out. Sounds pretty sad but without the gym it’s a pretty lonely and miserable existence at the minute. Doesn't sound sad at all mate, I completely understand how you feel. I struggle to get motivated at home and have to force myself to go for a walk every day, but it's not the same. After 3 weeks off the gym I can already feel my strength reducing and I'm more lethargic and aching. I hate running outside in the cold and it fvcks my Achilles up, so that's out too. Going to the gym was my reason to get out the house and have a bit of 'me' time and the only thing I looked forward to. God knows how long it will be until they open again but I imagine a while yet. Try and keep your chin up mate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deejdeej 880 Posted 1 January Report Share Posted 1 January After running on the treadmill for a month I went for a run outside yesterday due to the gym closures. Had to stop numerous times as I couldn't breathe properly due to the cold air! I've always had the motivation to carry on outside but struggled yesterday. Sooner the gyms reopen the better Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lcfc sheff 1,375 Posted 1 January Report Share Posted 1 January I’ve always had the weights in my garage to just about cope but come winter it’s just way too cold to be training, sadly nothing beats the gym plus I can’t afford the dumbbells I definitely require to really push myself 😬 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sol thewall Bamba 8,008 Posted 4 January Report Share Posted 4 January Had a good November lockdown running outside but I really can't be arsed with it now mainly due to the cold. Such a shame gyms were forced to close without much evidence given the effort that a lot of them put it to stay open. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph 466 Posted 4 January Report Share Posted 4 January (edited) 1 hour ago, Sol thewall Bamba said: Had a good November lockdown running outside but I really can't be arsed with it now mainly due to the cold. Such a shame gyms were forced to close without much evidence given the effort that a lot of them put it to stay open. This is literally me. I'm not into running personally but did do it for a bit during the last lockdown for about 2-3 weeks but just found it cold and miserable. At the minute i'm doing a one hour walk during my work break but thats not even proper exercise. With the virus going this mental i can see why gyms are closed but god damn just as I was getting back into the groove its over again. Edited 4 January by Christoph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollie93 298 Posted 4 January Report Share Posted 4 January To anyone who's interested, I have just become a L3 Personal Trainer and I understand how important the gym is those who attend. I have written a free workout program for a week which you can do at home with no equipment, and if you like it, we can chat about what's best for you to help to keep moving during this lockdown! This is NOT a sales pitch, I just want to help anyone I can get moving who struggles with motivation. Send me a pm if interested lads and ladies. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UpTheLeagueFox 10,246 Posted 5 January Report Share Posted 5 January 11 hours ago, Ollie93 said: To anyone who's interested, I have just become a L3 Personal Trainer and I understand how important the gym is those who attend. I have written a free workout program for a week which you can do at home with no equipment, and if you like it, we can chat about what's best for you to help to keep moving during this lockdown! This is NOT a sales pitch, I just want to help anyone I can get moving who struggles with motivation. Send me a pm if interested lads and ladies. Good luck Ollie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BroughtonFox 143 Posted 26 January Report Share Posted 26 January I’m wanting to try and start lifting more weights again as I’m starting to put on the pounds again... Does anyone know any good Barbells and dumbbells that you can buy online that are not way too expensive? Turning my garage into a mini gym but have no idea what the best makes are or value for money. Was wondering if any experts know what’s best? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Costock_Fox 11,842 Posted 27 January Report Share Posted 27 January Had to have 2 weeks off on the advice of my chiropractor due to a bad back. First 2 days back doing insanity on Monday and Tuesday and **** me, I can barely walk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Unabomber 11,943 Posted 27 January Report Share Posted 27 January 12 hours ago, BroughtonFox said: I’m wanting to try and start lifting more weights again as I’m starting to put on the pounds again... Does anyone know any good Barbells and dumbbells that you can buy online that are not way too expensive? Turning my garage into a mini gym but have no idea what the best makes are or value for money. Was wondering if any experts know what’s best? At the end of the day a weight is a weight and it is what you do with it. The options you have are standard barbells and plates or Olympic barbells and plates. It really depends on what exercises you are going to be doing? If squats and deadlifts and the other compound lifts then you would want an Olympic set. This will also depend on how much space you have as they are bigger. If you are looking at just beginner stuff and nothing too heavy then any standard barbell and weight set would be fine. I know previously it was difficult to buy any equipment so not sure if this had changed and there are more things available? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Unabomber 11,943 Posted 27 January Report Share Posted 27 January Also I got all my stuff from Power House fitness years ago if I remember correctly. They seem to have a decent selection and stock at the minute. https://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/weights/barbells/standard-bars Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polarbear 110 Posted 27 January Report Share Posted 27 January facebook marketplace is a good place for 2nd hand weights Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BroughtonFox 143 Posted 27 January Report Share Posted 27 January 2 hours ago, Unabomber said: Also I got all my stuff from Power House fitness years ago if I remember correctly. They seem to have a decent selection and stock at the minute. https://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/weights/barbells/standard-bars Excellent mate thanks, was just going to do the basic stuff you can do on a bench, as there’s plenty of benches on Amazon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sol thewall Bamba 8,008 Posted 27 January Report Share Posted 27 January Probably missing the gym as much as anything else this time around. I hate running in the cold and wet so I'm basically doing nothing. No room to buy any equipment to work out at home either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyblueeyes 2,559 Posted 27 January Report Share Posted 27 January How do you guys working out at home stay motivated. Its so hard at home. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Costock_Fox 11,842 Posted 4 February Report Share Posted 4 February After spending about 9 months doing insanity and running hard I’ve had a dodgy back. The chiropractor made me take 2 weeks off and recommended yoga. I’m back to doing the above but also doing Yoga every day now and quite enjoying doing it. I also stumbled across Wim Hof who is the guy that can go out swimming in ice etc because he has developed a breathing technique which regulates his body temperature. He has a YouTube videos for this technique and it’s absolutely mental, I comfortably held my breath for 1m 30 and could easily have carried out. Looking into doing his exercise program now because it genuinely felt incredible. He’s a mad bastard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyblueeyes 2,559 Posted 8 February Report Share Posted 8 February Finally found that home gym equipment that keeps me motivated. The kettlebell! 30 mins every other day HIIT workouts. Feel refreshed and it keeps me challenged. If you dont have one I would definately recommend getting one until the gyms re-open. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sol thewall Bamba 8,008 Posted 8 February Report Share Posted 8 February Desperate for these to re-open pronto after the 22nd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RonnieTodger 3,633 Posted 8 February Report Share Posted 8 February My back is in bits. I slipped a disc when I was 21 and then again last year (5 years afterwards). Since then, it’s gone another 3 times. Had enough now, going to go to a physio. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post foxile5 2,552 Posted 8 February Popular Post Report Share Posted 8 February 4 hours ago, Sol thewall Bamba said: Desperate for these to re-open pronto after the 22nd. If they reopen schools and not gyms ill be ****ing raging Can't remember where the statistics were drawn from but gyms show barely any transmission rates. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sdb 2,729 Posted 9 February Report Share Posted 9 February Any good home work outs people would recommend? I've searched insanity but can't really see anything official/structured on YouTube? Thanks x Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charl91 2,578 Posted 9 February Report Share Posted 9 February On 27/01/2021 at 09:38, Unabomber said: Also I got all my stuff from Power House fitness years ago if I remember correctly. They seem to have a decent selection and stock at the minute. https://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/weights/barbells/standard-bars Late to the party, but can confirm that these are decent. Bought a 45kg barbell from them a few weeks back, was a pretty good price compared to anywhere on amazon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reginaldo 199 Posted 11 February Report Share Posted 11 February On 09/02/2021 at 12:03, sdb said: Any good home work outs people would recommend? I've searched insanity but can't really see anything official/structured on YouTube? Thanks x Have a look at "Private Gym Fitness" on you tube. I bought a knock-off TRX during lockdown and put it up in the garage and it's doing me good...he does loads of other types of exercise too. and all free (at the moment)... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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