08-10-2020, 07:58 PM
It was quite the emotional rollercoaster to read about people going to the gym in this thread, while the world is mostly still in a locked-down state. Gyms in my area are slowly starting to open, but masks aren't required during workouts, so there's no way I'm going to go back to the gym anytime soon - I can't afford to get sick.
Working out from home, for me, has actually always taken more effort than packing a bag and going to the gym. The gym was a social destination, one of the few places where I felt safe to use weights and machines and treadmills without feeling anxious. At home, if there's an accident, there's no one around to help out!
I've been finding that workout apps are helpful if you have friends that are still staying home, or long-distance friends, because you can do simple walks and jogs around town and keep in touch via your walks. Sharing recipes (and pictures of successful preparations) is also a fun way of staying healthy.
Even Facetime/Google Meet is great while prepping dinner if friends are in your timezone! It can be a tradition to do that on the weekends for breakfast or brunch.
Working out from home, for me, has actually always taken more effort than packing a bag and going to the gym. The gym was a social destination, one of the few places where I felt safe to use weights and machines and treadmills without feeling anxious. At home, if there's an accident, there's no one around to help out!
I've been finding that workout apps are helpful if you have friends that are still staying home, or long-distance friends, because you can do simple walks and jogs around town and keep in touch via your walks. Sharing recipes (and pictures of successful preparations) is also a fun way of staying healthy.
Even Facetime/Google Meet is great while prepping dinner if friends are in your timezone! It can be a tradition to do that on the weekends for breakfast or brunch.