Anyone hazard a guess for when the gyms will re-open

Sunrise_Sunset

So how long should this DOMS last? ��

caviardreams

I see flyefit had a countdown on their insta story saying 3 days till reopening so looks like the 20th is still on!

Praise Be!

The_Honeybadger

Sunrise_Sunset wrote: »

So how long should this DOMS last? ��

I went a bit too hard on the squats day 1 and it lasted 5 days, days 3-4 were agony. I had been doing a good bit of BW stuff during the break but it clearly didn’t prepare me in any way for the barbell.

Anybody just starting back, ease in to it !

Dravokivich

NotMOL wrote: »

Most gyms opened almost 3 weeks ago, so if FLYEfit don't open on the 20th and decide to open on the 10th of August then I imagine LOTS of members will leave for other gyms.

It wouldn't bother me. As far as I'm aware only 1 gym near me has re-opened and I was never interested in going there anyway.

RugbyLover123

I’m quite shocked at how negligent and lax my gym has been since it has reopened.

I expected there to be sanitiser and blue roll at each machine, a member of staff on the floor at all times making sure everyone is wiping their equipment, reception to make sure everyone has a sweat towel entering and their to be time slots.

None of these were put in place.

For the first week, I spotted 4 (3 downstairs and 1 upstairs) sanitiser bottles and two things of blue roll for the whole gym. We were then told on the Sunday, at the end of the first week, we needed to bring our own sanitiser wipes as the blue roll was running out. They said we would be told to leave if we didn’t bring wipes. This was fine by me, but no member of staff enforced these rules in the week and a half since we were told. I would guess I have seen about 30/40% of people with wipes since. I observed an Irish guy in his mid 30s use 5 different pieces of cardio equipment yesterday in the space of 35/40 minutes and he had nothing with him. Similarly I’ve seen a group of 4 lads every day in the gym for the last week with 1 very small sweat towel between them.

I have seen other gyms implement times slots. There is none of that in the gym I go to. And it has been quite busy most days I’ve been there.

I even saw one of the part owners working out and he had nothing with him in terms of wipes or towel.

I guess I could just not go but it is frustrating for those that are trying their best.

imfml

RugbyLover123 wrote: »

I’m quite shocked at how negligent and lax my gym has been since it has reopened.

I expected there to be sanitiser and blue roll at each machine, a member of staff on the floor at all times making sure everyone is wiping their equipment, reception to make sure everyone has a sweat towel entering and their to be time slots.

None of these were put in place.

For the first week, I spotted 4 (3 downstairs and 1 upstairs) sanitiser bottles and two things of blue roll for the whole gym. We were then told on the Sunday, at the end of the first week, we needed to bring our own sanitiser wipes as the blue roll was running out. They said we would be told to leave if we didn’t bring wipes. This was fine by me, but no member of staff enforced these rules in the week and a half since we were told. I would guess I have seen about 30/40% of people with wipes since. I observed an Irish guy in his mid 30s use 5 different pieces of cardio equipment yesterday in the space of 35/40 minutes and he had nothing with him. Similarly I’ve seen a group of 4 lads every day in the gym for the last week with 1 very small sweat towel between them.

I have seen other gyms implement times slots. There is none of that in the gym I go to. And it has been quite busy most days I’ve been there.

I even saw one of the part owners working out and he had nothing with him in terms of wipes or towel.

I guess I could just not go but it is frustrating for those that are trying their best.

What gym is that?

Rosita

Ben Dunne gyms won't be reopening at all now it seems. There were plenty who suggested he was bluffing in the very early stages but there were wrong.

givyjoe

Rosita wrote: »

Ben Dunne gyms won't be reopening at all now it seems. There were plenty who suggested he was bluffing in the very early stages but there were wrong.

Didn't catch all of his radio interview, but he seemed a bit... off. If he said that, it's a bit strange considering they've pumped a huge wad of cash into refitting blanch.

Rosita

givyjoe wrote: »

Didn't catch all of his radio interview, but he seemed a bit... off. If he said that, it's a bit strange considering they've pumped a huge wad of cash into refitting blanch.

Yeah, he specifically referenced that and said that trials there showed social distancing wasn't possible. Only thing is that by those standards we might as well close down the country.

givyjoe

Rosita wrote: »

Yeah, he specifically referenced that and said that trials there showed social distancing wasn't possible. Only thing is that by those standards we might as well close down the country.

Exactly. I've seen pics of the revamped blanch gym. Distancing isn't possible because they've absolutely rammed equipment in beside each other. Also, making masks mandatory would go a long way.

Alf Veedersane

FLYEfit changed again....booking slots will be 75 mins.

But confirmed as opening on Monday.

matrim

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

FLYEfit changed again....booking slots will be 75 mins.

But confirmed as opening on Monday.

Did they ever officially say 90 minutes? The only place I saw 90 mentioned was on this thread

With what they announced, it probably is 90 minute blocks, where it is 75 minutes for working out and 15 minutes for staff to clean and do a swap over of customers.

jrosen

RugbyLover123 wrote: »

I’m quite shocked at how negligent and lax my gym has been since it has reopened.

I expected there to be sanitiser and blue roll at each machine, a member of staff on the floor at all times making sure everyone is wiping their equipment, reception to make sure everyone has a sweat towel entering and their to be time slots.

None of these were put in place.

For the first week, I spotted 4 (3 downstairs and 1 upstairs) sanitiser bottles and two things of blue roll for the whole gym. We were then told on the Sunday, at the end of the first week, we needed to bring our own sanitiser wipes as the blue roll was running out. They said we would be told to leave if we didn’t bring wipes. This was fine by me, but no member of staff enforced these rules in the week and a half since we were told. I would guess I have seen about 30/40% of people with wipes since. I observed an Irish guy in his mid 30s use 5 different pieces of cardio equipment yesterday in the space of 35/40 minutes and he had nothing with him. Similarly I’ve seen a group of 4 lads every day in the gym for the last week with 1 very small sweat towel between them.

I have seen other gyms implement times slots. There is none of that in the gym I go to. And it has been quite busy most days I’ve been there.

I even saw one of the part owners working out and he had nothing with him in terms of wipes or towel.

I guess I could just not go but it is frustrating for those that are trying their best.

Why dont you ask to speak to management, make it clear what you have seen and if they do nothing report them.

This is worrying..

https://www.msn.com/en-ie/health/familyhealth/id-rather-go-bust-%e2%80%94-ben-dunne-wont-open-gyms-until-covid-cure-or-vaccine/ar-BB16Rs29?li=BBr5KbJ

And yet I have below mail from the manager who still will not give me a full refund date. I asked weeks ago!

- Ben Dunne Gyms <judyeivers@bendunnegyms.com>
Thu 25/06/2020 08:49
HI
I absolutely appreciate that. We are processing the refunds however it may take a few weeks. You have my email address and we are no going anywhere

GerryFog

Lads, on the myflye page where is the option to book a time slot??? Cant find it anywhere.

matrim

GerryFog wrote: »

Lads, on the myflye page where is the option to book a time slot??? Cant find it anywhere.

I think the ability to book opens at 5.30am on Sunday, and you can only book 24 hours in advance

And if it's like their old class system it probably does mean 24 hours and not anytime next day.

givyjoe

rusty cole wrote: »

This is worrying..

https://www.msn.com/en-ie/health/familyhealth/id-rather-go-bust-%e2%80%94-ben-dunne-wont-open-gyms-until-covid-cure-or-vaccine/ar-BB16Rs29?li=BBr5KbJ

And yet I have below mail from the manager who still will not give me a full refund date. I asked weeks ago!

Judy Eivers - Ben Dunne Gyms <judyeivers@bendunnegyms.com>
Thu 25/06/2020 08:49
HI
I absolutely appreciate that. We are processing the refunds however it may take a few weeks. You have my email address and we are no going anywhere
Judy

He's saying one thing and telling staff another.. and the contractors doing up blanch by the sounds of it. Strange stuff. He sounded stressed out of his mind on the radio earlier.

givyjoe

matrim wrote: »

Did they ever officially say 90 minutes? The only place I saw 90 mentioned was on this thread

With what they announced, it probably is 90 minute blocks, where it is 75 minutes for working out and 15 minutes for staff to clean and do a swap over of customers.

They said 60 minutes officially on Instagram, with 30 minutes cleaning/closed after each block of 60 mins.

givyjoe

givyjoe wrote: »

He's saying one thing and telling staff another.. and the contractors doing up blanch by the sounds of it. Strange stuff. He sounded stressed out of his mind on the radio earlier.

I got burned by total fitness before..not again!

givyjoe

rusty cole wrote: »

I got burned by total fitness before..not again!

Burned how?

nullzero

givyjoe wrote: »

Burned how?

https://www.rte.ie/amp/298789/

Sheep Shagger

nullzero wrote: »

https://www.rte.ie/amp/298789/

Still miss Sandyford

Longer hours from next week in Gym Plus Rathfarnam...

From Monday the 20th July 2020 our opening hours will be,

Monday - Friday : 6am-9pm
Saturday -Sunday : 8am-5pm

Thank you for your patience and compliance during this time as we all try and adapt to a new safe and enjoyable way of working out.

Please remember the key points:

-Carry a hand towel at all times
-Wipe all equipment with disinfectant and blue paper before and after use
-Ensure you book your slot
-Arrive and leave on time
-Please limit class booking to one class per day at this time to be fair to your fellow members
-Don’t arrive at the club if you are feeling unwell or have travelled recently and you are subject to quarantine restrictions.

Booking through FitSense App still applies for Gym/Pool and Classes.

We have also added extra classes starting from Monday 20th. Please keep checking the FitSense app for our constantly evolving timetable as we continue to expand our class offering.

Thank you to all our members for supporting us since reopening, its been great seeing you all back healthy and active.

nullzero

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Still miss Sandyford

Longer hours from next week in Gym Plus Rathfarnam...

From Monday the 20th July 2020 our opening hours will be,

Monday - Friday : 6am-9pm
Saturday -Sunday : 8am-5pm

Thank you for your patience and compliance during this time as we all try and adapt to a new safe and enjoyable way of working out.

Please remember the key points:

-Carry a hand towel at all times
-Wipe all equipment with disinfectant and blue paper before and after use
-Ensure you book your slot
-Arrive and leave on time
-Please limit class booking to one class per day at this time to be fair to your fellow members
-Don’t arrive at the club if you are feeling unwell or have travelled recently and you are subject to quarantine restrictions.

Booking through FitSense App still applies for Gym/Pool and Classes.

We have also added extra classes starting from Monday 20th. Please keep checking the FitSense app for our constantly evolving timetable as we continue to expand our class offering.

Thank you to all our members for supporting us since reopening, its been great seeing you all back healthy and active.

I was a member in Sandyford as well, best gym I've been a member of by a mile.
Was gutted when that Explorium thing opened up there, I'd always hoped it might reopen as a gym, absolutely brilliant facilities gone to waste.

Alf Veedersane

matrim wrote: »

Did they ever officially say 90 minutes? The only place I saw 90 mentioned was on this thread

With what they announced, it probably is 90 minute blocks, where it is 75 minutes for working out and 15 minutes for staff to clean and do a swap over of customers.

Yeah, I was told it was 90 minute slots the other day. Went to check if that was legit and didn't see it on the site but saw it in the FAQs the other day. And it was always to be followed with a 30-minute deep clean.

Since been changed to 75 mins on the FAQs. The FAQ from the other say is still cached in Google:

givyjoe

givyjoe wrote: »

Burned how?

I never ogt any money back, nor did anyone. They were taking memberships hours before! even the staff didn't know to be fair to them.

Ben Dunne will easily claim bankruptcy!

Saying stuff like that on national radio and then assuring members all is well, is not good at all!! WTF is he thinking or taking!!

Garlinge

I had paid an annual sub about 10 days before Total Fitness folded but as used a credit card, I got a refund. The pool complex was superb, tragic to see it abandoned.

Sheep Shagger

rusty cole wrote: »

I never ogt any money back, nor did anyone. They were taking memberships hours before! even the staff didn't know to be fair to them.

Ben Dunne will easily claim bankruptcy!

Saying stuff like that on national radio and then assuring members all is well, is not good at all!! WTF is he thinking or taking!!

In the unlikely event they do go bust and you paid for your membership by credit card you can do a chargeback.

I got money back from Sandyford total fitness this way when they closed.

Sunrise_Sunset

The_Honeybadger wrote: »

I went a bit too hard on the squats day 1 and it lasted 5 days, days 3-4 were agony. I had been doing a good bit of BW stuff during the break but it clearly didn’t prepare me in any way for the barbell.

Anybody just starting back, ease in to it !

I thought I was easing myself into things on Monday. Once there I was actually able to do more than I thought. In retrospect I think it was the excitement and adrenaline of being back. I've been sore all week! Today I'm finally in less pain though.

For those saying their gyms are opening for 60/75 minute slots, is that really enough for a work out? I realise it would give more members a chance to book in, but for me the 90 minutes is perfect, any less and I wouldn't get everything done. Between extra long warm ups because of the long break, extra time cleaning equipment before and after use etc, any less than 90 minutes wouldn't be enough. Not for me anyway.

Kamu

Sunrise_Sunset wrote: »

For those saying their gyms are opening for 60/75 minute slots, is that really enough for a work out? I realise it would give more members a chance to book in, but for me the 90 minutes is perfect, any less and I wouldn't get everything done. Between extra long warm ups because of the long break, extra time cleaning equipment before and after use etc, any less than 90 minutes wouldn't be enough. Not for me anyway.

The 60min slots are a bit of a killer. I warm up for 10 mins before which leaves me with 50 mins for the actual workout. It's fine for now as I am not doing any big lifts, but when I do decided to go back to a 5x5 strength day, I will want to have the time to do 2 mins rest in between sets and still get all the accessory work done.

Even now I am going over time by 5-10 mins and so far they haven't said anything.

I have no time to do any cardio after the workout though, which is the main negative.

megatron989

I'm in shoreline bray and have to say, 90 minutes is more than enough since I'm no longer waiting on the kids who just sit on gear texting each other. BAM Bam Bam one workout to the next. But it's not gonna be members only for long. Been thinking of changing to another place with more space but I'll ride it out while it's quiet.
Very clean tho, they've sanitizer bottles at every machine and bench, towels mandatory and they gas the place between sessions, temp checks each visit etc. Solid effort and much appreciated.

Sunrise_Sunset

Kamu wrote: »

I have no time to do any cardio after the workout though, which is the main negative.

I'm fitting in 15-20 mins of cardio at the end of my work out. I don't mind that too much. Pre gym closures I would have done 30 minutes.

silverharp

Kamu wrote: »

The 60min slots are a bit of a killer. I warm up for 10 mins before which leaves me with 50 mins for the actual workout. It's fine for now as I am not doing any big lifts, but when I do decided to go back to a 5x5 strength day, I will want to have the time to do 2 mins rest in between sets and still get all the accessory work done.

Even now I am going over time by 5-10 mins and so far they haven't said anything.

I have no time to do any cardio after the workout though, which is the main negative.

where gyms have these rules are you only allowed book one per day?

Alf Veedersane

silverharp wrote: »

where gyms have these rules are you only allowed book one per day?

Pretty sure that's the case.

Sheep Shagger

Anyone know why some places seem to have steam rooms and jacuzzi's open but others don't?

silverharp

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Pretty sure that's the case.

I know everyone should be cutting everyone some slack these days but its a bit like a going to a 5 star hotel and finding out they have closed the amenities, Charging for one thing but not supplying a full service.
Unless they are discounting rates which I doubt they should allow multiple visits (not back to back obviously), most members wouldn't bother so they wouldn't be overrun

Alf Veedersane

silverharp wrote: »

I know everyone should be cutting everyone some slack these days but its a bit like a going to a 5 star hotel and finding out they have closed the amenities, Charging for one thing but not supplying a full service.
Unless they are discounting rates which I doubt they should allow multiple visits (not back to back obviously), most members wouldn't bother so they wouldn't be overrun

It's more like going to a 5-star hotel and having to check out before a certain time.

The cleaning after each training slot doesn't cost nothing and most people would appreciate the fact that they are going in to a gym to use equipment that has been cleaned.

Most slots are 75-90 mins which should be enough for most. If I was in a normal training cycle for a competition, 75 minutes would be a bit tight. 90 probably ok.

Use of showers, I get that. Unless they're individual cubicles where water from one can't run into another

is_that_so

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

The cleaning after each training slot doesn't cost nothing and most people would appreciate the fact that they are going in to a gym to use equipment that has been cleaned.

Most slots are 75-90 mins which should be enough for most. If I was in a normal training cycle for a competition, 75 minutes would be a bit tight. 90 probably ok.

We have 90m minute slots. Cleaning is more or less up to members. Everyone now does it but some are very obsessive with cleaning down equipment so it works well enough.

silverharp

Its very good where I am, everyone wipes down their own stuff and occasionally a cleaner comes around in full fumigation mode

Sunrise_Sunset

megatron989 wrote: »

I'm in shoreline bray and have to say, 90 minutes is more than enough since I'm no longer waiting on the kids who just sit on gear texting each other. BAM Bam Bam one workout to the next. But it's not gonna be members only for long. Been thinking of changing to another place with more space but I'll ride it out while it's quiet.
Very clean tho, they've sanitizer bottles at every machine and bench, towels mandatory and they gas the place between sessions, temp checks each visit etc. Solid effort and much appreciated.

Very reassured by their cleaning too. I got a message about their new booking app. I have to download it today and see how it works.

Since re-opening I only had to wait once for a machine, and it was only a couple of minutes. It was the last machine I needed so I couldn't do anything else in the meantime.

Alf Veedersane

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Anyone know why some places seem to have steam rooms and jacuzzi's open but others don't?

Steam rooms are a bit more risky in terms of a virus surviving on surfaces so they would need to be cleaned very regularly. Saunas are a higher temperature and usually wood surfaces so much safer.

Jacuzzis should be ok but still need managing. Some probably think it's too much hassle to have them safely available

Some might not really understand the risk so are safety first. That could well be down to a lack of guidance

Cazale

Couldn't get any slots this weekend for the gym I'm in. They were all booked out in a couple of minutes. The gym I'm in is in a hotel and they have started block booking 7 of the 45 spaces for guests. Getting frustrating at this stage.

Man Vs ManUre

I really hope the shower facilities are open by October. Even just walking the 1 minute to your car, in drenched sweaty gear in the cold and rain, followed by a 20min drive home, will probably bring on flu and colds. Places like gyms and other sports people play are just not healthy to not shower and change afterwards.

GerryFog

i still can't book flyefit slots. I thought it was opening tomorrow?

matrim

GerryFog wrote: »

i still can't book flyefit slots. I thought it was opening tomorrow?

Opening Monday. Bookings start tomorrow

Alf Veedersane

GerryFog wrote: »

i still can't book flyefit slots. I thought it was opening tomorrow?

First slot is 5.30am Monday...you will be able to book slots 24 hours in advance.

Alf Veedersane

Man Vs ManUre wrote: »

I really hope the shower facilities are open by October. Even just walking the 1 minute to your car, in drenched sweaty gear in the cold and rain, followed by a 20min drive home, will probably bring on flu and colds. Places like gyms and other sports people play are just not healthy to not shower and change afterwards.

The common cold and the flu are viruses. They're not caused by the cold and rain

Kamu

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

The common cold and the flu are viruses. They're not caused by the cold and rain

That really annoyed the *balocks* off me anytime my mom would say 'put a heavier jacket on, you'll get the flu going out like that's

No, no I won't. I'll get the flu from being too close to someone who has the flu. No other way dammit. Hahah

caviardreams

Actually think the 75 minute slot of flyefit is a good balance - the hour is probably a bit tight for people though doable with creativity, but the 75 will probably do most people, and still gives time for cleaning which is a positive.

Hoping the booking doesn't crash tomorrow though with only being able to book 24 hours in advance rather than the day before, it will be staggered across the day at least.

Man Vs ManUre

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

The common cold and the flu are viruses. They're not caused by the cold and rain

That is true, but body temperature affects your immune system to fight off these viruses. Staying in a cold sweaty wet top, and I mean drenched in sweat as I do mostly long distance cardio in gym, even if only for 30mins after leaving gym, is not good for you, and will be worse in winter leading to chills and shivers. Even before corona, showering, sauna, jacuzzi time at end increased your chances of picking up common cold and flu as person close to you sneezes, spits and all other disgusting habits people have, but only people I see leaving without shower are those who just do weights training.

Alf Veedersane

Man Vs ManUre wrote: »

That is true, but body temperature affects your immune system to fight off these viruses. Staying in a cold sweaty wet top, and I mean drenched in sweat as I do mostly long distance cardio in gym, even if only for 30mins after leaving gym, is not good for you, and will be worse in winter leading to chills and shivers. Even before corona, showering, sauna, jacuzzi time at end increased your chances of picking up common cold and flu as person close to you sneezes, spits and all other disgusting habits people have, but only people I see leaving without shower are those who just do weights training.

Put on a dry top in the car.