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Anyone back at the gym today?

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MrsJBaptiste · 26/12/2021 09:49

Or did anyone even go yesterday on Christmas Day?

I'm heading off shortly but feel like other people friends think this is a bit sad and the gym is one thing you can leave for a few days over Christmas.

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LaChanticleer · 28/12/2021 19:52

I went yesterday and today - pretty busy, and a lot of fun. Members all very cheery!

stalkersaga · 28/12/2021 14:31

Thanks @gamerchick, my yoga felt good and I'm going on the exercise bike later Grin

I also discovered that the Down Dog yoga app, which is brilliant, has a free trial until Jan 15 right now. I like it because it's totally customisable, I was able to set it for a full practice for 40 mins with a focus on hip flexors (too much running) and choose my background music.

dementedpixie · 28/12/2021 13:50

Did a combat class today and will do one tomorrow as well. Dh went to a spin class

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MrsJBaptiste · 28/12/2021 12:53

😅

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YungWaffle · 28/12/2021 11:52

@MrsJBaptiste
I know it's a typo but what should minde be???

The fat-fingered version of mince pies

gamerchick · 28/12/2021 11:45

@stalkersaga

I just got a positive LFT GODDAMMIT so it's some online yoga and the exercise bike for me SadSadSad

On the plus side DH had to take the DC out without me and the peace is quite nice.

Ah crap take it easy man. It's one of my fears that.

I went yesterday, going later on and tomorrow. Feel so much better for it.

stalkersaga · 28/12/2021 11:44

I just got a positive LFT GODDAMMIT so it's some online yoga and the exercise bike for me SadSadSad

On the plus side DH had to take the DC out without me and the peace is quite nice.

Lottapianos · 28/12/2021 11:43

Been away for Christmas so no gym for the past week, had to make do with several long walks. Going home today. Doing an IG live tomorrow at 7.30am and I can't bloody wait! Exercise just makes everything better

Laufeythejust · 28/12/2021 11:27

I went yesterday and this morning. I feel great for it (and not as guilty about eating lots of leftover Christmas food!)

coogee · 28/12/2021 11:23

My gym is shut for the whole Christmas week and doesn’t open until next Tuesday. According to my husband I already have withdrawal symptoms.

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MrsJBaptiste · 27/12/2021 22:59

@YungWaffle If they just think you should be watching Gogglebox and eating minde instead, they have the problem

I know it's a typo but what should minde be???

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DrunkenKoala · 27/12/2021 21:50

My (council run) swimming pool doesn’t reopen until Weds, unfortunately I’m busy between Weds - Sat so hoping to go on Sun morning, I’ll be really ready for it by then. The last time I went was the 15 Dec. DS tested positive that evening so although I was still allowed to go (subject to neg LTFs) I didn’t feel right in going so stayed away. I live close to a park and have noticed a couple of runners today.

YungWaffle · 27/12/2021 19:28

I went on Christmas Eve and I went today. I would have gone on Christmas day, but it was closed.
People have weird attitudes and opinions to exercise. If your kids are going hungry because you have to get a workout in, you may have a problem. If they just think you should be watching Gogglebox and eating minde instead, they have the problem.

HeadNorth · 27/12/2021 19:25

I did half an hour of yoga at home on Boxing Day and a 10k run today. Feel better for it.

HelloCanYouHearMe · 27/12/2021 19:23

45min Spin class completed today and another one booked for tomorrow

Have just treated myself to some new capri bottoms to ensure I keep going

ColleysMill · 27/12/2021 13:07

God I feel better for that!!!!!!

EmmaStone · 27/12/2021 09:21

DH and I did a 5k run on Christmas morning - we usually do just to have some kind of movement in the day, otherwise we both feel a bit I'll sitting and eating and drinking all day. We're off to visit in-laws today, which will involve sitting in the car for hours on end, arriving, sitting and stuffing our faces again, then sitting in the car for hours the next day to come home. I'm going to quickly run now before we get in the car (DH has gone for a bike ride).

Yellowshirt · 26/12/2021 21:34

I did a 15 mile run down to the beautiful Ironbridge. There was lots of walkers about on the Silkin way which was nice.

fishonabicycle · 26/12/2021 17:52

40 minutes calisthenics today (made harder by the mulled wine at lunchtime 🤣). Have had a couple of days off prior to that.

emmathedilemma · 26/12/2021 17:41

My gym is closed but I met a friend for a run.

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MrsJBaptiste · 26/12/2021 17:08

@allfurcoatnoknickers I feel for you 😕

I had an operation last month and was out if action for 2 weeks and it felt like forever! Lockdown was bad enough but when others are going but you know you can't is so frustrating...

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ThreeKneeRepeater · 26/12/2021 15:16

Mines open and I’ve been. Very quiet.

allfurcoatnoknickers · 26/12/2021 15:10

I would be if I didn't have a sprained fucking ankle. I'm going stir crazy without exercise Sad

ranoutofquinoaandprosecco · 26/12/2021 14:58

Mine's closed as I may have considered it. It reopens on Tuesday so I'm booked in for spin then. Had a nice walk with the kids earlier before I hoovered up leftovers from yesterday for lunch!

TellySavalashairbrush · 26/12/2021 14:38

I went on Christmas Day. Adult dd went to her in-laws,so just me and Dh.he isnt English and celebrates on the night of the 24th so I took advantage of it being quiet in my gym.Only about 5 people there.it was great.