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Original poster

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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AndTime · 26/12/2021 14:12

Do has gone today, I would usually go with him but all the kids are out and it's a rare opportunity for me to have the house to myself.

Just don't mention it to your friends.

roundtable · 26/12/2021 14:16

I've been today. Felt better for it as I didn't have time to fit it in Christmas Eve and the children are too young for me to go on Christmas day. There is only one class and one of the DC did say 'no gym on Christmas Day!' Grin

I'm being incredibly lazy now though and I've had a bath and I'm now in bed sipping a Bailey's with my book and Mumsnet! Busy but fun day tomorrow though.

rookiemere · 26/12/2021 14:18

Ours was open so I went as I really fancied a break from the house and other people. I only did half an hour of mostly weights, but I felt the benefit of it and it got me out. The gym was pretty busy.
I may be even sadder as I did parkrun yesterday- the endorphins got me through hosting 12 people for the day.

Livelifeinthebuslane · 26/12/2021 14:18

I'm going tomorrow when it reopens. Is it just people who don't exercise anyway not getting it / feeling bad about their own choices?

ColleysMill · 26/12/2021 14:30

Hahaha this thread is so my people.

I use exercise as my way of coping with life. I love it and I'm a nicer person for it - calmer, more reasonable, less stressed - the toned (ish) bod is a happy side effect but so many people don't understand that.

The gym or working out is my time.

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MrsJBaptiste · 26/12/2021 14:36

@Livelifeinthebuslane

I'm going tomorrow when it reopens. Is it just people who don't exercise anyway not getting it / feeling bad about their own choices?
I think it's exactly that. Some people don't care and don't want to exercise (which is fine!) and others feel they should be doing something but can't be bothered and so make (the odd) comment. Hey ho!
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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.

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!

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

ThreeKneeRepeater · 26/12/2021 15:16

Mines open and I’ve been. Very quiet.

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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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emmathedilemma · 26/12/2021 17:41

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

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.

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.

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).

ColleysMill · 27/12/2021 13:07

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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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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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.

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!)

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

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.