Gym Day

A quick check of the 24Go “app” last night revealed that the gym was reopening on October 23rd, but there was no provision to set up the one-hour appointments.

Another quick check of the “app” this morning caused a bit of a surprise. The gym in town was listed as being open and “no appointment necessary.” So, upon arrival, the new conditions were verified. No appointments, no time limit, and face masks required. Entry is “first come, first served,” with a maximum capacity of 75 people. Unfortunately, the showers were still blocked off.

The gym was fairly empty at 11am (see photo). A couple of acquaintances were there, and brief conversations ensued. Working out sans a one-hour time constraint was nice. Today was chest day. There was no further loss of strength over the two-month hiatus from what could be ascertained. The resistance bands and push-ups apparently were effective. The cardio workout for 30 minutes was easily accomplished. Overall, there was much relief. The obvious lesson, of course, is that there should never be long sedentary breaks in any workout regimen.

Addendum: The gym was probably empty because everyone was standing in line at the Apple® Store to pick up the new iPhone 12.

Miscellany: The e-book, “America Before,” by Graham Hancock was read to completion.