At the beginning of the pandemic, we watched businesses of all kinds get shut down, in order to slow the spread of COVID.
Restaurants, retail stores, and barber shops all ceased to exist for several months, but the business shutting down that hit me the hardest was when my gym closed.
I used to go to the gym every day, it was a big part of my life. When they reopened, many of my friends decided to cancel their gym memberships, and start exercising elsewhere. While I do enjoy yoga classes in the park, and group runs with my friends outside, I still really love the gym, so when the gym was open again, I went right back. One reason I love gyms so much is because I love my personal trainer. My personal trainer is incredibly motivating, and helps to provide some accountability for me, so there is someone who calls or texts me when I play hooky from the gym. My personal trainer is responsible for much of the progress I made from going to the gym for so long, and my personal trainer also taught me many of my favorite workouts. Another thing I missed from the gym was the sauna. Saunas are so good for so many reasons, but most of all I just think it feels amazing to sit in the sauna for a little while after my workout. Trying to steam up my shower enough at home to replicate the sauna just doesn’t cut it for me. Most importantly, however, I trust that the staff at my gym are taking precautions to keep my gym clean and safe.