How Gyms are Bracing for the Future of Fitness | WSJ

How might the coronavirus pandemic transform the fitness industry? To find out, WSJ spoke with the CEO of Planet Fitness, an independent gym owner, and an industry analyst to learn about what we can expect for the future of fitness.

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[kamalsehrawat]

And you tell us NOTHING about how gyms are bracing the future of fitness. Well done WSJ for a useless 6 min video.

[SergioLuna]

It's sad to see that a lot of people don't really care about gyms shutting down. I see a lot of the "oh well" mentality when it comes to this. Truth is that while it may be "fun" or recreational time for the average person, to those who own gyms this is our entire life. I started my own business at 23yrs old. With no real job opportunities despite going to a Big Ten University, I decided to take a big risk in owning a gym. To lose it all after 5 years of work would be life changing. Lucky for us we are a private gym and bounced back from COVID so far but I know others aren't so lucky. I guess what I'm saying is a bit of empathy goes a long way. Gyms may be fun time for you but it's a livelihood to others.

[QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining, but wants it back the minute it begins to rain.”
― Mark Twain

[nicholasschroeder]

Working at home, working out at home, drinking at home--our society is going to get a lot more isolated and lonely than it already is.

[lukemalhotra]

I haven't been to the gym since the outbreak. I can't wait to go back. Fitness at home just ain't the same.

[jeramydavin]

>Obesity is largest factor contributing to coronavirus deadliness
>US closes gyms
>cases go up
>US: surprised pikachu face

[QuestionEverythingButWHY]

"The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.”
--John Maxwell

[don]

How gyms survive a pandemic.

WSJ: *In other news:*

[rd]

Simple, lot's of gym's will unfortunately go out of business.

[nobel]

People will still go to boxing and fighting gyms, however 24 hour fitness chains are in real danger

[SagaciousEagle]

Feeding myself with nutritious food and exercising using a pair of dumbbells and a pull-up bar works just fine for me. Never been sick since the pandemic started.

[rmeullover]

Gyms should have never closed. Having a strong immune system helps you fight the virus

[dmac]

I have gotten accustomed to working out at home. In the summer months, I worked out in the backyard with resistance bands, jump rope and rotating pushup handles. It was fun, I spent time outdoors in the sun and air. Now as we hit the colder months, working out at home doesn't feel as fun, but it will suffice until I feel comfortable going back.

I'll say this, the calisthenics based trainers and fitness types probably stayed in good shape both physique and business wise provided parks weren't closed in their area.And guys like James Grage of Undersun Fitness probably saw an increase in the sales of his resistance bands and band based fitness programs. In many ways he is ahead of the curve since he was pushing band centric fitness well before covid

[auro]

when will pandemic make gym equipment cheap like candy so everyone can buy?

[HULKBIGHEAD]

Those public gyms are not kept up with when it comes to cleanliness, especially 24 hour gym and LA Fitness. I’m glad they are closing, perhaps we might get a gym chain that is better at keeping it clean for the public.

[exoressdelivers]

Down here in South Florida the gyms have been open since June. There is no appointment system. All require masks but some also take your temperature. But they have blocked off every other machine so people can't workout right next to each other.

[richard]

My gym (requires mask) is pretty full, at least in the areas centered around resistance training. There are a few people doing cardio work, mainly because it's been nice outside and people would rather not do cardio with a mask.

[compound]

The spirit of the guy keeps Gleason’s open!

[explorewiththeodore]

everyone is quitting gyms and doing home workouts.

[MookVapes]

the 'health club' in my apt bldg gave me a mrsa infection. Pretty. My three week old neice at the time really appreciated their added care.