What can I do? Exercise wise

[hexagon]

I had it my head that gyms would open mid March, yeah I know naive but it was all I was looking forward to. Now with Nicola saying gyms won’t open before April 26th (at least that’s what I understand), I’m feeling disheartened.

I just want to go to the gym. I’ve just looked into hiring equipment for a couple months but they either don’t deliver to Scotland or they have nothing available.

My dad has a fancy bike thing that converts a bike into an exercise bike but I’m way too heavy for that (like 60kgs too heavy) so that’s a no go.

Anyone got any ideas what I can do. Needs to be cheap as I only want to use it till the gyms open.

I’m not particularly into dvds but something more interactive might work.

I have a switch and an Xbox one. And May have an old Xbox 360 with Kinect somewhere.

Any ideas?

[TinkTatoo]

If you've got a Switch you could get the Ring Fit or how about trying a couch to 5K? I'd never ran in my life, I get puffed climbing stairs but I started one back in 2018 and never looked back. There's a great app called One You Couch to 5K that's a 9 week course and really works.

[Lilpickle08]

Hi I've been doing workouts from YouTube, specifically ones on Popsugar and also this lady here: ... /UCpi...6t47XO0R_KY4WQ

I got a cheap set of dumbbells and do her beginner workouts and am really enjoying them.

Good luck with finding something that suits you!

[marypoppins38]

Does it need to be something indoors? Have a look at resistance bands workouts. You can buy a set really cheap online and get a great workout from them.

[scottishmum]

We love the ring fit adventure for the switch. Lots of mini games, workouts as well as the actual adventure game.

[whlparkstone]

I really enjoy the Les Mills On Demand. I was a regular gym goer but I have purchased a year’s membership and probably won’t renew my gym membership as I am enjoying this.

There is plenty of content on there, for all abilities

[Midges17]

Originally Posted by hexagon

I had it my head that gyms would open mid March, yeah I know naive but it was all I was looking forward to. Now with Nicola saying gyms won’t open before April 26th (at least that’s what I understand), I’m feeling disheartened.

I just want to go to the gym. I’ve just looked into hiring equipment for a couple months but they either don’t deliver to Scotland or they have nothing available.

My dad has a fancy bike thing that converts a bike into an exercise bike but I’m way too heavy for that (like 60kgs too heavy) so that’s a no go.

Anyone got any ideas what I can do. Needs to be cheap as I only want to use it till the gyms open.

I’m not particularly into dvds but something more interactive might work.

I have a switch and an Xbox one. And May have an old Xbox 360 with Kinect somewhere.

Any ideas?

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If you live anywhere near Montrose (I noticed your Aberdeenshire) one of the gyms here have created an outdoor gym area & you can book your space in advance.

[sully301]

if you have an apple watch then apple fitness is really good or the body coach has a new app and workouts

[sharonb]

I use Team Body project they have so many videos and also have a few workouts on YouTube, they have programs for the beginner to more advanced I love them they are so motivating.

Sharon

[bloominadversit]

The Peloton app is £13 a month, with a one month free trial, and has cardio and strength classes (Hiit, dance, barre, Pilates, yoga, resistance bands, weights) as well as guided audio walks and runs.