Gyms / Fitness Centers Closed?

[JayBird]

Anyone can confirm they are getting closed?

 

Even hotel/condo ones?

[scubascuba3]

Don't know but they would be a source of Corona if busy, sweat everywhere and AC. Get outside and do exercise

[alex8912]

Fitness first has sent me a small e mail saying till 3/31 closed and the Olympic gym sent my friend one today. I think it’s very true. Pretty much what happens in the USA happens in Thailand 24 hrs later  now. This is at least the 4 th copy cat rule. And these gyms cost a lot and will certainly battle you for any discount or credit I’m sure. 

Edited March 18, 2020 by alex8912

[alex8912]

3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Don't know but they would be a source of Corona if busy, sweat everywhere and AC. Get outside and do exercise

The only thing that sweats at nicer gyms here are the Thai guys fingers from playing with their phone and watching videos and FB during their work outs. 

[transam]

I was the only one in my gym today, it was that bloody hot it soon didn't have me either.......????

[BigStar]

1 hour ago, alex8912 said:

The only thing that sweats at nicer gyms here are the Thai guys fingers from playing with their phone and watching videos and FB during their work outs. 

Funny. So true!

[Ashto]

Received today via Line

[Lacessit]

Gyms are a good source of coronavirus, all those sweaty palms. Golf and swimming for me, I can do both alone. Sex, no.

[dpcjsr]

The gym is Phayao has been one of the safest places to be. They wipe the entire place down before opening then keep cleaning thru out the day. The people there are some of the most healthy in town. So, yeah, lets close it down. Brilliant. 

 

I am already sick and tired of this insane hysteria. The virus is bad but the solutions may be many times worse. Something is going on that we do not understand yet. Soon it will become more clear. 

[flbkk]

Virgin Active closed for 2 weeks starting today. For gyms and airlines too, be careful having money with them, this may go on a very long time, bankruptcies possible 

[at15]

 

2 hours ago, Lacessit said:

Gyms are a good source of coronavirus, all those sweaty palms. Golf and swimming for me, I can do both alone. Sex, no.

sweat cannot transfer the virus 

[tlock]

covid-19 is not transmitted by sweat:

 

https://asianews.network/2020/03/12/askst-can-coronavirus-be-spread-by-sweat-or-via-activities-such-as-singing/https://asianews.network/2020/03/12/askst-can-coronavirus-be-spread-by-sweat-or-via-activities-such-as-singing/

 

if the link gets removed just google "is coronavirus transmitted by sweat"  

 

every response says no.  

 

edit- didn't see post above saying the same.

Edited March 18, 2020 by tlock
didn't notice previous response

[rucker4012]

Note: All restaurants in Chalong have been ordered by police to close despite words to contrary in printed media. Some exceptions about social distancing mentioned without clarification. Local governor's office to be contacted 08:30 tomorrow for clarification. A restaurant is not an entertainment venue or bar. Typical un-thought out knee jerk reaction. I am not aware of one positive tested case in Phuket, an island of approx 250,000 and 1M tourists in normal high season.

[ThailandRyan]

1 hour ago, dpcjsr said:

The gym is Phayao has been one of the safest places to be. They wipe the entire place down before opening then keep cleaning thru out the day. The people there are some of the most healthy in town. So, yeah, lets close it down. Brilliant. 

 

I am already sick and tired of this insane hysteria. The virus is bad but the solutions may be many times worse. Something is going on that we do not understand yet. Soon it will become more clear. 

You do know that being sick and tired is a symptom......just saying

[HashBrownHarry]

4 hours ago, dpcjsr said:

The gym is Phayao has been one of the safest places to be. They wipe the entire place down before opening then keep cleaning thru out the day. The people there are some of the most healthy in town. So, yeah, lets close it down. Brilliant. 

 

I am already sick and tired of this insane hysteria. The virus is bad but the solutions may be many times worse. Something is going on that we do not understand yet. Soon it will become more clear. 

I'm heading there next week for a night or two, can you tell me name and location of this gym pls.

 

Thanks.

[Iron Tongue]

It's not the sweat, it's the people huffing and puffing on each other as they exercise.  Add all the communal touching of equipment and things can spread.

[jacko45k]

2 hours ago, Iron Tongue said:

Add all the communal touching of equipment and things can spread.

You have to watch yourself in the showers. 

[Laughing Gravy]

8 weeks closed here in China. I have never had more than 2 weeks off at a time in 38 years. It is just not the same training at home.

Edited March 19, 2020 by Laughing Gravy

[Henryford]

Even my condo has closed their gym for 2 weeks.

[tlock]

5 hours ago, Laughing Gravy said:

8 weeks closed here in China. I have never had more than 2 weeks off at a time in 38 years. It is just not the same training at home.

I think Thailand is basically following China's blueprint.  How do you guys get food?  Are you still able to go out for groceries?  Are restaurants delivering?  

[Laughing Gravy]

1 minute ago, tlock said:

I think Thailand is basically following China's blueprint.  How do you guys get food?  Are you still able to go out for groceries?  Are restaurants delivering?  

Hi, food has not been a problem here. the supermarkets (local) have been fully stocked. Everyone wears a mask. Your temperature is taken in every place you go.

 

Restaurants are mostly closed although a few are open with a designated distance that you have to be a part from another person.  Restaurants through Metiuan are all mostly open but unfortunately my Chinese is not like my Thai.

 

It is still quite quiet in the other shops. the barbers have just opened up but with skeleton staff.

 

Schools are still closed.

[Phoenix Rising]

Tony's closed last night for 2 weeks. In addition there is a notice at the door saying that due to a lack of costumers lifetime members must from now on pay a "maintenance fee" of 50-70 Baht (depending on the length of their membership) for every visit.

[ThailandRyan]

7 minutes ago, Phoenix Rising said:

Tony's closed last night for 2 weeks. In addition there is a notice at the door saying that due to a lack of costumers lifetime members must from now on pay a "maintenance fee" of 50-70 Baht (depending on the length of their membership) for every visit.

Let the price gouging begin....

[JayBird]

So, 1500 THB/mo ? ????

 

 

[glennb6]

Fun gyms (3) are closed, Castra closed, Champs closed. Close the F-N govt and we'd all be better off.

[BigStar]

Mine closed, too. Shame--I hope the staff members are being given vacation pay or something.

 

Time to beef up the home gym if you haven't. Suspension trainer, resistance bands, pull up bar, maybe a couple of dumbbells. Some sort of cardio machine would be nice if you have the space & budget. All available from Lazada or Aliexpress. (China! Let's knee jerk.) Aliexpress has the big sale starting on the 27th.

Edited March 23, 2020 by BigStar