Editorial by Juan Carlos Lopez

Hello again! How are your workouts going? In this pandemic era of 2020 many people are getting into home workouts, equipping their home setup, trying new things like bike riding and hiking, and in some places gyms have reopened. What I am pondering recently... outdoor gyms will be the new normal.

I have heard that in areas where gyms can not be reopened yet, the gym owners have decided to open outdoor areas where they bring out all the machines and weights for the day, and take them back in at night. I think that to remain in business, some gyms have done this to go along with their state and county guidelines. I think it is commendable and amazing that they have gotten creative with tents and flooring outside, and keeping their employees working with moving all that equipment. I know of some gyms who have not decided to do this, and they are still closed. I wonder if they will stay permanently closed... Is this the new normal? What us gym goers used to know as our gym experience has been altered, and I think it will stay like this for awhile to come. Even with the vaccine in place. However people can workout to stay healthy and fit, I am all for it. I need my heavy weights though so I will support gyms who do the outdoor setup!

JC

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