Editorial by Juan Carlos Lopez

Welcome back fitness fans and enthusiasts! In this editorial I want to talk about how the pandemic has affected us gym goers and the competitors in our workouts. With the gyms all closed, deemed "non essential", everyone has been scrambling to get more home gym supplies. Everything is getting snapped up hotter than ice cream in the summer! From dumbbell sets and workout benches, to cardio equipment like treadmills and the Peloton bike, they are all overpriced and hard to find! I checked on Craigslist to increase my own collection of dumbells, and finding heavy enough dumbbells available and not insanely priced is seemingly impossible. Fortunately I had some to get by on already, and a workout bench that converts to a seated position, perfect for shoulder press.

With many competitions cancelled or postponed, competitors who have to carefully plan their prep and timing of there peak for show day have been given quite a challenge! Some have taken a break for the time being, but some have decided to keep on and carry on. Very impressive!

I wish everyone luck in their own health and fitness endeavors, and hope you all stay positive and take care of your health, it is something we all should value more.

JC

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