How does one return to the gym after a long absence?

[Anonymous]

i had been a member back in march 2020 but when covid hit the gyms here all closed temporarily and i never went back after that although always intended to return eventually. i've been thinking about renewing my membership for Nov or Dec but not sure how to go back after such a long absence

not even sure anyone will remember me although being a small city i'm sure some of the staff and members are the same as we only have a couple small gyms in this area.

i mostly just do things outdoors and wasn't really that interested in working out indoors in a public gym with all the covid rules and such we had here , although not sure exactly what rules we still have to follow there or how similar it be to the gym i had previously went to before covid

[horsenrhinounicorn]

It really depends on the gym. Most require you to participate in sanitizing the equipment before and after use, social distancing and wearing a mask while not working out. For exercise start out with some cardio on the exercise bike or treadmill to build up endurance. Don’t overdue things starting out, rotate between muscle groups each day to allow recovery time. Wishing you the best on your next adventure.

[Asker]

i don't plan on doing anything intense early on , just easy stuff to get used to being there and using the equipment

[Asker]

went there today and renewed but only for 2 months , will see how it goes and all , could obviously buy more time later on if its what i want. busy this week so likely won't go there until Friday ,

[FunkyMonkee]

You just go!! I haven't touched my drums in at least 2 years but, if i can get them up here, you can bet your sweet tits I'm jumping right back in the saddle!

[Asker]

its my plan to go back but i'd need to renew membership and such before i can go in the gym , was a couple nights i'd drive by and be curious but can't go in without a member card

[FunkyMonkee]

I guess you'll have to get one, then. I never bothered with gyms, I got my workouts on stage and walking about 15 miles home after a gig and who knows how many miles around the pool table before a gig.