CAN’T WAIT
Jennifer Lee, 34, fashion PR, from Glasgow
As a self-confessed fitness addict, Jennifer usually visited her gym four or five times a week. So, when lockdown hit, she was forced to turn to at-home workouts – which, she admits, was a challenge.
“I have been working out at home, but I like to lift weights and I haven’t been able to do that over lockdown. Everyone seemed to be buying a set, so you couldn’t actually buy any online,” explained the 34-year-old, who works in fashion PR.
“So, I’ve been training using a workout my personal trainer set out for me, using my own body weight and resistance bands, and I’ve also tried to go running outdoors about four times a week.
“But I’ve just not seen the benefit as much as I do when I’m at the gym. When I’m there, I’m in the zone, I’ve got all the kit, I can listen to my music, I can really get into it.”
With her gym opening at 6am tomorrow, Jennifer aims to be first in the queue.
She said: “If I can get up and out of bed, I’ll be there. I want to go early to try to avoid the queues because I think it’ll be quite busy. We’ve all been living, working and doing gym sessions at home, so it’ll be nice to get back to the gym where you can enjoy the buzz of other people. The atmosphere gives you such a boost.
“It’ll be interesting to see what measures have been put in place and what the new set-up will be. I don’t feel nervous at all about going back. I’m more excited than anything. And I’m sure there will be lots of cleaning measures in place to make sure it’s safe.”
She added: “I actually think I’m more excited to go back to the gym than I was when the pubs reopened!”
I’ve missed the buzz, the music, the people. I’ll be first in the queue