The reopening of the gyms – which had been closed since last October – has also come after seven long months of closure due to the health situation and the rules of hygiene and distancing. Fans of this sector were therefore able to reorganize their agenda, returning to insert the moments dedicated to fitness and sport in the structures.
«Before the pandemic I went to the gym five times a week and trained with strength training that I needed for rugby – he says Simone Patruno, player of the first team of Varese Rugby and frequent gym-goer -. Unlike the first lockdown, during which I made do with what I had at home, with the advent of the second lockdown I practically never trained in the gym. Once back on the pitch, I also started training at home again, using weights above all ».
Simone has a great passion for gym activity and is always very attentive to the continuous work on his physical prowess, fundamental in rugby. “I am happy that they have reopened – he continues -. Especially since some activities were impossible to do any other way. It must be said, however, that the lockdown made me discover the possibility of training even at home with a minimum cost ».
The shower instead: «Unfortunately it still can’t be done and there is simply a change of shoes at the entrance. The changing rooms can only be used to leave your belongings while exercising. In the gym I do weightlifting and circuit work. I feel good with a mask and alcohol to clean tools, because I find it healthy education to clean. The mask is not a problem, it can be lowered while you train it in order to switch from one machine to another. They are not hard and fast rules, but right rules to safeguard everyone’s health. Now that they have reopened I will attend six times a week – he concludes – and of course I will also continue with rugby training, three times a week ».