Covid virus in phoenix (Maricopa: gyms, cold weather, comparing)

[Ponderosa]

Originally Posted by asufan

Ducey has definitely turned things around in his decision making the past couple weeks. He was off to an atrocious start but has started to make some correct decisions.

He is too late just like he was at the beginning. Everything he has done has been reactive. He has never been out in front anticipating the problems. The governor and the DHS head have misled about the numbers and the real situation for months. They played down the risk and by doing so encouraged people to abandon social distancing and resist masking. All the inconveniences, lost income, weeks at home, and other sacrifices we made back in April are for nothing, wasted. If it is any consolation, we are not alone. Texas and Florida are headed halfway back to square one as well and several other states from Oregon to Kansas announced new restrictions. It is just the beginning, I'm afraid.

[FirebirdCamaro1220]

Originally Posted by DetroitN8V

Sure but the order isn’t an attack on your personal fitness goals, nor is it aimed at you to begin with. We all need to do our part. I’ll hit the Peloton more often. I’ll enjoy drinks at home. It’s worth it to keep this thing from further spiraling.

Well he personally is going to cost me at least $900, which will be the bare minimum it will cost to set up a home gym with real weights (i.e. barbells). I lift weights regularly and at this point I think I'm done going to regular gyms, since they can just be closed on a freaking whim now

[hikernut]

Originally Posted by FirebirdCamaro1220

Just heard about the new shutdown. F*****g Ducey, I just started working out again 6 weeks ago after the last shut down ended, and now he's going to close gym's again! He's lucky he can't run again (this is his 2nd term)! Now I have to look into spending hundreds of dollars on my own equipment, because I had to go almost 10 weeks without working out last time and it made me soft. Refuse to let that happen again!

And he's putting up a huge roadblock up in my progress toward the World Beer Tour

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[asufan]

Originally Posted by MN-Born-n-Raised

I heard someone on the radio theorize that in hot or humid states, more people are inside versus outside. According to the theory, COVID spreads easier in less ventilated areas like closed in homes and buildings. I'm not sure how much of a difference it makes but I can imagine that it is part of the increased infections.

Of course being inside with people is worse, we've known it dissipates outside but inside it hangs in the air more. Like I said a couple weeks ago we can't really dine outside here in the Summer so eating at restaurants is not smart.

[MN-Born-n-Raised]

Originally Posted by FirebirdCamaro1220

Well he personally is going to cost me at least $900, which will be the bare minimum it will cost to set up a home gym with real weights (i.e. barbells). I lift weights regularly and at this point I think I'm done going to regular gyms, since they can just be closed on a freaking whim now

Before COVID, I bought a couple of used recumbent ellipticals for cheap https://www.octanefitness.com/home/p...s/xr6-classic/ and some weights (I need to get some more). By the time you drive back and forth to your club, you can be well into your 90-minute workout. If you have the room, IMO, it's the only way to go.

That said, he shut it down for a good reason. A health club is a GREAT spot to spread COVID.

[asufan]

Originally Posted by FirebirdCamaro1220

Well he personally is going to cost me at least $900, which will be the bare minimum it will cost to set up a home gym with real weights (i.e. barbells). I lift weights regularly and at this point I think I'm done going to regular gyms, since they can just be closed on a freaking whim now

Regular gyms have been disgusting for years. I've had a home gym for 15+ years and would never go back. I run outside and inside I have some machines, free weights and a bike. Never a wait for a machine.

[Valley Native]

Regarding ventilation: we've been advised to stay inside where it's supposedly safe, but now indoor A/C is contributing to the problem?! Also, while many people are staying inside during the hotter months, there are also plenty of others who spend a lot of time outdoors at recreational areas, going for walks, at the pools, etc.

Most other viruses become less of a concern during the summer, but our constant sun & warm/hot temps have done absolutely nothing as far as dwindling COVID 19. I'm thinking the sun & heat might actually be enhancing the potency of the virus based on how the number of cases have dramatically increased in FL, TX, CA, and especially AZ recently.

At this point, I'm about done with this place! Been here all my life, and generally like it here, but I'm sick of Phoenix & the state as a whole being in the negative national spotlight much of the time. We can't seem to do much of anything that gives us a positive reputation. It's always how low we rank in education, how high we rank in COVID 19 cases, how miserable our heat is, how many acres have burned in wildfires, etc, etc. I realize a lot of this is media sensationalism, but it's still an embarrassment.

[C3155]

Originally Posted by MN-Born-n-Raised

I heard someone on the radio theorize that in hot or humid states, more people are inside versus outside. According to the theory, COVID spreads easier in less ventilated areas like closed in homes and buildings. I'm not sure how much of a difference it makes but I can imagine that it is part of the increased infections.

Makes perfect sense, air conditioning. AZ should have stayed open till May while everyone was outside.

[MN-Born-n-Raised]

Originally Posted by asufan

Of course being inside with people is worse, we've known it dissipates outside but inside it hangs in the air more. Like I said a couple weeks ago we can't really dine outside here in the Summer so eating at restaurants is not smart.

I wasn't clear. I was comparing northern states to hot and humid southern states. Obviously people in WI and MN are inside often during the summers (rain, work, evenings, etc). If it's a factor (heat and humidity make a surge in cases ) I didn't think about it before.

[MN-Born-n-Raised]

Originally Posted by Valley Native

Regarding ventilation: we've been advised to stay inside where it's supposedly safe, but now indoor A/C is contributing to the problem?! Also, while many people are staying inside during the hotter months, there are also plenty of others who spend a lot of time outdoors at recreational areas, going for walks, at the pools, etc.

Most other viruses become less of a concern during the summer, but our constant sun & warm/hot temps have done absolutely nothing as far as dwindling COVID 19. I'm thinking the sun & heat might actually be enhancing the potency of the virus based on how the number of cases have dramatically increased in FL, TX, CA, and especially AZ recently.

Naw. If anything, heat helps. Just not enough to overcome stupidity and selfishness. In a month (even when it's hotter), watch the infections peak and start to come down as people realize that they are vulnerable.