I’d imagine at least 25% of people who “sign up” won’t show up 
A ray of hope: China has opened up gyms and haven’t implemented any “sign ups” or extreme measures. According to my trainer friends, gym life is pretty much the same- just a temp check and sign in (with health ID) at the front desk
I’m anxiety-prone, so I don’t really like this idea. I start overthinking about whatever difficulties might make it a challenge for me to train consistently. Not contemplating the idea of them actually preventing me to train, but rather the fact that I’ll have to struggle to even be able to train. But I know this is pretty much necessary, so…
Thankfully, I don’t have any time constraints during summer, so as long as I can get to the gym, I’ll be good.
On a partially related note, I heard some bigger gyms that can afford to do this have hired people to develop apps for them so their clients can make reservations for available spots from their phone.
This kinda ticks me off because I could totally do it as well, but my gym is broke as hell so they wouldn’t be able to afford to pay for an “extra” project, and there aren’t many more gyms to ask in my city.
Be the change you want to see 
Yeah, but I’d need a client for that, wouldn’t I? Who’d I make the app for otherwise?
Nice man. You’ll enjoy that one. Tag me when you do so I find it please
I teach at a medical school, and one of my first students enrolled in his 40s. You’re never too old to learn something new.
the gym you go to
I started doing that with trout ever since I can remember. Even when I was only slightly taller than the old little camping grill we had.
ohh, we didn’t cook the trout. My mom bought a 2lb smoked whitefish meant as an appetizer. by the time dinner came around, half of it disappeared 
Tell them you’ll do it for a year free membership.
If the opportunity cost isn’t too high, I’d do a simple one for free and add it to my portfolio.
I think athletes should occupy an interesting area in the medical field as some manner of “injury midwife”. Allow me to explain with a story.
I will start with everything is ok now. However, yesterday, my wife was under serious distress as she thought she was having some manner of heart/lung issue. She was experiencing immense pain whenever she breathed out.
I have no medical training whatsoever, aside from an expired CPR certification. However, my in-laws are both registered nurses, with my father-in-law having completed 4 years of medical school BEFORE deciding he wanted to be a nurse instead of a doctor. I go to them for all my free medical advice, as does my wife.
She called them up and described the symptoms. They said it sounded more like she pulled a muscle somewhere in her torso, rather than some sort of organ issue.
Upon hearing that, I immediately piped up: “Oh, you pulled an intercostal muscle! I’ve done that before. You’re right: you DO feel like you’re dying.” I immediately located the exact spot that was injured, pressed on it and was able to reassure my wife it was some manner of tissue damage. From there, I got to take over with all my homespun voodoo solutions.
And I know I went seeking out my friends with previous ACL injuries when I borked my own. I am a big fan of medicine, but experience is always nice to share too.
I’m definitely not an athlete but I can hold an intelligent conversation about spinal/joint injuries with my dad (runs a medical devices company selling spinal implants) because of all the random podcasts
Also, my brother injured his ankle a couple of months ago. I suggested a couple of stretches and an ankle brace for stability. Dad was skeptical so they took him to an orthopedist, got the exact same suggestions 
UGH. Intercostal muscles SUCK. Makes it hard to breathe.
Pwn’s wife: I’ve pulled an intercostal muscle, what now?
Pwn: QUICK, max effort trap bar deads!
The new R. I. C. E. :
Rib eye
Ice
Compression
Elevation
This happens to me relatively regularly. Do you have any tips on how to stop it sucking? Apart from avoiding breathing
MAX. EFFORT. TRAP BAR DEADS.
That’s it. Burning my guitar and taking up baking or something. Thank you, youtube feed.
are you so sure…
