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The same principles that apply to remote work apply here. Why would I want to drive 10-15 minutes, park, change and all that for a 30 or 60 minute spin class w

The same principles that apply to remote work apply here. Why would I want to drive 10-15 minutes, park, change and all that for a 30 or 60 minute spin class when I can take that same class in my garage or living room.

ghaff 5y ago
Because you want to get out of the house and socialize with people as well as get some exercise. Now some of the same logic does apply to people wanting to get back into office. But I doubt it's true to the same degree and most people have more than a 10-15 minute commute. While I have no personal interest in gyms or exercise classes, they are social for many people.
edgyquant 5y ago
There's a difference between social interaction because you want it and working. I work from home and use the gym and martial as (non-drinking) social time during the week.
asdff 5y ago
because then you wouldn't need a spin bike in your garage or living room
mym1990 5y ago
Because some people like to have separation of concerns in their life. I don't necessarily want to have my home be where I workout and where I work. Especially given that I live in a small studio. I do classes 1x a week still, and being in a room, 15 minutes down the street, surrounded by people in the same mindset helps me focus on that task. This doesn't fit into everyone's wants and needs...but just because you can't fathom why YOU would want to do something doesn't mean there isn't a completely valid reason for those around you.
teclordphrack2 5y ago
There are urban areas where the housing choices, the lack of space, means you are going to be doing your hobbies outside of the home.
ArtDev 5y ago
I don't know about you but many of us were remote for many many years before Covid. I don't see this mentioned enough but the fact remains: when you work from home you also live at work. It's a two-edged sword. Its hard to unplug when you sleep next to your desk. Sometimes I go to the store, just to leave work/home. A gym sounds nice too, just to go somewhere else.

ghaff 5y ago

Because you want to get out of the house and socialize with people as well as get some exercise. Now some of the same logic does apply to people wanting to get back into office. But I doubt it's true to the same degree and most people have more than a 10-15 minute commute. While I have no personal interest in gyms or exercise classes, they are social for many people.

edgyquant 5y ago

There's a difference between social interaction because you want it and working. I work from home and use the gym and martial as (non-drinking) social time during the week.

asdff 5y ago

because then you wouldn't need a spin bike in your garage or living room

mym1990 5y ago

Because some people like to have separation of concerns in their life. I don't necessarily want to have my home be where I workout and where I work. Especially given that I live in a small studio. I do classes 1x a week still, and being in a room, 15 minutes down the street, surrounded by people in the same mindset helps me focus on that task. This doesn't fit into everyone's wants and needs...but just because you can't fathom why YOU would want to do something doesn't mean there isn't a completely valid reason for those around you.

teclordphrack2 5y ago

There are urban areas where the housing choices, the lack of space, means you are going to be doing your hobbies outside of the home.

ArtDev 5y ago

I don't know about you but many of us were remote for many many years before Covid. I don't see this mentioned enough but the fact remains: when you work from home you also live at work. It's a two-edged sword. Its hard to unplug when you sleep next to your desk. Sometimes I go to the store, just to leave work/home. A gym sounds nice too, just to go somewhere else.