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Absolutely. Sales of bike exercise equipment (plus Peloton’s share price), and outdoor sports gear went parabolic in 2020 and remain at record highs. The idea t

• chiefalchemist 5y ago
  Not nitpicking, because I hope you're correct. That said, sales doesn't equal actual sustained usage. Anecdotal: I run almost every day. Don't get excited, only 2 to 4 miles :) Early in the pandemic I saw plenty of new faces - often couples - out exercising. Some running, mostly walking. I don't see many of those faces any more.
  • wwweston 5y ago
    > That said, sales doesn't equal actual sustained usage. Neither do open gyms. :) Though post-holiday covid peaks may have slightly altered the long-running wry observations about January in the gym.
    • chiefalchemist 5y ago
      In fact, I'd guess most gyms are profitable because of those who pay who but rarely show up.
• TheGigaChad 5y ago
• michaelt 5y ago
  No doubt there were high sales of home exercise equipment - and running became more popular. But there were some very cautious times during lockdown. Events like Parkrun were cancelled for months on end. Loads of races were cancelled. Gyms were closed. Indoor fitness activities like dance, yoga, pilates, and aerobics were cancelled (and their online alternatives much more sparsely attended). If the place you were doing swimming/squash/tennis/golf is closed, you're out of luck. Football, hockey and basketball aren't compatible with social distancing. Neither is boxing, judo or MMA. People who commuted by foot or bike started working from home. Running and cycling were certainly winners, but I'm certain there were a lot of losers as well.