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Exercise in the Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a rediscovery of exercise and keep-fit throughout the nation. Some people were already ‘gym bunnies’ and had to find new ways to fill the void created by the enforced closure of their favourite fitness and exercise venues, like gyms and sports centres. Others have discovered a new love of exercise, which started as a way to fill time and retain their sanity during lockdowns and when working from home. On the other hand, some individuals will have become less likely to engage in physical exercise due to the constrictions of being housebound.

The cancellation of sporting events and the closure of gyms, swimming pools, dance studios, stadiums and even children’s playgrounds could have led to a ‘couch potato epidemic’. It’s a testament to our ability to recognise the important role that exercise plays in our lives that there’s actually been a surge in exercising at home. Instinctively, we seem to have understood the vital function of physical activity in maintaining our mental health and sense of well-being. 

Cycling has become particularly popular during the pandemic. A huge upsurge in sales over the last year has led to bike shops running out of stock as demand outstrips supply. Statistics from the Bicycle Association revealed that between March and December 2020 bike sales grew by a massive 60% and that electric bike sales had more than doubled. https://www.bicycleassociation.org.uk/news-press/official-industry-stats-reveal-record-extent-of-covid-cycling-sales-growth/

And it’s not just cycling outside that has increased in popularity. Sales of Pelaton exercise bikes and work out classes have skyrocketed during the pandemic. The company can’t make bikes fast enough to meet demand!

Now that lockdown is easing, will people want to return to communal exercise venues? There will be always be a passion amongst the populace for team games and the sense of team spirit and community that brings, but what’s the future of exercise that we can do alone, like gym activities, yoga or even Zumba? All of these activities can be done at home with the investment in some equipment or via Zoom classes. Will people now feel nervous about the future risk of working out in a gym or exercising with other people? And then, with many people now less well off, there’s budget to consider. After the initial investment in equipment, working out at home is much cheaper than paying for an ongoing gym membership, and Zoom classes are generally available at a reduced rate. 

Even when the pandemic is over, it seems that there could be a permanent change to the way that people choose to work out or exercise. Though this may present an uncertain future for fitness professionals, on the positive side the evolution of home fitness looks to continue into a, hopefully, healthier future. Whichever way people choose to exercise it can only benefit the health and well-being of the country as a whole.

JTS is one of the very few companies in the UK that specialises in gym relocations. Whether it’s a multigym, a single piece of equipment or an entire gym, our experience means that there is no machine nor piece of equipment we haven’t successfully moved. Call or email us today!

JT & Sons Relocations: Our Five Main Working Principles…

At JT & Sons Relocations we believe that any business needs a guiding set of working principles which reflect the values of the company, helping us to achieve the very best for both our staff and customers.

Here are the five principles which we value most highly in our day-to-day work:

Trust

First and foremost, we aim to build trust. A culture of trust allows our employees to feel confident and thrive, and that confidence engenders trust from our clients. We’re an honest company with a reputation for working to traditional values, so our clients have no doubt in our integrity, knowing that we work with complete transparency, from initial contact right through to the completion of the job.

Respect

We encourage respect in the workplace and recognise the positive contributions of our staff. We’re also respectful of all our client’s requirements, ideas and decisions. If, based on our experience, we feel that elements of a job can be done more efficiently or effectively, we’ll present the alternative options for consideration and discussion. We always respect the wishes of our clients and so work closely with them in order to make sure that they are happy and we are catering to their best interests.

Communication

Communication is key! Maintaining strong links of communication with our clients helps them to feel both valued and confident in our abilities. Moving can create a very stressful environment, even for experienced facilities teams. We aim to remove that burden at every stage of the move. Our staff are highly trained and experienced at all levels. With their valuable advice and assurances, our clients know that we have everything covered and they have no need to worry. 

Acceptance

At JT & Sons Relocations we recognise the importance of acceptance, which ties in with our policy of respecting others. We respect other people enough to accept their differing viewpoints, ideas and lifestyles. We have a diverse staff and believe that greater diversity can lead to a greater acceptance of those who may be different from our selves. At JTS all our staff are encouraged to be both tolerant and supporting of each other. This ethos extends beyond our own teams to our clients, third parties, and members of the general public. Our Equal Opportunities Policy reinforces this strong ethic and senior management remain vigilant over behaviour trends to ensure that a spirit of harmony stays in existence amongst our staff at all times.

Wellbeing

Looking after the wellbeing of our staff is important to us. We have an open door policy and encourage staff to talk to us if they have any problems. Along with promoting individual wellbeing we also encourage our staff to be considerate to others and to be mindful before they speak to both colleagues and clients. Through informal chats, toolbox talks, and newsletters, we often remind our staff of the importance of looking out for each other and those we are working for and around.


At JT & Sons Relocations we know that a successful company is one in which both the employees and clients feel valued. We think that our core working principles achieve just that.