Where can I find workout equipment during these harsh times?

SPC(P) Brandon Jenkins — Tue, 12 May 2020 22:27:40 -0400

The global pandemic seems not only to have affected people. No one seems to have a bench press or even dumbbells in stock. Has anyone else found any hidden gems (no pun intended) where this kind of equipment is available?

Response by SSG Laurie Mullen made May 13 at 2020 12:39 AM

SSG Laurie Mullen — Wed, 13 May 2020 00:39:36 -0400

Good luck in your search. From what I've read on the City Data forums the few people who are selling stuff are selling at high prices. Apparently, before the quarantines went into effect, a lot of people started buy up workout equipment from the stores and online which created a shortage. If you can't find anything you may need to improvise and get a little creative. Do you live in a house/apartment or in the barracks?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2020 2:46 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 May 2020 02:46:35 -0400

Amazon.com
So much currently in stock. They even deliver

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made May 13 at 2020 8:24 AM

CW4 Craig Urban — Wed, 13 May 2020 08:24:01 -0400

do push-ups in your room and stay sober

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2020 10:52 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 May 2020 10:52:55 -0400

You don't need equipment to work out. Most posts have kept the outdoor workout areas open (pullup bars, ropes, gym-in-a-box, etc). Just because you are used to living in the gym doesn't mean it's not possible to exercise without weights.
Try running, rucking, calisthenics...ya know stuff that you'll likely do as a Soldier. I don't see many applications of a decline bench or a flat-fly in combat. But you'll definitely run, ruck, pull-up, squat.

It's as if people forget that gyms/equipment didn't always exist throughout human history....

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 13 at 2020 12:09 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 13 May 2020 12:09:19 -0400

I have a set of dumbells I use. I also jog, do push ups, crunches, and walk up and down the stairs while I carry dumbells.

Response by SFC James Cameron made May 13 at 2020 8:25 PM

SFC James Cameron — Wed, 13 May 2020 20:25:36 -0400

Order yourself a TRX

Response by AA Robert Burnette made May 13 at 2020 10:30 PM

AA Robert Burnette — Wed, 13 May 2020 22:30:15 -0400

Smiles, why go, buy expensive equipment when you already have all of it in your home :) Large cans of food work well as dumbbells, cut the end off an old broom put as many cans of food in a sturdy bag until you get the weight you want ( just make sure the stick can handle the weight, even better go to lowes and buy a 6foot long piece of black steel, add weight to the ends ( using the can trick from above :) You can get kinda creative with it and actually design and build your own gym at home with supplies from Lowes ( make sure you go to their website and sign up for the Mil 10% discount they offer ) I hope this helped a little , if you have any questions just give me a shout :)

Response by FN Jennifer Krueger made May 14 at 2020 3:05 AM

FN Jennifer Krueger — Thu, 14 May 2020 03:05:02 -0400

If you can find two 20oz bottles to fill with water, you have 2 makeshift hand weights to work with, not too heavy for a beginner. A folded fleece blanket makes for a decent mat. A playground ball is good for legs, abs, etc. Improvise and have fun