Messages are only sent when both online though, thet’s the bigger difference (unless using Briar Mailbox). Also it can send over wifi and bluetooth without internet connection i.e. no other devices involved.

If you’re temporarily away from home do you need to workout? Which is to say you could let yourself off doing this, perhaps. Maybe being away from home is enough change to deal with. You can pick your battles, energy is not infinite. You could spend the time reading about training instead in your room, or some other interest.

I guess exercise enthusiasts would recommend keeping to your routine where possible, so maybe this is weighing on your mind and creating an internal conflict? I should go. You don’t have to live by that if you don’t want to though. It’s harder for you, make your own rules.

That being said I agree with the comment elsewhere that you could also try small bites of it. You could just visit the gym and stay for a minute or two, then leave. Next day try again. If it doesn’t get easier then maybe it’s not the gym for you, too bright. too loud, or something else maybe. That’s ok. If it doesn’t feel right trust that feeling.

Is there anyone who would go with you? A trusted friend who knows how difffcult this could be would be a great choice. Someone who understands if you need to leave suddenly, no questions.

Some gyms might have a changing area you could retreat to. Having a refuge can be useful. Maybe headphones/earbuds and a familiar song/voice would help too.

I’ve got probably 30+ households of people and multiply that by number of devices…this is also something that will only be live for 12 months maybe. I think if I was doing something long-lived it might be worth the effort to get everyone onto VPN but for this…just can’t justify the time. Thanks anyway.

Really good point. I can definitely restrict to one country and anyone using their own VPNs/TOR/whatever will be sophisticated enough to understand why its restricted and how to keep their access.

Super useful thanks!