planet fitness?

47Jacqueline

OMG! are we still bashing Planet Fitness? Just go somewhere else.

Hearts_2015

rikracer1961 wrote: »

I say if it gets you on the right road, who cares! just do it!

Great attitude! Because isn't that really what it's all about in the beginning?

deviboy1592

deviboy1592 wrote: »

EddieHaskell97 wrote: »

Yeah, a gym that provides pizza and candy. Give me a break. PF is a fit-shaming joke. Find someplace else.

*edited to correct a typo*

That's hilarious!

At least he's working out, better than sitting on his couch and eating it.

sizzle7451

needernt wrote: »

sizzle7451 wrote: »

EddieHaskell97 wrote: »

Yeah, a gym that provides pizza and candy. Give me a break. PF is a fit-shaming joke. Find someplace else.

*edited to correct a typo*

Planet fitness is a true joke. If ur to fit they make it hard 4 u to workout there wit all there rules. Its truly not a judge free zone its the opposite. Not a gym tht ppl whom really lift can go 2.

Is this real?

Yes unfortunately

spartan_d

The bottom line is that you CAN make progress at Planet Fitness, and if you're on a very tight budget, it might be your best option. However, they feed their members a lot of misinformation (e.g. "bench pressing and squats are for bodybuilders" or "grunting serves no useful purpose when you're lifting, not even light grunting"). They also enforce a lot of rules that can significantly hinder your fat loss or muscle building goals, e.g. "no deadlifting,"

Their machines are also of limited usefulness, since they're designed to make the motions easier. More specifically, they're the kind that force your limbs to move in a very specific arc -- as opposed to cable machines or pull-up bars, for example, that engage the stabilizer muscles and provide a better workout. The machines can still help, but better gyms offer more effective alternatives.

They also try to promote a relaxing atmosphere--hence the huge "relaxation zone". Relaxing has its place, but it serves little purpose in helping one shed pounds or build strength. In fact, putting such emphasis on relaxation will tend to be counterproductive. (Relaxation should not be confused with *recovery*, which is much more important.)

As for the way they demean bodybuilders and other fit people in their advertising and policies--well, that's been covered here quite a bit.

PF members are correct when they say that nobody is forced to eat the pizza, bagels, candy, cupcakes, donuts, etc. Still, offering such temptations isn't a very good idea, especially since much of their clientele is trying to lose fat. At the very least, you'd think they'd urge people to consume such treats moderately, rather than providing all-you-can eat temptations.


So again, the bottom line is that it is possible to make progress there. Just don't believe much of what they say about how certain exercises are only for hardcore bodybuilders, or how one should never grunt, etc. Also know that the free weights -- however limited their selection may be -- will be much more useful than the relatively ineffective machines they provide. Self-education is key.

I recommend going elsewhere if at all possible, but I do realize that the price can be hard to beat.