How to quit Planet Fitness..??
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They don't allow gallon jugs for the same reason they don't allow gym bags on the floor. It gets in the way, and is a hazard. The cup holders they have will accomodate most normally sized drinks. There really is no reason to have that much water anyhow. I've been using the same 20oz Aquafina bottle since August. The only time I need more than that 20 ounces is when I do multiple cardio workouts. I just refill it between.
Not allowing sandals is also for safety. The other rules are just stupid, though.3 -
kshama2001 wrote: »geekyjock76 wrote: »1. Grunt loudly as you exercise.
2. Walk in with a gallon water jug.
3. Continue to wear forbidden clothing like tank tops.
4. Pretty much act like a "bro" and your membership will be terminated.
Wait..... They try to forbid what type of water bottle you bring?!? That would be an immediate no, refuse to join.
I assumed it was a play on this Planet Fitness ad:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g
Their lunk alarm signs say something about a gallon jug too.
Wow. Just no.
Why would you want to carry around a gallon water jug?kshama2001 wrote: »geekyjock76 wrote: »1. Grunt loudly as you exercise.
2. Walk in with a gallon water jug.
3. Continue to wear forbidden clothing like tank tops.
4. Pretty much act like a "bro" and your membership will be terminated.
Wait..... They try to forbid what type of water bottle you bring?!? That would be an immediate no, refuse to join.
I assumed it was a play on this Planet Fitness ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g
Their lunk alarm signs say something about a gallon jug too.
Wow. Just no.
Why would you want to carry around a gallon water jug?
I have one that I carry at work. It's a good way to regulate how much water I've had for the day, and don't have to get up to get refills if I don't want to.
Either way what PF is doing with that rule is perpetuating the stereotype of only moron bodybuilders (lunks...morons) carry water jugs around.
It's because people can trip over them - Same for the idiots that don't use lockers and carry around their gym bags from machine to machine.0 -
kshama2001 wrote: »geekyjock76 wrote: »1. Grunt loudly as you exercise.
2. Walk in with a gallon water jug.
3. Continue to wear forbidden clothing like tank tops.
4. Pretty much act like a "bro" and your membership will be terminated.
Wait..... They try to forbid what type of water bottle you bring?!? That would be an immediate no, refuse to join.
I assumed it was a play on this Planet Fitness ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g
Their lunk alarm signs say something about a gallon jug too.
Wow. Just no.
Why would you want to carry around a gallon water jug?kshama2001 wrote: »geekyjock76 wrote: »1. Grunt loudly as you exercise.
2. Walk in with a gallon water jug.
3. Continue to wear forbidden clothing like tank tops.
4. Pretty much act like a "bro" and your membership will be terminated.
Wait..... They try to forbid what type of water bottle you bring?!? That would be an immediate no, refuse to join.
I assumed it was a play on this Planet Fitness ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g
Their lunk alarm signs say something about a gallon jug too.
Wow. Just no.
Why would you want to carry around a gallon water jug?
I have one that I carry at work. It's a good way to regulate how much water I've had for the day, and don't have to get up to get refills if I don't want to.
Either way what PF is doing with that rule is perpetuating the stereotype of only moron bodybuilders (lunks...morons) carry water jugs around.
It's because people can trip over them - Same for the idiots that don't use lockers and carry around their gym bags.
You can trip over a small water bottle as well so this makes no sense.3 -
kshama2001 wrote: »geekyjock76 wrote: »1. Grunt loudly as you exercise.
2. Walk in with a gallon water jug.
3. Continue to wear forbidden clothing like tank tops.
4. Pretty much act like a "bro" and your membership will be terminated.
Wait..... They try to forbid what type of water bottle you bring?!? That would be an immediate no, refuse to join.
I assumed it was a play on this Planet Fitness ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g
Their lunk alarm signs say something about a gallon jug too.
Wow. Just no.
Why would you want to carry around a gallon water jug?kshama2001 wrote: »geekyjock76 wrote: »1. Grunt loudly as you exercise.
2. Walk in with a gallon water jug.
3. Continue to wear forbidden clothing like tank tops.
4. Pretty much act like a "bro" and your membership will be terminated.
Wait..... They try to forbid what type of water bottle you bring?!? That would be an immediate no, refuse to join.
I assumed it was a play on this Planet Fitness ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g
Their lunk alarm signs say something about a gallon jug too.
Wow. Just no.
Why would you want to carry around a gallon water jug?
I have one that I carry at work. It's a good way to regulate how much water I've had for the day, and don't have to get up to get refills if I don't want to.
Either way what PF is doing with that rule is perpetuating the stereotype of only moron bodybuilders (lunks...morons) carry water jugs around.
It's because people can trip over them - Same for the idiots that don't use lockers and carry around their gym bags.
You can trip over a small water bottle as well so this makes no sense.
Like I said, they have cup holders. Every machine has at least one. It does make sense.1 -
kshama2001 wrote: »geekyjock76 wrote: »1. Grunt loudly as you exercise.
2. Walk in with a gallon water jug.
3. Continue to wear forbidden clothing like tank tops.
4. Pretty much act like a "bro" and your membership will be terminated.
Wait..... They try to forbid what type of water bottle you bring?!? That would be an immediate no, refuse to join.
I assumed it was a play on this Planet Fitness ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g
Their lunk alarm signs say something about a gallon jug too.
Wow. Just no.
Why would you want to carry around a gallon water jug?kshama2001 wrote: »geekyjock76 wrote: »1. Grunt loudly as you exercise.
2. Walk in with a gallon water jug.
3. Continue to wear forbidden clothing like tank tops.
4. Pretty much act like a "bro" and your membership will be terminated.
Wait..... They try to forbid what type of water bottle you bring?!? That would be an immediate no, refuse to join.
I assumed it was a play on this Planet Fitness ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g
Their lunk alarm signs say something about a gallon jug too.
Wow. Just no.
Why would you want to carry around a gallon water jug?
I have one that I carry at work. It's a good way to regulate how much water I've had for the day, and don't have to get up to get refills if I don't want to.
Either way what PF is doing with that rule is perpetuating the stereotype of only moron bodybuilders (lunks...morons) carry water jugs around.
It's because people can trip over them - Same for the idiots that don't use lockers and carry around their gym bags.
You can trip over a small water bottle as well so this makes no sense.
People don't leave small water bottles on the floor plus you could literally break your toe on one of those gallon jugs.1 -
I was considering joining Planet Fitness until I read this post...plus heard about the set up being mostly cardio and I hate cardio! Anyway, yea, you can cancel your membership at any time but if you just recently signed a one year term with them...they might make you pay it in full to break it. Best of luck.1
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maidengirl_ wrote: »I was considering joining Planet Fitness until I read this post...plus heard about the set up being mostly cardio and I hate cardio! Anyway, yea, you can cancel your membership at any time but if you just recently signed a one year term with them...they might make you pay it in full to break it. Best of luck.
Yeah, if you want to do weight training, stay away from PF. Unless you like Smith machines, that is. I hate them, so I just do cardio there.1 -
VykkDraygoVPR wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »geekyjock76 wrote: »1. Grunt loudly as you exercise.
2. Walk in with a gallon water jug.
3. Continue to wear forbidden clothing like tank tops.
4. Pretty much act like a "bro" and your membership will be terminated.
Wait..... They try to forbid what type of water bottle you bring?!? That would be an immediate no, refuse to join.
I assumed it was a play on this Planet Fitness ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g
Their lunk alarm signs say something about a gallon jug too.
Wow. Just no.
Why would you want to carry around a gallon water jug?kshama2001 wrote: »geekyjock76 wrote: »1. Grunt loudly as you exercise.
2. Walk in with a gallon water jug.
3. Continue to wear forbidden clothing like tank tops.
4. Pretty much act like a "bro" and your membership will be terminated.
Wait..... They try to forbid what type of water bottle you bring?!? That would be an immediate no, refuse to join.
I assumed it was a play on this Planet Fitness ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g
Their lunk alarm signs say something about a gallon jug too.
Wow. Just no.
Why would you want to carry around a gallon water jug?
I have one that I carry at work. It's a good way to regulate how much water I've had for the day, and don't have to get up to get refills if I don't want to.
Either way what PF is doing with that rule is perpetuating the stereotype of only moron bodybuilders (lunks...morons) carry water jugs around.
It's because people can trip over them - Same for the idiots that don't use lockers and carry around their gym bags.
You can trip over a small water bottle as well so this makes no sense.
Like I said, they have cup holders. Every machine has at least one. It does make sense.
I spend the majority of my 10 hour shift walking up and down the aisles of a fitness center where we do allow gallon jugs and I barely even notice them except when the guys are checking in or leaving. They put them under racks and such. The rule shouldn't be "no jugs." It should be "aisles must be kept clear," which is actually already a rule.10 -
PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »VykkDraygoVPR wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »geekyjock76 wrote: »1. Grunt loudly as you exercise.
2. Walk in with a gallon water jug.
3. Continue to wear forbidden clothing like tank tops.
4. Pretty much act like a "bro" and your membership will be terminated.
Wait..... They try to forbid what type of water bottle you bring?!? That would be an immediate no, refuse to join.
I assumed it was a play on this Planet Fitness ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g
Their lunk alarm signs say something about a gallon jug too.
Wow. Just no.
Why would you want to carry around a gallon water jug?kshama2001 wrote: »geekyjock76 wrote: »1. Grunt loudly as you exercise.
2. Walk in with a gallon water jug.
3. Continue to wear forbidden clothing like tank tops.
4. Pretty much act like a "bro" and your membership will be terminated.
Wait..... They try to forbid what type of water bottle you bring?!? That would be an immediate no, refuse to join.
I assumed it was a play on this Planet Fitness ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g
Their lunk alarm signs say something about a gallon jug too.
Wow. Just no.
Why would you want to carry around a gallon water jug?
I have one that I carry at work. It's a good way to regulate how much water I've had for the day, and don't have to get up to get refills if I don't want to.
Either way what PF is doing with that rule is perpetuating the stereotype of only moron bodybuilders (lunks...morons) carry water jugs around.
It's because people can trip over them - Same for the idiots that don't use lockers and carry around their gym bags.
You can trip over a small water bottle as well so this makes no sense.
Like I said, they have cup holders. Every machine has at least one. It does make sense.
I spend the majority of my 10 hour shift walking up and down the aisles of a fitness center where we do allow gallon jugs and I barely even notice them except when the guys are checking in or leaving. They put them under racks and such. The rule shouldn't be "no jugs." It should be "aisles must be kept clear," which is actually already a rule.
The rule should be whatever rule they choose to enforce, as is their right. Out of all the ridiculousness at PF, you guys are focusing on something that isn't, and shouldn't be an issue. If you want to harp on them, then do so about their hypocrisy, dress code, and woeful weight section, not the safety rules.
Besides, if you've been to a PF, then you'd realize there is no where to safely place them out of the way, unless you are on the weight machines. The majority of the floor space is cardio equipment, and they are packed in pretty tight. This rule makes perfect sense as it pertains to PF.0 -
I would give them all your feedback in a polite, constructive way (except the sandals thing, that really is a safety issue). Your opinion is legitimate and you're probably not the only person to feel that way. If no one ever says anything, nothing ever changes. Stand up for yourself and for those coming after you.1
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Honestly, with all of your personal preferences, you might want to invest in a home gym, or take up running, which can be done anywhere. Having sad that, if you have a contract, you'll probably have to ride it out, then cancel your membership once it's up.5
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At the very top of my Club Agreement the space for 'Expiration' is/was left blank. I joined September 2015 so I figured the 'expiration' would say September 2016.
Unless this is unlimited..? Not sure..
Does this mean I can actually quit at any time..?
I guess I just need to pop over there and talk to them.
Kind of just wondering how it works or what to expect and any advice, especially since I have read horror stories online about quitting with them.
Thanks all!!!!0 -
When I first joined PF, the first few months were great. The gym was still brand-new to our area, so it was never busy. That was Sept-Oct-Nov-Dec of last year. Then come January, they got busy. Crazy-busy. The parking lot is usually so filled that I have to wait for someone to leave, and I am just one that is not comfortable with people right next to me on the treadmill hacking all over the place for whatever reason (how am I to know they are or are not sick..?)--which surprisingly happens way more than you think. The locker room is always even busy. I am just not comfortable with a place being that busy (read: anxiety).
And then there is the dress code. I know it seems silly, but I really wish I could wear sandals when I am on the treadmill, or other 'no-no' clothing. I am not in the weight room area, so I do not understand. But that is their rules.
And for the love of God they play the same 10 songs over and over. When I go there almost daily for 2 hours at a time, it is like hearing the same CD over and over 3 or 4X a day!! Blah...(I do not like to wear ear plugs)
Yes I know the bulk of my issues are my own personal issues, but there are what they are.
What do I need to do to quit Planet Fitness..?
I am sure the manager (whom I kind of get along with well) will want to know why, and I just prefer not to say, so if I (very likely) quit, what is a good thing to say that she will not 'pry' to find out why..?
Thanks so much!!
Honestly, the things you describe mean you cannot go to any gym, not just Planet Fitness. Sandals on a treadmill? Not wanting other people in the treadmills next to you? I do not think you can quit any gym, unless your contracts says so, in which case, follow whatever procedure they have? Just consider this a lesson learned and avoid gyms. Maybe walk/run instead outdoors?1 -
VykkDraygoVPR wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »geekyjock76 wrote: »1. Grunt loudly as you exercise.
2. Walk in with a gallon water jug.
3. Continue to wear forbidden clothing like tank tops.
4. Pretty much act like a "bro" and your membership will be terminated.
Wait..... They try to forbid what type of water bottle you bring?!? That would be an immediate no, refuse to join.
I assumed it was a play on this Planet Fitness ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g
Their lunk alarm signs say something about a gallon jug too.
Wow. Just no.
Why would you want to carry around a gallon water jug?kshama2001 wrote: »geekyjock76 wrote: »1. Grunt loudly as you exercise.
2. Walk in with a gallon water jug.
3. Continue to wear forbidden clothing like tank tops.
4. Pretty much act like a "bro" and your membership will be terminated.
Wait..... They try to forbid what type of water bottle you bring?!? That would be an immediate no, refuse to join.
I assumed it was a play on this Planet Fitness ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g
Their lunk alarm signs say something about a gallon jug too.
Wow. Just no.
Why would you want to carry around a gallon water jug?
I have one that I carry at work. It's a good way to regulate how much water I've had for the day, and don't have to get up to get refills if I don't want to.
Either way what PF is doing with that rule is perpetuating the stereotype of only moron bodybuilders (lunks...morons) carry water jugs around.
It's because people can trip over them - Same for the idiots that don't use lockers and carry around their gym bags.
You can trip over a small water bottle as well so this makes no sense.
Like I said, they have cup holders. Every machine has at least one. It does make sense.
Every weight machine has a cup holder on it?4 -
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kshama2001 wrote: »geekyjock76 wrote: »1. Grunt loudly as you exercise.
2. Walk in with a gallon water jug.
3. Continue to wear forbidden clothing like tank tops.
4. Pretty much act like a "bro" and your membership will be terminated.
Wait..... They try to forbid what type of water bottle you bring?!? That would be an immediate no, refuse to join.
I assumed it was a play on this Planet Fitness ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g
Their lunk alarm signs say something about a gallon jug too.
Wow. Just no.
Why would you want to carry around a gallon water jug?kshama2001 wrote: »geekyjock76 wrote: »1. Grunt loudly as you exercise.
2. Walk in with a gallon water jug.
3. Continue to wear forbidden clothing like tank tops.
4. Pretty much act like a "bro" and your membership will be terminated.
Wait..... They try to forbid what type of water bottle you bring?!? That would be an immediate no, refuse to join.
I assumed it was a play on this Planet Fitness ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g
Their lunk alarm signs say something about a gallon jug too.
Wow. Just no.
Why would you want to carry around a gallon water jug?
I have one that I carry at work. It's a good way to regulate how much water I've had for the day, and don't have to get up to get refills if I don't want to.
Either way what PF is doing with that rule is perpetuating the stereotype of only moron bodybuilders (lunks...morons) carry water jugs around.
It's because people can trip over them - Same for the idiots that don't use lockers and carry around their gym bags.
You can trip over a small water bottle as well so this makes no sense.
People don't leave small water bottles on the floor plus you could literally break your toe on one of those gallon jugs.
I do all the time. There's no place else to put them in the lifting area. I usually put my towel tight next to it.
You could break your toe on a gallon jug? Lulz, you're trying too hard.6 -
kshama2001 wrote: »geekyjock76 wrote: »1. Grunt loudly as you exercise.
2. Walk in with a gallon water jug.
3. Continue to wear forbidden clothing like tank tops.
4. Pretty much act like a "bro" and your membership will be terminated.
Wait..... They try to forbid what type of water bottle you bring?!? That would be an immediate no, refuse to join.
I assumed it was a play on this Planet Fitness ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g
Their lunk alarm signs say something about a gallon jug too.
Wow. Just no.
Why would you want to carry around a gallon water jug?kshama2001 wrote: »geekyjock76 wrote: »1. Grunt loudly as you exercise.
2. Walk in with a gallon water jug.
3. Continue to wear forbidden clothing like tank tops.
4. Pretty much act like a "bro" and your membership will be terminated.
Wait..... They try to forbid what type of water bottle you bring?!? That would be an immediate no, refuse to join.
I assumed it was a play on this Planet Fitness ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g
Their lunk alarm signs say something about a gallon jug too.
Wow. Just no.
Why would you want to carry around a gallon water jug?
I have one that I carry at work. It's a good way to regulate how much water I've had for the day, and don't have to get up to get refills if I don't want to.
Either way what PF is doing with that rule is perpetuating the stereotype of only moron bodybuilders (lunks...morons) carry water jugs around.
It's because people can trip over them - Same for the idiots that don't use lockers and carry around their gym bags.
You can trip over a small water bottle as well so this makes no sense.
People don't leave small water bottles on the floor plus you could literally break your toe on one of those gallon jugs.
I do all the time. There's no place else to put them in the lifting area. I usually put my towel tight next to it.
You could break your toe on a gallon jug? Lulz, you're trying too hard.
Especially while wearing shoes. I fail to see how it is even a possibility.10 -
kshama2001 wrote: »geekyjock76 wrote: »1. Grunt loudly as you exercise.
2. Walk in with a gallon water jug.
3. Continue to wear forbidden clothing like tank tops.
4. Pretty much act like a "bro" and your membership will be terminated.
Wait..... They try to forbid what type of water bottle you bring?!? That would be an immediate no, refuse to join.
I assumed it was a play on this Planet Fitness ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g
Their lunk alarm signs say something about a gallon jug too.
Wow. Just no.
Why would you want to carry around a gallon water jug?kshama2001 wrote: »geekyjock76 wrote: »1. Grunt loudly as you exercise.
2. Walk in with a gallon water jug.
3. Continue to wear forbidden clothing like tank tops.
4. Pretty much act like a "bro" and your membership will be terminated.
Wait..... They try to forbid what type of water bottle you bring?!? That would be an immediate no, refuse to join.
I assumed it was a play on this Planet Fitness ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g
Their lunk alarm signs say something about a gallon jug too.
Wow. Just no.
Why would you want to carry around a gallon water jug?
I have one that I carry at work. It's a good way to regulate how much water I've had for the day, and don't have to get up to get refills if I don't want to.
Either way what PF is doing with that rule is perpetuating the stereotype of only moron bodybuilders (lunks...morons) carry water jugs around.
It's because people can trip over them - Same for the idiots that don't use lockers and carry around their gym bags.
You can trip over a small water bottle as well so this makes no sense.
People don't leave small water bottles on the floor plus you could literally break your toe on one of those gallon jugs.
I do all the time. There's no place else to put them in the lifting area. I usually put my towel tight next to it.
You could break your toe on a gallon jug? Lulz, you're trying too hard.
I suspect someone is a PF member...
*rolls eyes*
another reason I am so glad I get to have a home gym....4 -
PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »geekyjock76 wrote: »1. Grunt loudly as you exercise.
2. Walk in with a gallon water jug.
3. Continue to wear forbidden clothing like tank tops.
4. Pretty much act like a "bro" and your membership will be terminated.
Wait..... They try to forbid what type of water bottle you bring?!? That would be an immediate no, refuse to join.
I assumed it was a play on this Planet Fitness ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g
Their lunk alarm signs say something about a gallon jug too.
Wow. Just no.
Why would you want to carry around a gallon water jug?
A few guys do it where I work. I don't really get it. They come in with a full or half-full jug and when they leave, there's not much gone from it. Maybe they're doing the "gallon a day" thing and that's how they like to carry water. I don't really care. It's water. Why anyone would say you can't have a certain amount of water is beyond me. "Because it's weird" isn't a good reason. Members can get an unlimited supply of refrigerated filtered water out of the fountain, so what's a gallon of their own?
Yeah. Carrying around a jug of water seems weird to me, but forbidding others from doing it seems way weirder.
Also, as a member of a gym without such a rule, I really haven't noticed it being a problem, so odd.2 -
Have you tried a different PF? They are all over the place.
I've used many different gyms, what you mention happens. Every gym in earth gets super crowed in January and spring. There's rude people that don't know gym etiquette everywhere, I never let that bother me. To me, gym is for going in and out. I don't bother myself with others.
I would try a different one, try going on different times of the day. Try and accept that gyms are a place you share with others and *kitten* happens.
If that doesn't work, just go to the front desk and quit.
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