Planet Fitness
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I have been there twice as a guest. Not my cup of tea.0
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Yep. It's not for everybody. Gyms of all kinds out there. This one just suits my wife and I.1
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I go to a gym with similar rules, but not a planet fitness. There are Smith machines (I guess, but the kind that also go forward ans back) and deadlifting is allowed, but they are strict on grunting and dropping weights. They've got lots of signs up about it. I joined because of those things, honestly. I worked out at LA Fitness before and hated all the slamming of weights. Whether it is useful or not, it made me uncomfortable. It was loud enough you could hear it in the locker rooms. It is fine that it is allowed there, and I'm not about to blame others for my jumpiness, but I enjoy the quieter and more peaceful surroundings of my new gym, so I like most of the rules.
For some, planet fitness is a good fit, for some it is not. Only you can decide if that's you.
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I hate that it's a gym that promotes fit shaming.5
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I have a joke that I tell people when asked where I train. I tell them "Planet Fitness." After a nervous (or obligatory) laugh, they ask "no really where do you train?"6
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"Judgement Free Zone"
Unless you happen to be serious about fitness and weightlifting, then we will judge you right out the door, after having humiliating you with our lunk alarm!8 -
So basically, some people have a problem with PF's hypocrisy and unethical tactics.
Others acknowledge this hypocrisy and lack of ethics, but go to PF nonetheless because of its cost, convenience, or other factors.
And others see nothing wrong with PF's dishonesty.
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I've been a member at PF for a few years now. The only reason why I'm still there now is because I don't want to get roped into a contract when I plan on moving this year.
My main problem with the one I go to is that while they do have free weights, there is really no room to use them. When I wanted to start using a kettlebell, I bought one to use at home instead. I don't feel like I can start any kind of lifting routine due to the lack of space. This wasn't a problem at first but now that my goals have changed it is a problem for me.
The free trainer at my PF? Well you get what you pay for. I thought about taking advantage of it until I noticed he was doing more socializing than training.
One good thing about it is that it's clean.0 -
I go to a Fitness 19. It's a pretty balanced gym. It has a good amount od cardio, a full circuit of machines, and the other half is free weights. No classes. I go to do stronglifts. I go elsewhere for Krav Maga and other class fitness. I'd love it if F19 had a heavy bag. It attracts a good amount of body builders so I suppose PF would call it a lunk gym. I can't imagine a gym that does not allow deadlifts. I'm inspired by bodybuilders, not intimidated. I appreciate that they use gym etiquette and most at my gym are really friendly.0
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ONCE AGAIN though, there's a difference between dropping weights (as is often necessary) and deliberately slamming them down. We can all agree that slamming them down forcefully is rude. PF's policy, however, is that one cannot even drop the weights -- not even for the sake of safety, such as when exhausted after a dumbbell chest fly set. The result? People will be forced to work out with less effort, lest they run afoul of this rule.So all bodybuilders are "insert derogatory term"
Bodybuilders don't need to slam the weights down.
And actually, their policy goes way beyond even that. A friend of mine was kicked out just for doing renegade rows -- a horribly simple move in which the dumbbells are picked up off the ground. I've met people who were either kicked out or scolded for such horrible offenses as:- Doing overhead presses
- Jumping rope
- Running "too fast" on the treadmill (i.e. at a speed that might intimidate other people)
I havent even looked around everywhere in the gym. I am tonight though. Do they even have free weights? If so, are there mats to set the weights back down on after lifting. If there aren't any, you could easily see why overhead presses aren't allowed. You drop them and the weights could be damaged rather quickly. I know jumping rope has been banned. Havent been much into jumping rope since I was 10 though so not a big loss. Not sure what too fast is though. Completely subjective. I'd never get accosted for that anyways. I stay just walking around 3.0 mph the whole time.
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Im a member at pf and have been running on the treadmill (7.54 min mile )and they havent said anything to me.0
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i would only join planet fitness for the skin care (rejuvination and tanning) facilities which are usually included.0
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rainbowbow wrote: »i would only join planet fitness for the skin care (rejuvination and tanning) facilities which are usually included.
Tanning beds are usually considered skin cancer machines and the red light therapy (rejuvenation) should light up anyone's BS meter.1 -
I go to planet fitness about every day. I love it. I joined a year ago and have had no problems.1
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Packerjohn wrote: »rainbowbow wrote: »i would only join planet fitness for the skin care (rejuvination and tanning) facilities which are usually included.
Tanning beds are usually considered skin cancer machines and the red light therapy (rejuvenation) should light up anyone's BS meter.
well, actually...
the red light machines can help certain skin conditions such as rosacea. I've had very painful flare ups completely healed in less than 24 hours because of it.
And UV light (in very small doses) was recommended to me by my dermatologist for psoriasis and eczema. I was recommended 2 3-minute sessions per week in a mostly UVB bed. Completely cleared this up for me as well.
I still wear sunscreen every single day and avoid the sun in general as i have a family history of skin cancer. And as you can see i am very very pale.
I said "I would " not "you should". $10 a month vs. the 40$ i pay for a tanning membership that i don't actually get tan from.... well, it's just a bargain.0 -
Wow, I didn't realize PF treated people so bad. Thats a shame. The one in my town is nice, if I hear someone grunting they are usually working hard. Nobody says anything. Most people have in earbuds anyways. I thought the lunk alarm was just a joke, The staff at my location are friendly and helpful...I've never seen them do anyone like that. The only person I know for a fact thats been banned was an ex-employee who was coming in to workout and being an *kitten* bc he was fired. Mostly you see the same people every day and everyone gets along fine. Its the only PF I've been to and after reading this I don't want to visit any others!!!0
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Solution, don't join PF. There, problem solved for you.0
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I have a lot of respect for PF. Many people don't like their policies, but it is appealing to those who would never step foot in a gym otherwise. Yes, they serve pizza once a month. Pizza once a month isn't going to be detrimental to anyone's weight-loss. While I am no longer a member of PF because I needed a gym that would better suit my evolving fitness goals, I lost 130 lbs while going to PF, Monday night pizza and all.1
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We have a family membership to PF and also the YMCA. I like PF because I love the ARC trainers and the staff is so friendly. I also love tanning so its a great deal. At the YMCA - they have a lot of fitness classes I like and a sauna which I double love. Whatever works for you - go for it.
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Love Planet Fitness! I can only speak for the one I most frequent in BR, LA. There is huge mix of serious lifters and those who are in the beginning stages of their fitness journey, though I've never seen any serious lifters " get bashed" they do have rules that make it an inclusive atmosphere for most people which is great and it's seems to be a gross overstatement that they discriminate against anyone, I mean they also have it posted that you should wipe down the equipment after you use it, is that discriminating against the unhygienic? I really don't get the outrage at having free pizza once a month either. Bottom line you get a lot for a relatively small membership fee but again it's what you make of it.0
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Love Planet Fitness! I can only speak for the one I most frequent in BR, LA. There is huge mix of serious lifters and those who are in the beginning stages of their fitness journey, though I've never seen any serious lifters " get bashed" they do have rules that make it an inclusive atmosphere for most people which is great and it's seems to be a gross overstatement that they discriminate against anyone, I mean they also have it posted that you should wipe down the equipment after you use it, is that discriminating against the unhygienic? I really don't get the outrage at having free pizza once a month either. Bottom line you get a lot for a relatively small membership fee but again it's what you make of it.
so excluding a group of people that are deemed "lunks" is an "inclusive" atmosphere....???????????1 -
Love Planet Fitness! I can only speak for the one I most frequent in BR, LA. There is huge mix of serious lifters and those who are in the beginning stages of their fitness journey, though I've never seen any serious lifters " get bashed" they do have rules that make it an inclusive atmosphere for most people which is great and it's seems to be a gross overstatement that they discriminate against anyone, I mean they also have it posted that you should wipe down the equipment after you use it, is that discriminating against the unhygienic? I really don't get the outrage at having free pizza once a month either. Bottom line you get a lot for a relatively small membership fee but again it's what you make of it.
You misunderstand, the 'outrage' (actually not outrage, more distaste) is against their discriminatory marketing policy which is designed to make a group of people the butt of their jokes. Replace bodybuilders with colour, creed, gender, or sexuality and see how it fits with your viewpoints.
Also wiping down equipment is standard gym practice ...not that it actually does anything for hygiene ..it's just cosmetic,
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Love Planet Fitness! I can only speak for the one I most frequent in BR, LA. There is huge mix of serious lifters and those who are in the beginning stages of their fitness journey, though I've never seen any serious lifters " get bashed" they do have rules that make it an inclusive atmosphere for most people which is great and it's seems to be a gross overstatement that they discriminate against anyone, I mean they also have it posted that you should wipe down the equipment after you use it, is that discriminating against the unhygienic? I really don't get the outrage at having free pizza once a month either. Bottom line you get a lot for a relatively small membership fee but again it's what you make of it.
"serious lifters" who don't have access to a squat rack, a bench press, dumbbells over 40 pounds, and can only use a smith machine?
Anyways, it isn't inclusive to make fun of, kick out, cancel memberships and ring alarms of "fit" people. Especially considering this is a gym. It's like punishing those who've actually worked hard enough to have a fit body with shame of their acheivement.
And why do most people have a problem with PF? Because the pizza, the bagels, the tootsie rolls, the lack of facilities, and the price. It's just cheap enough to get as many people to sign up as possible, while playing on their insecurities enough to dissuade them from cancelling. "Oh, maybe i'll go next month" "It's only 10$, what if i want to go?" "I'm starting my new lifestyle next week".
They rake in the cash of people who know nothing about fitness and have no intention of working out. All while shaming people who've actually worked their *kitten* off for their physique.1 -
rainbowbow wrote: »Love Planet Fitness! I can only speak for the one I most frequent in BR, LA. There is huge mix of serious lifters and those who are in the beginning stages of their fitness journey, though I've never seen any serious lifters " get bashed" they do have rules that make it an inclusive atmosphere for most people which is great and it's seems to be a gross overstatement that they discriminate against anyone, I mean they also have it posted that you should wipe down the equipment after you use it, is that discriminating against the unhygienic? I really don't get the outrage at having free pizza once a month either. Bottom line you get a lot for a relatively small membership fee but again it's what you make of it.
"serious lifters" who don't have access to a squat rack, a bench press, dumbbells over 40 pounds, and can only use a smith machine?
Anyways, it isn't inclusive to make fun of, kick out, cancel memberships and ring alarms of "fit" people. Especially considering this is a gym. It's like punishing those who've actually worked hard enough to have a fit body with shame of their acheivement.
And why do most people have a problem with PF? Because the pizza, the bagels, the tootsie rolls, the lack of facilities, and the price. It's just cheap enough to get as many people to sign up as possible, while playing on their insecurities enough to dissuade them from cancelling. "Oh, maybe i'll go next month" "It's only 10$, what if i want to go?" "I'm starting my new lifestyle next week".
They rake in the cash of people who know nothing about fitness and have no intention of working out.
This is most commercial gyms, this isn't only exclusive to PF. The difference is PF makes $10 per person per month while other commercial gyms make $30-$60 per person per month.
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I go to PF 2 - 3 times per week and it has worked out well for me.2
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Their marketing runs off the type of people who would go to the gym regularly and attracts those most likely to sign up and then not go. If you're not looking for serious free weight work then it can be a good deal. And, honestly, I laugh every time one of their commercials comes on. The dude drying his undercarriage with the towel reminds me of some of the old dudes I've come across in locker rooms, just much fitter, and how could you not like the hot girls? So hawt! lol
Yes, the company is playing on stereotypes as part of their business model, but (1) I'm not offended and (2) it's sick and twisted but has been very effective. I have thicker skin than most though I guess. The minute I look like that dude in the boots and cut offs and develop an accent though, I'll be all kind of offended . . .1 -
rainbowbow wrote: »Love Planet Fitness! I can only speak for the one I most frequent in BR, LA. There is huge mix of serious lifters and those who are in the beginning stages of their fitness journey, though I've never seen any serious lifters " get bashed" they do have rules that make it an inclusive atmosphere for most people which is great and it's seems to be a gross overstatement that they discriminate against anyone, I mean they also have it posted that you should wipe down the equipment after you use it, is that discriminating against the unhygienic? I really don't get the outrage at having free pizza once a month either. Bottom line you get a lot for a relatively small membership fee but again it's what you make of it.
"serious lifters" who don't have access to a squat rack, a bench press, dumbbells over 40 pounds, and can only use a smith machine?
Anyways, it isn't inclusive to make fun of, kick out, cancel memberships and ring alarms of "fit" people. Especially considering this is a gym. It's like punishing those who've actually worked hard enough to have a fit body with shame of their acheivement.
And why do most people have a problem with PF? Because the pizza, the bagels, the tootsie rolls, the lack of facilities, and the price. It's just cheap enough to get as many people to sign up as possible, while playing on their insecurities enough to dissuade them from cancelling. "Oh, maybe i'll go next month" "It's only 10$, what if i want to go?" "I'm starting my new lifestyle next week".
They rake in the cash of people who know nothing about fitness and have no intention of working out.
This is most commercial gyms, this isn't only exclusive to PF. The difference is PF makes $10 per person per month while other commercial gyms make $30-$60 per person per month.
They do this at other gyms as well, but they generally have fees for starting and a max number of customers per gym.
If planet fitness were to have all of their members actually show up they would be filled past maximum capacity. Again though, the price was set so low for a reason. They've said it was part of their marketing strategy to get the largest number of sign-ups especially at the beginning of each year.
In any case, it's pretty safe to say that it's obvious planet fitness is preying on ignorant and out-of-shape consumers.
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rainbowbow wrote: »rainbowbow wrote: »Love Planet Fitness! I can only speak for the one I most frequent in BR, LA. There is huge mix of serious lifters and those who are in the beginning stages of their fitness journey, though I've never seen any serious lifters " get bashed" they do have rules that make it an inclusive atmosphere for most people which is great and it's seems to be a gross overstatement that they discriminate against anyone, I mean they also have it posted that you should wipe down the equipment after you use it, is that discriminating against the unhygienic? I really don't get the outrage at having free pizza once a month either. Bottom line you get a lot for a relatively small membership fee but again it's what you make of it.
"serious lifters" who don't have access to a squat rack, a bench press, dumbbells over 40 pounds, and can only use a smith machine?
Anyways, it isn't inclusive to make fun of, kick out, cancel memberships and ring alarms of "fit" people. Especially considering this is a gym. It's like punishing those who've actually worked hard enough to have a fit body with shame of their acheivement.
And why do most people have a problem with PF? Because the pizza, the bagels, the tootsie rolls, the lack of facilities, and the price. It's just cheap enough to get as many people to sign up as possible, while playing on their insecurities enough to dissuade them from cancelling. "Oh, maybe i'll go next month" "It's only 10$, what if i want to go?" "I'm starting my new lifestyle next week".
They rake in the cash of people who know nothing about fitness and have no intention of working out.
This is most commercial gyms, this isn't only exclusive to PF. The difference is PF makes $10 per person per month while other commercial gyms make $30-$60 per person per month.
They do this at other gyms as well, but they generally have fees for starting and a max number of customers per gym.
If planet fitness were to have all of their members actually show up they would be filled past maximum capacity. Again though, the price was set so low for a reason. They've said it was part of their marketing strategy to get the largest number of sign-ups especially at the beginning of each year.
In any case, it's pretty safe to say that it's obvious planet fitness is preying on ignorant and out-of-shape consumers.
I didn't know other gyms had a max number of customers, and I do agree other gyms do not market as much to out-of-shape customers like PF does. There were nights I went in to PF and it felt like every single one of their customers showed up at the same time, LOL!0 -
rainbowbow wrote: »rainbowbow wrote: »Love Planet Fitness! I can only speak for the one I most frequent in BR, LA. There is huge mix of serious lifters and those who are in the beginning stages of their fitness journey, though I've never seen any serious lifters " get bashed" they do have rules that make it an inclusive atmosphere for most people which is great and it's seems to be a gross overstatement that they discriminate against anyone, I mean they also have it posted that you should wipe down the equipment after you use it, is that discriminating against the unhygienic? I really don't get the outrage at having free pizza once a month either. Bottom line you get a lot for a relatively small membership fee but again it's what you make of it.
"serious lifters" who don't have access to a squat rack, a bench press, dumbbells over 40 pounds, and can only use a smith machine?
Anyways, it isn't inclusive to make fun of, kick out, cancel memberships and ring alarms of "fit" people. Especially considering this is a gym. It's like punishing those who've actually worked hard enough to have a fit body with shame of their acheivement.
And why do most people have a problem with PF? Because the pizza, the bagels, the tootsie rolls, the lack of facilities, and the price. It's just cheap enough to get as many people to sign up as possible, while playing on their insecurities enough to dissuade them from cancelling. "Oh, maybe i'll go next month" "It's only 10$, what if i want to go?" "I'm starting my new lifestyle next week".
They rake in the cash of people who know nothing about fitness and have no intention of working out.
This is most commercial gyms, this isn't only exclusive to PF. The difference is PF makes $10 per person per month while other commercial gyms make $30-$60 per person per month.
They do this at other gyms as well, but they generally have fees for starting and a max number of customers per gym.
If planet fitness were to have all of their members actually show up they would be filled past maximum capacity. Again though, the price was set so low for a reason. They've said it was part of their marketing strategy to get the largest number of sign-ups especially at the beginning of each year.
In any case, it's pretty safe to say that it's obvious planet fitness is preying on ignorant and out-of-shape consumers.
I didn't know other gyms had a max number of customers, and I do agree other gyms do not market as much to out-of-shape customers like PF does. There were nights I went in to PF and it felt like every single one of their customers showed up at the same time, LOL!
yes! Atleast with the corporate gyms like 24-hour, LA Fitness, and even other low-cost gyms like fitness 19, etc. They have hefty upfront fees which buffer their monthly sales/operations up-front incase of membership cancellation. They often have to charge these fees because monthly memberships are expensive enough that people will cancel their membership if they are no longer using it. They also have max number of members per franchised location and in a certain area.0
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