Gym tells woman she's intimidating guests with 'toned body'

eric_sg61
eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
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Planet Fitness at it again.
http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/local/gym-tells-woman-shes-intimidating-guests-toned-bod/nfGHz/

FTA:
Borges says, "it's unfair to show off your body" because it can make other people feel bad.

Jimmy Status: RUSTLED
IF you have a good body, better start wearing sweaters to the beach so someone doesn't feel bad.
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  • MB2MN
    MB2MN Posts: 334 Member
    Yeah, that's a terrible POV. I'm inspired when I see really fit women at the gym. Makes me think that if they can do it, so can I! There's also a good chance that any advice they have would be awesome...and from my experience, very willing to impart. Fitness chicks, FTW! :love:

    Edited for spelling!
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    Along the lines of "let's give everyone a medal so the losers don't feel too bad". Our society is going in the tank.
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    I would have told them to go pound sand up their a ss.
  • MB2MN
    MB2MN Posts: 334 Member
    Along the lines of "let's give everyone a medal so the losers don't feel too bad". Our society is going in the tank.

    Agreed. Also, if her outfit was really not in line with the policy then she should have been approached based on that, not that she looked too good. I wonder if she would have been asked to cover up if she wasn't toned or was overweight?
  • Shuuma
    Shuuma Posts: 465 Member
    If I were visiting a gym and saw a toned woman working out there, I would be more likely to join up. As it is, I'm uninspired to even drive by one at this point. What's wrong with their PR department?
  • summertime_girl
    summertime_girl Posts: 3,945 Member
    See, this is exactly what I was talking about that I got **** for. Planet Fitness does not want members to be successful. It doesn't fit their business model. Even their commercials display this attitude.
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    See, this is exactly what I was talking about that I got **** for. Planet Fitness does not want members to be successful. It doesn't fit their business model. Even their commercials display this attitude.

    their commercials are complete BS. "Lunks" and whatnot? They basically body shame everyone who isn't a typical out of shape housewife.
  • The_Enginerd
    The_Enginerd Posts: 3,982 Member
    Management at the Richmond Planet Fitness referred KTVU to the corporate office. A spokesperson says the company, "strives to make everyone feel comfortable" and says the dress code is at the discretion of the staff and manager.

    So... basically you can make up crap.
    However, Planet Fitness spokesperson Mcall Gosselin also said if Austin was criticized for being toned or fit then that "is not in line with the Planet Fitness policy whatsoever.”

    Prove it. Fire the staff.
  • sadiegirl32
    sadiegirl32 Posts: 181 Member
    I really have no idea how to respond to this article. It is the craziest damn thing I've heard of. What is wrong people?!?! Rock on Tiffany!! Don't let em keep you down.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Planet Fitness at it again.
    http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/local/gym-tells-woman-shes-intimidating-guests-toned-bod/nfGHz/

    FTA:
    Borges says, "it's unfair to show off your body" because it can make other people feel bad.

    Jimmy Status: RUSTLED
    IF you have a good body, better start wearing sweaters to the beach so someone doesn't feel bad.

    Borges should NEVER go to Rio...

    I'm just constantly amused at PF.
  • The_Enginerd
    The_Enginerd Posts: 3,982 Member
    Along the lines of "let's give everyone a medal so the losers don't feel too bad". Our society is going in the tank.
    So much this.
  • funforsports
    funforsports Posts: 2,656 Member
    Not too surprising from those people.

    I bet she even turned down their free pizza.
  • madhatter2013
    madhatter2013 Posts: 1,547 Member
    Along the lines of "let's give everyone a medal so the losers don't feel too bad". Our society is going in the tank.

    Here's a "good job" sticker just for participating....
  • bcf7683
    bcf7683 Posts: 1,653 Member
    How did I know coming into this that it would more than likely be about a PF..... :huh: Ridiculous.
  • da_bears10089
    da_bears10089 Posts: 1,791 Member
    Planet Fitness... celebrating mediocrity!
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    Planet Fitness at it again.

    Y'know, I guessed from the title that it would be them!
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    bahahahahaa.

    if you can't show off at the gym, where *can* you show off? but only if you truly have a body worth showing off ;)
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    It sounds more like they're afraid of bare stomachs than "toned bodies". Seriously though, wtf?
  • 19TaraLynn84
    19TaraLynn84 Posts: 739 Member
    Personally, a woman with a toned body does not intimidate me or make me feel bad. She inspires and motivates me!!!
  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,783 Member
    In other news,

    Employee told not to hang framed diploma on office wall. Co-workers feel intimidated by graduates education.
  • Of_Monsters_and_Meat
    Of_Monsters_and_Meat Posts: 1,022 Member
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  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    That is bizarre. I can see having a dress code and enforcing it, but tying it to body type or how toned one is seems pretty crazy for a gym.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,972 Member
    KTVU is our most popular news station in the Bay Area so I saw this telecasted on the news.

    Gotta love that the "JUDGEMENT FREE" zone only applies to out of shape, overweight, and fat people.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    Good. I hate those fit people.
  • calibriintx
    calibriintx Posts: 1,741 Member
    This seems like something you'd find on The Onion.:laugh:
  • Topsking2010
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,245 Member
    So I guess a person with a toned body will now be,treated like an outsider.
  • fannyfrost
    fannyfrost Posts: 756 Member
    I personally have never heard such stupidity ever. What do they tell fitness instructors? You can't be in shape and work here? My one teacher is so strong and toned I always think "wow, I want that"

    But this right here sums up how they really went against their own policy:

    "Austin says she's no lunk-head and she's not a gym rat - and now she's not even a gym member. She says her 15 minutes at Planet Fitness left her feeling intimidated and harassed, saying the place that promised no judgments did just that."
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    What would have happened if it was a fatty told to cover up or change clothes? Discrimination!
  • 19TaraLynn84
    19TaraLynn84 Posts: 739 Member
    "Borges says, 'it's unfair to show off your body" because it can make other people feel bad.'"



    Okay, all you pretty people, better start wearing bags over your heads!! It's just not fair to the rest of us! After reading this, I've had all the stupid I can take in one day and it's only 10 am here.
  • Arydria
    Arydria Posts: 179 Member
    Personally, a woman with a toned body does not intimidate me or make me feel bad. She inspires and motivates me!!!

    ^This. I'm sooo glad my gym promotes healthy, fit, toned individuals. At the same time, they also inspire and encourage those not in great shape. Yes, it's an awesome gym!!

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