News - woman asked to cover her toned body in the gym?

pmur
pmur Posts: 223 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I dont know what to make out of this news item. Most often I'm trying to cover up because I'm not yet happy in my own skin and here is someone who is comfortable in her own body and now she needs to cover up because she is intimidating others. Apparently that's the gym's policy, to not intimidate people.

http://www.cnn.com/video/standard.html?/video/us/2014/03/19/dnt-woman-asked-cover-up-at-gym.ktvu&hpt=hp_c3&from_homepage=yes&video_referrer=http://www.cnn.com/

http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/national/gym-tells-woman-shes-intimidating-guests-toned-bod/nfGWc/
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  • jdb3388
    jdb3388 Posts: 239 Member
    This is ridiculous.
  • Bella0531
    Bella0531 Posts: 309 Member
    I just knew, even before clicking the link, that it would be at a Planet Fitness. **rolls eyes**
  • Iknowsaur
    Iknowsaur Posts: 777 Member
    That was one of the more appropriate gym outfits I've seen o-O She wasn't even wearing booty shorts. I mean. Come on.
  • cnhamilton12
    cnhamilton12 Posts: 45 Member
    I kind of agree with the gym. I belong to a gym where there is a lot of extremely fit people and it does kind of intimidate you when I see a woman walking around in a sports bra and I've been on the treadmill for ten minutes sweating like a pig. They advertise that they are a gym without "stereotypes" and they have a fan base because of that reason. They have to stick to their advertising or they will be like all the other gyms. I believe it's just from a business standpoint.
  • dmenchac
    dmenchac Posts: 447 Member
    Read the last comment in the last few seconds.

    Planet Fitness has a dress code.

    You don't like it or don't want to abide by it?

    Don't join a Planet Fitness.

    While I don't agree with the dress code, its not our call to make.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    I had to check the date to see if it's not April 1st - this seems like a joke. Too fit and walking on the treadmill is intimidating? An alarm that goes off if someone drops a weight or breathes too hard??

    Sounds like the members and employees of that gym need to lighten up (no pun intended).
  • mschicagocubs
    mschicagocubs Posts: 774 Member
    Can I tell all the sweaty guys with no shirts on at my gym to cover up?

    Mainly cuz they don't know how to wipe off the equipment when they are done.

    Yuck :-p
  • JenToms80
    JenToms80 Posts: 373 Member
    I saw this as well, crazy!
  • determinedbutlazy
    determinedbutlazy Posts: 1,941 Member
    Too toned.
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    Great marketing. 20 pages. And go.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I kind of agree with the gym. I belong to a gym where there is a lot of extremely fit people and it does kind of intimidate you when I see a woman walking around in a sports bra and I've been on the treadmill for ten minutes sweating like a pig. They advertise that they are a gym without "stereotypes" and they have a fan base because of that reason. They have to stick to their advertising or they will be like all the other gyms. I believe it's just from a business standpoint.

    you do know that feeling 'intimidated' is your issue... not that of the woman in the sports bra?
  • DebbieLyn63
    DebbieLyn63 Posts: 2,654 Member
    There was a very long thread started yesterday on this subject. Girl in the picture is NOT the girl that was asked to cover up. I highly doubt that the actual reason for asking the girl to adhere to the dress code, was because she was 'Too toned', Just another person trying to get attention for bashing Planet Fitness. Do a Youtube search for Lunk Alarm.

    Read the rules before you join. If you don't like them, join a different fitness center, or an actual Gym.
  • IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym
    IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym Posts: 5,573 Member
    if they have a dress code, then yea... but, that maybe should be something mentioned during member sign up. I don't wear sports bras to the gym, but that is a ridiculous rule and another reason I would never sign up there.
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    gym2.jpg

    This was the "inappropriate" wear.
  • jdb3388
    jdb3388 Posts: 239 Member
    I kind of agree with the gym. I belong to a gym where there is a lot of extremely fit people and it does kind of intimidate you when I see a woman walking around in a sports bra and I've been on the treadmill for ten minutes sweating like a pig. They advertise that they are a gym without "stereotypes" and they have a fan base because of that reason. They have to stick to their advertising or they will be like all the other gyms. I believe it's just from a business standpoint.

    A lot of people who are in great shape worked harder to be that way than most people who aren't in shape could ever imagine. They have sacrificed their time, and love of good food, they have poured blood, sweat and tears to become that way. Anybody who would want to suppress a person who has worked that hard needs to reevaluate what they are doing. Instead of looking for new ways to be butt-hurt, people should use it as inspiration..."maybe if I work as hard as that person does, I'll be able to rock a body like that one day"
  • healthyplans
    healthyplans Posts: 134 Member
    I posted this article to my fb page this morning and WOW... the responses I have gotten!! I do not belong to this gym, but I will say this; a gym that advertises themselves as "judgement free zone" BUT in turn judges those that grunt when lifting something heavy by ringing a buzzer, in my opinion IS judging!!! I believe in dressing modestly--in my opinion, this woman wasn't wearing anything out of line. I've seen worse.
  • tomomatic
    tomomatic Posts: 1,794 Member
    I definitely think that the gym owes her an apology. It sounds to me that Planet Fitness is run by a bunch of insecure people.

    The Lunk alarm would just motivate me to work harder. I want to ring that bell!
  • somefitsomefat
    somefitsomefat Posts: 445 Member
    Read the last comment in the last few seconds.

    Planet Fitness has a dress code.

    You don't like it or don't want to abide by it?

    Don't join a Planet Fitness.

    While I don't agree with the dress code, its not our call to make.

    This is probably the common sense answer but in for irrational anger.
  • ruffnstuff
    ruffnstuff Posts: 400 Member
    I just knew, even before clicking the link, that it would be at a Planet Fitness. **rolls eyes**

    OH MAH GAWD - I thought the exact same thing!!!!!!! I friggin' knew it was gonna be PF. And btw, I would kill to have that woman's arms and shoulders. This is just stupid. But what I'd love to know is...who the hell is so insecure about themselves that they bothered to stop their own "workout" to go complain about this woman? Yeee-ikes.

    ETS: Didn't realize there was a dress code. While I would never sign up for a place like that, I guess if she did, well...Nope, still think it's stupid!!!
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    "Planet Fitness has a dress code policy that prohibits tank tops, midriff bearing tops or muscle shirts that would otherwise intimidate the other members."

    Lol. The new Taliban of fitness.
  • monstergirl14
    monstergirl14 Posts: 345 Member
    I think she was dressed appropriately, but clearly there's something in their dress code that she didn't adhere to. If there is a set policy is what you have to wear to the gym, then you have to suck it up and follow the rules. Or, she could join a separate gym that doesn't have a ridiculous dress code, where she can flaunt the body she worked hard for and be happy. There are other ways.
  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
    Unfortunately we are now living in a world where we have to hide our success because any and everything offends someone else and hurts their feelings.

    I was reading an article the other day saying that people shouldn't say they feel "blessed" to avoid hurting the feelings of those that don't feel "blessed".

    Pure hogwash.

    Our society is headed for failure.
  • ruffnstuff
    ruffnstuff Posts: 400 Member
    I kind of agree with the gym. I belong to a gym where there is a lot of extremely fit people and it does kind of intimidate you when I see a woman walking around in a sports bra and I've been on the treadmill for ten minutes sweating like a pig. They advertise that they are a gym without "stereotypes" and they have a fan base because of that reason. They have to stick to their advertising or they will be like all the other gyms. I believe it's just from a business standpoint.

    No, it intimidates YOU...not me. And I'm an overweight woman (granted, a lot less overweight than I used to be:). When I see in-shape ladies at the gym, I think, damn...I want those arms or that booty or whatever. Helps me work harder. In-shape people should not have to choose their work out clothing to help others feel better about themselves. Sheesh, people.
  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
    "Planet Fitness has a dress code policy that prohibits tank tops, midriff bearing tops or muscle shirts that would otherwise intimidate the other members."

    Lol. The new Taliban of fitness.

    Exactly.
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    "Planet Fitness has a dress code policy that prohibits tank tops, midriff bearing tops or muscle shirts that would otherwise intimidate the other members."

    Lol. The new Taliban of fitness.

    NO TANK TOPS?

    F That noise! Tank tops are my way of life!!! Good thing they don't offer a pool as part of their schtick.
  • somefitsomefat
    somefitsomefat Posts: 445 Member
    I kind of agree with the gym. I belong to a gym where there is a lot of extremely fit people and it does kind of intimidate you when I see a woman walking around in a sports bra and I've been on the treadmill for ten minutes sweating like a pig. They advertise that they are a gym without "stereotypes" and they have a fan base because of that reason. They have to stick to their advertising or they will be like all the other gyms. I believe it's just from a business standpoint.

    A lot of people who are in great shape worked harder to be that way than most people who aren't in shape could ever imagine. They have sacrificed their time, and love of good food, they have poured blood, sweat and tears to become that way. Anybody who would want to suppress a person who has worked that hard needs to reevaluate what they are doing. Instead of looking for new ways to be butt-hurt, people should use it as inspiration..."maybe if I work as hard as that person does, I'll be able to rock a body like that one day"

    When you ask these people that work so hard why they do it they'll swear "it's for me, not for anyone else." So why do they feel the need to show off their hard work? If it's just for you why not just do the work and not show off? Or at the very least admit it is about showing off.
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    Had a feeling it might be Planet Fitness.

    If you feel intimidated by someone showing off a fit body, that's your problem, not theirs! It's a gym for god's sake, while I like to cover up more, I can understand other people may want to wear less when you're getting all hot and sweaty. I don't see anything inappropriate about what that woman was wearing, a woman was wearing less at my gym yesterday!

    The stupid thing with PF, is that they try to be all inclusive, and non judgemental. However, in the process they're being judgemental to the very people who take their health and fitness seriously!
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    "Planet Fitness has a dress code policy that prohibits tank tops, midriff bearing tops or muscle shirts that would otherwise intimidate the other members."

    Lol. The new Taliban of fitness.

    First, they came for your dead lifts. Next, they came for the squat rack. Now, they're after your tank tops. It's time for all good fitness enthusiasts to stand up and be counted, or else next they'll be coming for our oly bars and we'll all be in trouble!
  • monkeywizard
    monkeywizard Posts: 222 Member
    As others have said, it's a dress code. I don't agree with it, but then again that's a reason not to sign up with them.

    If I were to sign up with them, I would do so with the understanding of the dress code & abide by the rules. I would also expect others to.
  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
    I kind of agree with the gym. I belong to a gym where there is a lot of extremely fit people and it does kind of intimidate you when I see a woman walking around in a sports bra and I've been on the treadmill for ten minutes sweating like a pig. They advertise that they are a gym without "stereotypes" and they have a fan base because of that reason. They have to stick to their advertising or they will be like all the other gyms. I believe it's just from a business standpoint.

    No, it intimidates YOU...not me. And I'm an overweight woman (granted, a lot less overweight than I used to be:). When I see in-shape ladies at the gym, I think, damn...I want those arms or that booty or whatever. Helps me work harder. In-shape people should not have to choose their work out clothing to help others feel better about themselves. Sheesh, people.

    Exactly!

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