News - woman asked to cover her toned body in the gym?
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that is crazy.0
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If you can't wear tank tops than wtf can you wear? What the hell kinda dress code doesn't allow tank tops?
Purple burkhas?
Now, now, let's not get into a religious tiff.
Burlap.
Purple burlap sack.
And 1950.
Yeah, wear that year.
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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.
Only people that are severely insecure with themselves are going to be intimidated by someone else who is in better shape.
Why not use it as motivation to get in better shape yourself, not give in to the whoa is me mentality????
I find their policy ridiculous. My husband and I did not join Planet Fitness when we inquired about it because they encourage you to come and eat the bagels and pizza and crappy food, but require someone to make sure they are very covered up.
They aren't without stereotypes, they are stereotyping people tremendously..................they are calling fit people intimidating if they wear clothing that shows off any part of the progress they made. If that isn't a stereotype, then color me purple.
Lunk alarms, c'mon. Stereotype to the fullest.0 -
That's what I hear is so typical about Planet Fitness. Ours even took out the smith machine dt it's intimidation value.0
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If you can't wear tank tops than wtf can you wear? What the hell kinda dress code doesn't allow tank tops?
Purple burkhas?
Now, now, let's not get into a religious tiff.
Burlap.
Purple burlap sack.
And 1950.
Yeah, wear that year.
If I tie that string around my waist I'm not sure it's going to cover much in the back . . .0 -
The gym to which I belong requires all people to wear clothes that cover their midriff. Women do not wear sports bras, and men don't go shirtless. In fact, women are required to wear a one-piece swim suit in the pool. I don't remember anyone telling me that when I joined, but I saw how others were dressed and followed that standard. I asked about it later when I went to the pool and had a 2-piece that covered everything. I think it makes sense to have a dress code like that. I doubt the woman was "too toned." She likely was not adhering to the gym dress code.0
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Just my opinion... If she has worked that hard to get to where she is at, good for her.. If you don't want to look at a woman who is toned and obviously dedicated so much of her time to look like this, then DONT LOOK and feel intimidated. I wish my big booty would look that good and hats off to all that have aspired to that ... Keep rockin it ladies...0
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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).
Goes to show how insecure people are and how they are able to project their way onto others that aren't insecure about themselves.
People need to grow up and act like adults and stop being so sensitive to everything.0 -
I'm glad that they refunded her money with no problem.
The top she was wearing violated their dress code. The fact that the dress code is very stupid really is immaterial.
Yeah, in the media world, any press is good press, even if it's bad.
I find it ironic that if their gym really works and people get more fit, eventually at least some of the people will want to wear tank style tops because they're cooler / more comfy. They would be "intimidating" the newer people. Something tells me that this particular branch of PF doesn't want that to happen. Ever.0 -
Another news story about Planet Fail. This chain tries so hard to be unlike any other gym that it's practically not one.0
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I'm not intimidated, and I don't need to see anyone's midriff at the gym. If her outfit was against their policy, there's nothing wrong with asking her to cover up.
We talk on this site all the time about making lifestyle changes, and everyone having their own reasons for wanting to change their bodies and their own goals. Planet Fitness has geared itself towards a certain market. Their facilities are fine for people who are new to exercise, or who like to do cardio and resistance machines to keep their health in check but may not necessarily have a certain body ideal or fitness goal. The majority of their clientele aren't going to be the people spending hundreds of dollars on athletic apparel and gear for performance or aesthetics. They're just people who want to get some exercise without all the hype, and obviously there are enough people out there who feel this way and like the PF business model for them to have a national chain of gyms.
tl;dr: Don't like the policies, don't join the gym.0 -
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.
+1000
Rules are rules. Maybe join Gold's?0 -
The gym to which I belong requires all people to wear clothes that cover their midriff. Women do not wear sports bras, and men don't go shirtless. In fact, women are required to wear a one-piece swim suit in the pool. I don't remember anyone telling me that when I joined, but I saw how others were dressed and followed that standard. I asked about it later when I went to the pool and had a 2-piece that covered everything. I think it makes sense to have a dress code like that. I doubt the woman was "too toned." She likely was not adhering to the gym dress code.
What doesn't make sense it people's (especially women's) insecurities.
Others should be able to dress how they are comfortable and I was taught as a woman that you wear sports tanks and form fitting clothes so you can see your progress in the mirror as you workout.
If someone else has a problem with it, that is their problem, not mine or anyone else's. They need to work out their own problems without making companies interject the insecurities of others on those that are not insecure.0 -
If you can't wear tank tops than wtf can you wear? What the hell kinda dress code doesn't allow tank tops?
Purple burkhas?
Now, now, let's not get into a religious tiff.
Burlap.
Purple burlap sack.
And 1950.
Yeah, wear that year.
If I tie that string around my waist I'm not sure it's going to cover much in the back . . .
You'd be ready for the show.
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Dude doing deads on the smith is gonna jack up his back something fierce. Holy rounding back, Batman!0
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Someone should go only wearing a morphe suit.0
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Are you intimidated when at the beach and someone looks better than you?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.
Are you initimidated when driving through a nicer neighborhood with bigger houses than yours?
Are you initimidated when some hangs adnvanced degrees on their office walls?
Where does the initimidation end? Are you constantly initimidated by life?
Meh, people with big houses are usually more intimidated by the people in small dumpy houses. That's why when they try to put up affordable housing near those big houses everyone goes bonkers and says "not in my neighborhood!" Happens all the time in my city. It's common for the elites to feel like everyone should be elite and that only other elites need be around them.
Public housing brings down property value. If I paid a crap ton to live in some fancy area in a fancy house I'd like the area to retain it's value and protesting things that are known to bring down value isn't a matter of intimidation, it's common sense.
And crime. Don't forget the perceived fear of crime.
Like that toned woman, I think she might steal my cookies. She's hangry enough to go on tv. Keep her away from my cookies.
Does planet fitness have cookies? I'd go to a gym that gave free cookies.
I was just making the point that when people who are successful segregate themselves no one has a problem with it. A gym like PF opens up and people freak out (hello, McFly, just don't join). You see this at restaurants too. Some places require ties or jackets. Sometimes it's even simpler. I worked at the mall years ago and after 8pm the Dave and Busters that was attached started requiring polo shirts. It was to keep the teens out. Some would even come in our store to buy shirts. Is it only OK to have rules like this in place when you're trying to keep what is percieved to be lower end demographic out? Serious question.0 -
The gym to which I belong requires all people to wear clothes that cover their midriff. Women do not wear sports bras, and men don't go shirtless. In fact, women are required to wear a one-piece swim suit in the pool. I don't remember anyone telling me that when I joined, but I saw how others were dressed and followed that standard. I asked about it later when I went to the pool and had a 2-piece that covered everything. I think it makes sense to have a dress code like that. I doubt the woman was "too toned." She likely was not adhering to the gym dress code.
What doesn't make sense it people's (especially women's) insecurities.
Others should be able to dress how they are comfortable and I was taught as a woman that you wear sports tanks and form fitting clothes so you can see your progress in the mirror as you workout.
If someone else has a problem with it, that is their problem, not mine or anyone else's. They need to work out their own problems without making companies interject the insecurities of others on those that are not insecure.
When you join a gym, you sign something that says that you agree to the terms at that gym. Just like the TOS on this site.
No dress code? No problem. Wear whatever.
Dress code that you agreed to abide by? Abide by the requirements or face the consequences. Just that simple.0 -
double-posted. Sorry0
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I'm not intimidated, and I don't need to see anyone's midriff at the gym. If her outfit was against their policy, there's nothing wrong with asking her to cover up.
We talk on this site all the time about making lifestyle changes, and everyone having their own reasons for wanting to change their bodies and their own goals. Planet Fitness has geared itself towards a certain market. Their facilities are fine for people who are new to exercise, or who like to do cardio and resistance machines to keep their health in check but may not necessarily have a certain body ideal or fitness goal. The majority of their clientele aren't going to be the people spending hundreds of dollars on athletic apparel and gear for performance or aesthetics. They're just people who want to get some exercise without all the hype, and obviously there are enough people out there who feel this way and like the PF business model for them to have a national chain of gyms.
tl;dr: Don't like the policies, don't join the gym.
People can't wear tank tops because PF caters to people who don't spend hundreds of dollars on athletic appareal? I've spent...about a hundred bucks (old navy sales ftw) and I don't believe I'm striving for any kind of crazy body ideal or fitness goal...but I do wear tank tops almost exclusively. And that means, for some reason, I'm not the clientele PF wants?0 -
It doesn't really matter if it's her issue. If the rules of the gym are to not wear certain clothes, then abide by the rules or find somewhere else simple as.
And it's not just her issue, many people find it intimidating when they're just starting out to getting fit and everyone else is walking around showing everything off, it's only natural to feel that way0 -
Why is everyone mad that Planet Fitness stood behind their dress code? Everyone hates PF, I get it, but they have a policy -- don't like their policy, go somewhere else.
Do I think it is foolish? Absolutely. Do I want to run in sweats and a baggy t-shirt? Nope.... so I run outside, or elsewhere. It really doesn't matter why they have the policy -- whether it is a good/bad decision on their part -- or whether people like it or don't. If you are going to have a policy that p!sses people off -- I guess I'd rather you enforce it for everyone. IMO.
So, if the rules are foolish you think they should be followed. Makes sense.
And dumb rules should be enforced strictly. <nods>
You'll fit right in.
You missed the point entirely. The rules are foolish, but the business has a right to a dress code, do they not? Other businesses do. Such as, no shirt, no shoes, no service. Planet Fitness is a joke, I've heard horror stories all of the time. The main target is for uncomfortable overweight individuals who want to change, and what better place to go than Planet Fitness, where you have to be covered up and follow their procedures? Some people enjoy it, and the rest of us don't really understand why. But a policy is a policy, and you can't be shocked when you don't follow it and they say "You have to." That's stupid. And it's okay to say their rules are ridiculous, they clearly don't go there. Does that make more sense to you now?0 -
They are trying to bring in the more casual people.. the people that are overweight & don't want to be judged.
I think this http://www.artfire.com/uploads/product/4/314/69314/7769314/7769314/large/shredz_i_work_out_men_s_tank_top_-_large_-_gym_-_workout__3808ec4e.jpg is more along the lines of what they are trying to avoid, in addition to guys that can lift 400lbs, then throw them on the ground so everyone can hear they just lifted it.
I personally think the lady's outfit was completely acceptable, but apparently those at the gym disagree.
You know, if someone's lifting 400 lbs they're probably not dropping the weight to show off how badass they are -- they're probably dropping it so they don't pop a disc on they way back to the ground.0 -
When I see someone at the gym that looks great, I take that and use it as inspiration for myself. I love seeing other people that look great and are working out at the gym and doing things to better themselves. By seeing them, it gives me hope that I will be able to get to that point one day myself. I don't feel intimidated - I feel hopeful!
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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.
Seriously? They are just generating a stereotype on the opposite end of the spectrum. A stereotype where you're not allowed to train hard or be in shape. It's ridiculous. The type of attitude that they perpetuate in their patrons is the same attitude that got their patrons fat and out of shape to begin with. It's disgraceful.0 -
The gym to which I belong requires all people to wear clothes that cover their midriff. Women do not wear sports bras, and men don't go shirtless. In fact, women are required to wear a one-piece swim suit in the pool. I don't remember anyone telling me that when I joined, but I saw how others were dressed and followed that standard. I asked about it later when I went to the pool and had a 2-piece that covered everything. I think it makes sense to have a dress code like that. I doubt the woman was "too toned." She likely was not adhering to the gym dress code.
But are tank tops allowed?0 -
Planet Fitness: Where fitness is just an idea.0
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This is absurd. I am a PF member, I am not int he best shape ever, but I go, and I do my thing.
I personally love it when fit people are there, in clothing that emphasizes their fitness.
Not because I'm a perv (maybe a little because I'm a perv), but because they inspire me.
"I am here because I want arms lilke THAT."
"I am doing this because I want to wear THAT, and not feel flabby"
People are WAY to oversensitive, and need to stop penalizing the people who are willing to put in their time.
Sheesh.0 -
Don't forget: This is the "gym" that has pizza night for its members. The last thing they want is a member who's actually fit.
I feel bad for the people who don't have anyplace else near them to work out. The PF near me is $30 per month; my *great* gym (LVAC, which is much better equipped) is only $12.0 -
planet fitness is freakin weird. i got mad one day when i waited about 45 minutes for this hoard of people to stop tag-teaming all the squat racks, that i took a drive to the newly opened planet fitness nearby. i didn't know anything about it. it was a giant room full of cardio equipment, and some other smaller areas for some circuit crap. the guy showing me around made it a big deal to tell me about their "judgement free" policies.
And they didn't have any barbells. Just smith machines. Which he told me "is the same thing". er..no.
Here's a paste from their website:
"our Judgement Free Zone® philosophy, which means members can relax, get in shape, and have fun without being subjected to the hard-core, look-at-me attitude that exists in too many gyms. "
I guess her outfit was to "look at me"? But sorry...isn't that the point of working out? atleast one of the points? to look good!? i was creeped out by the whole place. bunch of pansies if you ask me.
i ended up driving back to my small, independently owned gym and finished my workout.0
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