News - woman asked to cover her toned body in the gym?
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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.
^^This! Sheez, how many more rant threads will be started about this topic? If you don't like the rules- go somewhere else.
Planet Fitness is NOT a gym, it is a Fitness Center. They market themselves towards the average person.
If you are into serious weightlifting/bodybuilding, then go to a gym that markets itself toward that clientele.0 -
Interesting. I belong to a PF near my home. I see women in tank tops there all the time. Perhaps some franchises enforce that rule more than others. Maybe an employee got a little overzealous? Can't say. Personally, I didn't find the woman in question's clothing to be offensive, especially for a workout, but I can see where she may be asked to wear a longer top. With that said, I can't help but feel like some embellishment has been applied to the re-telling of this incident. If not, this is one of the oddest stories I've ever heard. Stranger things have happened, I guess.0
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I dont know what to make out of this news item.
The obvious take away is that Planet Fitness is for unfit people.0 -
Interesting. I belong to a PF near my home. I see women in tank tops there all the time. Perhaps some franchises enforce that rule more than others. Maybe an employee got a little overzealous? Can't say. Personally, I didn't find the woman in question's clothing to be offensive, especially for a workout, but I can see where she may be asked to wear a longer top. With that said, I can't help but feel like some embellishment has been applied to the re-telling of this incident. If not, this is one of the oddest stories I've ever heard. Stranger things have happened, I guess.
I agree.. could have definitely been blown up into a bigger deal than it originally was. I see people at my PF in tank tops all the time (side note: tank tops are not midriff length string tanks, like the woman wore to her PF) and no one seems to care. That particular franchise obviously just has stricter employees. I don't think her clothes were offensive, but they were against dress code and that is that.
I also agree with whoever said she should have just taken her refund and gone elsewhere instead of making such a big deal in the media.0 -
Join a gym without a dress code if you want to show your stomach.
When I worked out at the YMCA, a woman was asked to leave because she was in a glorified pair of underwear and bra with a Nike logo on it. You can work out just as well in a tshirt and an actual pair of shorts.
They only dress like that because they want attention. If you want to walk around in a sports bra, go to Walmart. They don't seem to have a dress code.
Spoken like someone who doesn't work out hard enough.
I'm pretty sure you can work hard in a form fitting tank top that covers your entire torso. Geezus.
And yes, I stick by the belief that people who come to the gym in basically their bra and underwear are doing it for attention. She wouldn't have been asked to leave if her tank top covered her stomach. Are you saying that cutting off the tank top to reveal her stomach makes her work out harder? :huh:0 -
Join a gym without a dress code if you want to show your stomach.
When I worked out at the YMCA, a woman was asked to leave because she was in a glorified pair of underwear and bra with a Nike logo on it. You can work out just as well in a tshirt and an actual pair of shorts.
They only dress like that because they want attention. If you want to walk around in a sports bra, go to Walmart. They don't seem to have a dress code.
Spoken like someone who doesn't work out hard enough.
I'm pretty sure you can work hard in a form fitting tank top that covers your entire torso. Geezus.
And yes, I stick by the belief that people who come to the gym in basically their bra and underwear are doing it for attention. She wouldn't have been asked to leave if her tank top covered her stomach. Are you saying that cutting off the tank top to reveal her stomach makes her work out harder? :huh:
No, we're saying that it's cooler and more comfortable.0 -
Join a gym without a dress code if you want to show your stomach.
When I worked out at the YMCA, a woman was asked to leave because she was in a glorified pair of underwear and bra with a Nike logo on it. You can work out just as well in a tshirt and an actual pair of shorts.
They only dress like that because they want attention. If you want to walk around in a sports bra, go to Walmart. They don't seem to have a dress code.
From your ticker, I guess when you lose the120 lbs, you will still be wearing a baggy t-shirt and baggy pants to work out. For now stick with the baggy clothes, they suit your comment very well.
It doesn't matter when I get to my goal. I'm not going to be wearing a sports bra by itself to the gym. There are plenty of fit people at my gym who wear form fitting outfits that cover their body and they don't seem to have a problem with working hard. No one is saying you have to be in baggy pants and sweat shirts. I certainly do not work out in baggy clothes. I wear tank tops and capri's that are form fitting so I don't get fabric caught on the machines.
Like I said, join a gym without a dress code. LA Fitness seems to let you walk around basically naked from what I've seen. Why get pissy at another gym that decides to have a dress code? Everyone seems to believe the employee really said, "Cover up your tone fit body! We can't have that here!"0 -
Planet Fitness Fails Again ....0
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Join a gym without a dress code if you want to show your stomach.
When I worked out at the YMCA, a woman was asked to leave because she was in a glorified pair of underwear and bra with a Nike logo on it. You can work out just as well in a tshirt and an actual pair of shorts.
They only dress like that because they want attention. If you want to walk around in a sports bra, go to Walmart. They don't seem to have a dress code.
From your ticker, I guess when you lose the120 lbs, you will still be wearing a baggy t-shirt and baggy pants to work out. For now stick with the baggy clothes, they suit your comment very well.
It doesn't matter when I get to my goal. I'm not going to be wearing a sports bra by itself to the gym. There are plenty of fit people at my gym who wear form fitting outfits that cover their body and they don't seem to have a problem with working hard. No one is saying you have to be in baggy pants and sweat shirts. I certainly do not work out in baggy clothes. I wear tank tops and capri's that are form fitting so I don't get fabric caught on the machines.
Like I said, join a gym without a dress code. LA Fitness seems to let you walk around basically naked from what I've seen. Why get pissy at another gym that decides to have a dress code? Everyone seems to believe the employee really said, "Cover up your tone fit body! We can't have that here!"
the article says they complained because she was "too toned" not because her outfit was too revealing...slight difference...
how the hell did this thread get derailed to discussions of "dress codes"...????0 -
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.
^^This! Sheez, how many more rant threads will be started about this topic? If you don't like the rules- go somewhere else.
Planet Fitness is NOT a gym, it is a Fitness Center. They market themselves towards the average person.
If you are into serious weightlifting/bodybuilding, then go to a gym that markets itself toward that clientele.
what happened to the "no judgment" zone...?????0 -
Interesting. I belong to a PF near my home. I see women in tank tops there all the time. Perhaps some franchises enforce that rule more than others. Maybe an employee got a little overzealous? Can't say. Personally, I didn't find the woman in question's clothing to be offensive, especially for a workout, but I can see where she may be asked to wear a longer top. With that said, I can't help but feel like some embellishment has been applied to the re-telling of this incident. If not, this is one of the oddest stories I've ever heard. Stranger things have happened, I guess.
You remind me of the PF members who used to say, "They aren't banning deadlifts in all PFs. That's ridiculous! I still deadlift in my PF." Of course, weeks/months later, they banned deadlifts in their location.
TL;DR - PF Corporate is doing all it can to ensure compliance with all of their regulations...because it's essential to their business model.0 -
Interesting. I belong to a PF near my home. I see women in tank tops there all the time. Perhaps some franchises enforce that rule more than others. Maybe an employee got a little overzealous? Can't say. Personally, I didn't find the woman in question's clothing to be offensive, especially for a workout, but I can see where she may be asked to wear a longer top. With that said, I can't help but feel like some embellishment has been applied to the re-telling of this incident. If not, this is one of the oddest stories I've ever heard. Stranger things have happened, I guess.
You remind me of the PF members who used to say, "They aren't banning deadlifts in all PFs. That's ridiculous! I still deadlift in my PF." Of course, weeks/months later, they banned deadlifts in their location.
TL;DR - PF Corporate is doing all it can to ensure compliance with all of their regulations...because it's essential to their business model.
Wow. You can't deadlift in PF? I had no idea. That's crazy.0 -
Join a gym without a dress code if you want to show your stomach.
When I worked out at the YMCA, a woman was asked to leave because she was in a glorified pair of underwear and bra with a Nike logo on it. You can work out just as well in a tshirt and an actual pair of shorts.
They only dress like that because they want attention. If you want to walk around in a sports bra, go to Walmart. They don't seem to have a dress code.
Spoken like someone who doesn't work out hard enough.
I'm pretty sure you can work hard in a form fitting tank top that covers your entire torso. Geezus.
And yes, I stick by the belief that people who come to the gym in basically their bra and underwear are doing it for attention. She wouldn't have been asked to leave if her tank top covered her stomach. Are you saying that cutting off the tank top to reveal her stomach makes her work out harder? :huh:
I work out in a tank top because sleeves are binding when I lift. I can't imagine that it would be any different for a woman. It's also hot and I often run shirtless for that reason. It's a gym, not church.
ETA: okay, PF isn't a gym. But the point is that there are reasons other than vanity that people don't like covering up. A screw hating on vanity anyway.0 -
When I first started working out, it was in a Powerhouse Gym owned by pro body builders, and I was working out with friends who were competing. No dress code. no frills. Just machines and free weights. We girls wore sports bras and spandex shorts, and guys wore tight shorts and tanks, or no shirts. That was the environment we were in.
A year later, that gym closed and the closest other place to me was a new "Q Club" that was gaining in popularity. (yeah, I'm old, I know) The Q was marketed towards a more civilized clientele than the Powerhouse was, so dress code was no tanks or tight shorts. Pits had to be covered. You had to wipe off the machines. Very small free weight section, and they frowned upon dropping weights or being too vocal in your lifts. And bandanas were not allowed. Not sure why, but whatever.
Yeah, it was an adjustment for me from what I was used to, but I knew the rules going in, before I signed up. So I just bought some tshirts and looser shorts and did my thing. It also turned out to be more of a social club environment where guys went to pick up girls, so I didn't renew my membership, and it closed down soon after then anyway.
The key point is to know what type of gym/fitness center you are getting into, and make sure you know and can abide by the rules before signing up.0 -
I go sleeveless AND a skullie..I must really be looking for attention ...Join a gym without a dress code if you want to show your stomach.
When I worked out at the YMCA, a woman was asked to leave because she was in a glorified pair of underwear and bra with a Nike logo on it. You can work out just as well in a tshirt and an actual pair of shorts.
They only dress like that because they want attention. If you want to walk around in a sports bra, go to Walmart. They don't seem to have a dress code.
Spoken like someone who doesn't work out hard enough.
I'm pretty sure you can work hard in a form fitting tank top that covers your entire torso. Geezus.
And yes, I stick by the belief that people who come to the gym in basically their bra and underwear are doing it for attention. She wouldn't have been asked to leave if her tank top covered her stomach. Are you saying that cutting off the tank top to reveal her stomach makes her work out harder? :huh:
I work out in a tank top because sleeves are binding when I lift. I can't imagine that it would be any different for a woman. It's also hot and I often run shirtless for that reason. It's a gym, not church.
ETA: okay, PF isn't a gym. But the point is that there are reasons other than vanity that people don't like covering up. A screw hating on vanity anyway.0 -
If planet Fitnesses tells someone to cover up because they are too toned then something is very wrong. However, this is basically about dress code. Our gym has a dress code too but in no way that strict. We wear shorts and cropped tops. What is prohibited is wearing thong workout wear and a few other revealing clothes.0
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Planet fitness sucks0
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I go sleeveless AND a skullie..I must really be looking for attention ...Join a gym without a dress code if you want to show your stomach.
When I worked out at the YMCA, a woman was asked to leave because she was in a glorified pair of underwear and bra with a Nike logo on it. You can work out just as well in a tshirt and an actual pair of shorts.
They only dress like that because they want attention. If you want to walk around in a sports bra, go to Walmart. They don't seem to have a dress code.
Spoken like someone who doesn't work out hard enough.
I'm pretty sure you can work hard in a form fitting tank top that covers your entire torso. Geezus.
And yes, I stick by the belief that people who come to the gym in basically their bra and underwear are doing it for attention. She wouldn't have been asked to leave if her tank top covered her stomach. Are you saying that cutting off the tank top to reveal her stomach makes her work out harder? :huh:
I work out in a tank top because sleeves are binding when I lift. I can't imagine that it would be any different for a woman. It's also hot and I often run shirtless for that reason. It's a gym, not church.
ETA: okay, PF isn't a gym. But the point is that there are reasons other than vanity that people don't like covering up. A screw hating on vanity anyway.
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Jesus, how close were you to this person to figure this out???
These ones, however, did not. They were like men's basketball shorts, but shorter.
Many running shorts have liners. These are the kind I wear as well when I work out.When I was heavier, the only time I ever really paid attention to what another gym member was wearing was because I saw this woman strip down naked in the locker room (kind of hard not to notice when it's a small room) and put on loose fitting/swishy running short with no undies then go and work out on the weight machines, totally free-vaging it. Kinda weird.
Just to clarify, my shorts are also like "basketball shorts, but shorter", and they have a lining. There's no way you can see the lining unless they're inside out or you're staring down the shorts as I put them on.0 -
Like I said, small locker room. She was standing next to me to change and we both had our stuff sitting on the same bench.
Jesus, how close were you to this person to figure this out???
These ones, however, did not. They were like men's basketball shorts, but shorter.
Many running shorts have liners. These are the kind I wear as well when I work out.When I was heavier, the only time I ever really paid attention to what another gym member was wearing was because I saw this woman strip down naked in the locker room (kind of hard not to notice when it's a small room) and put on loose fitting/swishy running short with no undies then go and work out on the weight machines, totally free-vaging it. Kinda weird.
Just to clarify, my shorts are also like "basketball shorts, but shorter", and they have a lining. There's no way you can see the lining unless they're inside out or your starting down the shorts as I put them on.0 -
We have a lot of very fit, muscular men and women at the PF I go to. I joined it because well it's freakin cheap and I wanted to build muscle while losing fat. I've met people who have helped me with my form, and showing me different work outs as well. As far as the dresscode. I guess I didn't read into it that much. There's women with something similar to that womans top, and men who barely have a shirt on lol. Either way I like the gym because I feel comfortable in there but I hate that theres a lunk alarm especially for people who have put THAT much dedication into looking great. I am hoping I can get to this point in my life. Anywho PF is in the wrong and they owe her an apology!!!0
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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!
I wonder if most normal gyms would tolerate an obese person walking around with very little on. It'd be a fun social experiment. I bet it would attract a lot of negative looks from the super fit crowd. Probably wouldn't take long for management to tell the person to cover up their fat because it's bad for business.
Yes, they would and don't care....................I wear tank top and tight pants to work out in at Gold's gym. I want to make sure I am using proper form and take a look at how my muscles are reacting to the way I am working them out in front of the mirror.
I have never had anything said to me.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.
If someone is feeling judged, then they are very insecure. It is as simple as that.
I have seen some of the fittest people at Gold's gym stop and help new members and those that are severely overweight out to make sure they are using proper form, etc. No one judged them for being at 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.
THIS. AND ONLY THIS.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.
The point is, we shouldn't be filled with a society of such insecure and cry baby people where we have to have a dress code to wear WORKOUT CLOTHES to the GYM!!!
That is what the clothes are made for. Not inappropriate in the least.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 way
Ummm, NO that is NOT natural to feel that way. Insecurity is NOT natural. Who told you such a thing???
I guess this came about with No child left behind and everybody wins attitude that is ruining American society today.
This country sucks. I really wish I could leave and I am more and more ashamed to be an American.0 -
They have a dress code, that was the issue with her outfit. Then one employee made a comment to her about the other thing. It wasn't planet fitness who said it, just one person. Seems like it is the problem of that employee..not the company. This was blown out of proportion once again by the news.
I personally liked PF. If I had one closer to me, I would definitely join.0 -
Her midriff should be covered, in my opinion. I would say the same if it was a man with a cropped top.0
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I think this was totally rediculous. That woman looked fine. There was no reason to tell her to cover up. It was sort of reverse discrimination to thier "no judgement" philosphy. Makes no sense. Sadly Planet Fitness is my gym, but where I go, lots of people dress that way without a problem.0
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That's hilarious! So is the ten minutes sweating like a pig I want to have a nice body and it's not working everyone else looks better than me throw my toys out of the pram post. What?
If my lazy gym staff moved around a bit more they'd realise that 21c is far too hot too keep a gym temp at. Luckily I know where the air conditioning control is and often whack it down to 17c. Meanwhile though I wear tiny tops and shirts because I get HOT and don't want to wear much. Plus, I run and lift next to a mirror to constantly check form as I am hyper aware of how close to injury territory I'm pushing things. It's better to wear close fitting clothes.0
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