Planet Fitness Dress Code

KoopaSix
KoopaSix Posts: 252 Member
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Planet fitness kicks out Muslim woman wearing headscarf

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/planet-fitness-kicked-muslim-woman-wearing-headscarf-lawsuit-article-1.1730411

Planet Fitness tells woman to leave because her physique was too "intimidating to other gym goers"

http://foxnewsinsider.com/2014/03/21/too-intimidating-planet-fitness-tells-ca-woman-cover-toned-body

What are your thoughts on this? Just curious.
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  • sentaruu
    sentaruu Posts: 2,206 Member
    sounds like a bunch of hypocrites to me.

    judgment free zone my ....
  • Rage_Phish
    Rage_Phish Posts: 1,507 Member
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  • Lisa1971
    Lisa1971 Posts: 3,069 Member
    sounds like a bunch of hypocrites to me.

    judgment free zone my ....

    THIS!
  • EmbraceTheDarkSide
    EmbraceTheDarkSide Posts: 514 Member
    Not to absolve PF of any blame for their boneheadedness but PF is a franchise-based chain. It has been expanding quickly and this creates two problems:

    1. Inconsistent competency of owners and managers
    2. Inconsistent training of staff

    It seems like while PF probably doesn't endorse this approach, individuals (read: dumb owners and stupid managers) will. I hope both people win their cases (if the facts are true)... I hope it teaches PF that it needs to refocus on existing gyms as opposed to focus all its attention on expansion
  • crazie4lulu
    crazie4lulu Posts: 762 Member
    i cant really say how i feel cuz i would surely get a strike on here:angry::explode: :mad:
  • KoopaSix
    KoopaSix Posts: 252 Member
    Not to absolve PF of any blame for their boneheadedness but PF is a franchise-based chain. It has been expanding quickly and this creates two problems:

    1. Inconsistent competency of owners and managers
    2. Inconsistent training of staff

    It seems like while PF probably doesn't endorse this approach, individuals (read: dumb owners and stupid managers) will. I hope both people win their cases (if the facts are true)... I hope it teaches PF that it needs to refocus on existing gyms as opposed to focus all its attention on expansion

    Very well constructed and well said my friend. I think you hit the nail on the head with "1. Inconsistent competency of owners and managers". Not only do they appear incompetent (and this isn't speaking for every owner of PF, but merely the ones I've made contact with or have observed), half of them don't even look like they've touched a weight and diet is their last priority.
  • Snow3y
    Snow3y Posts: 1,412 Member
    It's planet fitness.
  • KoopaSix
    KoopaSix Posts: 252 Member
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  • phred_52
    phred_52 Posts: 189 Member
    What is first? Don't matter.

    Spilbor is a complete idiot if he/she believes such crap. Tiffany looks nice, but her body is no way intimidating. Though I might be intimidated by her belly button, much nicer than mine :laugh: .

    Too bad PF won't go out of business. Rules as trivial as that deserve such.
  • tmaryam
    tmaryam Posts: 289 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235114-planet-fitness-kicks-out-muslim-woman-for-wearing-head-scarf
  • hbrittingham
    hbrittingham Posts: 2,518 Member
    Planet fitness kicks out Muslim woman wearing headscarf

    http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/planet-fitness-kicked-muslim-woman-wearing-headscarf-lawsuit-article-1.1730411

    Planet Fitness tells woman to leave because her physique was too "intimidating to other gym goers"

    http://foxnewsinsider.com/2014/03/21/too-intimidating-planet-fitness-tells-ca-woman-cover-toned-body

    What are your thoughts on this? Just curious.

    It's pretty obvious from your previous posts how you feel about PF. Just starting a thread to try to get things heated up again? You don't like them, we all get that. You don't have to work out there or spend your money there, so what's the big deal?
  • KoopaSix
    KoopaSix Posts: 252 Member
    Planet fitness kicks out Muslim woman wearing headscarf

    http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/planet-fitness-kicked-muslim-woman-wearing-headscarf-lawsuit-article-1.1730411

    Planet Fitness tells woman to leave because her physique was too "intimidating to other gym goers"

    http://foxnewsinsider.com/2014/03/21/too-intimidating-planet-fitness-tells-ca-woman-cover-toned-body

    What are your thoughts on this? Just curious.

    It's pretty obvious from your previous posts how you feel about PF. Just starting a thread to try to get things heated up again? You don't like them, we all get that. You don't have to work out there or spend your money there, so what's the big deal?

    Why are you so angry? This is a CONSTRUCTIVE thread seeking voices and opinion of fitness enthusiasts and ATHLETES. This is a COMMUNITY...you mess with one of us you mess with all of us. We are in this together and as soon as you realize this you will be much better off. Just like I didn't HAVE TO make this post you don't HAVE TO comment.
  • hbrittingham
    hbrittingham Posts: 2,518 Member
    Planet fitness kicks out Muslim woman wearing headscarf

    http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/planet-fitness-kicked-muslim-woman-wearing-headscarf-lawsuit-article-1.1730411

    Planet Fitness tells woman to leave because her physique was too "intimidating to other gym goers"

    http://foxnewsinsider.com/2014/03/21/too-intimidating-planet-fitness-tells-ca-woman-cover-toned-body

    What are your thoughts on this? Just curious.

    It's pretty obvious from your previous posts how you feel about PF. Just starting a thread to try to get things heated up again? You don't like them, we all get that. You don't have to work out there or spend your money there, so what's the big deal?

    Why are you so angry? This is a CONSTRUCTIVE thread seeking voices and opinion of fitness enthusiasts and ATHLETES. This is a COMMUNITY...you mess with one of us you mess with all of us. We are in this together and as soon as you realize this you will be much better off. Just like I didn't HAVE TO make this post you don't HAVE TO comment.

    No anger here. Just wondering why you are so hung up on PF that you had to start a thread that is just a repeat of other threads you posted over and over again in. If that's what floats your boat, so be it.
  • KoopaSix
    KoopaSix Posts: 252 Member
    This is the first thread relating to Planet Fitness that I've ever started. You may have me confused with someone else. I have commented on other threads relating to the topic however.

    and you're right I will NEVER spend my money at this "fitness" establishment, I will however educate the community on their wrong doing and save people from any injustices they risk suffering as a result of joining such an establishment.
  • MB2MN
    MB2MN Posts: 334 Member
    This is the first thread relating to Planet Fitness that I've ever started. You may have me confused with someone else. I have commented on other threads relating to the topic however.

    and you're right I will NEVER spend my money at this "fitness" establishment, I will however educate the community on their wrong doing and save people from any injustices they risk suffering as a result of joining such an establishment.

    +1.

    I am new to the US so I am uncertain on your freedom of religion laws etc. but I thought it was illegal to discriminate against someone based on religious/cultural attire, even with a dress code in place. Correct me if I'm wrong of course. I think it's silly that the woman was told her body is intimidating and to cover up, although if they have a dress code they could have just approached her on that basis and left her body out of it.

    I personally wouldn't want to go to a gym where the dress code prevents people from showing off their hard work (I find it inspirational) but it is their right to have one.
  • cbarn025
    cbarn025 Posts: 939 Member
    I don't think Planet Fitness is a gym for real lifters anyway. Unless you can only afford their cheap memebership I say just don't go. It's not meant for serious lifters. As far as the judgement free zone I agree with most other comments. That's bull****. It's only judgement free if you are out of shape.
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    This is the latest one I saw this morning on the news.... This girl's outfit is actually among the most appropriate and basic gym attire out there...nothing out of the ordinary from any gym I've ever belonged to or been in (or worn myself). It makes NO sense that she was kicked out....its beyond ridiculous :noway:

    http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/25149295/teens-tank-top-made-others-too-uncomfortable-at-planet-fitness
  • summertime_girl
    summertime_girl Posts: 3,945 Member
    With all this publicity, they're really digging their own grave. I want the least amount of clothes on as possible when I'm working out. I get so sweaty. That tank is downright conservative!
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    With all this publicity, they're really digging their own grave. I want the least amount of clothes on as possible when I'm working out. I get so sweaty. That tank is downright conservative!

    i also want the least amount of clothes on you.
  • patrickblo13
    patrickblo13 Posts: 831 Member
    With all this publicity, they're really digging their own grave. I want the least amount of clothes on as possible when I'm working out. I get so sweaty. That tank is downright conservative!

    Where do you workout?!? I would like to join
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  • Rocbola
    Rocbola Posts: 1,998 Member
    F@%$ Planet Fitness. That's all.
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    Planet fitness kicks out Muslim woman wearing headscarf

    http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/planet-fitness-kicked-muslim-woman-wearing-headscarf-lawsuit-article-1.1730411

    Planet Fitness tells woman to leave because her physique was too "intimidating to other gym goers"

    http://foxnewsinsider.com/2014/03/21/too-intimidating-planet-fitness-tells-ca-woman-cover-toned-body

    What are your thoughts on this? Just curious.

    It's pretty obvious from your previous posts how you feel about PF. Just starting a thread to try to get things heated up again? You don't like them, we all get that. You don't have to work out there or spend your money there, so what's the big deal?

    Why are you so angry? This is a CONSTRUCTIVE thread seeking voices and opinion of fitness enthusiasts and ATHLETES. This is a COMMUNITY...you mess with one of us you mess with all of us. We are in this together and as soon as you realize this you will be much better off. Just like I didn't HAVE TO make this post you don't HAVE TO comment.

    No anger here. Just wondering why you are so hung up on PF that you had to start a thread that is just a repeat of other threads you posted over and over again in. If that's what floats your boat, so be it.

    because its a gym, and many people here are interested in gym news.
    if i found out that golds made a stupid decision like that, i would want to know.

    dude's just spreading info.
  • SalemBoSox88
    SalemBoSox88 Posts: 237
    It maybe wrong but. That is a privately held business and they do have the right to allow or not allow anyone. I may not agree with it but working in HR I can see both sides.
  • Losing75byDecember
    Losing75byDecember Posts: 104 Member
    With all this publicity, they're really digging their own grave. I want the least amount of clothes on as possible when I'm working out. I get so sweaty. That tank is downright conservative!

    All I could do is laugh at this post! hahahaha!!!
  • summertime_girl
    summertime_girl Posts: 3,945 Member
    With all this publicity, they're really digging their own grave. I want the least amount of clothes on as possible when I'm working out. I get so sweaty. That tank is downright conservative!

    All I could do is laugh at this post! hahahaha!!!

    And everyone here laughs back at you, sweetheart!
  • LetsTryThisAgain54
    LetsTryThisAgain54 Posts: 381 Member
    Damn, I know, PF is such a bad gym! They even give out pizza and Tootsie Rolls. Shame on them. Isn't that horrible??? I'm telling them today to deactivate me and go to a real gym.
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    infringing on the 1st Amendment is not legal. I hope that she wins a crapton of money. I hope that she goes on national news. b/c I know how loud I would be if I were told that I couldn't wear a symbol of my faith.

    the second woman proves to everyone the point that "judgement free zone" is a lie. it's an advertising ploy. there is a PF near me. I will not give them my money. they are NOT in the fitness business, they are in the "keep them fat" business. b/c they don't want fit ppl to go there. this woman was nicely fit, but she was by no means a She Hulk, and that's how they made it sound; moreover, that's how they treated her, and they acted like it was WRONG of her to be fit.
  • LetsTryThisAgain54
    LetsTryThisAgain54 Posts: 381 Member
    I don't think Planet Fitness is a gym for real lifters anyway. Unless you can only afford their cheap memebership I say just don't go. It's not meant for serious lifters. As far as the judgement free zone I agree with most other comments. That's bull****. It's only judgement free if you are out of shape.

    Not sure about that. I have some pretty big, SERIOUS lifters at mine. They make everyone in here look small.
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    I don't think Planet Fitness is a gym for real lifters anyway. Unless you can only afford their cheap memebership I say just don't go. It's not meant for serious lifters. As far as the judgement free zone I agree with most other comments. That's bull****. It's only judgement free if you are out of shape.

    Not sure about that. I have some pretty big, SERIOUS lifters at mine. They make everyone in here look small.

    +1. And those are the ones I ask for help, not the guy at the desk who told me the ez curl bar was for rows. The trainer is awesome, as well. All these posts make me really glad my non-gym doesn't do anything to be ashamed of. People wear tank tops, half shirts and caps, and they deadlift and grunt without setting off the alarm. I'd be more pissed off at the tattletales, really. I'll bet they're the same ones who report people over and over here. Hmmmm, I smell a conspiracy!

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