What's wrong with Planet Fitness?
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I'm not a fan of Pizza night. Not because I think pizza is bad (in fact I love pizza and will have a couple of slices as part of a meal, and not in addition to a meal), but because people come out of the woodwork for the pizza, people you don't see there the rest of the month, and it's too crowded.
I enjoy have a dry, lit place to run when I need it and I do hit the machines a couple of times a week. Mostly I run outside whenever I am able but for the low low price having a place to fall back to is key, just not the first monday night of the month....0 -
any gym that does not allow deadlifting is a NO in my book...
I also hear that they put out pizza, bagels, and all kinds of crap for people to eat...talk about trying to sabotage someone..!0 -
The only person who can sabatage you is you...they don't force you to eat the stuff.any gym that does not allow deadlifting is a NO in my book...
I also hear that they put out pizza, bagels, and all kinds of crap for people to eat...talk about trying to sabotage someone..!0 -
for a gym that claims to be nonjudgemental they sure do judge a lot of folks.
at first i was excited one was opening near me. then i started looking into it. the lunk alarm is true. they do not want serious people there who are in shape and wanting to get bigger. I went to the sign up just to see what it was like and actually heard the guy tell and older couple we do want people who take this too seriously. my guess is they are looking for stay at home types who instead of using the mall as their track can feel like they are doing something.0 -
It's purple. I like purple dress shirts, not equipment. That and their no squats and deads rules. That said, I do have a friend that deads and squats at one so its a matter of which one you go to. Find what works for you0
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Honestly, it depends on what you're looking for.
Is it a true gym? Absolutely not, IMO. It's a place for people to do low weight workouts with an emphasis on cardio. In my experience, the cardio machines DRASTICALLY out number the free weights/machines/iso machines.
They have a dress code. They yell at you for making noise while lifting, and for dropping weights. But -- in their defense, if you're grunting while lifting 50# or less &/or have to drop 50# or less... you really should be using lower weights.
My idea of a gym? Loud music, chalk, free weights, and zero fks given. Does it work for everyone? Definitely not, but it's all about what makes you comfortable. If you take a tour & dig the place.... why not join? You'll get some flack for it on here, but if it works for YOU, that's the important thing.0 -
you talkin bout me?It's purple. I like purple dress shirts, not equipment. That and their no squats and deads rules. That said, I do have a friend that deads and squats at one so its a matter of which one you go to. Find what works for you
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I have a Planet Fitness coming near me, but I've heard a lot of negative reviews on this gym.
What's bad about Planet Fitness?
I have several friends that are members and love it. If your goal is to use fancy cardio equipment for a reasonable price, then it's great!
^^ This really sums it up. It's about slimming down, but not getting "fit" per se.0 -
what?Honestly, it depends on what you're looking for.
Is it a true gym? Absolutely not, IMO. It's a place for people to do low weight workouts with an emphasis on cardio. In my experience, the cardio machines DRASTICALLY out number the free weights/machines/iso machines.
They have a dress code. They yell at you for making noise while lifting, and for dropping weights. But -- in their defense, if you're grunting while lifting 50# or less &/or have to drop 50# or less... you really should be using lower weights.
My idea of a gym? Loud music, chalk, free weights, and zero fks given. Does it work for everyone? Definitely not, but it's all about what makes you comfortable. If you take a tour & dig the place.... why not join? You'll get some flack for it on here, but if it works for YOU, that's the important thing.
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you talkin bout me?It's purple. I like purple dress shirts, not equipment. That and their no squats and deads rules. That said, I do have a friend that deads and squats at one so its a matter of which one you go to. Find what works for you
Hummmmmm . . . could be . . . :blushing:0 -
methinks you may have some wrong assumptions.I have a Planet Fitness coming near me, but I've heard a lot of negative reviews on this gym.
What's bad about Planet Fitness?
I have several friends that are members and love it. If your goal is to use fancy cardio equipment for a reasonable price, then it's great!
^^ This really sums it up. It's about slimming down, but not getting "fit" per se.
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what?Honestly, it depends on what you're looking for.
Is it a true gym? Absolutely not, IMO. It's a place for people to do low weight workouts with an emphasis on cardio. In my experience, the cardio machines DRASTICALLY out number the free weights/machines/iso machines.
They have a dress code. They yell at you for making noise while lifting, and for dropping weights. But -- in their defense, if you're grunting while lifting 50# or less &/or have to drop 50# or less... you really should be using lower weights.
My idea of a gym? Loud music, chalk, free weights, and zero fks given. Does it work for everyone? Definitely not, but it's all about what makes you comfortable. If you take a tour & dig the place.... why not join? You'll get some flack for it on here, but if it works for YOU, that's the important thing.
LOL.
The one by me has a written policy that NO weights over 50# are supplied. No hoodies/sweat shirts/hats are allowed on the gym floor, either.0 -
I have a Planet Fitness coming near me, but I've heard a lot of negative reviews on this gym.
What's bad about Planet Fitness?
The one location by me has no free weights. All machines.
Might as well buy a bowflex0 -
what?Honestly, it depends on what you're looking for.
Is it a true gym? Absolutely not, IMO. It's a place for people to do low weight workouts with an emphasis on cardio. In my experience, the cardio machines DRASTICALLY out number the free weights/machines/iso machines.
They have a dress code. They yell at you for making noise while lifting, and for dropping weights. But -- in their defense, if you're grunting while lifting 50# or less &/or have to drop 50# or less... you really should be using lower weights.
My idea of a gym? Loud music, chalk, free weights, and zero fks given. Does it work for everyone? Definitely not, but it's all about what makes you comfortable. If you take a tour & dig the place.... why not join? You'll get some flack for it on here, but if it works for YOU, that's the important thing.
LOL.
The one by me has a written policy that NO weights over 50# are supplied. No hoodies/sweat shirts/hats are allowed on the gym floor, either.
I'm out.0 -
really? that bites.
what?Honestly, it depends on what you're looking for.
Is it a true gym? Absolutely not, IMO. It's a place for people to do low weight workouts with an emphasis on cardio. In my experience, the cardio machines DRASTICALLY out number the free weights/machines/iso machines.
They have a dress code. They yell at you for making noise while lifting, and for dropping weights. But -- in their defense, if you're grunting while lifting 50# or less &/or have to drop 50# or less... you really should be using lower weights.
My idea of a gym? Loud music, chalk, free weights, and zero fks given. Does it work for everyone? Definitely not, but it's all about what makes you comfortable. If you take a tour & dig the place.... why not join? You'll get some flack for it on here, but if it works for YOU, that's the important thing.
LOL.
The one by me has a written policy that NO weights of 50# are supplied. No hoodies/sweat shirts/hats are allowed on the gym floor.
mine has plenty of free weights. I must admit I wish there were more squat racks.
but i assure you that I lift more than 50 pounds.
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I have a Planet Fitness coming near me, but I've heard a lot of negative reviews on this gym.
What's bad about Planet Fitness?
I guess it really depends on what you are into. They have a crap TON of cardio equipment from the ones I have seen. If that is your thing that you will really like it. If you are into strength training you will be highly disappointed. I have never seen / heard one with a power rack. For the person how is on a tight budget, or can not have access to other facilities it is def better then nothing... there is a decent selection of dumbbells for some free weight training. In short great place for the cardio bunny, not so great for the strength trainer.0 -
really? that bites.
what?Honestly, it depends on what you're looking for.
Is it a true gym? Absolutely not, IMO. It's a place for people to do low weight workouts with an emphasis on cardio. In my experience, the cardio machines DRASTICALLY out number the free weights/machines/iso machines.
They have a dress code. They yell at you for making noise while lifting, and for dropping weights. But -- in their defense, if you're grunting while lifting 50# or less &/or have to drop 50# or less... you really should be using lower weights.
My idea of a gym? Loud music, chalk, free weights, and zero fks given. Does it work for everyone? Definitely not, but it's all about what makes you comfortable. If you take a tour & dig the place.... why not join? You'll get some flack for it on here, but if it works for YOU, that's the important thing.
LOL.
The one by me has a written policy that NO weights of 50# are supplied. No hoodies/sweat shirts/hats are allowed on the gym floor.
mine has plenty of free weights. I must admit I wish there were more squat racks.
but i assure you that I lift more than 50 pounds.
Haha, ours didn't even HAVE a squat rack. It had one smith machine which was reserved for "bench press only."
They placed this PF right next to a student housing complex so I think they were REALLY trying to cut down on the "roider" atmosphere, but I think they over did it in this case!!
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I liked it! I went there for over a year (Before moving where there wasn't one close enough) and I never had any problem finding a machine to use, a bench to utilize, or anything!
Some people don't like it because they WILL use that lunk alarm if you're raging around the weight area, snorting, guzzling water, and roaring when you lift your huge weights. No one needs that. It's distracting! My roommate actually got kicked out :laugh: But he has no hard feelings!
Go for it 0 -
I love the PF near me. It has a ton of free weights and cardio equipment (treadmills, arc trainers, elipticals). Trainers are friendly and helpful. No issues at all!
I'm not into heavy lifting, so I don't know the max amount of free weights that they have, but it totally works for me.0 -
I liked it! I went there for over a year (Before moving where there wasn't one close enough) and I never had any problem finding a machine to use, a bench to utilize, or anything!
Some people don't like it because they WILL use that lunk alarm if you're raging around the weight area, snorting, guzzling water, and roaring when you lift your huge weights. No one needs that. It's distracting! My roommate actually got kicked out :laugh: But he has no hard feelings!
Go for it
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Olympic style lifts: I have never been to a gym where I have seen anyone doing this.
Saturday I did deadlifts, power cleans (my form sucks too bad for full clean and press), overhead press, pendlay rows, bench press and full squats at my local YMCA, all with an Olympic bar. There were several other people doing similar free bar exercises at the same time.
The gym on the Navy base I used to go to had a huge set of half racks with bumper plates, etc. It was set up for full crossfit, but plenty of people were doing plain old Olympic lifts.
Most of the "box gyms" you'll come across are going to have Olympic lifts included in the crossfit stuff. An Olympic bar is standard.
I think you've just been going to different gyms.0 -
I liked it! I went there for over a year (Before moving where there wasn't one close enough) and I never had any problem finding a machine to use, a bench to utilize, or anything!
Some people don't like it because they WILL use that lunk alarm if you're raging around the weight area, snorting, guzzling water, and roaring when you lift your huge weights. No one needs that. It's distracting! My roommate actually got kicked out :laugh: But he has no hard feelings!
Go for it
:huh:
Yeah, no one needs water when they workout.0 -
WOW...i guess I lucked out with mine. Dont get me wrong, I would switch gyms to something better, but right now I cant...but I DO know that I am gaining strength and now am even more thankful that mine isnt like the one you went to.
really? that bites.
what?Honestly, it depends on what you're looking for.
Is it a true gym? Absolutely not, IMO. It's a place for people to do low weight workouts with an emphasis on cardio. In my experience, the cardio machines DRASTICALLY out number the free weights/machines/iso machines.
They have a dress code. They yell at you for making noise while lifting, and for dropping weights. But -- in their defense, if you're grunting while lifting 50# or less &/or have to drop 50# or less... you really should be using lower weights.
My idea of a gym? Loud music, chalk, free weights, and zero fks given. Does it work for everyone? Definitely not, but it's all about what makes you comfortable. If you take a tour & dig the place.... why not join? You'll get some flack for it on here, but if it works for YOU, that's the important thing.
LOL.
The one by me has a written policy that NO weights of 50# are supplied. No hoodies/sweat shirts/hats are allowed on the gym floor.
mine has plenty of free weights. I must admit I wish there were more squat racks.
but i assure you that I lift more than 50 pounds.
Haha, ours didn't even HAVE a squat rack. It had one smith machine which was reserved for "bench press only."
They placed this PF right next to a student housing complex so I think they were REALLY trying to cut down on the "roider" atmosphere, but I think they over did it in this case!!
video if you are interested...that is 85 pounds...but I can do 3x115 now...
http://s1048.photobucket.com/user/Jules2Be/media/Video/VID_20130609_100209_485_zps65baf3ae.mp4.html
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not too heavy but I have to be careful of my back...3 herniated discs...i do what I can for an ole lady.
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The only person who can sabatage you is you...they don't force you to eat the stuff.any gym that does not allow deadlifting is a NO in my book...
I also hear that they put out pizza, bagels, and all kinds of crap for people to eat...talk about trying to sabotage someone..!
Ok - but why brand yourself as a "gym" and then offer a bunch of crap for people to eat? seems counter productive to me...that would be like going to AA and they have an open bar set up ...0 -
crap, that is a huge gif.0
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OH COME ON.
The only person who can sabatage you is you...they don't force you to eat the stuff.any gym that does not allow deadlifting is a NO in my book...
I also hear that they put out pizza, bagels, and all kinds of crap for people to eat...talk about trying to sabotage someone..!
Ok - but why brand yourself as a "gym" and then offer a bunch of crap for people to eat? seems counter productive to me...that would be like going to AA and they have an open bar set up ...0 -
but i assure you that I lift more than 50 pounds.
I've seen videos. Can confirm. She lifts MUCH more than 50 lbs.0 -
I liked it! I went there for over a year (Before moving where there wasn't one close enough) and I never had any problem finding a machine to use, a bench to utilize, or anything!
Some people don't like it because they WILL use that lunk alarm if you're raging around the weight area, snorting, guzzling water, and roaring when you lift your huge weights. No one needs that. It's distracting! My roommate actually got kicked out :laugh: But he has no hard feelings!
Go for it
stereotype much...so all lifters are bunch of snorting, water guzzling, roaring, buffoons??? LOL OK0 -
:flowerforyou:but i assure you that I lift more than 50 pounds.
I've seen videos. Can confirm. She lifts MUCH more than 50 lbs.0 -
whats right with planet fitness??
lol no.. total joke. i work out there because its cheaper and they have heavier weights than i do at home and thats all I need really. I say..check it out for yourself and decide..don't let **** talking steer you one way or another.0
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