Planet Fitness?

Go. Ask questions - A LOT OF QUESTIONS. If they don't want to answer or hedge on things, then they're probably not worth bothering with, IMHO. Basically, find out if what they have/offer/exclude is right for you.

And for the people whining about the pizza and bagels...they OFFER it. It's not mandatory to consume it for membership. It's also at times I usually don't go so I always miss it anyway. But pizza and bagels aren't evil.

not whining about it... just pointing out it's shameful of a business in the "business of helping people be fit" supplying them with complete and utter junk food.

Our gym does Member appreciation day- guess what food they have- a local company- that does health wraps.

it's the principle of the thing.

:laugh: 'Health wraps' could have as many calories as a friggen slice of pizza!! LMAO!

And for the people whining about the pizza and bagels...they OFFER it. It's not mandatory to consume it for membership. It's also at times I usually don't go so I always miss it anyway. But pizza and bagels aren't evil.

not whining about it... just pointing out it's shameful of a business in the "business of helping people be fit" supplying them with complete and utter junk food.

Our gym does Member appreciation day- guess what food they have- a local company- that does health wraps.

it's the principle of the thing.

I think it's more of a "people will always whine about something" thing. The few times I did see the pizza there no one ever got any of it. I think the employees end up taking it home honestly. And I've never seen the bagels. I don't think my club even does them?

it's totally worth it for beginners. if you're looking into doing some serious lifting, this isn't the place to go. I was there for a few months, switched gyms to a better one. But it was great for me at the time.

I wish I had one near me because I would join. I luve their Lug Alarm and they're dirt cheap.

Why would you love the lunk alarm?

It's intimidation and exclusionary.

Cause it's funny as *kitten*.

Sorry....sarcasm detector seems to be broke.

I wish I had one near me because I would join. I luve their Lug Alarm and they're dirt cheap.

Why would you love the lunk alarm?

It's intimidation and exclusionary.

Cause it's funny as *kitten*.

I have never actually heard them turn it on. I don't miss meat heads yelling and chucking weights around, that's for sure.

To the OP, I have a black card, which is really handy where I live. They do lack pretty badly in the weight training dept..but that's not their niche'. It's mostly a no - frills gym chain that you can go and grab a workout without the usual gym "personalities", who are usually intimidating and exclusionary. )

Isn't PF exclusionary though? Serious question.

I wish I had one near me because I would join. I luve their Lug Alarm and they're dirt cheap.

Why would you love the lunk alarm?

It's intimidation and exclusionary.

Cause it's funny as *kitten*.

I have never actually heard them turn it on. I don't miss meat heads yelling and chucking weights around, that's for sure.

To the OP, I have a black card, which is really handy where I live. They do lack pretty badly in the weight training dept..but that's not their niche'. It's mostly a no - frills gym chain that you can go and grab a workout without the usual gym "personalities", who are usually intimidating and exclusionary. )

Isn't PF exclusionary though? Serious question.

Yes, I think in a very overt way...whereas Gold's and the like aren't exactly welcoming to beginners in a more subtle way. Not in all cases, of course. PF is just trying to create a space where beginners and less intense folks can workout. If someone is a "serious" workout fanatic, it just isn't a great place for them. I really think it just comes down to attitude and ego. People look down on PF, because it doesn't serve their needs and they don't understand why everyone can't be uber-serious lifters. My opinion is they offer a great product to people who would normally be too intimidated to go to a regular gym and they also offer a reasonable product for people who can't afford the more complete gym experience. Nothing wrong with that, imho.

And sorry about the "meat heads" comment...that was unnecessary. I apologize if anyone was offended.

I think it accomplishes, as a franchise, exactly what its commercials portray: a welcoming, slightly quirky, non-judgmental atmosphere where someone not used to working out can "get their feet wet" with a minimum of intimidation.

Isn't the explanation of a "Lunk" that is posted in all PF's judgmental?

Just say'n.

Fair argument. But it's judgmental toward a clientele outside their target market. Just like traditional gyms often use images of a more typical beginner PF customer in their advertising. I'm not saying it's right, but it happens on both sides of the coin.

I think it accomplishes, as a franchise, exactly what its commercials portray: a welcoming, slightly quirky, non-judgmental atmosphere where someone not used to working out can "get their feet wet" with a minimum of intimidation.

Isn't the explanation of a "Lunk" that is posted in all PF's judgmental?

Just say'n.

Fair argument. But it's judgmental toward a clientele outside their target market. Just like traditional gyms often use images of a more typical beginner PF customer in their advertising. I'm not saying it's right, but it happens on both sides of the coin.

But a PF is supposed to be a Judgment Free Zone, that's my point.

I think they probably mean that there's no judgment against those people who are a bit out of shape, older, don't know what to do and are basically intimidated to even step FOOT into the gym because they're afraid that there are going to be people staring, pointing and laughing at them. I'm guessing their trying to convey the fact that they're a "friendly" gym and that you won't find people who are going to be intimidating.

(Truth be told my husband and I judge the people at our PF all the time)

I love planet fitness. I didn't want to join now gym, my son and I both joined, it's quiet its judgements free airport have a great personality trainer its really left up 2 your, the more I push myself well goes 6 days a week