News - woman asked to cover her toned body in the gym?

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  • Springfield1970
    Springfield1970 Posts: 1,945 Member
    Her midriff should be covered, in my opinion. I would say the same if it was a man with a cropped top.

    Have you ever watched the Olympics? Clothes kind of cramp athletes style!
  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
    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.

    Thank you.
  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
    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.

    This.
  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
    Note to self- wear string tank tops all summer long just to tick off the insecure
  • monette13
    monette13 Posts: 40 Member
    This is complete CRAP!!! I am a PF member and I plan on cancelling my membership. If you the body that looks good in that workout attire, wear the damn thing!!! It should be a motivation if you are working out behind or beside her.. You should be busting your butt, telling yourself "I will be an in outfit like that soon". You are in intimidated.. workout at home. You are going to see people wearing things like she has on doing yoga, cardio classes and running outside. I can't believe some people!!!
  • scottkjar
    scottkjar Posts: 346 Member
    Everyone here is judging PF for being judgmental.

    I love irony.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    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!!!

    how are you going to build muscle if the lunk alarm goes off every time you lift heavy?
  • kendall916
    kendall916 Posts: 4,222 Member
    This is complete CRAP!!! I am a PF member and I plan on cancelling my membership. If you the body that looks good in that workout attire, wear the damn thing!!! It should be a motivation if you are working out behind or beside her.. You should be busting your butt, telling yourself "I will be an in outfit like that soon". You are in intimidated.. workout at home. You are going to see people wearing things like she has on doing yoga, cardio classes and running outside. I can't believe some people!!!

    mmhm I agree!
  • seamonster1203
    seamonster1203 Posts: 118 Member
    They don't allow tank tops? Thats retarded. What's next....women should cover their hair? WTF
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    Everyone here is judging PF for being judgmental.

    I love irony.

    ummm PF is the one that says they are a "judgement free zone" that is in their marketing….

    we are just calling them out because they judge fit people as a bunch of muscle headed, grunting, idiots….
  • DamePiglet
    DamePiglet Posts: 3,730 Member
    Everyone here is judging PF for being judgmental.

    I love irony.

    Ummm... PF isn't a person, it's a business.
    What you call "judgmental", I call a free market economy.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Everyone here is judging PF for being judgmental.

    I love irony.

    Meh, I never claimed to be judgment free
  • oceanbreeze27
    oceanbreeze27 Posts: 66 Member
    I read about that! I think it's ridiculous. It's her gym too and she wasn't hurting anybody. Really, the outfit she wore isn't any different from what a lot of young women wear in parks, on boardwalks, or even on the beach during the summer. Everyone on a fitness walk looks forward to the day they can bare their beautiful, sculpted body that they've worked so hard for. I see it more as an inspiration than an intimidation. In the words of Rizzo in Grease: "Some people are so touchy." :tongue:
  • SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFish
    SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFish Posts: 831 Member
    I just think of Planet Fitness as the Old Lady Gym. It makes a lot more sense this way. No "scary" equipment that might hurt anyone who is not too aware of their surroundings or could injure themselves without proper form, no loud noises to disturb them and no showing skin.
  • stumped123456
    stumped123456 Posts: 1 Member
    too many people haven;t a clue about being modest and love to put on a show for the men like that's all they got to offer.....their bodies. it's disrespectful to others to walk around uncovered.
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    too many people haven;t a clue about being modest and love to put on a show for the men like that's all they got to offer.....their bodies. it's disrespectful to others to walk around uncovered.

    The 1950s called
  • SoreTodayStrongTomorrow222
    SoreTodayStrongTomorrow222 Posts: 252 Member
    too many people haven;t a clue about being modest and love to put on a show for the men like that's all they got to offer.....their bodies. it's disrespectful to others to walk around uncovered.

    The 1950s called

    ^ right?

    No one was worried about her modesty....everyone was worried about their own guts' overflowing their too-tight yoga pants and was jealous that she has a fit body and is NOT insecure. I feel people like that should just give up - trust me - NO ONE CARES WHAT YOU LOOK LIKE. I go to a smaller private gym and I am probably one of the people there in the worst shape - I'm talking women walking around rocking booty shorts and bra tops with muscles upon muslces lifting 2 times MY weight! and guess what? they are nice people - they are encouraging and friendly and they could give a F*** about what my body looks like - they are worried about their own. One day I'm going to be walking around the gym in booty shorts and bratops showing off my muslces.
  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    So...the gym "Planet Fitness" has a dress code. Woman breaks said dress code and is asked to cover up, then proceeds to complain about it to news media, who then essentially "run" with it, causing everyone to bash Planet Fitness because of a dress code policy....seems fair :huh:

    Don't get me wrong, I am not a fan of Planet Fitness myself. But, to give them **** when it was the customer who broke a rule is a little b/s, imo. I happen to agree with an earlier poster in the thread and say if she doesn't like that then go to another gym that allows the attire that she wants to wear.
  • aslrunner
    aslrunner Posts: 3
    This is backwards thinking. "I feel uncomfortable when I look at you. Therefore, you have offended me and must change." Wrong-O! If looking upon a toned body offends you, then you should evaluate your own insecurities. How my body makes you feel is none of my business!

    ** With that said if the woman signed up knowing the rules, and broke the rules, then that's on her.
  • bettyjoburdett
    bettyjoburdett Posts: 120 Member
    I totally agree with Planet Fitness and the rules for gym attire. I do not want to sit or lean on a machine that has bare skin touch it. If this woman has any kind of dermis problems it could infect me and in turn I could carry it somewhere else. Even though Planet Fitness wants you to sanitize the equipment after use how do I know this woman or anyone else does. A layer of material at least is a barrier. Planet Fitness was very diplomatic in the way they handeled this. They made her think she was so fit and georgeous that others were jealous. This is pure nonsense, and this woman is looking for attention.

    Planet Fitness caters to everyone, is inexpensive and a place where someone like me, 60 years old, fat and out of shape to go as well as those who are looking to bulk up muscles, 20 somethings, etc.

    It really ticks me off that this is getting so much coverage in the media and that people just don't get it that it is a hygiene issue not a "sexy" clothes issue!
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    I admittedly don't get it. They are a business, they are allowed to have a dress code. If they enforce a dress code that is their (literal) business. The woman in question broke their policy and was kicked out as a result as you would fully expect given their policy. It is a non-story.
  • bettyjoburdett
    bettyjoburdett Posts: 120 Member
    too many people haven;t a clue about being modest and love to put on a show for the men like that's all they got to offer.....their bodies. it's disrespectful to others to walk around uncovered.

    The 1950s called

    Twenty somthings could learn a lot from the 50" calling............maybe you should answer:huh:
  • PlanetVelma
    PlanetVelma Posts: 1,223 Member
    "Planet Fitness has a dress code policy that prohibits tank tops, midriff bearing tops or muscle shirts that would otherwise intimidate the other members."

    Lol. The new Taliban of fitness.

    How the hell is a tank top intimidating? LOL
  • bettyjoburdett
    bettyjoburdett Posts: 120 Member
    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.

    I agree completely, follow the rules or go someplace else!
  • bettyjoburdett
    bettyjoburdett Posts: 120 Member
    "Planet Fitness has a dress code policy that prohibits tank tops, midriff bearing tops or muscle shirts that would otherwise intimidate the other members."

    Lol. The new Taliban of fitness.

    NO TANK TOPS?

    F That noise! Tank tops are my way of life!!! Good thing they don't offer a pool as part of their schtick.

    I do not want your bare, sweaty body touching the machines and have to follow you! What if you had eczema?
  • PlanetVelma
    PlanetVelma Posts: 1,223 Member
    I totally agree with Planet Fitness and the rules for gym attire. I do not want to sit or lean on a machine that has bare skin touch it. If this woman has any kind of dermis problems it could infect me and in turn I could carry it somewhere else. Even though Planet Fitness wants you to sanitize the equipment after use how do I know this woman or anyone else does. A layer of material at least is a barrier. Planet Fitness was very diplomatic in the way they handeled this. They made her think she was so fit and georgeous that others were jealous. This is pure nonsense, and this woman is looking for attention.

    Planet Fitness caters to everyone, is inexpensive and a place where someone like me, 60 years old, fat and out of shape to go as well as those who are looking to bulk up muscles, 20 somethings, etc.

    It really ticks me off that this is getting so much coverage in the media and that people just don't get it that it is a hygiene issue not a "sexy" clothes issue!

    I think the gym could have handled it better. I saw some news coverage on this matter and they told the lady that she was "intimidating" other gym members and offered her another shirt to "cover up".

    It would've been MUCH better customer service if they had reminded her of their dress code. When they would have realized she was a very NEW member could have coached her in a nice manner. When this lady was interviewed she indicated it was her FIRST visit since she joined (she was in a car accident trying to get back into a fitness routine).

    Personally...to me, it kinda sounds like a customer service issue and probably could have been handled better.

    *preparing to be flamed* lol
  • bettyjoburdett
    bettyjoburdett Posts: 120 Member
    So...the gym "Planet Fitness" has a dress code. Woman breaks said dress code and is asked to cover up, then proceeds to complain about it to news media, who then essentially "run" with it, causing everyone to bash Planet Fitness because of a dress code policy....seems fair :huh:

    Don't get me wrong, I am not a fan of Planet Fitness myself. But, to give them **** when it was the customer who broke a rule is a little b/s, imo. I happen to agree with an earlier poster in the thread and say if she doesn't like that then go to another gym that allows the attire that she wants to wear.

    Totally agree!
  • PlanetVelma
    PlanetVelma Posts: 1,223 Member
    "Planet Fitness has a dress code policy that prohibits tank tops, midriff bearing tops or muscle shirts that would otherwise intimidate the other members."

    Lol. The new Taliban of fitness.

    NO TANK TOPS?

    F That noise! Tank tops are my way of life!!! Good thing they don't offer a pool as part of their schtick.

    I do not want your bare, sweaty body touching the machines and have to follow you! What if you had eczema?

    You're joking right? LOL

    Eczema isn't contagious....
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Wow.

    Eczema isn't contagious.

    And they didn't tell her it was a dress code issue or a hygiene issue. They told her it was because she was intimidating because she's toned. That's why people are taking issue.
  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
    "Planet Fitness has a dress code policy that prohibits tank tops, midriff bearing tops or muscle shirts that would otherwise intimidate the other members."

    Lol. The new Taliban of fitness.

    NO TANK TOPS?

    F That noise! Tank tops are my way of life!!! Good thing they don't offer a pool as part of their schtick.

    I do not want your bare, sweaty body touching the machines and have to follow you! What if you had eczema?
    i pay my membership fees too, so I'll put my man sweat anywhere I please. Deal with it.

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