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I'd agree with that, but with the caveat that even their cardio facilities are pretty limited.lindalee0315 wrote: »I think it really depends on your goals. There are a lot of haters, but I think if you're looking mainly for cardio, then it's a good deal. If you're looking for weightlifting in a serious way, it's probably not going to work long-term because it simply lacks the equipment you would need for that (e.g., Olympic weights). It could be a good place to start and gain a bit of confidence. Most people don't start lifting 80 lb dumbbells or squatting the maximum preloaded bars they have.
I've read so many articles bashing the place--the most reasoned of which argues that because of it's "no lunk" policy, newer lifters don't get to see, meet, learn from more experienced lifters. People, if they progress, move out of that gym altogether. Further, that it promotes a culture of mediocrity with its pizza, candy, and bagels, and that there is definitely a lack of personal trainers who can teach you proper lifting techniques.
It's okay if you just want to use a treadmill (or an elliptical machine, which is of more limited effectiveness). Not so good if you want a more full-body cardio workout, though. No rope slams or medicine ball slams, for example, as that would surely set off the lunk alarm. It's a safe bet that general boot camp style workouts would be forbidden as well, since they tend to be noisy and generally "intimidating."
That's a shame because full body workouts tend to burn more calories AND they are better for developing overall strength. So you can get some decent cardio done at PF, but in a less effective manner than at other places.
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Planet Fitness. They actually make fun of people who are fit. They call them "Lunks" and literally have a "Lunk alarm" in the gym to shame people who work out "too hard" or who look "too fit" for their liking. "Judgement-free" my foot.
THAT SAID, if it's the most reasoanble option to get you exercising regularly I say go for it.4 -
sarahlifts wrote: »I lost all my fat and built all my muscle at PF soooooo
If you need to curl more than 80 lbs for reps , I guess its not the gym for you.
If you could post up a vid curling that 80 + for reps and sets using proper form that would be awesome. Just wanna make sure you NEED an 80+ lb DB
you do know that dumbbells are not just used for curls right
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sarahlifts wrote: »I lost all my fat and built all my muscle at PF soooooo
If you need to curl more than 80 lbs for reps , I guess its not the gym for you.
If you could post up a vid curling that 80 + for reps and sets using proper form that would be awesome. Just wanna make sure you NEED an 80+ lb DB
I wasn't aware we were only allowed to use dumb bells for curls? When did this become a rule?5 -
meganridenour wrote: »thefuzz1290 wrote: »If you can't afford another gym, then do what you need to. However, make sure you ignore the pizza and bagel days, and pass up the free candy at the front desk. Find a smaller, independent gym. I bet you'll find more encouragement there, then PF.
Why? I've had their bagels a couple times and they're delicious (Einstein bros bagels). I've also lost 90lbs. I don't eat their pizza because dominos isn't the best, but I make my own pizza and it's also delicious. Again, I've lost 90lbs eating things like this.
And the comment about encouragement... I guess everyone is different but I would feel weird if someone was shouting encouragement at me while I'm lifting or running. I like to be left alone at the gym...
OP - I enjoy PF as it suits my needs. It's cheap, 24/7 and has the equipment I need. If it works for you as well, then awesome! Go for it.
I agree. bagel Tuesday is the one day a month I am there. Mine are from Panera and I just make it part of that day's menu. Membership $xx/month, bagels $-2.50/month - I like.
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I belong to PF with the black card membership. I have been a member of other gyms but I like them the best. I go seven days a week and have only seen pizza there once. Yes there are tootsie rolls by the door but I never liked them so they are not a temptation for me. Now if they were Hershey kisses my *kitten* would never see a weight or cardio machine.1
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Planet fitness member here. The price is great, its a 2 min drive, and i can manage with the equipment they have. There is nothing wrong about planet PF if you skip the pizza and the bagels, other than that it's a great place to burn calories4
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People love to hate on PF!2
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I wish they had squat racks and let you deadlift, other than that it is great with the exception of the kind of industrial atmosphere. I rarely see people talking to each other, and if they are it seems they are friendly beforehand.0
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People love to hate on PF!
... because PF loves to hate on people. http://milkandcookies.com/link/267592
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A) you were a member before and therefore know what it's like.I've been seriously contemplating joining Planet Fitness. I was a member before so I know it's a great place for the price. I'm hopeful I'll stick to going if I join. I'm trying to keep motivated by thinking of the positives. I have a schedule worked out that will work after work. It's also close to my home so I win there too.
B)As stated the price is right for you.
C) It's open 24/7 so no need so you can go any time that works for you.
D) It's close to your home and therefore makes it more likely that you'll go.
With all of these things that you mentioned I'd say the only reason not to join would be if the PF didn't have all of the equipment that you would need for a good workout. Only negative that I see mentioned in this thread is the lack of higher weights issue. However, not everyone is interested in heavy lifting. As long as you don't care about lifting heavy, you would do just fine with that PF that is near you.5 -
It's not a bad "first" gym.
My son got out of working out after his 2nd year of HS, never got heavy but was going the skinny fat route. In his mid 20's he got his hip busted up in a motorcycle accident. As it healed he started going to a PF since it was open 24/7 after his bartending job (he could do whatever he wanted to there at that time).
He started to get in better shape, took up martial arts and recently joined a real old school gym, pretty much all free weights, sleds, tires, even Atlas stones.
My brother in law also hadn't exercised for a while. He joined a PF since it was cheap and close to his house. After about a year he outgrew it and joined a gym with squat racks, lifting platform, etc. Not sure if he would be on this path if not for starting out at PF.
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ArmyofAdrian wrote: »Planet Fitness. They actually make fun of people who are fit. They call them "Lunks" and literally have a "Lunk alarm" in the gym to shame people who work out "too hard" or who look "too fit" for their liking. "Judgement-free" my foot.
THAT SAID, if it's the most reasoanble option to get you exercising regularly I say go for it.
@ArmyofAdrian Just curious. Do you actually think people at PF go around insulting the fit people there? It would be hard because MOST of the people at my PF are quite fit/muscular. Have you ever been inside one of their gyms and experienced this? If so, that is really sad and I'm sorry you had to experience that!2 -
People love to hate on PF!
... because PF loves to hate on people. http://milkandcookies.com/link/267592
Been going there for years and have never had a problem. the one I go to is great and a lot of lifters and fit/muscular people workout there. so it's not every planet fitness.
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quiksylver296 wrote: »@rakowskidp Are you sure that's not a Smith machine? Can you take the bar off the machine?
I have been to a PF that had squat racks and Olympic bars.2 -
The operative word there is "IF." It's common knowledge that your typical American already consumes way too much when it comes to processed, highly caloric food. Not to mention that your typical out-of-shape joe -- PF's target clientele -- is generally less informed when it comes to calories and the amount of effort required to burn them off.Sassie_Lassie wrote: »thefuzz1290 wrote: »If you can't afford another gym, then do what you need to. However, make sure you ignore the pizza and bagel days, and pass up the free candy at the front desk. Find a smaller, independent gym. I bet you'll find more encouragement there, then PF.
Why does one need to ignore the pizza and bagels? If it fits in your daily calories then have at it.
Please explain what the difference is between having pizza and bagels or getting a big protein shake at the protein bars some gyms have that probably has as many if not more calories than the pizza and bagels. Is it ok because the shake is "healthy"?3 -
Sassie_Lassie wrote: »Please explain what the difference is between having pizza and bagels or getting a big protein shake at the protein bars some gyms have that probably has as many if not more calories than the pizza and bagels. Is it ok because the shake is "healthy"?
Thank you!
"It's not what I would do, so it must be wrong for everyone!" Amirite?!?
I don't get why so many have problems with PF. Doesn't meet your goals? Cool, find another gym. Lots of us are rather well-served there.
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Cool! In this case, however, I believe @quiksylver296 is right - my gym has a Smith machine. So I stand (rather, sit) corrected.Sassie_Lassie wrote: »I have been to a PF that had squat racks and Olympic bars.
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I wish they had squat racks and let you deadlift, other than that it is great with the exception of the kind of industrial atmosphere. I rarely see people talking to each other, and if they are it seems they are friendly beforehand.
There's a handful of friendly guys at my PF who meet for a few minutes before our workouts every weekday morning at 5 AM. Other than that, I'm mostly left alone, which is exactly as I prefer it.3
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