Joining Planet Fitness tonight...
gwensmamma06
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I am going to get in on the $1 to join, $10 a month deal they are running right now. I am a little nervous because I feel like a dweeb when I work out. I am heavy and sweat like a pig lol I feel like it will be full of fit people. I know it is dumb to think that way, but it still comes to mind. I am however joining with a girlfriend who is a good walking buddy. We will probably work out together 75% of the time. Anyone have advice for me, maybe to help calm my nerves?
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I am going to get in on the $1 to join, $10 a month deal they are running right now. I am a little nervous because I feel like a dweeb when I work out. I am heavy and sweat like a pig lol I feel like it will be full of fit people. I know it is dumb to think that way, but it still comes to mind. I am however joining with a girlfriend who is a good walking buddy. We will probably work out together 75% of the time. Anyone have advice for me, maybe to help calm my nerves?
I had a Planet Fitness membership before and joined with a friend, who never went with me so I stopped going! LOL But seriously, there are muscle heads there too (just like the commercial), but normal people and chunky people and obese people too. I have found this at every gym I've ever been to.
However, don't feel bad! Most people at gyms are there for the same reason and are more than willing to help you if you need it!0 -
I'm also going to join a different gym tonight. Of course, I'm nervous too.0
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I never understood why people get nervous to join a gym. Just go, get on your machine and work out. Other people should have nothing to do with it. If you're that worried... Idk the same advice anyone is going to give you.. just worry about yourself0
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It was totally not intimidating! I really liked it
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It was totally not intimidating! I really liked it
I went to join powerhouse and walked out! Lol went back to Planet Fitness and signed back up. I felt much more in place here. Good luck to you!0 -
That's one thing I love about PF... it's the same cross section of people you'd see at the mall or grocery store. There's a handful of athletes, and a handful of senior citizens, and a handful of gym bunnies, and a handful of people who are there to lose a few pounds... Totally not intimidating. 0
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You'll be fine. I don't know what that gym is but I'm sure it's like every other one! Plenty of regular people. I wish my gym fees were $10.00. I pay 29.00 - plus what I pay for my trainer. I'm not even going to type how much that is.0
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I feel the same way when I work out, but you know what it may sound cliche, but the truth is I do it for me not them. Sweat means work. Some of those same people started from the same place you did.0
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I've been going to PF almost two and a half months now and you'll do just fine. You will see that most people are in the same situation as you are. Where I go most people are very supportive. I love going to the gym alone, its my "me" time. A wife and mother of two boys, work, college well it all keeps me busy. I hope you find your gym to be just as supportive.0
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I am glad it worked out for you. They are usually nice gyms with good equipment. I am not fond of them because the whole judgment free thing does not apply to you if you happen to be one of those who oly lift big weight for competition... then you get judged but for the vast majority of people they are a great gym at an even better price.
Oh yeah, and the time of day makes all the difference in the world... early in the morning and you will find it is pretty much all working folks going before work.0 -
I wish they had something like that here, $1 to join and $10 a month..I hate living in a small town:(0
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There are lots of other people there to loose weight as well,and just as many sweaty people.0
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The big thing is your going a gym...kudos to you! But do not join if you're 100% counting on someone else to be there too. You have to join for you and you only. Which means being focused on yourself and committing to go by yourself if need be. After I got over being intimidated by the whole idea( I too realized very quickly I do not stand out) I actually enjoying being by myself. I do what I want when I want and in the order I want.
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I wish they would get rid of their whole "judgment free" crap. They were a good starting gym for me, but they'd be an amazing gym if they would get 1 power cage per gym and stop acting like tools to people who lift weights.0
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They have one in my town...i heard its all Cardio equipment..keep us posted!0
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Black workout clothes They can't see all the sweat quite as bad 0
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I am heavy and sweat like a pig lol
I am pretty fit and sweat like a P-I-G. I love sweating. I love seeing the drips on my arm, feel them inside my shirt come out of my skull.I feel like it will be full of fit people. I know it is dumb to think that way, but it still comes to mind. I am however joining with a girlfriend who is a good walking buddy. We will probably work out together 75% of the time. Anyone have advice for me, maybe to help calm my nerves?
Everyone is self-conscious at the gym. Ev-reh-one. Embarrasing moments: I've farted/sweated/smelled, tripped, spilled water, and have had to re-start machines. Life goes on.
Having a buddy is awesome, wish I had one. You will gain confidence, just give it time. GO YOU!!
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I joined about 3 months ago @Planet Fitness.. It's a nice gym where you can work out w/out being hassled by the staff. MFP is designed to work w/out exercise, but if you can add that, then you will lose that much faster. I've lost 20 lbs in 2 1/2 months.. It works if you use the app on a daily basis.. I use the iPhone app and the website.. Great tool.. Good luck!0
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I wouldn't walk into a Planet Fitness after seeing their commercials. They're supposedly "judgement free" -- yet, I see them being pretty judgmental in their commercials. Not all people who are fit and in shape are big dumb oafs who say "I pick things up.. and I put them down". And it is ridiculous for them to claim to be judgement free and yet.. they are judging.
I started at Snap Fitness because it was a very laid back, very diverse gym. After a year of being with them, I found I had basically used up all they had to offer and moved to a different gym that had more options. It recently merged with Powerhouse Gym and I'm waiting to see what happens once the merge is complete. If they change too much - I'll find a different gym.0 -
I wouldn't walk into a Planet Fitness after seeing their commercials. They're supposedly "judgement free" -- yet, I see them being pretty judgmental in their commercials. Not all people who are fit and in shape are big dumb oafs who say "I pick things up.. and I put them down". And it is ridiculous for them to claim to be judgement free and yet.. they are judging.
I started at Snap Fitness because it was a very laid back, very diverse gym. After a year of being with them, I found I had basically used up all they had to offer and moved to a different gym that had more options. It recently merged with Powerhouse Gym and I'm waiting to see what happens once the merge is complete. If they change too much - I'll find a different gym.
I understand what you're saying completely, but I honestly have only heard the 'lunk alarm' once. It's not so much to stop bodybuilders or people lifting heavier weights, or even grunting...At the one I go to they do it when those types start dropping weights (but that's annoying at any gym!).
On another note, I went to meet my friend at Powerhouse last night. I walked in and almost felt like I was walking into the Planet Fitness commercial! All these meatheads just stopped everything they were doing and looked me way. I felt really uncomfortable, being overweight and new (again) to working out. Not to mention the rudeness I encountered from their front desk person (another topic). Needless to say I went back to Planet Fitness. I just feel more comfortable there (plus my location is much larger than Powerhouse was). Good luck with the merger!0 -
I started at a smaller amazing gym in August of 2010. It was just like a mini community...very comfortable and client oriented! I started dropping weight like crazy with all the support and classes they had. All the trainers interacted with everyone not just their clients. Sadly...a national chain bought them out and closed it down! The only good thing that came out of it is I can use any of the national chain clubs and they have other classes that I like and I am locked in at my rate that I started at. It's about half of what they charge! I really miss the comfortable feeling though! It was my home away from home! I haven't found that in any of the gyms I visit now!0
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I felt the same way when I 1st went to Planet Fitness or any other gym ...........my sister won a membership there a few yrs ago and I went with her..........but the place was soooo big you just forgot all about it.....tons of machines everywhere!!! I wouldn't even worry about it!!! Just go and work out girl!! :happy: :happy: :happy:0
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I feel the same way when I work out, but you know what it may sound cliche, but the truth is I do it for me not them. Sweat means work. Some of those same people started from the same place you did.
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I wouldn't walk into a Planet Fitness after seeing their commercials. They're supposedly "judgement free" -- yet, I see them being pretty judgmental in their commercials. Not all people who are fit and in shape are big dumb oafs who say "I pick things up.. and I put them down". And it is ridiculous for them to claim to be judgement free and yet.. they are judging.
I started at Snap Fitness because it was a very laid back, very diverse gym. After a year of being with them, I found I had basically used up all they had to offer and moved to a different gym that had more options. It recently merged with Powerhouse Gym and I'm waiting to see what happens once the merge is complete. If they change too much - I'll find a different gym.
I understand what you're saying completely, but I honestly have only heard the 'lunk alarm' once. It's not so much to stop bodybuilders or people lifting heavier weights, or even grunting...At the one I go to they do it when those types start dropping weights (but that's annoying at any gym!).
On another note, I went to meet my friend at Powerhouse last night. I walked in and almost felt like I was walking into the Planet Fitness commercial! All these meatheads just stopped everything they were doing and looked me way. I felt really uncomfortable, being overweight and new (again) to working out. Not to mention the rudeness I encountered from their front desk person (another topic). Needless to say I went back to Planet Fitness. I just feel more comfortable there (plus my location is much larger than Powerhouse was). Good luck with the merger!
I guess I'm very confused by how grunting is intimidating. If you lift heavy - you grunt. It is normal and not the least bit intimidating.
I just feel like their commercials are pretty judgmental towards people who take working out/body building seriously. I mean.. everyone has different goals. Just because your goals are to lift heavy and have big muscles? Doesn't mean you're an idiot. My boyfriend lifts heavy and is in awesome shape. And yep, he grunts when he's doing dead lifts or squats. He's not a stupid meat head who says "I pick things up.. I put them down".
As for dropping weights, I've only heard it happen ONCE at Snap and never at the gym I'm currently at... but it didn't scare me, intimidate me or upset me. It was just "gym noise" to me. No different than the noise of the treadmill or whatever.0 -
I wouldn't walk into a Planet Fitness after seeing their commercials. They're supposedly "judgement free" -- yet, I see them being pretty judgmental in their commercials. Not all people who are fit and in shape are big dumb oafs who say "I pick things up.. and I put them down". And it is ridiculous for them to claim to be judgement free and yet.. they are judging.
I started at Snap Fitness because it was a very laid back, very diverse gym. After a year of being with them, I found I had basically used up all they had to offer and moved to a different gym that had more options. It recently merged with Powerhouse Gym and I'm waiting to see what happens once the merge is complete. If they change too much - I'll find a different gym.
I understand what you're saying completely, but I honestly have only heard the 'lunk alarm' once. It's not so much to stop bodybuilders or people lifting heavier weights, or even grunting...At the one I go to they do it when those types start dropping weights (but that's annoying at any gym!).
On another note, I went to meet my friend at Powerhouse last night. I walked in and almost felt like I was walking into the Planet Fitness commercial! All these meatheads just stopped everything they were doing and looked me way. I felt really uncomfortable, being overweight and new (again) to working out. Not to mention the rudeness I encountered from their front desk person (another topic). Needless to say I went back to Planet Fitness. I just feel more comfortable there (plus my location is much larger than Powerhouse was). Good luck with the merger!
I guess I'm very confused by how grunting is intimidating. If you lift heavy - you grunt. It is normal and not the least bit intimidating.
I just feel like their commercials are pretty judgmental towards people who take working out/body building seriously. I mean.. everyone has different goals. Just because your goals are to lift heavy and have big muscles? Doesn't mean you're an idiot. My boyfriend lifts heavy and is in awesome shape. And yep, he grunts when he's doing dead lifts or squats. He's not a stupid meat head who says "I pick things up.. I put them down".
As for dropping weights, I've only heard it happen ONCE at Snap and never at the gym I'm currently at... but it didn't scare me, intimidate me or upset me. It was just "gym noise" to me. No different than the noise of the treadmill or whatever.
LOL, no I said not for grunting. The time I heard it go off, it was preceded by some guy going 'RRRAAAWWWWWRRRGGGGG!' really loud, followed by BANG!!!! as he dropped a huge weight on the floor. I hear people grunting there all the time. To each his own
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I'm a Planet Fitness member and I love it. I've been a member of other so called "serious" gyms where I spent my time in the weight cage listening to guys hollar out and slam things around and I'll tell you what, I appreciate the policies at Planet Fitness. Now I do agree, the marketing approach is pretty hypocritical. They claim to be judgement free yet go on judging body builders and suggesting their all mentally challenged oafs. If my opinion of their marketing was how I chose my gym I wouldn't be a member of any gym because I take issue with all of them.
On the grunting side, the problem isn't the normal grunting that anyone would do when lifting heavy. It's the ridiculous shouting and yelling that the guys I used to work with at some of my past gyms used to do that they don't want in their clubs. It's the huge bellow that the entire gym has to hear which is honestly completely unnecessary and annoying. The same with dropping weights. Slamming the stacks together on a weight machine, dropping a dumbbell or barbell from 2-4 ft up is simply not necessary and is disrespectful tothe gym and it's other members given the propensity to cause damage to the equipment and facilities. So while I don't find either behavior particularly "intimidating" I do find both extremely annoying and I'm thankful to have a gym that has policies against it that they actually enforce.
Keep that last point in mind. I've been to other gyms that have policies against slamming weights (in fact Snap fitness is one of them). The difference is they don't (and after hours couldn't if they wanted to) enforce the policy. I've been treated very well by the 5 different Planet Fitness locations I've visited since I got my membership. I continue to have great success in my weight lifting and mass building progress, so I'm happy. Maybe the thought have having a lunk alarm or the hypocritical marketing is something you don't like. Well then there are plenty of other gyms that will happily take your money which of course is your right as a consumer. In the end, we each just need to find a place that works for us.0 -
I joined Planet Fitness at the beginning of the month and I like it there. There are a lot of cardio machines but they have strenth training machines as well as free weights. I see people of all sizes when at the location I go to and I don't feel uncomfortable at all not being a size 2 or 4. I would tell anyone looking to join to try it out, besides you can't beat $10 a month 0
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I go to Planet Fitness too! I like to go early in the morning before class/work (6:30ish) and it's mostly all women there. It makes it a lot less intimidating, or on Sunday afternoons around 3:00 seem to be less busy. I'm not really that intimidated by the other people there, I just enjoy it much more when it isn't crowded so those are the times I like to go.0
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I go to Planet Fitness too! I like to go early in the morning before class/work (6:30ish) and it's mostly all women there. It makes it a lot less intimidating, or on Sunday afternoons around 3:00 seem to be less busy. I'm not really that intimidated by the other people there, I just enjoy it much more when it isn't crowded so those are the times I like to go.
I wish I could get my butt up early enough to go in the morning!!!0 -
Actually the gym is my motivation to get up early since I know if I wait to go later in the day it probably won't happen! haha. I also feel like I have SO much more energy through out the day when I work out in the morning 0
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