PLANET FITNESS GYM and its" Judgment Zone"

Dead on. It's a business. If everyone got in shape then they wouldn't have any customers.

LOL, there's not much chance of that!

Dead on. It's a business. If everyone got in shape then they wouldn't have any customers.

You could say that about ANY gym.

Seriously. When did it become the GYM'S responsibility to make sure you got a good workout and why is PF the one that gets bashed, other than the fact that they call themselves the "judgement free gym"?

You can go to any "big fancy meat head" gym and see people who are over weight and doing a half-hearted workout. The gym my sister works at has members there who go every day, pay people to train them and have not lost a pound or an inch and does anyone call that gym crap or bust on the PT's because they're not doing a good job? No but for some reason when it's PF it's the GYM's fault for "pushing" pizza, bagels and tootsie rolls on the members. The "fancy gym" my sister works at used to have bagels every now and then but for some reason that was ok. Oh right. Because they're fancy.

Seriously people regardless of what gym you go to and whether or not they force food down your throat and throw the pizza and bagels at you while you're running on the treadmill because they feel you HAVE to eat it it's hardly the gym's fault when people do a half hearted workout and don't lose weight.

Get a grip.

Started out at PF - it was a good way to get a sweat going and do some moderate cardio. NO, you don't have to eat the snacks. It's called willpower. The one I went to didn't have a scale - no worries, I weighed myself at home.

It's the Judgement Free Zone and the Lunk Alarm I have an issue with. I never had the alarm buzzed on me (namely because I was mindful enough to keep quiet), but I was always afraid they were going to do so when I loaded up the Smith machine or the sled press. They purposely kept the number of plates on the floor to a minimum so when I wanted to do my reps on the sled I would have to take plates from 4 other machines.

The point I decided to leave was after I talked to one of their "trainers" - I explained what I wanted (to build up arm and back strength), and he almost floored me with this response:

1. Eat your bodyweight (in lbs) in grams of protein. That's 360 grams of protein. 1440 calories worth. Forget it - I'm not eating 4 lbs of chicken a day.
2. "Your best bet is to do deadlifts, but we don't allow those here."

That told me the whole story - they're good at catering to the beginners and intermediates, but not to advanced gym-goers. I was technically a intermediate (I'm still fat), but physically I was beyond what they were designed to accommodate.

I left shortly after and found my current gym - I'm not a meathead (yet), but I appreciate a gym that lets me do what I need to do.

I'd recommend PF to those who are just starting out - it's a friendly environment for people to find their groove, whether it's just starting out on the free weights, running on the ellipticals/treadmills, or working on the weight machines. I'm actually trying to work out a schedule for my wife to go there (my gym is by my work, 40 miles from the house). But if you find that you're starting to hit walls in your development, then go somewhere else.

PF is mainly a cardio gym and they should have mentioned that when you signed up. The dumb bells go to 75lbs at my local one and the smith machines are some of the best I've seen before. If you need to curl more than 75lbs you don't need a cardio gym. PF is a good gym if your on a budget and looking to shed weight. Like myself. As far as no scales in the bathroom, ditch the scale and use a tape measure... inches lost are better than pounds lost...IMO.

Since May 5th i've lost close to 6 inches and 16 pounds.

its probably cheaperto join planet f*tness than to buy pizza 4 times a month.

I consider Planet Fitness to be the most judgmental place I could put myself in.

LOL this.

Glad this crap hasn't made it's way over the the UK............yet.

I think the English are self judgmental enough?

My PF has a scale, I have never seen bagels or pizza, it has plenty of free weights, a larger section than the machines. I guess it depends on which PF you go to. Also, mine doesn't have candy at the front desk and the folks that work there are in shape.

I've never heard of this place but can't BELIEVE there is a gym that hands out pizza and other junk food.

If you went for alcohol rehab would they serve cocktails with dinner??

Ummm, in general, you don't need alcohol to survive. Last time I checked, you do need food to survive.

What is wrong with pizza? I have it once a week. What's wrong with bagels? I don't eat them because I don't like them, but there's nothing wrong with them. If you have no self control, then I guess you need to stay away from PF. I've belonged there for over 3 years and have never had the pizza in that time. Only because I don't want to eat pizza that a bunch of people who haven't washed their hand have pawed at, not because I'm offended that they offer it.

If you went for alcohol rehab would they serve cocktails with dinner??

Only on the first Monday of each month and only as long as you have a designated driver. You can eat the olives out of the Martinis and still drive however. Judgement free zone and all. :drinker:

I just started attending this gym and I understand whole concept. I have worked out at 24 hr and LA Fitness and apart from just exercising they never seemed to care.

1. pizza night and bagle morning. I count my calories here but It does motivate me to work out alittle more If I want a slice.

I just started counting my calories and well from 300 pounds to 275 well its amazing and working out I feel great. the only times I indulge is with pizza nights and bagle morning of couse still counting calories..

I also see less people here all in shape which makes me feel more comfortable that we are all their to work out.

That's the only issue I have.

Listen, there are two types of people at the gym, okay? 1.) People who are in shape and have worked their *kitten* off to get there. 2.) People who are not in shape and working their *kitten* off to get there.

Somehow feeling like working out in a gym with only people that are less "in shape" is ridiculous. I have NEVER ever EVER seen someone in shape poke fun at or call someone out for giving it their all at the gym.

Additionally Planet Fitness DOES poke fun at people who are in shape and have worked out for days upon weeks upon months upon years to have the physique they have. And that my friend is just plain wrong.

It's like they have a gym simply for "fat acceptance" but not "people acceptance". If it's a judgement free zone why do they have a bell that goes off when someone is lifting? Why do they only have smith machines? Why don't they have higher weight free weights? Why are they based mainly toward cardio?

I'll tell you why... because they intend on making a crap ton of money off people who have low self-esteem and feel "safer" in their own made up "judgement free zone" which is in fact really judgemental.

If it makes you happy going there then good for you... but i personally will never go to a gym than makes fun of people who have dedicated their lives to fitness, encourages poor eating habits, will limit strength gain, and causes an embarrasing bell to go off if you make ANY noise lifting weights.

well your actualy supose 2 eat something like a tiny candy or sweet after working out...not like indulge in it but like a tiny few ones is oay thats why the tootsie rolls are there

I have a gym membership at Planet Fitness and I love it so far. I went and toured a few gyms before deciding and I pay the $20 a month(black card). I don't mind the no scales because I'm a med student so I use the scale at school. I do wish they had scales though! I think my gym is very bright and bubbly and they play upbeat hip music. I haven't been to any different ones but mine is great. I love the workout circuits and the massages! If I wasnt a black card member with all the perks I'd pay the same as gold gym... But I wouldn't have perks there either. I feel like gold gym had a bad vibe and I'm not into that. There's cleaning solution everywhere with paper towels and that makes me a happy girl. I like working out so much there I loose track of time and stay for hours.