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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Mr.1derful on December 29, 2015, 08:08:19 PM
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We're not going to judge you... Unless you're the type of demographic we don't want.
-Planet Fatness
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Worst color for gym equipment ever.
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Worst color for gym equipment ever.
Perhaps, but they do have pizza night.
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I recently joined Planet Fitness in Sweden. Apparently, there is only one gym here and it's in the same buildibg where I work.
It's quite good! However, I suspect they are a franchise business that only have the name in common with the US chain, after all the shit I heard about it on getbig.
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Overall, I have no problem with Planet Fitness. PF makes it quite clear what population they cater to, and who they want in their gym. They are quite explicit with their rules.
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First time i watched videos about planet shitness i thought it was some sort of candid camera show.
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Still best ever;
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Still best ever;
Another Satisfied Customer.
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Still best ever;
An American hero
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That video was fucking awesome
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I've worked out at Planet Fitness before. When I was in Florida over the summer, it was close and cheaper to get a month there than guest passes at "better" gyms. Deadlifted on the smith machine with 405 and benched with 3+ plates- no issues with management. There were plenty of seriously fit people there, too. You've gotta act like a complete asshole ( like the guy in the video) for them to actually ask you to leave.
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Overall, I have no problem with Planet Fitness. PF makes it quite clear what population they cater to, and who they want in their gym. They are quite explicit with their rules.
Imagine if a gym refused to sign someone up because they were too fat or too thin. They'd get sued and the owner would lose everything he/she owns because of "fat shaming". This kind of double standard is bullshit. If PF is allowed to discriminate against fit people, then there should be gyms out there who are allowed to discriminate against unfit people. Not that I condone that, it would only be fair, however.
"Judgement free zone" ::) ::) ::) except when you're fit, then they judge you up and down.
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I think we're being a little harsh here on Planet Fitness. To be fair, I've never been in one, nor would I. I can't imagine working out in such an ugly environment with everything being that dark purple color. However, they are appealing to a certain niche. A niche which looks very out of place in a hardcore gym or a more serious health club. That niche is of course overweight/older men/women, younger not shapely women, skinny or average build men, etc. For these folks trying to exercise around guys or girls with way above average bodies can be very uncomfortable and intimidating, and probably not likely to be physically productive. These folks just want to get some exercise, maybe improve their physiques a little. So I think it's wrong to criticize Planet Fitness for appealing to these types of individuals. Conversely, if you're a guy training for the Arnold Classic amateurs, clearly Planet Fitness would not be the best place for you to train.
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I was working out at Richie's Gym (in Brooklyn) and had two friends do a guest pass. Wasn't their thing so they insisted upon touring Planet Fatness and I tagged along.
Was pretty lame but I can see how it would appeal to people not much into fitness or on odd schedules. Chick doing the tour insisted upon showing me the tanning booth.... idiot!
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Imagine if a gym refused to sign someone up because they were too fat or too thin. They'd get sued and the owner would lose everything he/she owns because of "fat shaming". This kind of double standard is bullshit. If PF is allowed to discriminate against fit people, then there should be gyms out there who are allowed to discriminate against unfit people. Not that I condone that, it would only be fair, however.
"Judgement free zone" ::) ::) ::) except when you're fit, then they judge you up and down.
The Planet Fitness I attended had A LOT of fit people, and even men who were quite built.
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lol thats great ;D
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I've worked out at Planet Fitness before. When I was in Florida over the summer, it was close and cheaper to get a month there than guest passes at "better" gyms. Deadlifted on the smith machine with 405 and benched with 3+ plates- no issues with management. There were plenty of seriously fit people there, too. You've gotta act like a complete asshole ( like the guy in the video) for them to actually ask you to leave.
the guy in that video is a fucking idiot and would be tossed out of any gym, even a so called serious or hardcore one for treating the smith machine or any other piece of equipment like that ie abusing it
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Imagine if a gym refused to sign someone up because they were too fat or too thin. They'd get sued and the owner would lose everything he/she owns because of "fat shaming". This kind of double standard is bullshit. If PF is allowed to discriminate against fit people, then there should be gyms out there who are allowed to discriminate against unfit people. Not that I condone that, it would only be fair, however.
"Judgement free zone" ::) ::) ::) except when you're fit, then they judge you up and down.
how are they allowed to discriminate against fit people?
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how are they allowed to discriminate against fit people?
Have you seen their ads? Imagine a gym putting out ads laughing at fat people wanting to work out at their gym.
Its only allowed because fit people are a huge minority in North America. Being fit is a choice and requires hard work. Hard work is something people aren't willing to do on a daily basis and, out of jealousy, decide that being fit means you're a target for harassment without consequence. This used to be the case with obese people, until they became the norm. Now everyone gets butthurt if you say that you're not into "curvy" women. I put curvy in quotes because it went from meaning a woman with thick thighs and wide hips (something I, myself, enjoy) to meaning a land whale who overdosed on Twinkies. But unlike fat people, fit people don't get as upset at this kind of stuff because we realize the fatsos are only lashing out because they have no willpower and we do. Which makes them hate themselves, so to console their lard-dipped hearts they tell themselves they're beautiful and that mainstream beauty is just a social construct pushed by the media. Nothing to do with biology at all.
/rant
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how are they allowed to discriminate against fit people?
They aren't and they don't. When I was in Florida, there were actually two MPD competitors working out there, as well as several other very fit guys and girls. What they do is sell an environment that is not meant to be intimidating to average gym-goers.
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They aren't and they don't. When I was in Florida, there were actually two MPD competitors working out there, as well as several other very fit guys and girls. What they do is sell an environment that is not meant to be intimidating to average gym-goers.
No discrimination going on here:
Guy doesn't even look big enough to be a mens physique competitors, and they don't want "his kind" there. I guess having any muscle and flabs is just too intimidating for PF goers...
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No discrimination going on here:
Guy doesn't even look big enough to be a mens physique competitors, and they don't want "his kind" there. I guess having any muscle and flabs is just too intimidating for PF goers...
LOL That should clue you in that they are not discriminating based on physical appearance. They are very clear about the fact that they are trying to create a non-intimidating gym environment.
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No discrimination going on here:
Guy doesn't even look big enough to be a mens physique competitors, and they don't want "his kind" there. I guess having any muscle and flabs is just too intimidating for PF goers...
Their commercials are just to get people to join. When I went to a PF, there were quite a number of guys who were in good shape. There was some guy who had at least 19" arms.
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take it easy on planet fitness. for ten dollars month, and zero start up, its cool. they must have 60 top of the line treadmills. plus all of the other cardio machines. the treadmills are top notch.
i just go to use the treadmills, a serious lifter could not lift here, but for beginners it good. clean, good restrooms, good machines, for ten dollars a month. I'm in.
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They like riling people up with their ads.... I used to think they were kind of taking the piss with some of the rules but I had a friend who worked at one, and they forced you to hit that alarm and shit... I doubt any employee actually enjoys doing that.
Most of the employees are just college kids that don't even lift, sans the trainers. Pretty weird but I've been in one and saw plenty of relatively in shape folks.
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I dislike the PF rules and atmosphere , but, they have a right to operate as they please.
I've never trained at a PF, but, think the ass clown in the video acted like a total douchebag.
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I dislike the PF rules and atmosphere , but, they have a right to operate as they please.
I've never trained at a PF, but, think the ass clown in the video acted like a total douchebag.
they're just having a laugh mr. autism
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Comfort Zone Of Peace
I wouldn`t be caught dead in any PF.........how embarrasing must it be to even be seen there ?
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I think we're being a little harsh here on Planet Fitness. To be fair, I've never been in one, nor would I. I can't imagine working out in such an ugly environment with everything being that dark purple color. However, they are appealing to a certain niche. A niche which looks very out of place in a hardcore gym or a more serious health club. That niche is of course overweight/older men/women, younger not shapely women, skinny or average build men, etc. For these folks trying to exercise around guys or girls with way above average bodies can be very uncomfortable and intimidating, and probably not likely to be physically productive. These folks just want to get some exercise, maybe improve their physiques a little. So I think it's wrong to criticize Planet Fitness for appealing to these types of individuals. Conversely, if you're a guy training for the Arnold Classic amateurs, clearly Planet Fitness would not be the best place for you to train.
Why should other people's insecurities be a problem for a fit person? If I went into a PF and another member found me intimidating, how should that be my problem? I'd suggest the problem is theirs to contend with. What if I found fat people repugnant and could complain to management for them to cover up their fat carcasses, or be asked to leave so they don't make me ill? It would be deemed fat shaming. Society is way too eager to coddle people, instead of forcing them to suck it up and develop coping and social skills.
If we're all such "lunks", how come we're not fat f*cks that can't figure out how to get in shape? These insecure people might contemplate asking advice from those that know how to train and diet to get actual results.
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I've mentioned this before but there is a 17k sq ft one not far from me and I have been locked in at 99 bucks for a long time. It's a great second gym with all new Hammer, Cybex and Lifefittness machines.
I've never had an issue in fact there trainers ask me questions. Lot's of hot women too.
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Still best ever;
Classic ... gayer than not being able to break glass with a dumb bell.
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Comfort Zone Of Peace
I wouldn`t be caught dead in any PF.........how embarrasing must it be to even be seen there ?
I don't know, I go to PF sometimes. Really, who cares? Weights are weights. You go in, workout, then leave.
I am guessing its not as embarrassing as having another adult give you the nickname "Elf." :D :D :D
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He needed more white makeup under nose to look like Ultimate Warrior but good effort. Also, I swear Ultimate Warrior ran faster than any human ever.
Poor quality, but probably record for human speed:
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I don't know, I go to PF sometimes. Really, who cares? Weights are weights. You go in, workout, then leave.
I am guessing its not as embarrassing as having another adult give you the nickname "Elf." :D :D :D
I make noise,use chalk,spit and bleed when I train.........no clue as to what you do in your fitness center.
Hardcore Elven Fucker Of Peace
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I make noise,use chalk,spit and bleed when I train.........no clue as to what you do in your fitness center.
Hardcore Elven Fucker Of Peace
Dude, use some tampons and why spit?
I lift heavy but most I will do is a meek "ugh" at top of a heavy deadlift... make a rule against cellphones being used and watch gyms explode with energy. I am guilty of checking football scores and for texts from customers/business during gym - there is no rush. Phones lead to machines being tied up, cables occupied and general laziness.
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I make noise,use chalk,spit and bleed when I train.........no clue as to what you do in your fitness center.
Hardcore Elven Fucker Of Peace
Lift weights. ??? ??? ???
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I make noise,use chalk,spit and bleed when I train.........no clue as to what you do in your fitness center.
Hardcore Elven Fucker Of Peace
He does selfies :-\
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I make noise,use chalk,spit and bleed when I train.........no clue as to what you do in your fitness center.
Hardcore Elven Fucker Of Peace
Spit and bleed? ???
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Spit and bleed? ???
At his age it's more like drool and blood thinners
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He does selfies :-\
So do you, if my cell phone serves me correctly. ;D ;D ;D ;D
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So do you, if my cell phone serves me correctly. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Mine aren't nudes :-X
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Mine aren't nudes :-X
Nothing wrong with a little male bonding.
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On pizza day is the # of slices limited? Might be worth it just for a weekly pizza feast.
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Lol ;D
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Awesome! ;D
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I make noise,use chalk,spit and bleed when I train.........no clue as to what you do in your fitness center.
Hardcore Elven Fucker Of Peace
I never trained at a PF , but was never asked to leave or anything rude or bad by gym managers.
A couple times I dropped some DB's or let the wt stack drop down too fast and they said be careful and I agreed.
Like you Wes, I've been kicking around gyms for decades
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That was f'n awesome , I actually laughed my ass off!
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Pretty good
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Dude, use some tampons and why spit?
I lift heavy but most I will do is a meek "ugh" at top of a heavy deadlift... make a rule against cellphones being used and watch gyms explode with energy. I am guilty of checking football scores and for texts from customers/business during gym - there is no rush. Phones lead to machines being tied up, cables occupied and general laziness.
I was just kidding dude. :D
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I make noise,use chalk,spit and bleed when I train.........no clue as to what you do in your fitness center.
Hardcore E
and that's before you even leave the restroom
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