World Gym closing

[quadzilla456]

I had an interesting conversation with a Powerhouse owner a few years back. He operates one of the more successful franchises in our area. Basically his ideal gym member is female and weights 100 lbs. She will use small dumbells. a little cardio and not sweat a lot. Contrast that with a 250 lbs guy that cracks the concrete floor everytime he deadlifts, is hard on all the equipment and sweats all over the floor.

Which member would you prefer as an owner?

[jwb]

I had an interesting conversation with a Powerhouse owner a few years back. He operates one of the more successful franchises in our area. Basically his ideal gym member is female and weights 100 lbs. She will use small dumbells. a little cardio and not sweat a lot. Contrast that with a 250 lbs guy that cracks the concrete floor everytime he deadlifts, is hard on all the equipment and sweats all over the floor.

Which member would you prefer as an owner?

women and gay dudes are what owners want... i've been helping out a gym like this recently with some equipment additions and they are doing very well.

[cshep57]

I believe gyms can stay open as World's, but they have the opportunity to switch to Planet Fitness for a low fee right now.  After a certain timeframe, I think the fee will go way up making it appealing to switch to Planet as soon as they can.  The PF that opened here (former World's) has dumbells maxing out at 60lbs., no decline bench, a lunk alarm, very low monthly fees, and packed to the brim all day.  Welcome to the future. 

[HUGEPECS]

I also won't tell him that the story of the guy that got banned has been on every new channel as well as the internet. He was banned for squating 500 pounds NOT deadlifting 405. Planet Fitness does not allow deadlifting or t-bar rows.

Godamnit, this story is getting me more pissed off, the more I read it. I hope this planet fitness file for bankrupcy soon. they don't deserve to be in that kind of business. Planet Fitness= a place for the AARP folks, the busy soccer moms, and to all the Girly man on this planet.

[RHINO290]

JOE WAS A GREAT GUY...STILL MISS HIM.AND HIS GREAT STORIES WE HAD ALOT OF GOOD TIMES...BUT I HAVE HIS DOG TO KEEP ME COMPANY AND DO CARDIO WITH.

Yes, he was a great guy. Did I ever go over there with you? I can't remember.

[onlyme]

I couldn't believe Zabo (Chief) and Eddie were still working at the gym.  Unreal.  That is dedication and friendship you won't see much.  Joe was great.  No matter what I will never forget how he would notice if I didn't train the day before.  Of all the guys in the gym he would come up to me and ask me where I was and how come I wasn't in the gym.  Maybe he did that to everyone but I still think it was cool that he did that.  And it is sad what is happening to Golds and Worlds.  Well i am Temple Gym now and I am going to help them kick some ass.  If anyone out there who has a gym wants to convert to Temple check them out.  Good people and Scott and Dorian have allot planned.

[Luv2Hurt]

I believe gyms can stay open as World's, but they have the opportunity to switch to Planet Fitness for a low fee right now.  After a certain timeframe, I think the fee will go way up making it appealing to switch to Planet as soon as they can.  The PF that opened here (former World's) has dumbells maxing out at 60lbs., no decline bench, a lunk alarm, very low monthly fees, and packed to the brim all day.  Welcome to the future. 

I would say they are doing you a favor by leaving out the decline bench, who uses those pieces of crap anyhow?  No need to decline press, its a joke of a movement.

[jwb]

I would say they are doing you a favor by leaving out the decline bench, who uses those pieces of crap anyhow?  No need to decline press, its a joke of a movement.

tryhards love the decline bench press because they can lift more weight due to the reduced range of movement.

[Palpatine Q]

I would say they are doing you a favor by leaving out the decline bench, who uses those pieces of crap anyhow?  No need to decline press, its a joke of a movement.

Dorian Yates used decline presses as a staple of his chest workout.

[Adam Empire]

This completely strengthens the Golds chain now.  NOT Planet Fitness...