I'm sort of embarrassed to have joined Planet Fitness

[MDC 7,267]

LA Fitness is closing in Philadelphia and I need a gym with a location in my neighborhood. My new house is a 10-minute walk from PF so I figured why not? I'm not a big guy or a power lifter or anything.

 

Facilities look pretty much identical to most mainstream chain guns I've been to but during the tour the woman at the counter kept stressing it's a "no judgment zone" so many times I finally told her I've been working out my entire life and gyms don't intimidate me. So pointed out the "lunk alarm" and I had to roll my eyes. Banging weights scares people now?

 

Seems to me this place is the solution to a problem (intimidating gyms) that didn't really exist. I'm also told they have pizza night once per week and a bagel morning.

 

Have yet to work out there, will update. Facilities look perfectly fine though.

[Djgb13 2,339]

Never will catch me going there. It's a joke of a gym. Working out too hard? They make fun of you. Eat pizza while working out? No judgement. It's honestly where fat people go to "work out" while feeling good about themselves, eating fattening food, and making fun of the people who actually do workout. They ban certain types of exercise there too. I just don't like that place and would rather do body weight workouts at home than pay to go there

[Reality 3,121]

Heaviest dumbbell at the one I took a tour of was 75 lbs. I was never going to join but, that sealed the deal.

[DankNuggs 305]

Just make sure you always wear the Tshirt when you workout there

[MDC 7,267]

Just make sure you always wear the Tshirt when you workout there

The one they gave me says it's a large but I think it's XXL.

[NewbieJr 541]

I think that some out-of-shape people get intimidated by guys (or gals) who are really serious about it. And they think the serious lifter is looking down on them. So the average person may like the idea that they're working out around like-minded people. I can definitely see them feeling more comfortable at a Planet Fitness.

 

I'm a serious lifter, but I'd fit in just fine at a Planet Fitness. never grunt and groan. Never slam my weights. At eh Gold's Gym that I lift at, I always am very nice to everyone. Even the 350 pound plus guys that are going about one mph on the treadmills. I think it's cool that they're in there making an effort.

 

The Planet Fitness near me is only ten bucks a month. That's a great deal.

[Drizzay 713]

Anyone that drops the dumbells is a lunk.

[Magnificent Bastard 191]

I think that some out-of-shape people get intimidated by guys (or gals) who are really serious about it. And they think the serious lifter is looking down on them. So the average person may like the idea that they're working out around like-minded people. I can definitely see them feeling more comfortable at a Planet Fitness.

 

 

 

I'm a serious lifter, but I'd fit in just fine at a Planet Fitness. never grunt and groan. Never slam my weights. At eh Gold's Gym that I lift at, I always am very nice to everyone. Even the

 

350 pound plus guys that are going about one mph on the treadmills. I think it's cool that they're in there making an effort.

 

 

 

The Planet Fitness near me is only ten bucks a month. That's a great deal.

You really, really think EVERYONE gives a sh$t what you think. I'm sure the guy trying to get in shape is thrilled to hear that you think it's cool. Or maybe he doesn't want to die. So nice to hear you're also nice to everyone. Why would we think otherwise?

[NewbieJr 541]

Anyone that drops the dumbells is a lunk.

In fairness, If you're doing flat dumbbell presses and the dumbbells go over 120 pounds each, it's nearly impossible to control them back down to the floor when you're done with your set. But then again, some people think that anyone capable of using 120 lb dumbbells is, in fact, a lunk

[NewbieJr 541]

You really, really think EVERYONE gives a sh$t what you think. I'm sure the guy trying to get in shape is thrills to hear that you think it's cool. Or maybe he doesn't want to die.

LOL You are bordering on retarded.

 

Fat people and bony people are often times uncomfortable around in shape people. That's the crowd Planet Fitness is shooting for. A place where the 'lunks' aren't. That's what this thread is about. In case your pee-sized brain missed that. Holy fock. YOU were a marine?? I fear for our nation's security.

[IGotWorms 4,057]

I used to go to one back when I was fresh out of law school with no money.

 

It was a total sh1thole.

[jerryskids 6,706]

My wife and I go to a place that does high-intensity interval training (HIIT); 1 hour class that busts your ass. Most people there are serious, but not the huge lunk type -- more like people who train for cross fit competitions, triathlons, martial arts (in our case), etc. Tomorrow they are having a gourmet waffle truck outside; it is for the two year anniversary of the current owners, but my wife joked with them "what, are you trying to compete with Planet Fitness pizza day?" Also whenever she sees a PF bumper/window sticker, she tries to drive past them to see what the driver looks like. Her non-scientific sample is 100% of the people have been fatties.

 

My son belongs to a Gold's which just became an EOS Fitness; he came home from college Thursday and hasn't gone yet, but looking at their website they seem fine: http://www.eosfitness.com

 

Also I agree with Newbie on the heavy dumbell press. When I go to my company gym I do a quick workout based loosely on Rippetoe principles which involves sets of 5 with heavy weights (for me, I'm not huge). It's pretty much impossible to not drop the weights. At the time I usually go there are only serious lifters there anyway, so nobody cares.

[shotsup 832]

Synergy for me. $34.99 a month for me.

[SUXBNME 1,481]

LA Fitness is closing in Philadelphia and I need a gym with a location in my neighborhood. My new house is a 10-minute walk from PF so I figured why not? I'm not a big guy or a power lifter or anything.

 

Facilities look pretty much identical to most mainstream chain guns I've been to but during the tour the woman at the counter kept stressing it's a "no judgment zone" so many times I finally told her I've been working out my entire life and gyms don't intimidate me. So pointed out the "lunk alarm" and I had to roll my eyes. Banging weights scares people now?

 

Seems to me this place is the solution to a problem (intimidating gyms) that didn't really exist. I'm also told they have pizza night once per week and a bagel morning.

 

Have yet to work out there, will update. Facilities look perfectly fine though.

I'm sure there are much more embarrassing things in your life than joining a ghey gym.

[Sho Nuff 720]

Meh...its a gym, its cheap.

u may have joined one instead of where i got but they had not moved i to this area. Now there are two decently close...but only a little cheaper than my pace and i like my gym. Good mix of hot chicks, old fockers, and some fatties without too many meatheads. And even yhe bigger meatheads are pretty cool to talk to.

[mmmmm...beer 802]

And even yhe bigger meatheads are pretty cool to talk to.

Quite a few of these guys have big egos to hide big insecurities. After you get to know them its weird really.

[shotsup 832]

Synergy for me. $34.99 a month for me.

Also the eye candy keeps me coming back. Pun intended

[Magnificent Bastard 191]

LOL You are bordering on retarded.

 

Fat people and bony people are often times uncomfortable around in shape people. That's the crowd Planet Fitness is shooting for. A place where the 'lunks' aren't. That's what this thread is about. In case your pee-sized brain missed that. Holy fock. YOU were a marine?? I fear for our nation's security.

That's what this thread is about? It seems it's more about being embarrassed to go there. Nice try though. I bet you wear crocs.

[mmmmm...beer 802]

That's what this thread is about? It seems it's more about being embarrassed to go there. Nice try though. I bet you wear crocs.

I wear crocks... coooomffy.

[Frank M 181]

Never will catch me going there. It's a joke of a gym. Working out too hard? They make fun of you. Eat pizza while working out? No judgement. It's honestly where fat people go to "work out" while feeling good about themselves, eating fattening food, and making fun of the people who actually do workout. They ban certain types of exercise there too. I just don't like that place and would rather do body weight workouts at home than pay to go there

 

judgmental much?

 

I would have thought a "doctor" would be happy that people are exercising anywhere rather than sitting in front of the TV.

[edjr 6,580]

when I golf, I walk, that's my working out. occasionally I do 12 oz curls while golfing as well.

[IGotWorms 4,057]

 

judgmental much?

 

I would have thought a "doctor" would be happy that people are exercising anywhere rather than sitting in front of the TV.

He doesn't wear his doctor job hat at all times

[MDC 7,267]

Didn't get there yesterday cause of Mother's Day but I will probably go after work this week if not next weekend - still carrying my other gym membership right now.

 

I will report back on the size of the people and whether I set the lunk alarm off.

[Frank M 181]

He doesn't wear his doctor job hat at all times

Probably just here. Along with his "I only bang models" and "I've done everything and I've done it better than you" hats.

[edjr 6,580]

DAD BOD FTW!

[NewbieJr 541]

Probably just here. Along with his "I only bang models" and "I've done everything and I've done it better than you" hats.

The influx of all these new amazing, wealthy, tough, handsome, super model-banging dudes is really a breath of fresh air around here.

[Frank M 181]

The influx of all these new amazing, wealthy, tough, handsome, super model-banging dudes is really a breath of fresh air around here.

It makes me feel so inadequate.

 

[edjr 6,580]

in this social media world we now live in, everyone is so judgmental

[DankNuggs 305]

when I golf, I walk, that's my working out. occasionally I do 12 oz curls while golfing as well.

 

I play hockey once a week and am an utter disaster afterwards, but i immediately go to the bar and drink a bunch afterwards... you know..to rehydrate..

[edjr 6,580]

Golf is just the perfect drinking activity.

 

You get to walk and plenty of time in between for drinking and you never miss anything

[tanatastic 2,062]

Out of shape people are absolutely nervous around in shape people. Its just natural if you feel like the odd person out. But ill also say that anyone who thinks that anyone else at the gym gives two rat focks about you is paranoid. No one cares and your not important. The buff guys arent snickering at the average sized guys, they are just listening ot music or doing whatever.

 

In fact, youll find in any situation where there is no competition and other people are around that no one cares about you.

[Eaglesin14 12]

Pretty sure Planet Fitness isn't real thrilled with this development either.

[Djgb13 2,339]

Probably just here. Along with his "I only bang models" and "I've done everything and I've done it better than you" hats.

Wow someone feels insecure lol. I think you need take a muscle relaxer and chill out. You seem tense and jealous lol.

 

And FYI I am happy that people exercise. You will never catch me laughing at an obese person at the gym working out cause I always think "good for him. He's doing something about it". However, PF is the definition of judgmental. If someone is actually trying to workout hard they will call you a "lunk". Plus free pizza while you workout? Come on you know that's just retarded. Some please Frank go cry somewhere else

[Djgb13 2,339]

Out of shape people are absolutely nervous around in shape people. Its just natural if you feel like the odd person out. But ill also say that anyone who thinks that anyone else at the gym gives two rat focks about you is paranoid. No one cares and your not important. The buff guys arent snickering at the average sized guys, they are just listening ot music or doing whatever.

 

In fact, youll find in any situation where there is no competition and other people are around that no one cares about you.

This is true. If anything, the extremely buff guys are really nice and will help you out and give you pointers. Sure there's a few out there but that's anyone.

[NewbieJr 541]

This is true. If anything, the extremely buff guys are really nice and will help you out and give you pointers. Sure there's a few ###### out there but that's anyone.

I find that the guys who are snobby and stuck up and think they're Arnold, usually stick to themselves with their headphones on and stay close to mirrors.

[tanatastic 2,062]

This is true. If anything, the extremely buff guys are really nice and will help you out and give you pointers. Sure there's a few ###### out there but that's anyone.

Back when I sometimes made it to a gym, the nicest guys were the buffest ones. They are the alphas of the place so why would they act like prickks? Dudes usually only act like that if they feel threatened, so when they are the big dogs in the yard it only makes sense for them to be relaxed and helpful. Again, they dont care, but this is the innate deep down instincts at work here.

[Frank M 181]

Wow someone feels insecure lol. I think you need take a muscle relaxer and chill out. You seem tense and jealous lol.

 

And FYI I am happy that people exercise. You will never catch me laughing at an obese person at the gym working out cause I always think "good for him. He's doing something about it". However, PF is the definition of judgmental. If someone is actually trying to workout hard they will call you a "lunk". Plus free pizza while you workout? Come on you know that's just retarded. Some please Frank go cry somewhere else

 

How about I'll say whatever the fock I want and you can eat sh1t and die, dooshnozzle? Would that work for you?

 

[Magnificent Bastard 191]

I don't know why we have to make Pizza the villain in all this.

[IGotWorms 4,057]

Wow someone feels insecure lol. I think you need take a muscle relaxer and chill out. You seem tense and jealous lol.

That was a prescription, Frank. Just show this thread to your local pharmacist

[Magnificent Bastard 191]

That was a prescription, Frank. Just show this thread to your local pharmacist

Oh boy