Planet Fitness- The Blockbuster Video of gyms

Dear DL, I'm coming to you with this because I figured you'd know what to do. I'm at a random, "Planet Fitness" right now, doing some maintenance on lighting and this haughty little duchess in overpriced support hose/constriction leggings is giving me longing glares.

So I'm obviously going to have him tonight and I'm wondering how many "Pabst Blue Ribbon" is usually the standard for fake drunk fumbling? Should I get a six pack or more? Should I offer them in my truck or wait until we get to the trailer?

You're borderline incoherent, OP.

And there's nothing wrong with someone trying to get rid of their pot belly, so please do shut up.

[quote]And the spray bottles for constantly cleaning the equipment. Ugghh

So, you'd rather work out on sweaty equipment?

R2 is correct.

You can't whinge about people being fat and out of shape in the most grotesque terms on one hand, as so many on DL do, and then complain about them when they do take steps to try to improve themselves on the other.

Stop being a cheap bitch and go to Golds, OP.

So basically, ugly people in a gym make it a bad gym?

Planet Fitness is kind of known for being a gym whose clientele is teenagers, the elderly, and people who are looking to lose weight rather than to build muscle (the potatoes you mentioned), so yeah, generally speaking, you aren't going to find the kind of guys you see at Equinox.

That being said, the only really valid complaint you made is the lack of gym etiquette. The rest is just you being a whiny baby.

That's not what PF is known for. It's a place for people to go where they don't have to be laughed and judged by pretentious, posing gym rats. Seriously.

Personally I'm not a fan. After much pondering I figured out the solution. I don't go there. Those people have every right to their gym. Either accept it as is and quit bitching about things beyond your control or find another gym.

NO JUDGEMENT ZONE asshole. At least they're working out.

Why are all these out of shape people at the Gym???????

Everything you said OP is exactly why I like it

Uglies everywhere!

Fortunately, he's 'advanced enough to take advantage of the equipment' despite the horrendous surroundings his poverty demands he endure. Be brave, daddy's wee soldier!

Planet Fitness is for exactly what everyone is saying--people who feel out of place at traditional gyms.

They rely on a huge churn rate and charge lower prices as a result.

I'm curious if OP lost a bet and is being forced at gunpoint to work out there or why he remains if he does not like it.

I went to one for a couple of years because it was the closest one to my house and was dirt cheap. Clean, comfortable, and the staff was nice. Lots of equipment and not too crowded except at peak of the peak times.

This particular one was frequented by a lot of cab drivers, though, who were just as terribly mannered at the gym as they are on the road. We're talking sitting on equipment talking on the their cell phones and then doing two or three quick reps to look like they belonged. I could never figure out why they went.

Isn't Anytime fitness a place for the more serious to go? Less frills, smaller - ?

I used to go to the pricey gyms where they hand you a towel when you come in and I’d spend at least 20 minutes in the steam/sauna as my post-workout “reward.” And was paying $80 per month.

But that’s when I was young and hot (enough.) Now I’m old (52) and don’t have the leisure time I used to have. Planet Fitness isn’t perfect but I get my 90 minutes three times a week and I’m spending ten dollars a month. Works for me!

If you're paying $10 for a gym you have no right to complain about anything.

Aren't they going to, share space with Kohl's?

so much for "No judgement zone"

Lol. I knew I was gonna get the don’t judge and it’s 10$ comments.. maybe I’m just frustrated with how out of shape and shape society is in these current Donald dump times. Planet fitness is def a Donald trump era gym

Except Planet Fitness has been around since the early 90s...

R17 have you gained weight or lost muscle tone since joining Planet Fitness?

Meh. I don’t go to the gym. A waste of money and energy.

R23, neither - they offer everything I need to stay in shape. I go 3x a week for about 90 minutes each time - use all the weight machines, treadmill for 30 minutes, 10 minutes on the elliptical, stretch and done.

Whoever chose that color scheme should be shot. And what was the reasoning behind that could validate it?

Some locations have pizza night. I disagree with much of OP’s post.

But if your gym has pizza night ....

I'm considering joining Planet Fitness. I'm old and out of shape, and I like the idea of the "no judgment zone." I'd prefer a place with a pool, but PF sounds like a decent option until I get into better shape. How are their classes and/or their trainers?

R21 yes everyone looked like a model with six pack abs under Obama.

Join a private gym or stop bitching

Could be okay, R28.

Chuck E. Cheese fitness daycare for adults

[quote] This is a gym for I can’t even describe, it’s like going to a nude beach- no one attracive. Potbellies, old, ugly, saggy tits, bad clothes, eccentric weirdos.

How DARE they. Do they not realize the entire point of a gym is to provide you with eye candy?

I think pizza night is tomorrow. I’m excited!

Noooooooo missed pizza night! But Panera bagel Tuesday is on the 12! Which is great because I workout in the morning

Yes—bagel Tuesdays.

[quote]So basically, ugly people in a gym make it a bad gym?

FAT, ugly people because you see them for months and months and you see no difference in their physique.

Yes R36, that’s why R25 is suspect.

Lol. Agree r36. You feel progressive and also push harder at a gym like equinox. Slobs at planet fitness months on end is depressing

If you don't like it, go!

[quote]I do planet fitness because it’s 10$

Oh, dear!

[quote]It’s layout, it’s purple and yellow machines.

Oh, DEAR.

Perhaps before you worry about other people’s looks you should go back to school.

OP: What kind of job do you have that you’re able to take off for 5 months. I guess since you’re in @bum fuck”, we can only guess that your home is on the east or west coast?

I was reading some online reviews of PF, and a lot of people are complaining about their dress code. I didn't realize gyms would have a dress code. Is it for safety reasons or ???

[quote]This is a gym for I can’t even describe, it’s like going to a nude beach- no one attracive. Potbellies, old, ugly, saggy tits, bad clothes, eccentric weirdos.

This describes the Planet Fitness I go to in CT but I can't complain since at 57 I would be under the category of old. To make it worse they bought out the competitor and closed them down so the gym is now packed. I used to be able to use a treadmill without someone next to me that smells like old B.O. or drowned themselves in perfume to cover the smell.

I think I've only seen only one person in the gym that I would describe as good looking. The rest of them are pushing the limits on their spandex.

I pay 30 a month for LA Fitness and it's worth it. It's not super fancy but has a lot of equipment. I can go to any club in the nation, which is convenient when traveling. Lots of hot dudes as well but many of the gym bros camp out on the equipment so that can suck.

I really don't get the "No judgement" thing. I have been a member of three gyms over the years in Phoenix. Hardcore to pretty light weight gyms. I personally have never seen someone get a hard time from being out of shape at any of these gyms. A matter of fact, I have seen very overweight people be supported and encouraged at times. I understand it's a comfort thing for the person, and I think PF fits a group of people that feel more comfortable in them. But making out like everyone is an asshole at a non PF gym is bullshit.

The EOS I went to in Phoenix was populated by muscle monstrosities. They were all very nice to smaller and out of shape people. The EOS I go to in PS now is the same. Very supportive and it has a wide range of clientele. I have not seen any judgement or trouble.

OP, maybe you can start a gym for your kind of people, Asshole Gym.

I agree, R45. Way back as a new gym member, I thought I had no business in a gym, but I went with a friend who was a regular there. Honestly, the encouragement was huge and surprising.

It helped a lot.

Im bicoastal. Miami and Las Vegas. Came home to help a family member recover from a procedure. I have my own businesss. I vacation all summer months. Im using planet fitness to cut. Im actually in prop the best shape I’ve been in with all the cardio I’ve been doing. I’m muscular. But never ripped. Now I’m getting ripped going to this shorty gym at 6am. One more month and the hell is over and I’ll be vacationing at the beach on the Pacific Ocean.

Omg. R43. I had a bitch with the most rancid perfume on in the elliptical next to me. I had to cover my nostril. Who wears cheap assisting old lady perfume to a gym!

*assaulting

[quote]I really don't get the "No judgement" thing. I have been a member of three gyms over the years in Phoenix. Hardcore to pretty light weight gyms. I personally have never seen someone get a hard time from being out of shape at any of these gyms.

I’ve never been a member of Planet Fitness but I was a member of Lifetime Fitness and if I had a dime for every time I was a called a “f-ggot”, I could earn back my membership dues. But, yes, I know that if you’ve never been harassed in a gym then neither have I. I’m making it up. I know how that works—I’ve been told that too.

I believe you r50. You should never be harassed. But you must be pretty flaming or wear something inappropriate to repeatedly unprovoked be called a faggot

Yep^.

Flamers ask for it.

I joined/got a membership to my local recreation center. Not expensive, full facilities and a variety of ages, families,kids in the pool area, etc

Very nice atmosphere.

Stop complaining OP. You sound like an insufferable fool

Pizza night? Do I have to join or can I be someone's guest for free pizza?

Me, too, r54.

Rec center when I go is usually seniors doing PT, young HS guys for sports and an occasional Frau.

I don't really care. The equipment works, it's not crowded and I can hit it before work.

I'm there to lift weights, not preen and be seen.

Well SMELL you!^

This is stupid. I am a member: $10.00 a month, free personal training sessions, .4 miles from my house, open 24 hours, big fans so it's nice and cool, clean and fairly new. My location must be different cause the young fit people outnumber the other types. Unless you are a competitive body builder type it should suffice.

[quote]I have my own businesss.

I hope you don’t run this business if it entails communicating with clients via email. You’re functionally illiterate.