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In a survey I completed this morning, I submitted that I found Planet Fitness' "LUNK ALARM" to be hypocritical in a "JUDGEMENT FREE ZONE" and my membership was promptly canceled by district manager Ashlie Odle.

For those of you that don't know, the "LUNK ALARM" is a big purple siren that goes off if a member lets out a grunt while lifting or drops weights, both of which I had never done. PF's whole business model revolves around it being a "Judgement Free Zone" while NOTHING could be further from the truth.

They cater to fat people period. If, like myself, a member is in relatively decent shape they are judged harshly by staff and management, all the while claiming it to be "judgement free." Total bull-***.

I was attracted to the gym because it is open 24 hours but now that seems hardly worth it. I would NOT recommend Planet Fitness to anyone that is serious about physical fitness. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!

Monetary Loss: $100.

Location: College Station, Texas

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There is way too much subjectivity amongst members. I agree completely with Ben.

The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Blatantly dropping weights in any fitness center that has general decorum rules will get you a warning or membership suspended. But, to have your fellow members make a determination regarding member behavior is where "judgment free zone" becomes hypocrisy. I'm talking judgments about one's apparel, whether or not I'm looking a bit too much in the mirror, etc.....

I too felt it very uncomfortable at PF just looking over my shoulder as a result of reading online comments that are consistent about this issue.

PF is tapping into the 83% that typically would not join a fitness center - this is true. However, with that comes (at times) those that can only afford (or not afford) $10 a month and create an unsafe environment and at times an unsavory minority.

Guest

Thanks for the tip man, they've been *** with my payments forever and harassing the *** out of me, I go to pay it in person and cancel and I'm told I cant. I really hope review gets it cancelled, although reimbursement would be nice.

What's the best part is a while ago when I passed out on a treadmil (slow walk little incline) nobody even came to check if I was OK, it was very obvious I lost consciousness, and not one word.

My health is my problem / use at own risk but staff should be able to notice a guy on the floor. How long would I have been there?

A week until they closed for a few hours and a janitor finds me? *** that place

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reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-857499

Just go in with a cut off T and a gallon of water and set the lunk alarm off a few times or do like I did and call them out on their hypocrisy in a survey. I'm sure you will find your account closed promptly.

Worse case scenerio, ask your bank for a new account number... When they can no longer draft funds, the problem should correct itself...

They may try to send you to collections though. PF can be vindictive.

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reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-857530

*scenario

Guest

Mateer, you are hilarious! I'm enjoying you attempts to berate me.

Especially considering you know absolutely NOTHING about me.

I see you are located in D.C.. You must be liberal right?

Try to relax a bit buddy and don't forget, I'm "just sharing my experience and my frustrations..." (a line borrowed from your own ignorant blithering.)

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reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-857279

We know nothing about each other, true. Your advice is to cheat.

I support personal responsibility. Now we know where we stand.

Unfortunately, you don't make me laugh, you make me disgusted. There, another point about me.

As long as there is encouragement to lie, cheat and steal, the human race will continue to decline, a democratic republic won't save them. Please, do the world a favor and don't reproduce.

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reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-858009

So why is it that you have posted a response on EVERY SINGLE negative Planet Fitness review?

I counted no less than 10.

It seems you work for the company in some capacity and a conflict of interests exists.... Care to explain that one?

Furthermore, if you actually think I care about your opinion of me, you are wasting your time trying to belittle me because I couldn't care less.

However, if Planet Fitness would allow members that are not happy with the gym to cancel, guys like "Noooopppeee" wouldn't have to change their account numbers. As you know, this has happened to SEVERAL other members, you've posted rude comments on their review as well.

Guest

1) Planet Fitness focus is GENERAL fitness.

2) what part of GENERAL do you not understand?

3) you are toned, good for you, but just by making the statement that Planet Fitness is for FAT people, you became part of that lunk minority.

4) LUNK is an attitude and a few certain behaviors that go with that attitude like dropping weights or judging.

5) YOU JUDGDED! get over yourself.

At Planet Fitness, it doesn't matter what you look like, the importance is improving fitness for many, maintaining fitness for another portion, and awesome toning for the higher achievers.

6) however, Planet Fitness is not all things to all people. No Zumba, no pool, no daycare, no higher weights, no grunting, no aggressive behavior, no foul language, no chest beating, no mirror prancing, no 'look at me' strutting, no people who spend all day working out, no body builders, no competition, etc. 7). Planet Fitness is just the best possible place that is budget friendly offer 85% of America age 13 and up a great place to start a healthier and more fit lifestyle where everyone can feel comfortable without the attitude.

8) YOU BELONG if you leave your EGO at the door.

9) You carry your EGO bluntly and with utter judgment. 10) have a nice day.

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reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-857196

Oh, and you probably weren't cancelled because of the negative review. You were cancelled because of your lunk attitude. I can only imagine what you wrote, but clearly, you don't get it.

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