Got kicked out of 24hr Fitness Today

[Tzone]

Funny story:

Went with a co-worker to the gym at lunch today to show him a few Crossfit exercises. His squat technique was for ****, so I figured I'd start there. I brought the Squat Clinic Crossfit Journal, and began to walk him through the steps. After his lesson, I threw some weight on a bar, and started showing him the basics of the front squat, which he had never heard of or seen before. Here's the funny part of my story... One of the employees/trainiers at the gym eventually asked me to leave, because I was not a certified trainer (like himself) and therefore not allowed to instruct at this particular gym. Also, he pointed out (with a nasty tone is his voice) that I was doing squats all wrong, and that squatting that low (balls to the ground) is bad for my knees and lower back. He said I was setting a bad example, and distracting the other clients (I breathe VERY loud sometimes, and grunt often during lifts). I decided not to verbally thrash him, I just smiled and left quietly, making sure the back of my t-shirt (Crossfit, I'm not a Pussy Anymore) was clearly visible.

:-)

[allsweaty]

**** I would complain to corporate or something and try to get some free gym time. How can they kick you out of a place you pay for? Sounds douchey.

[Space_Lord]

Would have told them to go fu#k themself..and mind their own business.

[Iain2008]

That is retarded. Nearly everyone in the gym who goes with friends discuss advice and show eachother new techniques or exercises. That would mean they would all have to be thrown out. I would complain if I was you. On top of that to say that bull**** about the squat too.......dear god when will them know it all pt's learn

[jawadams]

Damn. I have my PT cert, and am looking to get a job full time in it soon.

I hope most PT's aren't such docuhe's!

This is my vow not be an as*hole lol

[x2thez53913]

**** I would complain to corporate or something and try to get some free gym time. How can they kick you out of a place you pay for? Sounds douchey.

most the answrr in this thread are horrible responses. it makes sense, you are taking away from thier business and also putting the gym liable. your coworker shouldve went through the trainers. you shouldve went and instructed him elsewhere instead of in the gym.
nothing wrong with your instructing someone as long as its proper, and chances are that trainer didnt know anything and just had a certification saying he did but with all due retrospect you were "stepping on thier toes"...
i agree with the gym, shouldve been handle differently but i agree nonetheless.
and crossfit is crazy **** but most people that do crossfit are cocky as hell and deserve to get brought down to reality. i mean its excerise thats it. military training with a fancy name essentialy.

[x2thez53913]

That is retarded. Nearly everyone in the gym who goes with friends discuss advice and show eachother new techniques or exercises. That would mean they would all have to be thrown out. I would complain if I was you. On top of that to say that bull**** about the squat too.......dear god when will them know it all pt's learn

i agree, but maybe he was doing it wrong and OP admitted to being loud while doing those movements. chances are it was OP at fault. maybe the trainer had a stick up his ass but unless we were there we will never know.
and the entire sqaut if you goe truly ass to the grass then you are asking for knee problems, that is alot of stress on the ligaments and tendons to extend the knee joint from such a hyperflexion position.

[Defiant1]

I would've said...

"I find your lack of faith.....disturbing...." and choked him using the force.

[Bioteknik]

lol.. I almost feel like going up to the trainers at my gym and point out how they're teaching bad form to their clients..

[Drekkor]

I would've said...

"I find your lack of faith.....disturbing...." and choked him using the force.

Raffles, little too much Jedi fighting on Xbox?

[Drekkor]

Funny story:

Went with a co-worker to the gym at lunch today to show him a few Crossfit exercises.. ..making sure the back of my t-shirt (Crossfit, I'm not a Pussy Anymore) was clearly visible.

:-)

If you're training for free you're in the right. I've trained before w/out any problems like that. Just don't draw attention to yourself - and they have no right to interfere w/the workout of two friends. The shirt is probably over the top man.

Anyways...

[GreenWave1]

I would've said...

"I find your lack of faith.....disturbing...." and choked him using the force.

[heidt410]

most the answrr in this thread are horrible responses. it makes sense, you are taking away from thier business and also putting the gym liable. your coworker shouldve went through the trainers. you shouldve went and instructed him elsewhere instead of in the gym.
nothing wrong with your instructing someone as long as its proper, and chances are that trainer didnt know anything and just had a certification saying he did but with all due retrospect you were "stepping on thier toes"...
i agree with the gym, shouldve been handle differently but i agree nonetheless.
and crossfit is crazy **** but most people that do crossfit are cocky as hell and deserve to get brought down to reality. i mean its excerise thats it. military training with a fancy name essentialy.

lol what?

If I didnt know **** and some aquantaince and I began working out at a gym, we have every right to do whatever the fuk we want within reason. If I want to learn a new exercise, I have every right to ask a member... let alone my workout partner. You are not obligated to have to use their extra services. If this was a trainer who was coming in 5x a day with a client, then there might be some legal issues there, but this scenario isnt right.

He should have said something like "well, he didnt want to do squats on a balance board..."

[Lencho]

I decided not to verbally thrash him

I bet he was relieved.

[Paumen]

This doesn't come to a surprise to me not one bit....there is another story just like this today over at MD forums. This guy simply grunted a tiny bit during a 500lb squat which is normal, that's alot of weight. Anywhoo he was kicked out.

They even have a gruntoalarm at this gym. Yes a gruntoalarm. It goes off if you grunt. 24 hour fitness = pussified gym with weights only as decor and cardio bunnies.

[Paumen]

here is the link , take a look at this story. http://forums.musculardevelopment.co...ad.php?t=45968

[mjw8204]

OP, is that why you are in the red? Did the PT neg you?

[knowles.ja]

Funny story:

Went with a co-worker to the gym at lunch today to show him a few Crossfit exercises. His squat technique was for ****, so I figured I'd start there. I brought the Squat Clinic Crossfit Journal, and began to walk him through the steps. After his lesson, I threw some weight on a bar, and started showing him the basics of the front squat, which he had never heard of or seen before. Here's the funny part of my story... One of the employees/trainiers at the gym eventually asked me to leave, because I was not a certified trainer (like himself) and therefore not allowed to instruct at this particular gym. Also, he pointed out (with a nasty tone is his voice) that I was doing squats all wrong, and that squatting that low (balls to the ground) is bad for my knees and lower back. He said I was setting a bad example, and distracting the other clients (I breathe VERY loud sometimes, and grunt often during lifts). I decided not to verbally thrash him, I just smiled and left quietly, making sure the back of my t-shirt (Crossfit, I'm not a Pussy Anymore) was clearly visible.

:-)

Sounds like you pussed out to me.

[heidt410]

i agree, but maybe he was doing it wrong and OP admitted to being loud while doing those movements. chances are it was OP at fault. maybe the trainer had a stick up his ass but unless we were there we will never know.
and the entire sqaut if you goe truly ass to the grass then you are asking for knee problems, that is alot of stress on the ligaments and tendons to extend the knee joint from such a hyperflexion position.

there is way too many people on here thinking ATG isnt asking for problems. Just below parallel ftw

[IUPUI]

They probably kicked you out for being fat pos and don't meeting the min hygiene standards. You being idiot and giving bad advice was probably just the kicker.

[Football_Bill]

There is actually a big sign on the wall at my gym that says no outside PT's that are not approved by the gym. But since you are both friends, then yeah, BS.

[knowles.ja]

Interesting (as in incredibly gay) thread history:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/search...chid=178241081

[Kiknskreem]

there is way too many people on here thinking ATG isnt asking for problems. Just below parallel ftw

And what is dangerous about the deep squat position? Remember, "ATG" does not literally mean butt is on the floor.

[mjw8204]

Be honest - you were really kicked out because of your avatar.

Dolla billz, y'all!

[SquatTilYouDrop]

Sounds like you pussed out to me.

Yep!!....Wimp...you paid...Stand up for your rights!

Interesting (as in incredibly gay) thread history:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/search...chid=178241081

LOL....Does that surprise you??

[Drekkor]

Interesting (as in incredibly gay) thread history:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/search...chid=178241081

ROFL!!! Dude's got some issues!

[DJAuto]

This is why privately owned establishments are best. These large chains usually don't cater to anyone interested in increasing muscularity.

[heidt410]

And what is dangerous about the deep squat position? Remember, "ATG" does not literally mean butt is on the floor.

going full rom stretches out ligaments you dont want to... just below parallel is optimal for getting a deep rep and not incurring unnecessary risk.

you can say whatever you want, Im listening to my Ortho Surgeon

how far you think is safe and why? not trying to argue, just curious...

[Kiknskreem]

going full rom stretches out ligaments you dont want to... just below parallel is optimal for getting a deep rep and not incurring unnecessary risk.

you can say whatever you want, Im listening to my Ortho Surgeon

how far you think is safe and why? not trying to argue, just curious...

So your otho thinks deep squats will result in 'loose knees'? Would you say that's an accurate assessment?

I believe that a squat can be full RoM as long as flexibility allows the movement to be performed correctly. Correct training will strengthen your connective tissue over time.

[Emmortal]

So your otho thinks deep squats will result in 'loose knees'? Would you say that's an accurate assessment?

I believe that a squat can be full RoM as long as flexibility allows the movement to be performed correctly. Correct training will strengthen your connective tissue over time.

If I listened to everything my doctor told me I would never go near a weight. Ass to grass squats are actually very safe on the knees once you have the flexibility to do so. Doing partial reps (to or above parallel) are much worse on the knee joints. It's a bad myth that most people parrot that don't have any real experience with lifting properly.