Planet Fatness does it again

[sy2502]

http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/local/...ned-bod/nfGHz/

RICHMOND, Calif. — A Bay Area woman was asked to cover up while working out at a Richmond gym, after staff members say she was intimidating people with her toned body.
Tiffany Austin said she was excited to get back in shape after recovering from a recent car accident. After her doctor told her it was time to start walking more, she took a tour of the Planet Fitness Gym in Richmond. On Monday she officially joined the gym and was looking forward to her first workout – but that workout lasted a quick 15 minutes.
Austin said things started out well. She hopped on a treadmill, set the speed to slow, put her earbuds in and started walking. She started to notice others staring at her, and quickly grew self-conscious but she kept on walking. That is until a staff-member stopped her.
According to Austin that staff member said, "excuse me we've had some complaints you're intimidating people with your toned body. So can you put on a shirt?”

Are they actually trying to be retards?

[Tedp]

http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/local/...ned-bod/nfGHz/




Are they actually trying to be retards?

Mustn't upset the faitties ... they make up 95% of their revenue and use the gym on pizza night.

[highiso]

Started there when i was fat, leaned out, looked like i worked out, got the stink eye for squatting in the squat rack.

[sy2502]

Started there when i was fat, leaned out, looked like i worked out, got the stink eye for squatting in the squat rack.

Meh what's wrong with you? Don't you know the squat rack is for biceps curls? Sheesh...

[weiss1967]

Mustn't upset the faitties ... they make up 95% of their revenue and use the gym on pizza night.

exactly that. I have been told that in my face by gym manager, who actually lift weights himself, that hardcore weightlifters aren't welcomed as they "intimidate" fatties and wear down the equipment, while all the rest just pays membership and hardly ever show up. That is how they make money.

[Phattso]

Their slogan should be: "Strive to Be Average - or Below"

[Tedp]

exactly that. I have been told that in my face by gym manager, who actually lift weights himself, that hardcore weightlifters aren't welcomed as they "intimidate" fatties and wear down the equipment, while all the rest just pays membership and hardly ever show up. That is how they make money.

I know it is ... my statement was actually serious ... they really dont want people to come more than once or twice a month ... how would they make money at $10 a month if you did.

EDIT I almost feel like buying a membership there and starting to clean and snatch to see how fast I can get thrown out.

[sy2502]

In every other gym in the normal world, a lady who recovers from a car accident and tries to get back in shape would be considered inspirational. Not at Planet Fitness. Apparently it's more inspirational to look at obese folks swinging the pink dumbbells.

[drudixon]

Top bad there's no picture of Austin.

Love the line, it's unfair for people to show their bodies... Wtf

[Retoaded]

A new one opened by my house - are they all $10/month? Not even sure how they function...

[sy2502]

Top bad there's no picture of Austin.

Love the line, it's unfair for people to show their bodies... Wtf

How dare you look better than me????

[igsm1969]

I think what offends me more than a "toned" woman baring her tummy in the gym is a skinny douche wearing a shirt with the armpits ripped out. No one wants to see that chit!

http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/local/...ned-bod/nfGHz/




Are they actually trying to be retards?

[Tedp]

A new one opened by my house - are they all $10/month? Not even sure how they function...

They function by signing up a million fatties and praying they never come which is they why they kick out anyone who is serious (serious being coming more than once a week)

[itsagoodday]

Intimidating people with your toned body?!!? Oh, my.

I was curious how intimidating she was, so did find this article which includes a video of her (and her infamous outfit).
http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/ne...ned-bod/nfGWc/

Looks nice, and nothing scary about her or the outfit either.

[Simpske]

[vanessa40]

I did not see anything wrong with what she was wearing. I guess people were just envious...very sad.

[rawelite]

i guess i'm so far out of touch with this sort of crap. It's not a normal day at my gym unless someone is gushing blood from their nose or puking on themselves.

[GreenWave1]

It's their business model. It only works if nobody actually works out.

[Cass40]

So does this mean fat people can wear sports bras?
No wonder they told me yesterday at the gym that it was o.k,"for me" to wear pants and sports bra.
I actually asked about this just to be sure.

[Smelly bull]

I love Planet Fitness and actually appreciate what they bring to the table..

They keep a lot of the dopes out of my gym...thank you Planet Fitness!

[sy2502]

I love Planet Fitness and actually appreciate what they bring to the table..

They keep a lot of the dopes out of my gym...thank you Planet Fitness!

Repped.

[SugarFree1]

hahaha I love it! My personal trainer (female) was just forced to get a membership at a planet fitness last week due to her previous gym closing down. She's gonna have a chit when she reads this... Repped OP for the laughs im gonna get outta this one. I guess she'll have to stick to wearing the skimpy stuff when she comes to my home to train me

[OutdoorsinCO]

mmmm....pizza
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/free-p...145134780.html

[LLOLUX]

Great story!

[mamm7215]

Does White Goodman work there?

[OutdoorsinCO]

"Geovanna Borges joined the Richmond gym two months ago and says she likes the policies.

Borges says, "it's unfair to show off your body" because it can make other people feel bad"

wow...

[Minotaur]

...and the woman who is the subject of the story was not being intimidated by being stared at? It sounds like circle jerk logic on Planet Fitness's part. They don't want the other patrons to be intimidated by someone who is in shape, but it's OK for her to be intimidated. Riiiight, way to go Planet Fitness.

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[Keith5x5]

This story reminds me of the funny as hell "Hot" ad by Planet Fitness. It's on Youtube and you'll all get a laugh out of it.

I have a feeling there's more to this story.

[Minotaur]

The ideal Planet Fitness workout attire?

[pharmamarketer]

I love Planet Fitness and actually appreciate what they bring to the table..

They keep a lot of the dopes out of my gym...thank you Planet Fitness!

Yes. I love my gym even more now