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| '''Planet Fitness''' is an American franchise of ]. Each gym features a wide array of ] and ]s to assist its members. It has a policy of being a "Judgement Free Zone," meaning that it caters to the common |
'''Planet Fitness''' (also known as Planet Fatness due to the extreme porkiness of most of its clientele) is an American franchise of ]. Each gym features a wide array of ] and ]s to assist its members. It has a policy of being a "Judgement Free Zone," meaning that it caters to the common fatass. | ||
| ==Memberships== | ==Memberships== | ||
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| * The restriction of dumbbell weights to a maximum of 80 pounds | * The restriction of dumbbell weights to a maximum of 80 pounds | ||
| * The banning of chalk, often used for heavy lifts such as deadlifts. | * The banning of chalk, often used for heavy lifts such as deadlifts. | ||
| * The banning of grunting, swearing and psyching-up rituals. | * The banning of grunting, swearing and psyching-up rituals, unless done by gays. | ||
| * The banning of excessive noise from bar drops etc. e.g. Olympic lifts. | * The banning of excessive noise from bar drops etc. e.g. Olympic lifts. | ||
| * The banning of appearing to be in decent shape (non-porkers unwelcome) | |||
| * An alarm (referred to as the "lunk alarm") is set off when individuals drop weights or "grunt" when lifting. | * An alarm (referred to as the "lunk alarm") is set off when individuals drop weights or "grunt" when lifting. | ||
| * No cell phone use on the gym floor. | * No cell phone use on the gym floor. | ||
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| ==Litigation== | ==Litigation== | ||
| The chain came under controversy because of a New York Times article <ref>No Grunting, They Said, and He Was at the Gym. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/18/nyregion/18grunt.html?em&ex=1163998800&en=e846705f7752894f&ei=5087%0A</ref> describing the public cancellation of one patron's membership (for "grunting") at their Wappingers Falls, NY location, an event which resulted in the club calling police, and a lawsuit for defamation on the part of the ex-member. | The chain came under controversy because of a New York Times article <ref>No Grunting, They Said, and He Was at the Gym. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/18/nyregion/18grunt.html?em&ex=1163998800&en=e846705f7752894f&ei=5087%0A</ref> describing the public cancellation of one patron's membership (for "grunting") at their Wappingers Falls, NY location, an event which resulted in the club calling police, and a lawsuit for defamation on the part of the ex-member, who is a complete dingus. | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 18:37, 17 August 2008
Planet Fitness (also known as Planet Fatness due to the extreme porkiness of most of its clientele) is an American franchise of fitness centers. Each gym features a wide array of exercise equipment and personal trainers to assist its members. It has a policy of being a "Judgement Free Zone," meaning that it caters to the common fatass.
Memberships
Planet Fitness gyms offer a wide variety of cardiovascular machines and selectorized equipment (with weight stacks). The franchise is geared towards attracting the average person wanting to get in better shape, not towards body-builders, power lifters, or other achievers.
Rules
- The restriction of dumbbell weights to a maximum of 80 pounds
- The banning of chalk, often used for heavy lifts such as deadlifts.
- The banning of grunting, swearing and psyching-up rituals, unless done by gays.
- The banning of excessive noise from bar drops etc. e.g. Olympic lifts.
- The banning of appearing to be in decent shape (non-porkers unwelcome)
- An alarm (referred to as the "lunk alarm") is set off when individuals drop weights or "grunt" when lifting.
- No cell phone use on the gym floor.
- No jeans, do rags or skullcaps.
Litigation
The chain came under controversy because of a New York Times article describing the public cancellation of one patron's membership (for "grunting") at their Wappingers Falls, NY location, an event which resulted in the club calling police, and a lawsuit for defamation on the part of the ex-member, who is a complete dingus.
References
- No Grunting, They Said, and He Was at the Gym. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/18/nyregion/18grunt.html?em&ex=1163998800&en=e846705f7752894f&ei=5087%0A