The pussification of my Gym

Mindset26 · 02-05-2006, 01:24 PM

Yeah, it's funny. I spoke to a few guys who owned a couple fitness stores
and they told me that a few multigyms and weights they were trying to sell simply weren't. It seemed that the same gym systems
were selling much better in only
black, white, or yellow. Weight plates were selling better
in black, silver, and grey, not green or red.
Apparently, purple, blue, red, orange, and green didn't have the same psychological pull that the main power colors had in selling merchandise.
I guess just like some music can psych you up for a workout or bring you
down, colors can do the same.

min0 lee · 02-05-2006, 01:51 PM

Finally..........I can call Ballys a hardcore gym now.

That was interesting Mindset.
I think they are trying to appeal to the geek crowd with the money.

**Pirate!** · 02-05-2006, 03:08 PM

That is aweful. I was pissed a few weeks ago because the manager at Gold's Gym confronted me about dropping a 110 dumbell. Now, I'm just glad Gold's has 110 lb dumbells. I'm not familiar with Planet Fitness, but these psedo gyms seem to grow further apart from old school gyms by the day. There are likely many people who go/went to your gym who are making that same argument to the manager. If he lets you off, he has to let them off, so he will stick to his guns.

Seanp156 · 02-05-2006, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sdupdike

Yep, they're in the process of converting the World Gym right now to the same color scheme and everything as the other Planet Gay gyms.

Tell me this isn't all World Gyms.... PLEASE...

**Mudge** · 07-15-2006, 02:11 PM

I'm long past my year contract and am glad I'm month to month now.

squanto · 07-19-2006, 06:26 PM

Wow, this thread completely blew my mind. Any updates Kelju? Or are u still going to planet fitness hahahahhaha

fufu · 07-19-2006, 06:27 PM

Pussification is a silly word.

KelJu · 07-19-2006, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squanto

Wow, this thread completely blew my mind. Any updates Kelju? Or are u still going to planet fitness hahahahhaha

I contacted planet fitness's customer complaint department, yes they have one for obvious reasons, and told them about how pissed I was that they converted my gym without telling me. They were cool about it, and sent me a check in the mail for the remainder of my contract.

Splash Log · 01-09-2008, 09:07 AM

YouTube Video

crazy_enough · 01-09-2008, 09:13 AM

"NO deadlifting"

what the fuck!!!!?

DOMS · 01-09-2008, 09:14 AM

He swore and insulted her?

Dumb bitch.

IRM · 01-09-2008, 09:18 AM

To avoid grunting, I've now started expelling air through the other end while doing heavy lifts.

crazy_enough · 01-09-2008, 09:23 AM

I dont care that one cant grunt, fart, burp, masturbate or sweat...No fucking deadlifts?????????? That one is just beyond me!!!

**Gazhole** · 01-09-2008, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Splash Log

YouTube Video

That is without a doubt the most stupid thing i have ever fucking heard.

soxmuscle · 01-09-2008, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy_enough

"NO deadlifting"

what the fuck!!!!?

Holy Shit. That is the most pathetic fucking thing I've read in a while.

You can't deadlift? What a joke of a fucking gym.

soxmuscle · 01-09-2008, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy_enough

I dont care that one cant grunt, fart, burp, masturbate or sweat...No fucking deadlifts?????????? That one is just beyond me!!!

If you can't deadlift, you shouldn't be able to squat or bench or do any of the exercises.

crazy_enough · 01-09-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

If you can't deadlift, you shouldn't be able to squat or bench or do any of the exercises.

Doesnt matter anyways...If I cant deadlift, I cant pay no membership fee!!!

goob · 01-09-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy_enough

Doesnt matter anyways...If I cant deadlift, I cant pay no membership fee!!!

LOL @ your tagline "IM lesbo extrordinaire". Nice.

IRM · 01-09-2008, 12:15 PM

OMG! I have a Lesbian in my harem!

crazy_enough · 01-09-2008, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

LOL @ your tagline "IM lesbo extrordinaire". Nice.

IRM; have wife # 71

goob · 01-09-2008, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy_enough

IRM; have wives # 71 & 72

Fixed

crazy_enough · 01-09-2008, 12:37 PM

woohoo, dyke party!!!

IRM · 01-09-2008, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy_enough

woohoo, dyke party!!!

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min0 lee · 05-08-2008, 04:58 PM

I hate to bring this old thread back but the gym which I planned on joining is has now converted to a Planet Fitness....it's only 2 blocks away.....Bastards.

the other half · 05-08-2008, 09:47 PM

you have my deepest regrets and sympathies. our gym is a worlds gym and their ten year lease of the name just ran out, so they say that now that they are plenty established they are going to change it to a health and wellness center. "WTF"

vader · 05-08-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by The Monkey Man

If any of this were true...

I would sue powerhouse and planet fitness for the refund of my unused contract money...

Small claims court is perfect for this type of case
They usually cover $300-$5000 in case costs.
You can also sue for whatever court costs you develop
(Usually $60-$80 filing fee)

Don't even screw around, just find out who owns it
and sue them, once the courts are involved,
they usually fold pretty quickly

do this for sure

02-05-2006, 01:24 PM	#61
Mindset26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 27	Yeah, it's funny. I spoke to a few guys who owned a couple fitness stores and they told me that a few multigyms and weights they were trying to sell simply weren't. It seemed that the same gym systems were selling much better in only black, white, or yellow. Weight plates were selling better in black, silver, and grey, not green or red. Apparently, purple, blue, red, orange, and green didn't have the same psychological pull that the main power colors had in selling merchandise. I guess just like some music can psych you up for a workout or bring you down, colors can do the same.
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02-05-2006, 01:51 PM	#62
min0 lee I See© Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 32,739 Blog Entries: 3 Photos: 542	Finally..........I can call Ballys a hardcore gym now. That was interesting Mindset. I think they are trying to appeal to the geek crowd with the money.
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07-15-2006, 02:11 PM	#65
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07-19-2006, 06:27 PM	#67
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01-09-2008, 09:13 AM	#70
crazy_enough IM lesbo extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: 3654322436751302 weeks out Posts: 2,423 Photos: 18	"NO deadlifting" what the fuck!!!!?
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07-19-2006, 06:26 PM	#66
squanto Fitness Celebrity Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cheese Cottage Posts: 1,465	Wow, this thread completely blew my mind. Any updates Kelju? Or are u still going to planet fitness hahahahhaha

01-09-2008, 09:14 AM	#71
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01-09-2008, 09:18 AM	#72
IRM Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 304	To avoid grunting, I've now started expelling air through the other end while doing heavy lifts.
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01-09-2008, 09:23 AM	#73
crazy_enough IM lesbo extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: 3654322436751302 weeks out Posts: 2,423 Photos: 18	I dont care that one cant grunt, fart, burp, masturbate or sweat...No fucking deadlifts?????????? That one is just beyond me!!!
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01-09-2008, 12:15 PM	#79
IRM Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 304	OMG! I have a Lesbian in my harem!
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01-09-2008, 12:37 PM	#82
crazy_enough IM lesbo extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: 3654322436751302 weeks out Posts: 2,423 Photos: 18	woohoo, dyke party!!!
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05-08-2008, 04:58 PM	#84
min0 lee I See© Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 32,739 Blog Entries: 3 Photos: 542	I hate to bring this old thread back but the gym which I planned on joining is has now converted to a Planet Fitness....it's only 2 blocks away.....Bastards.
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05-08-2008, 09:47 PM	#85
the other half loyal fan since 1972 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: northwest Posts: 1,357 Photos: 5	you have my deepest regrets and sympathies. our gym is a worlds gym and their ten year lease of the name just ran out, so they say that now that they are plenty established they are going to change it to a health and wellness center. "WTF"
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