The Planet Fitness Gym in
Wappingers Falls, New York kicked out a man for 'grunting' out loud
while doing a heavy squat exercise. A list of 'don'ts' reinforces a
marketing focus for the club to have a reputation as a relaxed,
non-intimidating environment. Those rules include No Grunting; No
Gallon Water Jugs; No Jeans, Workboot, Sandals; No Do-Rags,
Bandanas, Skull Caps; No Deadlifting and No Picture Cell Phones. They
have even posted a forum with negative and positive reaction to the
news about the man who was removed late October 2006. Is the member
ejection a publicity stunt? The company claims several members are
kicked out every year for violating its etiquette policy that
discourages so-called 'musclehead behavior.'
There is even a 'lunk alarm' with a flashing light and siren ready to
signal lunk behavior. 'Lunk' is defined as a slang noun -- one who
grunts, drop (sic) weights, or judges.
Planet Fitness is located in several states nationwide and in two suburbs in the Chicago area:
Addison, IL
1445 West Lake St.
(Next to Marcus Theater)
Addison, IL 60101
Phone: 630.953.4961
Naperville, IL
1163 East Ogden Ave.
Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: 630.416.7200
