tenpoundsleft
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The planet fitness I went to the front desk people actually lifted. When they closed we'd bust out the free weights and do deads and squats. And actually Planet Fitness is brilliant because they cater to fat people which are the best demographic to target for a fitness center because fat/obese people pay their membership fees and never go. The one I went to had 3000+ members and only like 100 people ever went... True brilliance. And you feed them pizza and bagels so they stay that way.
To your comment about places like this not being needed, if you truly are out of shape it's disheartening to try and workout with fuckin beasts. Most fat people do not have the drive and discipline to make a real change. I think they have the best chance when they are in a place surrounded by people who are in the exact place they are. Talk to any trainer they will tell you people are legitimately embarrassed to be the fat guy at the gym surrounded by people who take care of themselves. You might not make fun of them but it doesn't change the fact they're self conscience.
Although, rule #1 if you're fat and want to lose weight is to first get rid of all your fat friends and get some new, lean and fit ones instead.