seriously, if you're a bitch ass trainer don't get in my face!

seriously...if you're a skinny bitch ass trainer don't get in my face and tell me not to correct a 150lb kid who's using WAY too much weight and doing half reps and then slamming it down....these kid's are going to hurt themselves...and if you do have a problem with it don't be public so the whole gym hears you, because the next thing they're gonna hear is YOU hitting the floor!

my email to the owner:

Hey Jeff,

my name is *** *****. I've been a member of Anytime Fitness for 2 years now starting in ********* and transferring to your ********** location last year. I'm writing this email to report an incident with a staff member so you can get my side of what happened. First off I've got over 20 years experience in bodybuilding not only as a recreational trainer, but as a national level competitor. I've trained with several IFBB pros and a handful of other national level bodybuilding, powerlifting, fitness competitors, and college athletes. In the 1990's I worked for professional bodybuilder Quincy Roberts Elite Fitness Center in Greensboro, NC and was not only a trainer of over 500 clients, but also sold memberships for his gym. In addition I was certified in the US Army as a Master Fitness Trainer. Today there were several younger guys in your gym loading up weight that they seriously could not handle cleanly and not only were using terrible form that very well could lead to serious injury, but were also slamming weights done upon completion. I offered my years of knowledge and recommended they lower the weights and use better form. Your trainer ***** took it upon himself to interrupt me in the middle of a set to inform me that these other members were getting upset that I corrected them and said "you can't keep telling people how to lift".....which I responded "they're gonna get hurt".....his response was "what makes you an expert".....I'm no expert, but I'd say I'm definately qualified to keep someone from getting hurt which really isn't my problem, but as a gym owner it's your problem.....***** did not do this quietly as other members heard this and I did tell him to get out of my face......this would not be a problem with me, however, this is not the first time he's done this to me.....I do not get this from ANY of your other staff past or present....My membership is up on May 12th and because of this incident I'm 95% sure I will not be renewing......I understand that "fitness" centers are not ideal for serious trainers however I'm still a member and this should be of some concern to you......if you have any other questions or would like more information that I may be forgetting my cell is ********** thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

******* * *****

these little fuckers that think because the have a 4 year degree in rubber band exercises and bosu ball movements know more than me......how come their trainees never improve their appearance?.....i'd school this kid on every level....the big problem is that he's the only trainer that does this and he's done it to me repeatedly....he's lucky i'm not violent

Damn, you stayed calmer than I would have.

It's sad really. These "certified" trainers probably know much less than all the guys that spend their time reading on forums like this one. Have you received a response from the owner? I'd be interested to know what he says.

majortguns said:

Damn, you stayed calmer than I would have.

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Argreed, I've told so many people off at the gym. You should see me road raging. I have real anger managment problems, I really need to seek help. I would of told that fucker off so hardcore and then if he got mouthy, fucking layed him out.

Same here Major specially after all the adrenaline pumping from my workout it would have been hard to control myself. I hate these little stick figures taht walk around the gym and think they know everything about lifting and training. 95% of the trainers ive come across done even have a degree they go spend 400 on an ACE fucking cert. and think they are all knowing. They always wear cutoff shirts with 13 or 14'' arms and stick their chests out when they walk everywhere they go. Its comical mainly. I normally laugh really loud in someones face if they get up in my face, do it while they are talking and it will normally provoke some sort of bodily contact in which at that point you can legally drop him in a pool of blood.

Wow, bro much nicer than I would have been. Way to stay calm, cool, and collective. Well if the owner doesn't do anything, ther is always wall to wall counseling.

crg914 said:

It's sad really. These "certified" trainers probably know much less than all the guys that spend their time reading on forums like this one. Have you received a response from the owner? I'd be interested to know what he says.

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not yet.....i did call his cell phone to let him know i sent an email about the situation.......so we'll see how this all comes out

majortguns said:

Damn, you stayed calmer than I would have.

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when i told him to get out of my face i didn't say it nicely! i made sure the gym heard me retaliate

you couldnt pay me to go to an "Anytime Fitness". Id rather workout out in the back yard.

nuknuk said:

you couldnt pay me to go to an "Anytime Fitness". Id rather workout out in the back yard.

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lol with stretchy bands and medice and kettle balls?

NAIR said:

lol with stretchy bands and medice and kettle balls?

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haha and my concrete weight set, and throwing a empty keg around. LOL!

that bitch ass trainer deserved a BITCH SLAP!! like crg914 said - be interesting to see if and what the owner replys. Its getting
harder and harder to find a REAL gym anymore.

mcgaret said:

that bitch ass trainer deserved a BITCH SLAP!! like crg914 said - be interesting to see if and what the owner replys. Its getting
harder and harder to find a REAL gym anymore.

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It really is. When I was looking at gyms in my area I went to a Planet Fitness just because it was so cheap to see what it was all about. The woman that showed me the club told me, we don't cater to the bodybuilding types. I thought, well isn't that the demographic that gyms were built for?! All these soccer moms and Abercrombie models who go to the gym so they don't feel guilty for eating a 1/4 pounder with cheese are not the people gyms should be catering to!

Corperate places like that are in it for the money. They could give a shit less if they wanna be healthy or not. They know that the majority will sign a year contract and the member will actually show up for a month or two, so when the see that what they're doing for a workout isn't working, they just give up. So they get stuck paying the whole year for nothing. They wouldn't make any money otherwise.

I only offer help to people that look like they want it. You guys are much calmer than I. I would have a big issue with someone talking to me like that and I have a very short fuse. Agreed 99% of trainers are total dumbasses.

The Dude said:

I only offer help to people that look like they want it. You guys are much calmer than I. I would have a big issue with someone talking to me like that and I have a very short fuse. Agreed 99% of trainers are total dumbasses.

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same here bro like i said especially after a heavy lift or something with all the adrenilan pumping through me. That is one time you dont wanna get in someones face and provoke them.
I dont really help anyone anymore i just sit back and laugh. I could care less if they get hurt anymore its on them and the trainers. There was a group of highschool kids in my gym the other day and they didnt even warm up just put 225 on the bar and started benching, first kid got it for 2 reps. The 2nd kid it went straight to his chest i thought it was going to break a rib idiot that was spotting him was looking around like a dumbass. Finally teetered the weights to where the plates fell in the floor and the other two just rolled the bar off his chest. I walked by to go get some water and just laughed out loud at them and kept going. Sometimes i hope people like that get hurt so they will stop going there.

so here is the owners response.....he's a piece of shit in my opinion now:

****:

I am sorry that you were offended at the actions of my personal trainer. ***** is a certified, insured personal trainer with great credentials. I think very highly of him and will discuss the matter with him. I will advise him that it is not appropriate for him to interrupt your workout sessions, and I'm sorry that he did so. I certainly do not approve of confrontational behavior in my clubs either. When he is present in the gym, he represents me.

While I understand your concerns, it was not your place to advise other clients on how to lift. If solicited you can feel free to share your advice and knowledge; however, others have complained about your interference, too. The more appropriate thing you could have done was to quietly advise ***** or other staff members of a potential problem.

If you wish to cancel your membership I am sorry for that. We value our members and your commitment to fitness and appreciate your membership. Thank you for choosing Anytime Fitness as your workout facility. I hope we can remain your gym of choice.

Sincerely,
************

fuck that guy too. The anytimes down by my house suck asshole just like this one terrible ownership. Theres one up by my college that i really liked but dont go there anymore either. I love the gym im at now.

Holy shit, what a DOUCHE!!!!!!! Whats your next avenue of approach? Are you gonna see if you can get out of your contract?