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Elite Bodybuilder 
Posts: 647 |
I workout at a gym that used to be real hardcore. Three years ago they canned the manager solely because he gave the wrong image to the place (he was a huge black dude who used to compete). After that the big guys started to disapear one by one...in a descending order of size (they were all real nice dudes, the problem was that they were huge). Well, today it was my turn. I am not exagerating when I say I am one of the nicest dudes in there, and go out of my way to put away my weights, not grunt like an animal and not get in the way of people and stuff. The problem is that even when I was natural I was one of the strongest guys (at 5'5" 170 I would DL 500, do chins with 145 pounds on a dip belt, leg press 1330 for easy full reps, clean 250+, etc.) and in general work real hard. They apparently did not like this. Within the last month I have been hitting my first cycle and responded much faster than I thought, jumping to 215 with a proportunate strength increase. This was the last straw for the owners. What pisses me off is that there are tons of obnoxious small guys who do shit like drop dumbells and scream all the time, yet they get no flack. Guess they have a problem with jacked hispanic dudes who like to work legs. Now I have to fucking drive 40 minuites each way to the closest real gym. The funniest thing is that they didn't have the guts to tell me to my face, they had another member who I am friends with tell me. Man, where the fuck is this country going? I am real pissed, and its not just from the tren! [This message has been edited by Hugh Gellatts (edited January 02, 2001).]     | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 226 |
How they can they kick you out of a gym becuase you are too big or strong. That would be called discrimination and last time I checked, it was against the law. Do you work there?? or just workout there....am I the only one that is confused by this? | ||
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Guru 
Posts: 4147 |
Take them to court thats bullshit you have membership and payed money Fuckem | ||
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Moderator
Posts: 5757 |
Yup bro, sorry they can't do that! Time to raise shit! ------------------ | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1149 |
they might think your selling. Do you talk about gear at the gym. They have to give you a reasonable explanation, BY THE MAN IN CHARGE. If not, F^uck em. keep lifting like you live there. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1183 |
Why exacltly did they kick you out? Did they say it's because you use gear? Why didn't you deny it? Details please ------------------ | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 647 |
I don't work there. I joined five years ago weighing 140, and have often been described as the hardest working guy there who never stops making gains. That is why I am being booted (by a 135 lb dork who has never touched a weight). I am going to demand a full refund tomorrow. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1369 |
explain.. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 647 |
I have been all natural until the past month, though many people have been accusing me of using gear for the last four years. I do not talk about gear, and now that I am using, do not admit to it. I actually quit Collegiate athletics because my coach kept on accusing me of using gear (at the time I was 100% clean), so this getting fucked over because I work hard and have good genetics is nothing new. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder 
Posts: 340 |
Sounds too fucking weird. Pitch a tent next to the squat rack and if anybody tries to kick you out of your new home, crush them. ------------------ | ||
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Cool Novice 
Posts: 17 |
i don't know dogg... this sounds too weird, i am a trainer at a gym and we don't give a rats ass who juices or who works hard, we wouldn't give two shits if you stood and yapped all day... u must have done something else to get the boot... i don't really understand why they would boot you becuz u work hard and grow! ???????? !!! | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1369 |
me either.. that just doesn't make sense.. u can't get kicked out of a gym for juicing. unless u shot up right in front of the squat rack or something.. lol | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 647 |
That's what the people I asked in the gym said to me. No one could come up with anything I did wrong besides work so hard in the squat rack that I would turn purple and then puke in the parking lot (hell, I was so considerate I never puked in their bathroom. They should thank me). I don't even drop my deadlifts or cleans. I always put them down softly. The whole thing is just weird. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 585 |
This is the stupidest thing I've ever heard! It's a gym, where you go to do bodybuilding, and they kick you out for getting exceptional progress?? That's like a school expelling you for getting 4.0 GPA...What's the name of this gym? | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 647 |
The name? Don't wanna give to much info bro, but it is a Gold's and they did add "Fitness Center" to the name a couple years back. The plus is that I have to train at a gym all the way across town which a bunch of pros train at. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 600 |
Same fukin problem bro. Everyone accused me before i touched the shit also. My school, my friends, and EVEN my girlfriends mother. She wouldn't even let me go out with her daughter anymore, u believe that shit!!!?? -----This pushed me even more to do the juice because now i was already accused...Now after i have done 2 cycles,it's obvious that i have touched it!! She hates the shit out of me and i love it.....BUT, the best part is.......I HAVE BEEN GOING OUT WITH HER DAUGHTER SECERETLY FOR THE PAST 5 MONTHS AND I AM STILL DOING WHAT I LOVE TO DO AND LOOKING GOOD!!!  So what i am trying to point out is ...CONTINUE TO DO WHAT YOU WANT, GET YOUR FU-KIN' MONEY BACK, AND DON'T FEEL GUILTY ABOUT YOUR LIFESTYLE. FUCK EM ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 114 |
I know a gym just like he describes the owner don't want big guys at his gym if you do reps with more than 225 on your bench he starts watching you real funny and when he saw me do 405 for 3 he said to other people he didn't want my kind there it makes his business look bad so I won't train in a bad atmosphere he is one of these richard simmons dudes I guess you know (head ,shoulders knees ,and toes)lol | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 302 |
FUCK'EM! | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 114 |
I know a gym just like he describes the owner don't want big guys at his gym if you do reps with more than 225 on your bench he starts watching you real funny and when he saw me do 405 for 4 he said to other people he didn't want my kind there it makes his business look bad so I won't train in a bad atmosphere he is one of these richard simmons dudes I guess you know (head ,shoulders knees ,and toes)lol | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 169 |
Man this is wrong !!!! What is this world coming too. Now we have a dictatorship in gyms ?? Figures, all the yentas that shop all day, watch Opera by following her incredible diet tips are flooding our gyms. But it does sounds way to far fetched that they can take such a drastic step due to your gym performance. I too work out at a gold�s and I can assure you that if you don't pull the weight and drop a turd, you get the evil eye. Dude all I have to say is go in there like it's your last day on this mofo planet and lift like you got some cobra holding your nuts sac by it's fangs. If they personally kick you to the curb ask for an explanation. Once given, sub peana their asses. That'll grow some hair on their chest. Let us know the outcome [This message has been edited by Saizen (edited January 03, 2001).] | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 191 |
Yeah, But what were you told to leave for?????? Did you friend just say "they dont want you here" ? and that was that? | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 585 |
Bro, go to the gym and demand an explanation. Then come here and tell us what happened.. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1197 |
The same shit happen to my big brother when he was juicing years ago.The owner tried to accuse him of using the machines improperly,which was complete BS.He just did not want him there cause he was so intimidating to everyone there.Dont sweat it bro. The same thing is probably gonna happen to me cause I just got a free membership to ------------------ BROS BEFORE HO'S | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 647 |
He said straight out that the owner didn't like that I was so intense during my sets (I don't scream, but I lift big weight till I'm shaking all over). They definately are a riot. Last week I decided to do some Leg presses on their machine, and had to use a shitload of plates to fully load the thing (1300-1400 range). Went in to do legs yesterday and while I was squatting the assistant manager put an "out of order" sign on the machine. Halfway through her own workout she went to the leg press, took off the sign, used it, and then put the sign back on. Today I was working arms and the Leg Press was mysteriously working. Really funny when you think about it. Time to get some zzz's. It will be a long drive to the new gym tomorrow | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 371 |
sue, sue, sue! ------------------ | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 36 |
I cant explain how high my blood pressure is right now after reading this shit. I dont know the whole story but if you are telling the truth, you could f**k the owners of that gym pretty hard. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 60 |
Sounds like bullshit to me. It's hard to believe this stuff goes on. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 647 |
I don't think I could because of the steroids issue. If this had happened a month ago I would have had no problem raising hell. Now that I am pretty obviously engaged in some illegal "supplementing" I don't want to draw attention to myself, since I am in the US and even possesion is illegal. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 54 |
Similar thing happened at my gym, but I don't think anyone was asked to leave. It was a Gator's Gym, tons of jacked guys. Then one day they changed the name to Family Fitness Center and kinda changed their attitude/look to attract new customers. The really big guys slowly left, and it was never the same. I think they just make more money off of smaller people who pay the annual fee and then never show up again after a month. And these people are intimidated by the bigger guys. Personally I'm inspired! So I left too and go elsewhere now. my $0.02 ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 220 |
Bro..let me guess you live in Texas???? Just kidding(calm down Texans). Seriously you have a legal right to an explanation as long as your dues weren't delinquent. I would go to train like always and if they try to stop you, hire a lawyer. Believe me if they aren't careful They'll be changing the name of the place again,something like HUGH'S HOUSE OF HUGENESS if you get my meaning. Keep us posted, Mike ------------------ | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 898 |
Dude that is absolute bullshit. It is downright illegal too. I work/lift at a gym called "Pro-Robics" it is mostly for cardio and aerobics classes- the weight room is nice though. my point being my gym is "fitness oriented" whatever the fuck that means. our dumbells only go up to 110lbs!! BUT!!! we have plenty of dudes that lift hard with a decent amount of intensity. Doesn't bother anyone (75% of members are female) sounds like your gym is FUCKED UP! ------------------ | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 38 |
sounds pretty shitty. But if you ask me i would try and fuck them they cannot kick a paid customer out of the place unless you did something very wrong. Sounds like you have done nothing wrong except lift hard and make gains isnt that what a gym is for. Anyway i would have everyone in the gym write a letter or something stating you are a good guy and respect the gym and other members. Ask them exactly why you are getting booted if they give you bullshit i would use those letters from other members and possibly some of the employees and sue that gym for discriminating. There is only one way for anyone to know if you are on juice and that is being tested which will never happen so who cares if you are taking a cycle right now just deny it and say i have been a member of this gym and have lifted my ass off for 5 years.. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 160 |
You should do what everyone else has stated, ask the manager for a legitimate reason why you cannot use the facility anymore, and if it's bullshit, take legal action. Till then, go back in there and start lifting again...you said that another gym member told you you had to leave-he has no authority to do so and as far as you're concerned, you shouldn't leave until a staff member or manager has asked you to. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 82 |
bro, ive seen some iffy posts from you before so i dont know what to make of this...
you cant be kicked out of a gym for being big. and your worried about legal action cuz your juicing??? what the fuck??? NOBODY cares if you juice and NOBODY can charge you with anything whether your on or not... | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 49 |
You sound like a good guy from previous posts of yours that I have read. This one sounds a little hard to believe though. If it is true why would you even want to continue working out there and giving them your money. There is no way in hell you are gonna get kicked out of a gym for being too strong or big or whatever. Makes no sense. You sound like you are a nice guy who avoids trouble so I can't believe this is the truth. Why would a gym give a shit about one quiet hard working guy. That's what the fuck your there for is to improve. If you got kicked out by one of those pencil necked fitness,yoga,pilate,balance bar toting, nautilus only, special work out clothes wearing, don't want to get too big, NSSA Hatfield certified, den leader, big mac and diet coke ordering, tai-bo, eat 75% carbs advising, if i took steroids I ........too saying, constant cardio at 120lbs jerks then you must take appropriate legal action. As a lawyer I can tell you that you can legally beat the shit out of the manager and two but not more than four of his friends on the second Wednesday of any month. Furthermore, after giving him a severe beating you are permitted to take out three of his teeth with plyers. These plyers must be purchased on the day of the amatuer tooth extraction. So what are you waiting for? You got a can of whoop ass to open. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 496 |
Damn bro that is some real bullshit..Take em to court or atleast go for the refund!!  | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 874 |
its their lost... ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 137 |
GO FOR IT  quote: ------------------ | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 590 |
The same shit happened to a friend of mine a few years ago. He was working at a fitness gym and was sacked and banned for training too intensely and scaring the customers. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1180 |
Bastards! I know that in a lot of gym's there is this contention between cardio and bodybuilders. I have seen it plenty of times. I am very fortuanate at my gym (for the most part) we leave each other alone... 2 totally seperate gyms. I hope you find a way of dealing with these tossers... preferably legally and make as much publicity as you can. Sorry, I may have missed this but what was the name and location of the gym? ------------------ | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 656 |
Fuck them Bro! if they want to be like that you are better off without them anyway. Go to the gym across town and learn from the big pros. Luca | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 69 |
build a gym in your basement then. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 168 |
I wouldn't take legal action. They only hurt themselves b/c they don't like the color of your money. If you're not wanted it is probably good that they let you know. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 741 |
Post the name, address and phone number of the gym....Im sure all the bro's here can come up with something nice to say about you and how they will cancel their membership if you are not allowed back in.... ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 233 |
File a complaint with the Better Businees Buera (spelling) and a possible call the ACLU. And if your another color than white call on of the local "I'll sue your ass groups".. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 258 |
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 391 |
HUGH IF THIS IS NOT BULLSHIT, AND I THINK IT IS, THEN WHY ARE YOU SUCH A SISSY? GO RIGHT UP TO THE DESK AND ASK THEN WHAT THE PROBLEM IS? | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 301 |
sorry but im with bouncer, how can you let some scrawney fuckhead do this to you, your obviously a dedicated lifter and deserve all the gains youve made, and this is what they do to you? fuck them, you have to take some action, not just for you but for all the bros that used to go there. its your duty. you can sue and youll win, so whats the problem? sorry to sound so forward but this is pissing me off. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1032 |
Valdez, I wanna go to your gym. (75% chicks?) | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 647 |
nope, its not bullshit, wish it was. I'll be the 4th big guy they've "dispensed" of in the last 6 months. The last guy was a competing amature/State trooper. He was booted three weeks into his winter bulking cycle for racking the weight too loudly after a set of seated militaries (no joke). What I was told yesterday is that if the owner is present and I do ANYTHING that can be construed as even the slightest possible violation of posted gym rules, he will immediatly terminate my membership. Apparently I have been lucky that he has been busy managing a new club they opened last year. It really is just a matter of when he or his brother drops by the gym next and I am there. If I quit before this happens, then I can do it through the assistant managers and have a chance at a partial refund (again, this is not conjecture, it is what happened with the guys before me). Right now I have the option of possibly getting back $300 or lifting there and worrying about making even the slightest noise, dropping a little chalk, or racking a weight too hard (whatever that means). The choice is pretty easy. Its probably a good thing, since now I have to go lift at a real bodybuilding gym. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 244 |
Sounds like this gym isn't good for you anyway!! Go find a decent one (I'm sure it deserves the ride)... ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 85 |
It sounds a littel fishy to me. Can you trust the little guy who you said doesn't work there? Maybe he is just pulling one over on you. You definately need to talk to management straight up and ask "I was told by little guy Z that I was going to get booted from here if I do anything. Is that true?". You might get one of those pocket recorders - turn it on and put it in your shirt pocket. Nobody will see it. Record what they say and also talk to little man Z. If it is true then you will have some evidence. Heck, ask them leading questions like "Is it because of my race?". If you could get either them or little man Z to say that on tape you would walk away a much richer man, In fact it might be called Huge Gellatts gym in a few months. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 643 |
Hugh, what state are you from? Your story I believe to be true, because I have litterally seen it happen before. Funny thing is, it was a Golds Gym as well. The problem these gyms face is that some are privately owned and pay the rights to the name. When ownership changes hands it can sometimes fall prey to an owner without much gym or fitness experience. So they call in a consulting crew, this is where it goes to hell in a handbasket! The consulting crew then comes in and tells everyone that they want to turn it into a more lucrative business and create a more community type environment. Thus, they need to weed out the ones that look intimidating and/or the ones that make the gym "look" less friendly which could hurt sales. They put pressure on the big guyz or the ones that look intimidating in hopes that they will leave or if working there, quit. They will also use anything they can to ammo their desire. They fired the personal trainer who was huge because they said he didn't pay enough attention to the members and always ate to much during work hours (which was a complete f'in lie). He was and still is a competitor. I was canned because I couldn't make it in @ 5:30am on a couple mornings that they wanted to schedule me for (so they say). It totally sucks, but it happens. If the owner wants a constant turnover rate that will bring in more bucks (like Bally's) then that is what is gonna happen. You'll... (we'll) be weeded out. In order for the club to have a more common appearence for the general public. ------------------ Rock On! | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 74 |
Stop your cycle for awhile sue there asses off then collect a bunch of money get a bunch of gear and grow grow grow.... my 2 cents ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 75 |
My gym now has a no grunting or hollering (as they call it) policy. also no chalk. One of the puny ass personal trainers there told me to quit grunting so I told him to get the fuck out of my face and he turned around and walked away. | ||
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Guru
Posts: 2251 |
The law is in the contract you signed. Read it and find out what they can and can not terminate it over. The if possible stick thier own contract in thier ass and break it off. | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 27 |
I'm not a lawyer, but I highly doubt there is a valid case here. I say this because, if this is the gym I'm thinking of, part of your membership agreement specifically states the company has the right to terminate any membership at will. This isn't a 'right to work-out' world, unfortunately. It's a 'right to refuse service' world. |
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posted January 02, 2001 10:55 PM
