Source: BroBible
Summary
A Planet Fitness gym member noticed that the “lunk alarm” had been removed from his local gym, sparking speculation that the chain may be phasing out the feature. The lunk alarm is a siren that sounds when a member engages in behavior deemed intimidating or inconsiderate, such as grunting or dropping weights. The alarm has been a staple of Planet Fitness gyms, but some members have found it hypocritical and counterproductive. The chain has not commented on whether it is removing the alarm from all locations.
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The habit gets a new name.
Planet Fitness is rebranding its “judgment-free zone” without the judgmental alarm. The lunk alarm, a symbol of the chain’s attempt to create a welcoming atmosphere, has been removed from some locations. Members are debating whether this is a sign of a larger shift in the company’s approach to fitness. The alarm’s absence has been met with mixed reactions, with some members feeling relieved and others feeling that it’s a loss of the gym’s unique identity. One thing is certain: the lunk alarm’s silence is music to some members’ ears.
Author: Evan Null
