Somebody Lick Me...

'Caus I think I might be a sucker.

You know a stupid lollipop. That's what people who allow themselves to be taken or coerced are right?

Not that I was so much taken. Or even coerced.

Well kind of coerced.

*sigh* Oh well it's not that big a deal.

But it better not happen again!

I even had my BitchPants on. I was firm. I said NO.

But then I said yes. It was more of an Okay than a yes really.

And it's not a huge commitment.

Just 6 sessions so I can get a clue.

I bet you're wondering what the hell I'm going on about over here.

See last week I ... wait, was it last week? This week? Time is lost again. *sigh*

Lemme start over... Recently I switched Gyms. Mainly because I so very muchly hated the people at my old gym. They were gossipy old nags who should have been put down ages ago. Seriously. (women only) So I wanted to play with the grownups on real workout equipment and have people shut the fuck up and leave me alone so I could work out. I honestly do not care what school you teach at, but if you insist on badmouthing the kids by their full names it's gonna piss me off, so leave me alone so I can do what I'm paying my dough to be there to do! Feh. Anyhoo so after what's it been Cookie, 6 months, a year? I finally switched Gyms. This in the long run will be a good thing. After I get away from people that is.

I do not like people. Not a damn bit. Too bad I can't walk around duct taping peoples mouths shut eh? Cause I really really want to.

So anyway I joined up. Paid a boat load of money to be at the new place and now the people there are talking at me to buy more shit.

But wait. The price of admission is quite enough.

They wanted me to pay for Personal Trainer services. It's a LOT of money. It's way more money than the gym membership. o.0

When I said no today I got this big awful speech about how I was setting myself up for failure and that I wasn't really committed to getting fit. *dies*

Fuck Off PLEASE!.

So after getting pissy with the people and explaining what I wanted, which was just for somebody to show me how to use the new shiny equipment for a few sessions they finally let it go. Kind of.

I say kind of because the mouths shut up, mostly, but they said to have someone show me the stuff I'd still need to pay a personal trainer. Even though the rules say a club person will show you how to use the stuff. I just wanted to get out of there at that point though. It was like a bad date and you eventually kiss the guy goodnight just so you can end it. Not that I would recommend that or anything.

*sigh*

So I got 6 sessions. After arguing with me about how I needed the Personal Trainer to talk me through nutrition and goals and whatever else, when all I wanted was someone to show me the proper way to use the damn equipment that's what he finally agreed to let me do. He said the person would do whatever I wanted.

That's just what I'll do. They can show me how to use the stuff for 6 sessions and then they can go fuck off and die. Trust me, for $65 a pop I bet they'd do it. o.0

This has nothing to do with knitting. But I needed to vent. Ya know. *sigh*

So I'm kind of a sucker and kind of not since they SAID I can get what I wanted in the first place, although it is way more money than I thought it be.

Now I'm going to go work on Resolution #10. It's been a long day and while that is highly annoying it's seriously the least of the stupid shit I've dealt with today.

*falls over*

Comments

[Dave Daniels]

What part of the word "NO!" do they not get? I don't get it.
At least you're gonna get "fit", right?
Maybe you need an iPod or something. Even if you don't turn it on, just have the ear plugs in your ears so you can pretend to ignore them. That's what I do so the homeless panhandlers leave me alone. It works. Really.
Or carry your knitting needles and threaten to poke out their eyes.

[Cookie]

You needed to quit that other gym shortly after you joined what? three years ago? But you had to move first. Then they had to build you a different gym to join.

I love how they assume you're not smart enough to know how to eat properly or figure out what your goals are. I would have caused a scene and stormed out... we know about me. o.0

Ya know, a hooker would have been cheaper. Yeah, still going to hell. Btw, I wanna know about the google hits from this one. :p

Oh, and Go You! Joining a real gym and shit. Woo!

[Rachel]

Ugh, the sales pressure at those places suck! Ya know, if you joined the same gym I have a membership to, I can show you how to use the equipment, if you just wanna e-mail me. I won't even charge you that much. ;)

[Devorah]

It is amazing how much difficulty people have understanding such a small word! *Hugs*

[Carole]

Wow, that stinks. They should show you the equipment for free. I know the Y membership isn't cheap but there are no "hidden" fees, at least.

[scout]

HUm. Yeah that sucks. But I do love my personal trainer because he makes me just DO IT. Otherwise I would never lift weights.

Sorry for the frustration chica!

[Ann]

Waving..hello there fellow gym goer toer...I know those are probably not words, go with it. Luckily my diet club membership comes with free personal training every other week. I used that about three times to have her show me now to use some of the equipment. I would like to go over on the boys side of the gym and hang out now...maybe I can play blonde and dumb and helpless with some of those muscley boys.

I am currently in a firm and tone class there. I like to call it the bitch and whine class because that is what I do during and after...and the next day. It's kicking my butt more than the machines ever did.

Belly dancing starts back next week, much more fun than the gym..but too darn far away.

Have I rambled enough yet?

[jae]

Is it too late to get your money back because I'm thinking you should have gone with...
"If you don't show me how to use the equipment and I hurt myself, my lawyer will make sure I own this place when s/he is through with you." ;)

[minijaxter]

HUGS!
I know how that goes one of my phobias about gyms is old people talking smack - one reason i dont like hair salons and go to my husbands barber instead.

and the other is they try and get you to spend as much money as possible.
sucks.

[ilanna]

OK - that just sucks. For $65 a pop i actually have a licensed and accredited personal trainer COMING TO MY HOUSE! for an HOUR. When i was getting a trainer IN the gym, that was $40 for an hour. $65 is INSANE in the gym! Best of luck though sweetie! I'm about to start back with my trainer after 2 months off due to knee surgery... lets see how much i can hurt. :) Good LUck!

[Julie]

Wow, not to sound trite, but this sounds like a Friends episode. Events like this are why I'm a firm believer in Muscle and Fitness magazine, self-education, and do it yourself exercise. Which is probably why I'm fat right now. Hope things work out okay for you.

[Barbp]

Your hat in the previous post is terrific! Oh and your model - looks like he needs to go to the gym. Am I wrong or did he gain a few pounds over the holidays? (I don't know why but that cracks me up)

I prefer real gyms to the women only places myself, but yeah they really stick it to ya for the personal trainers. MFB and I were going to join a gym 3 months ago. We had the tour and went to think about it as there was no pool. Lots of co workers of both of ours go there. Rather went there - three days after we had our tour - the Sheriff locked the ownership out. Taught us something about buyer beware, but others learned more as we never paid a dime.

[sprite]

Ok, I would have been PISSED! $65 bucks a pop for 6 sessions... did I read this wrong?? On TOP of your gym fee? Maybe my fever is still blurring my eyes and my skimming through blogs has screwed me up?

I would be royally pissed! When you join a new gym THEY are supposed to SHOW you how to use said equipment 1-2 times. NORMALLY you can use a personal trainer to set up your plan and you get one sessions with said trainer when you join a gym. Those people suck.

Sorry you had to go through all that! Good thing you knit so you can get you over your stressful GYM experience that's supposed to help you stay healthy! *sighs and hugs*

[Nora Isaacs]

Hi there. I am a New York Times reporter, looking for sources for a story I'm writing about gyms and charities: many gyms sponsor runs for charity, fundraisers, clothing drives etc. Have you had any experience with this? And if so, do you think the gym is an appropriate place for this? Thanks so much for your thoughts on this, and I look forward to hearing from you. Best, Nora