Anybody been to the Bears new gym in Vernon Hills?

[didshereallysaythat]

https://bearsfit.com/

Looks pretty nice. I have not been there yet but wanted to get anyone's opinion.

 

[xer0h0ur]

Didn't even know about it. Sounds pretty nice.

 

[nvanprooyen]

I saw a video about it on the Bears YT channel. I'll dig it up.

 

[nvanprooyen]

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

Pretty steep prices when you have places like Charter and Planet Fitness (I know, I know) in the same general area.

 

[nvanprooyen]

Pretty steep prices when you have places like Charter and Planet Fitness (I know, I know) in the same general area.

Someone sound the lunk alarm while I eat my free bagels and pizza.

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

Someone sound the lunk alarm while I eat my free bagels and pizza.

That's why I had to add the parenthetical statement.

 

[nvanprooyen]

That's why I had to add the parenthetical statement.

I know. But I can't stop myself at taking shots at Planet Fitness.

 

[didshereallysaythat]

I just don't understand the logic behind Planet Fitness.

In all the years I have been going to different gyms, I have never seen people ridicule or make fun of people who were out of shape at the gym or a newbie starting out. Everyone understands that you are there to better yourself. You showed up. It's a good thing.

Also, how is bench pressing, dead lifting or squatting with a bar in any way intimidating? And even if it was, I have never met someone who gave up going to the gym because they were intimidated. People give up because they are lazy or don't have time etc.

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

I just don't understand the logic behind Planet Fitness.

In all the years I have been going to different gyms, I have never seen people ridicule or make fun of people who were out of shape at the gym or a newbie starting out. Everyone understands that you are there to better yourself. You showed up. It's a good thing.

Also, how is bench pressing, dead lifting or squatting with a bar in any way intimidating? And even if it was, I have never met someone who gave up going to the gym because they were intimidated. People give up because they are lazy or don't have time etc.

I think places like PF serve a purpose, but yeah, they do need to tone it down a notch.

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

So people ridicule other people at PF?

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

So people ridicule other people at PF?

I don't think people ridicule the people that go to PF. I think it's more about the way PF goes about things. The one by me offers free donuts.

 

[zack54attack]

Haven't seen anyone ridicule anyone at the PF I go to. Usually a pretty normal crowd. There was one guy dropping the weights and slamming them around for whatever damn reason. The alarm went off. But other than that, just normal and semi-normal people. I have also seen people wear tank tops so I don't think they enforce the rule. For $10, it does the job honestly.


The BearsFit one is what, $75?

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

Haven't seen anyone ridicule anyone at the PF I go to. Usually a pretty normal crowd. There was one guy dropping the weights and slamming them around for whatever damn reason. The alarm went off. But other than that, just normal and semi-normal people. I have also seen people wear tank tops so I don't think they enforce the rule. For $10, it does the job honestly.


The BearsFit one is what, $75?

Just under $60 for a single membership.

RE: PF

I would never ridicule anyone looking to better themselves.

 

[didshereallysaythat]

Just under $60 for a single membership.

RE: PF

I would never ridicule anyone looking to better themselves.

You think that is expensive, you should see Midtown's prices.

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

You think that is expensive, you should see Midtown's prices.

I used to do CrossFit, so I know about high prices. I just meant in relation to the other options around it was pretty steep.

 

[zack54attack]

Just under $60 for a single membership.

RE: PF

I would never ridicule anyone looking to better themselves.

Same. If someone gets their ass to the gym, more power to them. Not going to knock someone for trying.

 

[nvanprooyen]

I just don't understand the logic behind Planet Fitness.

In all the years I have been going to different gyms, I have never seen people ridicule or make fun of people who were out of shape at the gym or a newbie starting out. Everyone understands that you are there to better yourself. You showed up. It's a good thing.

Also, how is bench pressing, dead lifting or squatting with a bar in any way intimidating? And even if it was, I have never met someone who gave up going to the gym because they were intimidated. People give up because they are lazy or don't have time etc.

And often, it is the people who are in the best shape who are the friendliest / non-judgmental to newcomers. Everyone started somewhere. At least that's been my general experience in and out of the gym the last 20 years. The normal attitude is usually "hey good for you for trying to change your life".

 

[number51]

The McCaskey's got a new revenue stream.

"Look, I'm just like a Bears player! Drinking the exact same smoothie as the dear sweet one for only $18!"

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

The McCaskey's got a new revenue stream.

"Look, I'm just like a Bears player! Drinking the exact same smoothie as the dear sweet one for only $18!"

Not buying...