March 24, 2004
Big bottoms versus bottom lines
I've been banned from the town gym. It seems that I work out too often for their P&L statement and I've been asked to limit my visits to two a week.
Of course, there's more to the story. I'm a member of the Framingham location of this particular franchise, but I have a travel pass that allows me into all international locations. I primarily go at lunchtime near the office, but the last couple of days have been so hectic at work (regular tasks + Perspectives Conference = no extra time) that I attempted to switch my visits to the evenings at home.
But I was stopped at the door with the typical passive agressive lines that front desk people seem to cultivate in a little pot of soil near their vat of candy:
"It's not my rule, I just have to enforce it."
"I'd let you in, but the owner might come by."
"I don't know why they let you do it in the past, that's not my problem."
We've got a heady conflict of interest going here. My goal #1 is to work the hell out as often as I can. Their goal #1 is to sign up as many new members as possible who don't show up. But the upside is that while the gym receptionist has been sitting on her butt, restricting fat chicks from getting thinner, I've been kickboxing my way into shape. Should I decide to just show up and start working out, she'll be powerless to stop me.
"I'm just going to kick outward like this, and if you happen to get in my way..."
Comments
Hey Tara,
Just reading this.... What the hell is that all about? I have heard rumours of a clamp down going on in Curves and I guess the "international" pass isn't as free as they make you believe it is. However, I'm still thinking of joining. My body has taken on a life of it's own and refuses to obey me. I've been hearing a lot of good things about Curves and seeing as they opened up one 7 minutes from my house I think I'll give it a go at least for a month. do you think that is enough time to access the place acurately?
hmmmm suppose I should do some work now... heavingshouldersigh...
They give you a free trial week and that alone should give you a good idea of whether it's for you. I'm going more than ever, six months after joining, so I'd highly recommend it.
And I got the travel pass straightened out. The owner of my location cracked some heads and made sure that I'm not going to get hassled again.