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5 Gym Chains With Class-Action Lawsuits You Didn’t Hear About

The health and fitness industry has always prided itself on transformation, wellness, and community—but behind the polished weight racks and endless rows of treadmills, some gym chains have found themselves flexing in courtrooms rather than fitness centers. Beneath the surface of motivational slogans and wellness influencers, several major gym brands…

Everybody Loves Your Money

‘Being dress coded at a gym is crazy’: Woman says worker at Planet Fitness yelled at her over her outfit. Here’s why

The gym is supposed to be one of your safe spaces; somewhere you go to work toward your health goals, blow off some steam, or perhaps to relax while getting your tan on. For one Planet Fitness customer, however, her most recent experience felt anything but safe.

The Mary Sue

‘Literally shaking’: Woman uses tanning bed at Planet Fitness. Then she realizes someone might be in the room with her

A woman says she recently had a terrifying experience at a Planet Fitness. And she’s on a mission to warn others so they avoid the same fate.

The Mary Sue

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Here are the discounts and free stuff you can get on Tax Day 2025

Even if you're getting a small refund (or none at all), there's some good news.

Fortune

Counting Hate: At Least 61 Anti-LGBTQ+ Incidents in Texas Last Year

The LGBTQ+ advocacy organization GLAAD, which tracks incidents, warned that threats against the queer community are likely to worsen under the Trump administration.

Texas Observer

Unusual Options Activity: Revisiting the Good, Bad, and Ugly Recommendations From November

The year is almost over. In the spirit of the holidays, I thought I’d look back on some of the recommendations made in November regarding unusual options activity. Not all of them were pretty.

Barchart

Man's Dead Body Found In Planet Fitness Tanning Bed After 3 Days

A man was found dead inside a tanning bed at a Planet Fitness gym on Monday in Indianapolis, Ind., authorities said.

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Gym-goer noticed a ‘foul smell’ when she went to work out at Planet Fitness. Then a body was found inside a tanning bed

Gym-goer Elizabeth Len had gone to the Planet Fitness that morning and noticed a ‘foul smell’

The Independent UK

39-Year-Old Found Dead In Planet Fitness Tanning Bed Three Days After He Entered The Gym

A tragic incident unfolded at a Planet Fitness gym where a man was found deceased inside a tanning bed. The victim's family has called for stricter policies.

International Business Times UK

Unusual Options Activity: Should Investors Ride the Planet Fitness Wave?

Planet Fitness reported Q3 2024 results yesterday before the markets opened. Its earnings beat analyst estimates. Its shares jumped 11% on the news. As a result, the fitness chain had the highest Vol/OI ratio in yesterday’s trading.

Barchart

Gym-Avoiders Rejoice As New 'Click to Cancel' Rule Puts an End to Infamously Irritating Membership Cancellation Process

Inactive gym members reluctant to embark upon an arduous membership cancellation process can look forward to a less painful process thanks to the Federal Trade Commission's new "Click-to-Cancel" rule.

Latin Times

Planet Fitness outlets receive bomb threats after far right derides gym policy

More than 40 locations across the US reported the backlash after rightwing account stokes anti-trans rhetoric about its rules

The Guardian - US

Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure At Planet Fitness Gym

Controversy at a Planet Fitness gym in North Carolina raises concerns about gender identity and safety in locker rooms.

Top News

Escaped Inmate Captured Leaving Gym In Philadelphia

Inmate who escaped from Blair County Prison in Pennsylvania is apprehended leaving a gym in Philadelphia by U.S. Marshals.

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Outrage On All Sides After Gym Bans Patron Who Posted Video Of Trans Woman In Locker Room

“Our gender identity non-discrimination policy states that members may use the facilities that best align with [their] self-reported gender identity.” The post Outrage On All Sides After Gym Bans Patron Who Posted Video Of Trans Woman In Locker Room first appeared on Bored Panda.

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CNN Showed Two Men Kissing At Midnight, And Some Individuals Didn’t React Well To It

2024 will be the year of love and inclusivity, as introduced by CNN. The post CNN Showed Two Men Kissing At Midnight, And Some Individuals Didn’t React Well To It first appeared on Bored Panda.

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2 Beaten-Down Stocks Company Insiders Are Buying

These two momentum stocks have underperformed the market in 2023, but insiders are buying shares as year-end approaches. Are these laggards finally hitting bottom?

The Independent UK

Indian student dies after being stabbed at gym in US

University student stabbed in the head while working out at fitness centre

Fortune

Planet Fitness's ousted CEO still doesn't know why he was fired

Chris Rondeau, former CEO of Planet Fitness, says he doesn't know why he was asked to step down.

Kiplinger

Teens get Free Access to Planet Fitness Gyms this Summer

Planet Fitness is offering free gym access to teens this summer— advocating for better physical and mental health.

Benzinga

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Disabled TikToker Exposes Planet Fitness Gyms For ‘Stealing’ $3,000 In Fees

Her video has been viewed more than 812,000 times and received nearly 4,000 comments so far.

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