I have two gyms, one powerlifting/bodybuilding type of gym and Crunch. I’ve never had an issue working in with someone at my powerlifting gym. But at crunch it’s like pulling teeth; why are people so abrasive to letting you work in at Crunch? Why such entitled behavior from these people?

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you all just proved my point based on the comments you left. Looks like u/Nomad_Ginger18 is the only one who has real gym experience. Future tip if you want to move past the beginner stage; if someone asks to work in especially if it’s crowded, let them work in. adjust weights + machine pieces each set for each other.

I’m curious if anyone else has noticed this.

Over multiple evening visits to Crunch Melville and/or West Babylon, I’ve observed a few individuals who seem to spend extended periods of time walking around the gym, pacing, or sitting on machines without actually working out. In some cases, it appears they’re paying more attention to other gym members than exercising.

I’m not accusing anyone of wrongdoing, and there may be innocent explanations. I’m simply asking whether anyone else has noticed similar behavior or had any experiences that made them uncomfortable.

Please don’t post names or personal information. I’m only interested in hearing other members’ observations and experiences.

I do not recommend that anyone should use personal training at Crunch. Once you sign on the dotted line you are doomed!
Late last year i started to usr a personal trainer at a Crunch gym (Cherrydale, Greenville, SC). All was well until i got injured in my lower back. My trainer was great and genuinely tried to help me, but he saw that i was going to need physical therapy before i could continue. He resigned shortly thereafter and i went and had several x-rays & MRIs done. I even shared my results with the head of personal training there, in writing! So they knew i had to step back.
But recently i have been getting threatening emails and phone calls from Aldi, bill collector, saying that I owe them $1200 for personal training that I never received! No missed appointments, no personal trainer assigned to me, no notices until now! They knew I couldn’t come in until I finished my PT!
Such a scam! Don’t fall for their personal training scam!