Hello Pedes,
I just want to share a personal account of what happened to me at a gym in Texas. I was finishing swimming laps at the pool and was in the process of drying off and walking towards the lockerroom when I GASP drank out of my water bottle while doing so.
I was targeted by a female worker who worked there who approached me directly to my face and aggressively asked me "WILL YOU PUT ON A MASK WHEN YOU'RE DONE DRINKING WATER??"
Now keep in mind in doing so she violated the precious 6 foot rule while simultaneously accusing me of a thought-crime. I unfortunately had to report this to the head of the gym. I told them that this was targeted harassment and that no one should be accosted this way and that she has agency to avoid me if she believes I am a health threat.
Furthermore there is ZERO signage that suggests that you aren't allowed to walk while drinking water. To make a long story short, I met with the head of the gym in person to plead that this was ludicrous and he doubled-down and said they didn't have to post this rule and that if I wouldn't follow it they would refund me my money and I could go elsewhere.
I personally like it at this gym, but my experience with the staff and leadership now has tainted it for me. I'm now looking at joining a new gym and considering a refund.
I'm not sure if it's legal for them to enforce this rule whatsoever. Can anyone help out or have a suggestion in the interim for how I could oppose this? I want to walk around and drink water after my workout because I have shit to do and I can't accept this armchair tyranny.
UPDATE: Had a face to face conversation with the director who maintained the position that I cannot drink water and move at the same time despite no sign of it.
I ended up getting a 100% refund on my membership from Feb - August (it was about to expire). TD.win wins again.
I'm copying and pasting this reply to everyone who commented so y'all can bask in the glory with me. Thank you.
Speak with your money. Take refund and leave. Tell everyone how bad it is at that gym.
UPDATE: Had a face to face conversation with the director who maintained the position that I cannot drink water and move at the same time despite no sign of it.
I ended up getting a 100% refund on my membership from Feb - August (it was about to expire). TD.win wins again.
I'm copying and pasting this reply to everyone who commented so y'all can bask in the glory with me. Thank you.
Two Weeks to Flatten the Curve, You Putrid Swine!
UPDATE: Had a face to face conversation with the director who maintained the position that I cannot drink water and move at the same time despite no sign of it.
I ended up getting a 100% refund on my membership from Feb - August (it was about to expire). TD.win wins again.
I'm copying and pasting this reply to everyone who commented so y'all can bask in the glory with me. Thank you.
UPDATE: Had a face to face conversation with the director who maintained the position that I cannot drink water and move at the same time despite no sign of it.
I ended up getting a 100% refund on my membership from Feb - August (it was about to expire). TD.win wins again.
I'm copying and pasting this reply to everyone who commented so y'all can bask in the glory with me. Thank you.
Her accosting you is a bigger health risk than the mask thing.
I mentioned this ad nauseam and they don't care.
UPDATE: Had a face to face conversation with the director who maintained the position that I cannot drink water and move at the same time despite no sign of it.
I ended up getting a 100% refund on my membership from Feb - August (it was about to expire). TD.win wins again.
I'm copying and pasting this reply to everyone who commented so y'all can bask in the glory with me. Thank you.
Refund and then write all the reviews you can.
can't help you, my advice would get you charged for assault
“I have a medical condition, thanks for your concern”
sue EVERYONE.
UPDATE: Had a face to face conversation with the director who maintained the position that I cannot drink water and move at the same time despite no sign of it.
I ended up getting a 100% refund on my membership from Feb - August (it was about to expire). TD.win wins again.
I'm copying and pasting this reply to everyone who commented so y'all can bask in the glory with me. Thank you.
UPDATE: Had a face to face conversation with the director who maintained the position that I cannot drink water and move at the same time despite no sign of it.
I ended up getting a 100% refund on my membership from Feb - August (it was about to expire). TD.win wins again.
I'm copying and pasting this reply to everyone who commented so y'all can bask in the glory with me. Thank you.
UPDATE: Had a face to face conversation with the director who maintained the position that I cannot drink water and move at the same time despite no sign of it.
I ended up getting a 100% refund on my membership from Feb - August (it was about to expire). TD.win wins again.
I'm copying and pasting this reply to everyone who commented so y'all can bask in the glory with me. Thank you.
I agree with everyone else. Don’t reward lousy service. Take your business to someone who appreciates you.
UPDATE: Had a face to face conversation with the director who maintained the position that I cannot drink water and move at the same time despite no sign of it.
I ended up getting a 100% refund on my membership from Feb - August (it was about to expire). TD.win wins again.
I'm copying and pasting this reply to everyone who commented so y'all can bask in the glory with me. Thank you.
Awesome! Thanks for the update
they make you feel like YOU'RE the crazy one, don't they?
I've been dealing with this for 3 days straight now. I feel totally insane.
UPDATE: Had a face to face conversation with the director who maintained the position that I cannot drink water and move at the same time despite no sign of it.
I ended up getting a 100% refund on my membership from Feb - August (it was about to expire). TD.win wins again.
I'm copying and pasting this reply to everyone who commented so y'all can bask in the glory with me. Thank you.
UPDATE: Had a face to face conversation with the director who maintained the position that I cannot drink water and move at the same time despite no sign of it.
I ended up getting a 100% refund on my membership from Feb - August (it was about to expire). TD.win wins again.
I'm copying and pasting this reply to everyone who commented so y'all can bask in the glory with me. Thank you.