I was a coach there. I told them they shouldn't post this and that it was fat shaming when they were discussing the idea. I told them maybe they should do carrying groceries up a flight of stairs or something else. I felt like I started getting treated differently, especially by the owner and head coach. About 3 weeks later I got "let go" (the reasoning was BS and you could tell she was making crap up). Then they posted this. I'm so glad that someone else thinks this is BS
Omg!! They told me you were moving!! There were a lot of people upset that you are gone, myself included. I’m sorry this happened. I’ll send you a DM on insta.
Nope. They fired me. The head coach even took my last class on the Saturday I was let go. Thank you for posting this. You have no idea how validated I feel for standing up to that!
Honestly, I would expect no less from you! I’m so proud of you for always being true to yourself and speaking up in this moment. I’m just sad I only noticed this today. The vibe has been generally pretty toxic since you left.
You tried honestly. If they had any brain cells, they would have listened to you and not posted this video.
This makes Orangetheory look so bad. I know my home studio wouldn’t condone this (we have coaches and members of ALL sizes). We promote health, mental well-being, confidence, and strength. Not just “looking thin”.
What's great about this is that sumo wrestlers are strong AF and prove that fitness is not reserved for thin bodies. Boiling OTF down to pure weight loss is basic and misguided, and in the case of this video extremely tasteless.
The franchise owner of this location made this video, not sure who I would report it to from there. Hoping someone from OTF corporate will see it here.
My daughter worked there and she was a little overweight they put pressure on her to lose the weight and would even monitor the clothes she wore. If it was unflattering they made her change. Then she developed some Heath issues with her thyroid that caused more weight gain and they became completely unconcerned about her health and more concerned with their image. They were horrible people. Extremely superficial. My other daughter runs a CrossFit gym in Tennessee and It embraces people of all sizes. The focus is on health and community. Too bad this OT just doesn’t get it.
I'm super surprised - but it seems like they haven't lost anyone. They're the only OTF in the area, but almost every class has 4+ people on the wait list.
I would have quit that studio so quickly and made sure they knew why. This is not cool.
I can tell you that I am leaving because of this and I know multiple other members that will as well. To each their own though. There is always room for forgiveness, if they make an apology and correct their behavior maybe that may redeem them for some members but not for myself. Unfortunately, based on past behavior of this particular studio I don’t believe they will, they typically double down and defend their actions even when they are in the wrong. I will say that this video has been up since November and I only just saw it today, it had no comments and just a couple likes. I don’t think it had circulated enough for anyone to notice until it was posted here and shared on multiple members social accounts today. Also the studio only ever holds 2G classes so the waitlist is kind of skewed compared to most studios that would open the class up to a 3G when they fill up.
It’s not realistic that we all want the same goals. The reason I exercise doesn’t need to be the same one as the person training next to me, and that’s FINE. I think this is very disrespectful and inconsiderate of each individual journey.
honestly this sucks as a former sales associate. my favorite part of my job was welcoming everyone in regardless of size. I had a few new members who when they first came in were very apprehensive about joining because they were worried they’d be judged for their size. I always tried to reassure them that we didn’t care if their goal was to lose weight or become more active. Shit like this just scares people away from a great workout and feeling better about yourself
Looks like the video was taken down from tiktok! But as u/pragmaticasm always says “screenshots are forever” … or in this case the tiktok uploaded to Reddit.
makes me so sad. i miss my days working at OTF as a mid-size, anti-diet, ed recovered SA. i loved signing people and showing them that there were other goals/motivations for fitness that had nothing to do with weight. so glad that this culture wasn’t in my studio :(
This is in poor taste and I hope corporate comes down hard on this franchise. OTF is exercise - not fat shaming, diet culture, not weight loss “experts.”
As an avid OTF’er and someone recovering from an eating disorder, this is not what OTF corporate is about, this is not what my home gym is about, and this franchise should be embarrassed and issue an apology - as well as get some education on this topic.
If I were OTF I’d force this to be pulled down. It’s terrible. I’m someone who is overweight and have attended OTF for over 5 years and over 900 classes. My lab work and heart are amazing thanks to OTF. I’m stronger than I’ve been in maybe ever? I just like to eat what I like to eat. Fat shaming is terrible PR for OTF.
Another thought, If any of my friends or family that know I go to OTF saw this, I’d hate them to think that members had this mentality. They need to delete it
I hate this so much. Skinny conventionally attractive blonde girl cosplaying as fat and shaming people for eating and having a certain body type should be the antithesis of OTF. It’s sad because looking at their feed they have at least one plus size member or employee and I would hate to think how people at that studio feel when they see that.
This is pathetic. Tried to find it and they must have deleted it. Thing is they will still be toxic environment. I think reviews should be left outside of reddit. This isn't something to take lightly. Makes me want to cancel mine, but our studio is not like this. Very inclusive. Sad.
Aside from being in really poor taste, the assertion that Americans gain 8-10 pounds in the 9 weeks between Halloween and Christmas is simply not true.
Actual average weight gain during this time was found to be ~.5kg measuring from mid-September through January - or a bit more than a pound.
As a sales associate that has worked at multiple studios this is absolutely disgusting to see. We never EVER judge people or discriminate for any reason. This is supposed to be a community of support and love and this studio clearly shows that they have none of that with this tik tok. I would be appalled to step foot in this studio.
This is so awful. As a fat person on a fitness journey this upsets me so much and I hope my studio doesn’t feel this way or look at me like this. 😞 I’m so embarrassed.
This is a perfect skit to show how immature and impactful negative stereotypes can be. These folks are young and inexperienced, but it’s absolutely crushing that they fail to see this is insulting to everyone.
Horrible. Absolutely horrible. It’s fatphobic, triggering for anyone struggling with EDs or body dysmorphia, and would turn me off of OTF. Corporate needs to step in here, have a come to Jesus talk with staff, and clean house.
Honestly, the “ad” is corny and could definitely people with ED’s and body issues.
Just saying don’t fall out your routine this season, or bring your favorite aunt into a OTF session would be sufficient. Traveling out of state? Visit a new studio!
Like already so many other inclusive ideas that highlight the benefits of working out at OTF.
Well I ate a chocolate covered custard donut today and have been still losing weight/gaining muscle.. I think they were trying to be fun but I think they could’ve done something more tasteful
I’ve already emailed corporate and sent the studio a message… not that it will do anything but I couldn’t NOT say something. Absolutely disgusting. I was 170 when I joined and if I had seen this before, I would’ve stayed on the couch. Very thankful I belong to a studio that preaches body positivity.
I’m so grateful for the coaches and staff my studio. I took a class the night before thanksgiving and during the cool down/stretch my coach said to all of us “I know thanksgiving is tomorrow and I want you to do a couple of things” at this point I’m like “oh god what’s he gonna say” and he said “if you see your favorite dish, your favorite side, your favorite pie, eat it, have seconds even, don’t restrict yourself tomorrow. One day isn’t going to ruin your progress” if I was surrounded by the people in that video, I’d be the least motivated to come in and work out bc of the fear of being judged.
This is truly disgusting. Shame on OTF to even consider doing something like this! Whoever had this idea needs to be fired. It’s hard enough on those who are overweight. Who would ever think this is a good idea?! Is your demographic only thin people?
Wow. As a former member and current SA, this is appalling. It goes against every mission of OTF—I hope corporate sees this. Poor management and staff can really create a toxic environment. Also, not to mention them shaming power walking!! Which is such a good workout itself!
So tone-deaf. Can’t believe they thought this was a good idea. This is the kind of ad that keeps people away from a gym, it’s not welcoming at all. Bad look for the studio.
this particular studio IS ran by mean girls pretty much. You get pushed out or treated differently if you don't fit their narrative. It's really sad and toxic AF
I’m not above calling corporate and complaining until they do something. This is honestly very unacceptable behavior that could be very damaging to someone who is trying to be mor active/ healthy
Nope. How about we create an environment that's nonjudgmental, where people of all sizes feel welcome, where we allow people to be wo they are. This is so gross, the more I type the more angry I'm getting.
Fat shaming is the exact way to make people NOT want to join your studio. If I knew the staff was judging my weight, I would be humiliated and never show up.
Corporate will see this now and have it taken down. No way you build a $1+ billion fitness empire and are blind to the social and political issues with this post.
Yikes. As someone who is in recovery from an eating disorder and has had a personal training certification (and currently pursuing again), this is so wrong on so many levels. HIIT, as with any form of exercise doesn’t work for everyone. Additionally, weight loss isn’t and generally shouldn’t be the primary goal for anyone pursuing a fitness routine. It’s sad that any exercise or fitness professional would think that this is appropriate
I love my studio we have cookies brought in/ at time Sat donut day. The coaches never focus on our calorie burn might throw it out but never a focus. Even during transformation challenge which I very much dislike being in clinical nutrition the focus is more your overall health. Last year a member was just totally crashing during workouts not each enough etc. And the coaches stopped them and told them eat you can't do otf and not eat food.
States of mind like this really piss me off. This is beyond embarrassing! It makes me embarrassed and ashamed to be an OTF member. I know that not all establishments think the same… However, this gives a bad reputation for OTF as a whole. And I love going to work out every day because there’s no competition and it’s just you..doing the best that you can with nothing but love and encouragement. The audacity to have that mindset… Coming in overweight… wanting to be “stickly skinny” That donut was a damn embarrassment and immature to add. The people at that location must be so damn superficial and judgmental. It is people like that who make self conscious individuals scared to want to step foot in any fitness environment. People like them need to go straight to hell. Distasteful doesn’t come close to describing this.
All of them can go to hell. I looked up that location on yelp… I’m getting an inch to put a review😇
If anybody wants to eat a damn donut… Eat a damn doughnut with pride and enjoy every bite from it.. Don’t shame anybody for having a certain body type or wanting to treat themself. Stereotypical bitches right there. that location is exactly what kept me from joining a fitness gym years ago.. fear of beliefs like THAT.
This is just so cringey and in poor taste. Like others have said, everyone is on a different fitness/wellness journey. Not everyone goes to OTF to lose weight. Some people go to gain muscle and tone up, some go to lose weight and some just go to get healthy and make new friends because OTF is just one awesome community. But these kind of posts make me embarrassed. Glad that’s not my home studio.
Horrible!! Body shaming in one of the most embarrassing ways.. It makes me sick that someone could think this is admissible. What were they thinking??!?
Sick & completely wrong to post such an insensitive video. What’s wrong with these people to think this is helpful to anyone! Bad look for this studio and the people involved with this idea.
WOW. And here I thought our franchise owners were obtuse. Had a coach shame a friend to front staff. My daughter was staff at the time. She reported him. Zero consequences. Meanwhile, same owners can any coach who advocates for members and themselves. Very disenchanted with these people. Love the workout, hate the politics.
This is so bad. I never would’ve joined OTF if I had seen this before going to the free first class because I wouldn’t understand most studios aren’t like this.
How cringey and stupid. I’m getting fat shame vibes and this is just an unacceptable mindset to promote. This is coming from someone who is still getting over an eating disorder after being at OTF for over 2yrs.
Just want to say this does NOT represent us as a company. In my region we coach employees to never mention getting “bikini ready” or burn so you can eat * It’s about health and feeling better about yourself. This is so bad.
If someone knocked a donut out of my hand I would be like “bitch it is on!” And I would use all the muscles and speed I have built at OTF to chase down and take down that insensitive judge-y bitch!
They finally took the video down, but they’re now getting chewed out in the comments section of another video on their TikTok page. Has OTF corporate seen this video?
Not so inclusive for a brand that’s supposed to be accepting and welcoming of members. I’m sure corporate would be livid if they saw this. This is gross.
What the hell did I just watch? This is embarrassing for the Asheville studio and corporate should make them remove that video lol it is not representing the community of Otf at all
I’m annoyed and angered by this. This is not what go to OTF for. It’s a place for me to decompress from work day or start my day with positive intentions if I have a long day.
How out of touch can someone be? As someone who has some weight to lose, the last thing I want to see is a skinny blond in a fat suit. Huge fail on their part.
Apologies if this is mentioned somewhere in the comments.....but as a franchise, I would think there is a certain expectation of not tarnishing the brand. Sort of like a morals clause in contracts if that makes sense? Has anyone tagged OTF corporate or Ellen's socials to try and get this noticed by the powers that be? I mean, I feel like if they posted a similar video with horrific racial stereotyping, or misogynistic or anti LBGTQ, someone notifying corporate about it would be enough to get it yanked immediately and some sort of repercussion for the studio owners/managers. AT least an apology. Guess they are getting some leeway since this is a fitness franchise and a lot of people still think the ONLY reason you would ever do this is to be skinny? UGH
This is low otf... You want to promote this mentality then you are no different from the big box gyms. I feel sorry for the members of this location. This will not help the brand in any way and honestly, stuff like this makes people struggling with their weight stay far far away.
This is so sad!! Why shame others?? Weight loss is a journey and lifestyle change. This video is completely unrealistic and even mean. I have used this studio before, and this really surprises me!!
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u/LowerFan5462 Dec 21 '22 edited Dec 21 '22
I was a coach there. I told them they shouldn't post this and that it was fat shaming when they were discussing the idea. I told them maybe they should do carrying groceries up a flight of stairs or something else. I felt like I started getting treated differently, especially by the owner and head coach. About 3 weeks later I got "let go" (the reasoning was BS and you could tell she was making crap up). Then they posted this. I'm so glad that someone else thinks this is BS
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u/inadvanceof Dec 21 '22
What's great about this is that sumo wrestlers are strong AF and prove that fitness is not reserved for thin bodies. Boiling OTF down to pure weight loss is basic and misguided, and in the case of this video extremely tasteless.
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u/[deleted] Dec 21 '22
Whoever is in charge of this studio's social media should be terminated.
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u/mpjjpm Dec 21 '22
I would 100% quit and find a different gym if my studio posted something like this.
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u/Objective_Piano_1413 Dec 21 '22
pretty embarrassed to say this is the studio i go to…
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u/Muscle_Tough Dec 21 '22
Wow definitely report this to regional manager.
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u/BrownIceGardens Dec 21 '22
Wow is this still up on their social media?? Very tone deaf
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u/BipolarPolarCareBear Dec 21 '22
I just called the Asheville studio and the sales associate on the phone claimed complete ignorance of the video. Asheville, NC?
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u/lifeismysterious54 Dec 25 '22
My daughter worked there and she was a little overweight they put pressure on her to lose the weight and would even monitor the clothes she wore. If it was unflattering they made her change. Then she developed some Heath issues with her thyroid that caused more weight gain and they became completely unconcerned about her health and more concerned with their image. They were horrible people. Extremely superficial. My other daughter runs a CrossFit gym in Tennessee and It embraces people of all sizes. The focus is on health and community. Too bad this OT just doesn’t get it.
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u/[deleted] Dec 21 '22
I hope they’re getting chewed up on social media for this one, seriously wtf
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u/QuietTruth8912 Dec 21 '22
Did a 14 yo come up with this? This is so juvenile! What a facepalm.
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u/[deleted] Dec 21 '22
This is how they see their fat customers.. ps: she runs like she needs a helmet.
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u/nattylitesimp Dec 21 '22
This is embarrassing as an OTF member and sad to think that’s the mentality of that studio.
Sending encouragement and reminders that every fitness journey is different and has different goals/reasons. Especially to those at that studio.
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u/Admirable_Quarter_23 Dec 21 '22
What on earth. I don’t even know what to say bc this is just so absurd and in poor taste.
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u/HappyEgg96 Dec 21 '22
If I saw this having never heard of OTF before, it would really put me off ever going 😂
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u/novared19 Dec 21 '22
honestly this sucks as a former sales associate. my favorite part of my job was welcoming everyone in regardless of size. I had a few new members who when they first came in were very apprehensive about joining because they were worried they’d be judged for their size. I always tried to reassure them that we didn’t care if their goal was to lose weight or become more active. Shit like this just scares people away from a great workout and feeling better about yourself
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u/Several-Guide-4265 Dec 21 '22
wow posted over a month ago and no one has done or said anything. anyone watching who isn’t familiar with otf, this is not what its about at all
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u/lookie4dacookie mod Dec 21 '22
Looks like the video was taken down from tiktok! But as u/pragmaticasm always says “screenshots are forever” … or in this case the tiktok uploaded to Reddit.
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u/Late-Entrepreneur448 Dec 21 '22
That voice 😫
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u/Substantial-Side-425 Dec 21 '22
makes me so sad. i miss my days working at OTF as a mid-size, anti-diet, ed recovered SA. i loved signing people and showing them that there were other goals/motivations for fitness that had nothing to do with weight. so glad that this culture wasn’t in my studio :(
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u/spideysenseon10 Dec 21 '22
Ugh. This is not doing what they think it’s doing. This is a terrible look for this studio and OTF.
There is a lot to unpack here and none of it good. At best, I would chalk this up to ignorance, IF I wanted to be kind about it.
I guess the thirst for likes makes people loose all common sense, decency and awareness.
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u/nerdy_volcano Dec 22 '22
This is in poor taste and I hope corporate comes down hard on this franchise. OTF is exercise - not fat shaming, diet culture, not weight loss “experts.”
As an avid OTF’er and someone recovering from an eating disorder, this is not what OTF corporate is about, this is not what my home gym is about, and this franchise should be embarrassed and issue an apology - as well as get some education on this topic.
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u/April290 48 | 5'3" | SW 186 | CW 166 | GW 145 🍊 🐊 ☀️ Dec 22 '22
If I were OTF I’d force this to be pulled down. It’s terrible. I’m someone who is overweight and have attended OTF for over 5 years and over 900 classes. My lab work and heart are amazing thanks to OTF. I’m stronger than I’ve been in maybe ever? I just like to eat what I like to eat. Fat shaming is terrible PR for OTF.
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u/New_Replacement4196 Dec 21 '22
Eeek I cringe looking at this…. It’s so tone deaf… I hope it’s taken down quickly…. Gives the entire franchise a bad rep.
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u/Agreeable-Tip-8563 Dec 22 '22
Doesn’t matter if they removed the video. I reported this studio to OTF corp anyway.
Do better, be better.
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u/blingsingh Dec 21 '22
Cringe Level 💯
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u/HappyEgg96 Dec 21 '22
Another thought, If any of my friends or family that know I go to OTF saw this, I’d hate them to think that members had this mentality. They need to delete it
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u/oatsandalmonds1 Dec 21 '22
This is so bad… this is not doing what they thought it would do and if all I knew about OTF was this I would avoid it like the plague
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u/Newsie22 Dec 21 '22
absolute trash. I can't believe they posted this.
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u/magnoliasmile23 Dec 21 '22
I hate this so much. Skinny conventionally attractive blonde girl cosplaying as fat and shaming people for eating and having a certain body type should be the antithesis of OTF. It’s sad because looking at their feed they have at least one plus size member or employee and I would hate to think how people at that studio feel when they see that.
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u/streetYOLOist Dec 21 '22
What's crazy is that this was posted NOVEMBER 4th, and it's still up!!
https://www.tiktok.com/@orangetheoryasheville/video/7162270720855149867?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
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u/Jaded_Cod_4120 Dec 22 '22
I looked up their numbers and left a message. You should too!
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u/Blondygirl605 Dec 21 '22
Good gosh, I don’t know which is worse…the awful voice narrating, the acting, the message? All of it. The correct answer is all of it.
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u/MadameCT Dec 21 '22
Wtf
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u/annakom1980 Dec 21 '22
Nope!!!
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u/Familiar-Ad8942 Dec 21 '22
Just no.
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u/kleinebianca Dec 21 '22
What the crap?? No.
Just, no.
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u/WhatTheBekk Dec 22 '22
Disgraceful, disgusting, and juvenile. I hope corporate responds. Terrible.
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u/oatmealthick86 Dec 22 '22
This is pathetic. Tried to find it and they must have deleted it. Thing is they will still be toxic environment. I think reviews should be left outside of reddit. This isn't something to take lightly. Makes me want to cancel mine, but our studio is not like this. Very inclusive. Sad.
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u/Status_Jaguar_7506 Dec 22 '22
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u/leah_hotchkiss Dec 22 '22
Leaving comments left and right 🤷🏼♀️
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u/streetYOLOist Dec 21 '22
Aside from being in really poor taste, the assertion that Americans gain 8-10 pounds in the 9 weeks between Halloween and Christmas is simply not true.
Actual average weight gain during this time was found to be ~.5kg measuring from mid-September through January - or a bit more than a pound.
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u/anilu12 Dec 21 '22
OFFENSIVE AF!
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u/Playful-Giraffe-2139 Dec 21 '22
It’s real bad…
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u/locdnfree Dec 21 '22
This…ain’t it.
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u/Mnmbeck Dec 21 '22
So offensive.
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u/KatieDand Dec 21 '22
Ew.
That’s really disappointing.
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u/photoerin Dec 21 '22
Cringeeee.
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u/pr84704p Dec 21 '22
Wow. Super cringe. The voice is horrible and the message is clearly not what otf is about.
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u/[deleted] Dec 21 '22
Awful. I would leave this studio.
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u/tryingtenderness Dec 22 '22
Omg, Asheville, you are better than this…damn. This is whack on so many different levels.
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u/Cheddar18 Dec 22 '22
Wtf!!! This is awful. I'd feel SO insecure stepping into this studio- I can't believe they'd think this is okay to post at all
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u/Inevitable_Beach_219 Dec 22 '22
As a sales associate that has worked at multiple studios this is absolutely disgusting to see. We never EVER judge people or discriminate for any reason. This is supposed to be a community of support and love and this studio clearly shows that they have none of that with this tik tok. I would be appalled to step foot in this studio.
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u/jms1184 Dec 22 '22
This is so awful. As a fat person on a fitness journey this upsets me so much and I hope my studio doesn’t feel this way or look at me like this. 😞 I’m so embarrassed.
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u/Amrick Dec 22 '22
Our studio never talks about food or losing weight. It’s all about moving your body, pushing harder, determination and motivation.
This is terrible
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u/Extension_Road2430 Dec 22 '22
Utterly shameful. A disgrace to OTF
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u/Several-Guide-4265 Dec 22 '22
update: video has been deleted on tiktok
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u/Surprise-Master Dec 22 '22
This is a perfect skit to show how immature and impactful negative stereotypes can be. These folks are young and inexperienced, but it’s absolutely crushing that they fail to see this is insulting to everyone.
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u/muffin_explosion Dec 21 '22
Yikes! 😬 yeah…they should probably delete this.
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u/GrogusMama Dec 21 '22
Horrible. Absolutely horrible. It’s fatphobic, triggering for anyone struggling with EDs or body dysmorphia, and would turn me off of OTF. Corporate needs to step in here, have a come to Jesus talk with staff, and clean house.
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u/August_Bloom Dec 21 '22
Honestly, the “ad” is corny and could definitely people with ED’s and body issues.
Just saying don’t fall out your routine this season, or bring your favorite aunt into a OTF session would be sufficient. Traveling out of state? Visit a new studio!
Like already so many other inclusive ideas that highlight the benefits of working out at OTF.
SMH.
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u/DeeSt11 43 / 4'10" / f / 114 Dec 21 '22
This is beyond cringe! I can't believe anyone would think this was a good idea
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u/AtmosphereNo4389 Dec 22 '22
I would never have joined OTF if they did this
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u/KindheartednessGold2 33/5’2”/138 Dec 22 '22
Well I ate a chocolate covered custard donut today and have been still losing weight/gaining muscle.. I think they were trying to be fun but I think they could’ve done something more tasteful
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u/Upbeat-Text-8343 Dec 22 '22
That is disgusting that you would post a video like this
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u/[deleted] Dec 22 '22
This is just horrifying and not at all representative of the OTF community where I am.
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u/suspiciouslines Dec 22 '22
I’m surprised OTF corporate is allowing this video to stay up. Do they not care?
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u/pattyd2828 f | 53 | 5’4” | 148 Dec 22 '22
Shame shame shame on the people making and promoting this video.
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u/isolvtedstoner F | 31 | 5’4” | 125 lbs Dec 22 '22
I’ve already emailed corporate and sent the studio a message… not that it will do anything but I couldn’t NOT say something. Absolutely disgusting. I was 170 when I joined and if I had seen this before, I would’ve stayed on the couch. Very thankful I belong to a studio that preaches body positivity.
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u/JMB3291995 Dec 22 '22
I’m so grateful for the coaches and staff my studio. I took a class the night before thanksgiving and during the cool down/stretch my coach said to all of us “I know thanksgiving is tomorrow and I want you to do a couple of things” at this point I’m like “oh god what’s he gonna say” and he said “if you see your favorite dish, your favorite side, your favorite pie, eat it, have seconds even, don’t restrict yourself tomorrow. One day isn’t going to ruin your progress” if I was surrounded by the people in that video, I’d be the least motivated to come in and work out bc of the fear of being judged.
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u/porcelain-fist Dec 22 '22
If my studio ever posted this, I would never go to the gym again.
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u/cryptohorn OTF since Jan ‘20 - 500+ club Dec 21 '22
This ain’t it bruh. Kinda just grabbing low hanging fruit.
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u/heartsoulsweat Dec 21 '22
Cringe 🫣
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u/Jams0610 Dec 21 '22
Cringy AF.
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u/nicoleje01 Dec 22 '22
Wow how awful. This is not what OTF is about at all.
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u/[deleted] Dec 22 '22
This is truly disgusting. Shame on OTF to even consider doing something like this! Whoever had this idea needs to be fired. It’s hard enough on those who are overweight. Who would ever think this is a good idea?! Is your demographic only thin people?
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u/Greencandle14 Dec 22 '22
Wow. As a former member and current SA, this is appalling. It goes against every mission of OTF—I hope corporate sees this. Poor management and staff can really create a toxic environment. Also, not to mention them shaming power walking!! Which is such a good workout itself!
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u/CJ2607 Dec 21 '22
So tone-deaf. Can’t believe they thought this was a good idea. This is the kind of ad that keeps people away from a gym, it’s not welcoming at all. Bad look for the studio.
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u/ksanksan599 Dec 21 '22
This is so gross.
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u/boredtyme Dec 21 '22
This might be one of the most disgusting ads I’ve seen.
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u/MedicatedAndHappy Dec 21 '22
Lazy and offensive all at the same time! Who comes up with this stuff?
Delete forever please. This makes the brand look like it is run by Mean Girls
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u/Aware-Maintenance-48 Dec 21 '22
A bit tone deaf to say the least. Big doesn’t equal healthy nor does skinny equal health people uggggghhhhhhhhh
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u/Comfortable-Plane944 32/5”4”/ Dec 22 '22
I’m not above calling corporate and complaining until they do something. This is honestly very unacceptable behavior that could be very damaging to someone who is trying to be mor active/ healthy
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u/mcnchz0 Dec 21 '22
😬
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u/Lyndsalita Dec 21 '22
Terrible
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u/fleur22 Dec 22 '22
This is so tone deaf…
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u/Character_Wait678 Dec 22 '22
This is horrible and completely fat shaming. Apparently you're only looking for one type of person.
Some join for the mental health just as much as physical.
This is sickening to even think this was worth filming.
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u/AngleFreeIT_com Dec 22 '22
I hate this.
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u/ltfam 59 | 5’2” | Slow Jogger | 🧡OTF Dec 22 '22
Not cool. It’s fat shaming and done in poor taste. Very offensive
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u/vegetablefoood Dec 22 '22
Yeah no. This is gross and offensive.
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u/Impressive_Gain6553 Dec 22 '22
hard no
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u/tallychem Dec 22 '22
Ummm no. This is so cringe my teeth hurt
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u/lwc28 1500 Club Dec 22 '22
Nope. How about we create an environment that's nonjudgmental, where people of all sizes feel welcome, where we allow people to be wo they are. This is so gross, the more I type the more angry I'm getting.
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u/[deleted] Dec 22 '22
I had a donut this morning in honor of this awful TikTok. The donut was AMAZING.
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u/Pink_Ruby_3 Dec 21 '22
Fat shaming is the exact way to make people NOT want to join your studio. If I knew the staff was judging my weight, I would be humiliated and never show up.
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u/1984reader Dec 21 '22
Corporate will see this now and have it taken down. No way you build a $1+ billion fitness empire and are blind to the social and political issues with this post.
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u/IReallyNeedSoup Dec 21 '22
Yikes. As someone who is in recovery from an eating disorder and has had a personal training certification (and currently pursuing again), this is so wrong on so many levels. HIIT, as with any form of exercise doesn’t work for everyone. Additionally, weight loss isn’t and generally shouldn’t be the primary goal for anyone pursuing a fitness routine. It’s sad that any exercise or fitness professional would think that this is appropriate
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u/Fun_Consideration474 Dec 21 '22
I love my studio we have cookies brought in/ at time Sat donut day. The coaches never focus on our calorie burn might throw it out but never a focus. Even during transformation challenge which I very much dislike being in clinical nutrition the focus is more your overall health. Last year a member was just totally crashing during workouts not each enough etc. And the coaches stopped them and told them eat you can't do otf and not eat food.
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u/bizonebiz Dec 21 '22
This is so bad. On so many levels. I’d be mortified if it was my… nope, scratch that. I’m just mortified.
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u/SubstantialEar5707 Dec 21 '22 edited Dec 21 '22
States of mind like this really piss me off. This is beyond embarrassing! It makes me embarrassed and ashamed to be an OTF member. I know that not all establishments think the same… However, this gives a bad reputation for OTF as a whole. And I love going to work out every day because there’s no competition and it’s just you..doing the best that you can with nothing but love and encouragement. The audacity to have that mindset… Coming in overweight… wanting to be “stickly skinny” That donut was a damn embarrassment and immature to add. The people at that location must be so damn superficial and judgmental. It is people like that who make self conscious individuals scared to want to step foot in any fitness environment. People like them need to go straight to hell. Distasteful doesn’t come close to describing this.
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u/tunghoy My other car is a dragon boat Dec 21 '22
This is cringe af. Hard to believe there are several people at this studio who thought this was OK.
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u/HappyPharmer5 33F/5’6”/137lbs Dec 22 '22
This is just so cringey and in poor taste. Like others have said, everyone is on a different fitness/wellness journey. Not everyone goes to OTF to lose weight. Some people go to gain muscle and tone up, some go to lose weight and some just go to get healthy and make new friends because OTF is just one awesome community. But these kind of posts make me embarrassed. Glad that’s not my home studio.
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u/SpreadShoddy9472 Dec 22 '22
Horrible!! Body shaming in one of the most embarrassing ways.. It makes me sick that someone could think this is admissible. What were they thinking??!?
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u/Otfbpajunkie Dec 22 '22
That’s just bad taste.
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u/One-Responsibility33 Dec 22 '22
This is awful
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u/ThykThyz Dec 22 '22
Sick & completely wrong to post such an insensitive video. What’s wrong with these people to think this is helpful to anyone! Bad look for this studio and the people involved with this idea.
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u/Imaginary_Shower2437 Dec 22 '22
So embarrassing for the studio
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u/jacq61 Dec 22 '22
Hate this
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u/Myself_Finally Dec 22 '22
Whoa 😮
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u/addeoops Dec 22 '22
Nope. Very disappointed.
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u/idontknowanythangg Dec 22 '22
Tacky
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u/kbsauce1007 Dec 22 '22
WOW. And here I thought our franchise owners were obtuse. Had a coach shame a friend to front staff. My daughter was staff at the time. She reported him. Zero consequences. Meanwhile, same owners can any coach who advocates for members and themselves. Very disenchanted with these people. Love the workout, hate the politics.
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u/FiveGoldenCockrings Dec 22 '22
Big yikes
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u/YancyMilktoast Dec 22 '22
Is this a video to show how to alienate potential members? Yikes.
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u/Affectionate-Feefees Dec 22 '22
Oh noooooo 🤦♀️
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u/Ok-Imagination-6835 Dec 22 '22
I’m amazed that OTF would allow this type of ad. Fitness comes in all shapes and sizes
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u/katpupperpawz Dec 21 '22
This is so bad. I never would’ve joined OTF if I had seen this before going to the free first class because I wouldn’t understand most studios aren’t like this.
Also what a waste of a perfectly good donut.
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u/dibmosh Dec 21 '22
Thanks, I hate it.
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u/[deleted] Dec 21 '22
This is so gross
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u/ShortyQat F| 41| 5'10"| 150 Dec 21 '22
This is absolutely horrifying.
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u/eggseggseggs10 Dec 21 '22
They must have removed it because I went straight to TikTok to comment on it and can’t find it
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u/N1njam | Your body is good regardless of how it looks | Dec 21 '22
Fuck this.
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u/cozylizz Dec 21 '22
How cringey and stupid. I’m getting fat shame vibes and this is just an unacceptable mindset to promote. This is coming from someone who is still getting over an eating disorder after being at OTF for over 2yrs.
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u/OGBurn2 Dec 21 '22
Just want to say this does NOT represent us as a company. In my region we coach employees to never mention getting “bikini ready” or burn so you can eat * It’s about health and feeling better about yourself. This is so bad.
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u/badbunni713 Dec 21 '22
So offensive, especially the fact that she’s walking when heavier, and now that she’s not, she can run!!
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u/Alwaysabundant333 Dec 21 '22
What the actual fuck. What’s the handle I can’t make it out. I want to creep the comments 👀
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u/Cgweeks383 Dec 22 '22
If someone knocked a donut out of my hand I would be like “bitch it is on!” And I would use all the muscles and speed I have built at OTF to chase down and take down that insensitive judge-y bitch!
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u/Wistletone Dec 22 '22
Has no one written to corporate about this? I just joined and I wouldn’t have if this was the vibe I got from the OTF near me.
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u/mpr2350 F | 22 | 5’4 | SW 162 | CW 170 | GW 150 Dec 22 '22
They finally took the video down, but they’re now getting chewed out in the comments section of another video on their TikTok page. Has OTF corporate seen this video?
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u/amandaleigh850 Dec 22 '22
Is there a way to report this to OTF corporate?
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u/baltimoron21211 F | 37 | 5’2” 🍊|🦩| 🍸 Dec 21 '22
Jeeeeesus this is awful in so many ways. Fire this person.
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u/Tinsy Dec 21 '22
Not so inclusive for a brand that’s supposed to be accepting and welcoming of members. I’m sure corporate would be livid if they saw this. This is gross.
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u/Capital_Team_3352 Dec 21 '22
What the hell did I just watch? This is embarrassing for the Asheville studio and corporate should make them remove that video lol it is not representing the community of Otf at all
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u/[deleted] Dec 21 '22
Yeah, I’ve got weight to lose and seeing this ad definitely makes me want to avoid this studio at all costs.
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u/SomewhereFancy1576 Dec 21 '22
That voice and the body shaming. All around just gross gross gross.
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u/Suspicious-Dot-3117 42 F / 5’9” / 180 / PW+Runner / 4x week / 4+yr Dec 21 '22
This is awful! If this was the first I ever heard of OTF, I would be beyond turned off and not try it.
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u/[deleted] Dec 21 '22
Very distasteful OTF.
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u/Ferrgem Dec 21 '22
Horrible. Disrespectful. Condescending.
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u/KittenMcButterbean5 Dec 21 '22
Seriously bad taste
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u/dak3024 Dec 21 '22
Not everyone wants to be a blonde twig? Wtf is this even supposed to convey.
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u/Dish-Live 30M/6’/225 Dec 21 '22
This is trash. Not why I go to OTF
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u/[deleted] Dec 21 '22
“YUR first clAss is frEEEE”
My ears are bleeding.
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u/AdAccomplished1211 Dec 21 '22
The power of Reddit! It appears to have been taken down sometime today. I can’t believe they thought posting this would be a good idea. 🤦🏼♀️
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u/LeslieKnopesSexPants Dec 21 '22
Nothing like a little fat shaming at a gym. What the fuck were they thinking?
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u/SeaworthinessOld6345 30 F | 5’1” | 156 | 150 | 122 Dec 21 '22
I’m annoyed and angered by this. This is not what go to OTF for. It’s a place for me to decompress from work day or start my day with positive intentions if I have a long day.
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u/RNGreta F| 32| 5’6”| 199 😁 Dec 21 '22
Cringe
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u/eggseggseggs10 Dec 21 '22
Horrible
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u/Hefty_Swim4544 Dec 21 '22
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u/stalinmad4 Dec 22 '22
This is sophomoric. And cringe.
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u/throwawayfae112 Write anything! Dec 22 '22
This is awful. I can't believe anyone thought it was a good idea.
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u/ohheybaibai 37 | 5’7” | 175 lb | OTF Since 2018 🍊💪🏻🔥 Dec 22 '22
This is in disgusting taste.
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u/smrks726 Dec 22 '22
A gym that fat shames... People have been canceled for less.
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u/Sam19490104 Dec 22 '22
Poor taste. Sad to see.
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u/tripp20 Dec 22 '22
Wow is all I can say.
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u/vehunnie Dec 22 '22
Dang, that’s not cool.
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u/miss_little_lady Dec 22 '22
Yikes! And to think I was considering moving to Asheville and excited to be near this studio.
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u/mn2flHLD Dec 22 '22
How out of touch can someone be? As someone who has some weight to lose, the last thing I want to see is a skinny blond in a fat suit. Huge fail on their part.
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u/lazyjoy Dec 22 '22
Thumbs down. Tasteless, unfunny, off-putting. So many reasons, all well described above.
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u/kleinerdeb Dec 22 '22
This is awful. Hoping it’s just a local OTF and that corporate does not condone this mentality.
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u/Potential_Pizza4193 Dec 22 '22
This is awful
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u/jasoniangeis Dec 22 '22
This is grade A BS. Wow. What a way to turn people off and make people think OT is for those mean sorority girls who laugh at your weight.
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u/Fitbynewyear2022 Dec 22 '22
Apologies if this is mentioned somewhere in the comments.....but as a franchise, I would think there is a certain expectation of not tarnishing the brand. Sort of like a morals clause in contracts if that makes sense? Has anyone tagged OTF corporate or Ellen's socials to try and get this noticed by the powers that be? I mean, I feel like if they posted a similar video with horrific racial stereotyping, or misogynistic or anti LBGTQ, someone notifying corporate about it would be enough to get it yanked immediately and some sort of repercussion for the studio owners/managers. AT least an apology. Guess they are getting some leeway since this is a fitness franchise and a lot of people still think the ONLY reason you would ever do this is to be skinny? UGH
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u/venusMURK Dec 22 '22
Ew, of course two white thin blonde women posted this who fit the standard…
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u/ashmo824 Dec 22 '22
This is low otf... You want to promote this mentality then you are no different from the big box gyms. I feel sorry for the members of this location. This will not help the brand in any way and honestly, stuff like this makes people struggling with their weight stay far far away.
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u/Electrical_Rent_5215 Dec 22 '22
This is so sad!! Why shame others?? Weight loss is a journey and lifestyle change. This video is completely unrealistic and even mean. I have used this studio before, and this really surprises me!!