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Sandra F traineo Newbie Posts: 18 Sandra F Brooklynite. Been working on becoming more healthy since Feb. '06 still have a ways to go.	# Posted: 1 Feb 2008 02:08 I just got a call from my trainer for the past 2+ years and the gym just suddenly out of nowhere fired her today! She's become one of my best friends and the whole reason I've met so many of my health goals, and they just threw her out suddenly, blaming her for things she had nothing to do with and telling her she wasn't doing her job (a complete lie!). In fact, they started calling her clients to say she was no longer employed there before telling her she was fired!! I'm so upset and want to know if there's anything I can do to help. The gym itself has become such a scummy place, and they really verbally reamed her in public tonight in the most horrible way. Is there anything that can be done? Is there a way to complain about the way the business is run at the gym itself? Does she have any legal recourse whatsoever? I'm just sick to my stomach over this. I already canceled my own membership, but I feel like there has to be more I can do for her. She's just done so much for me. Please advise... Thanks, Sandra
Splint Chesthair Fitness Guru Posts: 471 Splint Chesthair Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself, (I am large, I contain multitudes.) http://splintchesthair.blogspot.com/	# Posted: 1 Feb 2008 02:21 Seems like there's more to the story. Good trainers are an asset to the gym and even the most dense gym owner would know that. I think you did the most you could do, stop supporting the gym. Tell people just what you said in your post. If it's a dirty place with rotten people it won't last long. There may be a wrongful termination situation, depending upon the terms of her employment and the truth of what happened.
Dave Nicholson The Master Posts: 2094 Dave Nicholson I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy... diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :) I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming! I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some? Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks. I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August. Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.	# Posted: 1 Feb 2008 19:05 Ditto, stop supporting the gym and encourage others to do the same. Additionally, there may be a legal issue with the gym contacting her clients in that manner (depends on state labor and privacy laws) - something she should look into.
Angie H Fitness Guru Posts: 718 Angie H I am using the Zone way of eating (www.drsears.com) to attain my target and increase my wellness.	# Posted: 1 Feb 2008 19:10 If you want to pursue something legally, I'd look up Slander online...have a lawyer write a cease and desist letter to the gym for trashing her name to the public. That'll give them a nice scare. Even if she were doing something scummy, there are still legal bounds about the manner in which they can spread the story around. Good luck.

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