Posted April 4, 2013 1:05 pm by

Discrimination: Local gym to kick men out….Starting on April 8, a Taylor fitness club will be open exclusively for  ladies while dozens of its male members will be shown the door.

“We are members here, we signed contracts and it’s just not right,” said  member Jermaine Banks.

“They haven’t given us a valid explanation about the reason they are doing  it,” said member Rey Balmaceda.Discrimination: Local gym to kick men out….health club news ABC Billing Company, Discrimination health club news AMERI SHAPE, Discrimination health club news amerishape, Discrimination health club news anytime fitness, Discrimination health club news ASF Billing Company, Discrimination health club news asf international, Discrimination health club news butterfly life, Discrimination health club news contours express, Discrimination health club news curves for women, Discrimination health club news enroll members, Discrimination health club news fitness , Discrimination health club newsfitness center, Discrimination health club news fitness life marketing, Discrimination health club news fitness marketing, Discrimination health club news fitness promotions, Discrimination health club news golds gym, Discrimination health club news world gym, Discrimination health club news gym, Discrimination health club news Gym Marketing, Discrimination health club news Gym promotions, Discrimination health club news health, Discrimination health club news health club, Discrimination health club news health club for sale, Discrimination health club news Health Club Marketing, Discrimination health club news  Health Club Promotion, Discrimination health club news  fitness Consultants, Discrimination health club news health club promotions, Discrimination health club news Health Clubs, Discrimination health club news join health club, Discrimination health club news Ladies Fitness, Discrimination health club news Ladies Workout Express, Discrimination health club news lady of america, Discrimination health club news NAC Billing Company, Discrimination health club news Peak Performance, Discrimination health club news planet fitness, Discrimination health club news Powerful Promotions, Discrimination health club news powerhouse gym, Discrimination health club news Professional Fitness Marketing, Discrimination health club news Raise EFT $6, Discrimination health club news Slim and tone, Discrimination health club news snap fitness, Discrimination health club news spa studio owners, Discrimination health club news Targeted fitness, Discrimination health club news marketing that generates new fitness, Discrimination health club news  Thousands of health clubs, Discrimination health club news   world health club, Discrimination health club news workout express, Discrimination health club news join, Discrimination health club newshealth club closed, Discrimination health club news health club opening, Discrimination health club newsclub solutions magazine, Discrimination health club news s, Discrimination health club news24 Hour Fitness, Discrimination health club newsAnytime fitness, Discrimination health club news  Bally Total Fitness, Discrimination health club newsHealth Club Management , Discrimination health club newsCrunch Fitness, Discrimination health club newsClub One, Discrimination health club newsCurves, Discrimination health club newsEquinox, Discrimination health club newsHealth Fitness Corp., Discrimination health club newsLifestyle Family Fitness, Discrimination health club newsPlanet Fitness, Discrimination health club newsPlus One Management, Discrimination health club newsPowerhouse Gyms, Discrimination health club newsSnap Fitness, Discrimination health club newsSpectrum Athletic Clubs, Discrimination health club newsSport & Health, Discrimination health club newsTown Sports International, Discrimination health club newsSports Club Co., Discrimination health club newsUrban Active, Discrimination health club newsWellbridgeHealth Club, Discrimination health club newsWestern Athletic, Discrimination health club newsWorld Gym, Discrimination health club news virgin active, Discrimination health club newsworkout anytime, Discrimination health club news la boxing, Discrimination health club news 9 rounds fitness, Discrimination health club newsweight lifting gym, Discrimination health club news health spa, Discrimination health club news attorney general, Discrimination health club news health club contract, Discrimination health club news club enhancement fee, Discrimination health club news health club billing, Discrimination health club news health club fraud, Discrimination health club news health club franchise, Discrimination health club news gym franchise , Discrimination health club newsbreaking industry news, Discrimination health club newshealth club news, Discrimination health club news

The gym will turn into an oasis for ladies,offering fitness and special  programs unique to women’s needs. Another one of its gyms in South Bend, Indiana  will also transform, according to owners.

Currently, male members alternate workout days with female members at the  gym, which the men tell 7 Action News allows them to have access to the club  three days a week.

“When we signed up, the club was saying they were open for males and females. So we expect them to honor the agreement that they did with us when we signed up for the membership,” said Balmaceda.

A spokesperson for the fitness club told 7 Action News, research suggests  there is a need for ladies to feel comfortable in a “women only” work-out  environment.

Fitness USA said in a statement,  “Our male-members continue to be fully  honored at our nearby Lincoln Park Club which offers a co-ed exercise every day  and a full pool and spa area.”

According to Fitness USA, they plan to deal with individual concerns on a  case-by-case basis and would like to work with frustrated customers.

Those adjustments do not sit well with male members.

“I’m frustrated because now I’ve got to relocate to a new gym to work out and  it’s just ridiculous,” said Banks.

“It’s an inconvenience because the people who bought [the membership], they  live around here and they have to travel farther away now,” said Balmaceda.

Dozens of male members say the gym is discriminating against them based on  their gender.

They will be fighting back with a protest on April 9.

Read more: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/local-gym-to-kick-men-out-create-women-only-workout-environment#ixzz2PV0Hd0Oz

JohnHoleton
This  sort of behavior is criminal & in direct violation of the U.S. &  Michigan Constitution. I thought that “Seperate, but equal” was eliminated  during the 60’s! Unfortunately, there are individuals who believe that the law  does not apply to them anymore & they can do whatever they want. Hopefully,  there will be a class action civil rights lawsuit brought by the male membership & this establishment will be permanently closed….more
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MaryKeeley
It  is a big deal because the location makes a really big difference to whether I  work out or not. I would NOT want to be sent to the next town. I don’t need  Ladies Only but if they have to do that they should refund any men who want a   refund. THen they can put their money in a more convenient place…more
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RogerHill
Go  to lifetine fitness   so much better  and  no locked in contract   fitness  usa   has always been  a place with issues.  Its a gross place . I think   they are going  out  of business…more
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JoeCarswell
This  is some BS….First Dearborn and now taylor…more
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SueReed
Well  this sucks, my husband has a lifetime membership for this place that he got  decades ago and the Taylor location is the closest one to our house! I consider  this discrimination!…more