Thoughts & Observations
My First 30 Days at PUMPS

The following are direct though somewhat distorted quotes from actual new members of PUMPS.

(These are our top 10 favorites!)

  1. "I love the genuine friendliness and enthusiasm of the staff. They also make me feel like I'm at home because they smile and pretend they're listening to me whenever I speak."
  2. "I loved the informative materials included in my new member packet. As a beginner, I especially found the "Group X—Behind the Scenes" both insightful and insulting—it was wonderful!"
  3. "My "significant other" already says I'm not as "significant" as I've already slimmed down from taking so many Zumba and Chisel classes."
  4. "Now I understand why they're not in competition with DSW."
  5. "Before I joined PUMPS I dreaded going to the gym and hated exercising. Now I love going to the gym but still hate exercising."
  6. "I understand that they simply can't help themselves, but it's very refreshing to be finally able to exercise without men staring at me all the time."
  7. "I thought I was in good shape and knowledgeable about fitness before I even joined PUMPS. Now that I’ve taken TRX Suspension Training I’m in even better shape and actually know what my “core” is."
  8. "I've been told that I'm a very difficult woman to please yet the staff here seems to have no problem accommodating my needs. I am going to find out what type of medication these people are on and get it prescribed for my husband!"
  9. "I was actually paying more money when I belonged to one of the express clubs and was getting a hell of a lot less. Now I'm paying less and getting a hell of a lot more. Go figure!"
  10. "I can't seem to figure out which woman creates all their bizarre and twisted marketing materials as they all seem so friendly, pleasant and quite normal. Clearly one of them has some issues."