what is a lunk alarm

The Lunk Alarm is an audible siren used by Planet Fitness, a national fitness chain, to discourage unwanted behavior such as grunting, dropping weights too loudly, or being disruptive and disrespectful to other gym-goers. It is part of the chains philosophy to maintain a "Judgement Free Zone," aiming to create a welcoming environment for all gym-goers. When the Lunk Alarm goes off, it draws unwanted attention, and the club manager will intervene. The alarm can be turned off at the managers discretion, and it is not always that the alarm will sound. The most common trigger for the Lunk Alarm is the loud dropping or slamming of weights, and it is rare because most gym-goers understand and respect the facilitys guidelines.