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Ex-NFL punter Weatherford kicked out of gym for excessive grunting

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So I have trained at well over 1,000 gyms all over the world. Not 1 time have I ever been approached and asked to "tone it down"... _ Today I was unceremoniously kicked out of @planetfitness for excessive breathing/grunting. _ A gym should be a place that encourages, motivates, and inspires you to build the best version of yourself possible. Not a place that has a built in 🚨Siren🚨 the manager activates when someone is working hard and breathes heavily. _ I'm embarrassed to say I paid $20 to this establishment. I'm fortunate to be an overly confident person. Can you imagine how embarrassing this would be to someone trying hard to change their image through hard work and they let a more than quiet breath out. _ The gym can already be a very intimidating place, clients don't need to worry about being completely humiliated for working hard. - THIS IS SAD AND IT NEEDS TO STOP!!! I'm asking everyone to go to @PlanetFitness on IG and Twitter page and share your thoughts. _ I live this life and share my journey in fitness to inspire, encourage, and motivate others. It seems #PlanetFitness has an alternative agenda. IT MUST STOP!!!!!! #BoyCottPlanetFitness #FPlanetFitness2x - You can see the rest of this unfortunate experience on my 👻SNAPCHAT👻

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As far as former NFL punters go, Steve Weatherford is about as muscular as you'll ever see.

During his time in the NFL, most of which came with the New York Giants, Weatherford became known for posting photos of his workouts and buff body on social media.

Now in his post-football life after playing only one game last season, Weatherford is still taking physical fitness seriously. Perhaps too seriously.

Weatherford posted a video on Instagram last week in which he sarcastically apologizes to the staff at Planet Fitness for "being such a savage." In the post's caption, Weatherford explains he was kicked out of the gym for "excessive breathing/grunting."

Weatherford called for his followers to boycott Planet Fitness.

- With h/t to Sporting News

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