Planet Fitness

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  • martyqueen52
    martyqueen52 Posts: 1,120 Member
    There's nothing wrong with PF at all. I still go there and can out dead-lift / squat anyone on this thread.

    Don't be afraid to ask for plans. There's the PHUL method split (I personally use), Stronglifts 5x5, Icecream Fitness split, etc.
  • HerkMeOff
    HerkMeOff Posts: 1,002 Member
    There's nothing wrong with PF at all. I still go there and can out dead-lift / squat anyone on this thread.

    :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn:
  • shunggie
    shunggie Posts: 1,036 Member
    I love Planet Fitness. It's not designed for serious weight lifters, and I'm fine with that. I've met with the PT a couple of times and she (ok this is just at my local gym, I cant' speak for all locations) has always been helpfu and friendly. I'm not sure where the "go to a gym where they want you to suceed" came from, as for a dress code the only thing I have seen is a no jeans sign but I have seen people on treadmills with jeans on. There is a lady in her mid 60's that comes in with polyester pants and a blouse on every day. She does thirty minutes on the treadmill and leaves. I like a gym that has room for that lady in addition to the super buff muscle men.
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    Two of my friends use PF. But they know what they're doing, so they go to lift/use the weight room, and leave.
    PF is good for people who want a low key environment, or an inexpensive membership.
    If you want to be working with a PT and not have a "lunk alarm" go off if you drop equipment, I'd suggest investing in a slightly more expensive gym to fit your needs.

    I used to go to the YMCA, and I really liked it a lot. I've tried out two, and I've only had good experience there.
  • runner475
    runner475 Posts: 1,236 Member
    OP,

    It doesn't matter what gym you go to, if you have any questions ask an employee. Most of PF have trainers on staff. Get an appointment and they will design a plan for you.

    Base line - ask.

    Good Luck and ignore all the BS that goes here. Good question.
  • levitateme
    levitateme Posts: 999 Member
    I love Planet Fitness. It discriminates against serious weight lifters, and I'm fine with that. I've met with the PT a couple of times and she (ok this is just at my local gym, I cant' speak for all locations) has always been helpfu and friendly. I'm not sure where the "go to a gym where they want you to suceed" came from, as for a dress code the only thing I have seen is a no jeans sign but I have seen people on treadmills with jeans on. There is a lady in her mid 60's that comes in with polyester pants and a blouse on every day. She does thirty minutes on the treadmill and leaves. I like a gym that has room for that lady in addition to the super buff muscle men.

    FTFY
  • BoatsnHose
    BoatsnHose Posts: 120 Member
    Any gym that kicks you out for accidentally dropping a weight is no gym I want to support.
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    Go to the front desk and ask to make an appointment to meet with the trainer, and they should also give you a schedule for the group strength training classes. They have a schedule of the busiest and least busy times, as well. The trainer at mine is awesome, and he wrote up a routine for me based on what I had already done in the past. I'm sad mine doesn't have all the equipment Cranky's has, though. :cry:
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    the OP hasn't been back to post on her own thread? shocking
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    the OP hasn't been back to post on her own thread? shocking

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