Planet Fitness

RyanWilson1993
RyanWilson1993 Posts: 409 Member
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What are your opinions of this gym?
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  • lovinmamaxo
    lovinmamaxo Posts: 368 Member
    I love it!
  • Drenched_N_Motivation
    Drenched_N_Motivation Posts: 1,004 Member
    Never heard of it.
  • strawberrie_milk
    strawberrie_milk Posts: 381 Member
    Judging solely on their ads, I think they're a joke.
  • Jules2Be
    Jules2Be Posts: 2,238 Member
    Judging solely on their ads, I think they're a joke.

    whatever,,, they are inexpensive for people who need that, and have what you need for a workout.
  • BackTatJIM
    BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
    I have heard more bad then good, they do not want any*meat heads in the gym* so if you plan on getting big don't go to there gym LOL makes sense right, I heard they have like pizza partys on Fridays, I know the one near me has a dress code that says no cut off t shirts WTF!!! Never actually been there but these are a few things I have heard from friends
  • twinrose28
    twinrose28 Posts: 6
    I'm a premium member of Planet Fitness. I like going to this gym. It is always clean and the people who work their are very helpful. The gym is open 24 hours 7 days a week. I appreciate this because my job is on a rotating shift. I also appreciate having the premium membership because if my husband wants to work out with me he can come along without having to join the gym. I also appreciate that the membership dues fits within my budget. Another nice thing about this gym is that I feel free to go this gym without people looking at me and judging me for my size. I can workout and not worry about what other people are thinking about me. The only thing I wish this gym had was a pool so I would be able to do water aerobics. Maybe some day in the future they will think about offering this. But overall I really enjoy working out at Planet Fitness.
  • Drenched_N_Motivation
    Drenched_N_Motivation Posts: 1,004 Member
    I go to Chuze Fitness, 10 bucks a month and all the weights you can lift! Well, not really, the dumbbells only go up to 75 lbs and the dont have a real bench press, its a hammer strenght machine. But 10 bucks, yeah.
  • RyanWilson1993
    RyanWilson1993 Posts: 409 Member
    My opinion is if you wanna be a bodybuilder/powerlifter this gym is not for you which is why i'll never get a membership there but if your a beginner or someone wanting to lose weight its perfect for you
  • BackTatJIM
    BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
    My opinion is if you wanna be a bodybuilder/powerlifter this gym is not for you which is why i'll never get a membership there but if your a beginner or someone wanting to lose weight its perfect for you

    I kind of agree, well I don't want to be a body builder, but I like my small gym thats 11$ a month and has everything, plus I enjoy seeing the same people who are there all the time, I never have to workout with strangers
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,022 Member
    The other day I thought about this: So people who go to PF don't want to feel "judged" by others at the gym. But aren't they judged just by walking in the street or in a store or mall? And I'm more than sure people spend more time out and about then in a gym for an hour or so.

    Personally I've worked out in 2 of them and knew I was judged as soon as I step foot in to work out in them. When the first thing out of the mouths of the front desk is "you can't do deadlifts or we don't have heavy dumbells here" then it's pretty ironic that they state they are a "Judgement Free" gym. Both times I was there just to do cardio and some plyometric work.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
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    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • RyanWilson1993
    RyanWilson1993 Posts: 409 Member
    The other day I thought about this: So people who go to PF don't want to feel "judged" by others at the gym. But aren't they judged just by walking in the street or in a store or mall? And I'm more than sure people spend more time out and about then in a gym for an hour or so.

    Personally I've worked out in 2 of them and knew I was judged as soon as I step foot in to work out in them. When the first thing out of the mouths of the front desk is "you can't do deadlifts or we don't have heavy dumbells here" then it's pretty ironic that they state they are a "Judgement Free" gym. Both times I was there just to do cardio and some plyometric work.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
    As a Rams fan never thought I would agree with a niner but i couldnt agree more in all honesty i believe planet fitness is trying to make it too where the people who have had good results be judged
  • ChrisStoney
    ChrisStoney Posts: 479 Member
    it's a good gym for women and guy's who don't want to lift.... also the gym's have different staff, most of them are young kids, so the 'enforcement varies. But the weights do not go up very high. So if you don't want to lift just do cardio it is probably great.
  • SaintOnEarth
    SaintOnEarth Posts: 160
    I find the gym to be very great. I have a black membership which includes unlimited access to any planet fitness across the US, you can bring 1 free guest any time you are at your "home" PF, they have free tanning, free massage chairs, and everyone in the gym is friendly. I have no complaints about the gym, and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a gym.
  • k2quiere
    k2quiere Posts: 4,151 Member
    it's pretty ironic that they state they are a "Judgement Free" gym.

    THIS...When I went one a tour there, I found it quite ironic that all of the rules they had were against people who were into heavy lifting. That doesn't say judgement free to me; it simply says they're catering to a certain crowd while perpetuating stereotypes.
  • NormalSaneFLGuy
    NormalSaneFLGuy Posts: 1,344 Member
    If you want a no frills gym with minimal weights, few professional lifters, and a general mentality aimed at losing weight and cardio as opposed to weight lifting, it's a great gym.
    If you want frills, lots of weights, frequent lifters, and the typical gym atmosphere then it's a bad gym.

    Different strokes for different folks.
  • IndianCat3
    IndianCat3 Posts: 158 Member
    First let me say this, I personally don't have anything against bodybuilders or heavy lifters....but honestly, all that damn grunting to lift a weight and dropping the weights is not all I need to be hearing while I'm trying to workout...therefore, go and do that at another gym..PF is a damn good gym and it's fits most ppl budget and needs..let's keep it real
  • albinogorilla
    albinogorilla Posts: 1,056 Member
    it's a good gym for women and guy's who don't want to lift.... also the gym's have different staff, most of them are young kids, so the 'enforcement varies. But the weights do not go up very high. So if you don't want to lift just do cardio it is probably great.

    i guess i am a woman then..............
  • Cat52169
    Cat52169 Posts: 277 Member
    I love the gym. The staff is friendly and knowledgable. There are all kinds of people that work out there. It's not a meat market. It's clean. Machines are always available. Plenty of weights for weight lifters and I've seen quite a few body builders there so................
  • karylee44
    karylee44 Posts: 892
    i belong to one here.. its always clean, with machines available. staff is friendly.. although i don't like the "trainer" much..
  • willnorton
    willnorton Posts: 995 Member
    i love the gym.....friendly and clean...lots of machines and free weights.....huge selection of cardio equipment..... best gym i have ever gone to......$10 a month.... my PF gym stole so many people from the other gyms in town.....one shut down and the famous WORLD GYM here in St Augustine is now offering $10 a month memberships....go figure....you got to compete for the business....
    its a great gym
  • CrystalDreams
    CrystalDreams Posts: 418 Member
    in my area its like walking into a jersey shore hell. I just go because its cheap. though the stench of cologne,sweat, testosterone, protein powder, and perfume gets sickening
  • JeaninePaige
    JeaninePaige Posts: 464 Member
    It's a good gym if you're on a budget, but since I live in a highly populated area I have to watch what times I go or I won't be able to grab a treadmill and will have to wait to use machines.
  • RyanWilson1993
    RyanWilson1993 Posts: 409 Member
    First let me say this, I personally don't have anything against bodybuilders or heavy lifters....but honestly, all that damn grunting to lift a weight and dropping the weights is not all I need to be hearing while I'm trying to workout...therefore, go and do that at another gym..PF is a damn good gym and it's fits most ppl budget and needs..let's keep it real
    Well if your squatting like 500lbs for example its pretty damn hard to keep calm
  • ChrisStoney
    ChrisStoney Posts: 479 Member
    it's a good gym for women and guy's who don't want to lift.... also the gym's have different staff, most of them are young kids, so the 'enforcement varies. But the weights do not go up very high. So if you don't want to lift just do cardio it is probably great.

    i guess i am a woman then..............

    But you have the body of a man.... such a shame
  • jennday1
    jennday1 Posts: 21 Member
    This is a gym for people on a budget. I pay $10/month and that gives me access to cardio equipment such as treadmills, ellipticals, arc trainers, bikes etc as well as weight machines. They also have a small area in the back with ab type things, weighted balls and such. There is also another area dedicated to a circuit where there are steps and weight machines with a red light/green light timer. There are no classes and no where to have classes. They also have tanning beds, which I don't use. I love it. I don't feel uncomfortable with the people who work there or with the people who go to the gym. Haven't noticed any leering or inappropriate behavior. They offer free personal training but it is minimal, bare bones. They don't weigh you or anything, basically just show you how to use the machines and how many reps to do.

    I don't know about there ads and I haven't seen one, but I don't think you can judge things by their ads. Look at fast food ads and cereal ads. Crap food but if you listened to their ads they are healthy.
    Anyway, my two cents.
  • TravisBurns
    TravisBurns Posts: 353 Member
    My only complaint is that there isn't a free weight-bench or squat rack. Other than that, I LOVE my local PF. It's great and I get all the workouts I need with the dumbbells. They go up to 75 which isn't too high, but It gets the job done. Always enough machines, always clean, and the aqua massage bed is the best thing ever lol.
  • jennday1
    jennday1 Posts: 21 Member
    I agree with this comment. It is not a gym for body builders but for everyday people who are overweight or who want to get healthy.
  • staps065
    staps065 Posts: 837 Member
    PF is great if you are looking for gym and to workout without all of the other BS activties. It's not a social club (although I have lots of friends there!), it's not a spa, it doesn;t have a juice bar or restaurant, it's not a family center with babysitting (maybe some of them offer that service?), it's a gym. Low cost, clean with great equipment.

    I've belonged to many gyms over my lifetime (YMCA, Bally's, Jack LaLane (yes, he had a gym!), Gold's LA Fitness, etc) and by far PF is just what it advertises; a gym with no judgement, great equipment, clean restrooms and showers and a great staff. All for $10.00/month and I pay a year in advance for $99.00!

    Best idea ever other than maybe the 24 Hour Fitness or Anytime Gym concepts; you can work out anytime, although my PF is 24-hours Monday - Friday...

    But that's just my opinion. I'm sure it's not for everyone....
  • Drenched_N_Motivation
    Drenched_N_Motivation Posts: 1,004 Member
    Sounds like these gyms are popping up all over the place, Chuze, Crunch, Planet...same exact concept.
  • Tony_Brewski
    Tony_Brewski Posts: 1,376 Member
    I've been a member for about a year now. It's a good cardio gym. Smith Machines, several weight machines as well cabled and belted. Dumb bells as well. If you looking to sit in front of the mirror and do bicurls with 150lbs dumb bells its not a gym for you. If you want to go and sweat and do light to moderate lifting its a good fit. Monthly fees of $10 to $20 demended on membership class you choose.

    In the end its your choice dont ever let anyone else influence you. If you fall into this trap than you might as well sit on the couch and pig out on cheese burgers.

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