Planet fitness. Y/n?

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  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Planet Fitness is WONDERFUL! Open 24/7, and lots of equipment. Friendly staff, and they do have trainers to help you - look for the schedule at the front desk.

    Uh...

    ...just so we're all clear here...

    ...there is more than one PF location in the world.

    I suspect this review may not be relevant to all of them...and seem to be at odds with the reviews OP read.

    I'd put a lot more weight on specific reviews of the location in question over general reviews of the franchise itself. At $10/month w/ no contract though, if it's convenient to you, then it's at least worth looking into further.
  • AZKristi
    AZKristi Posts: 1,801 Member
    People are quick to post negative reviews, but people who love something often don't take the time to say so. Go look at the location near you and see what the equipment is like. Even if it is mostly cardio equipment, it could be worth it if you live in a place where it is impractical to exercise outside. For ten bucks a month, you can't expect many perks. Nevertheless, the facility should be clean, well organized, and the equipment should be functional. It might be perfectly sufficient for what you want to accomplish, Don't forget - some of the best exercises can be done with body weight - squats, lunges, dips, planks, push-ups, etc.
  • kdangiolillo
    kdangiolillo Posts: 2
    I tried PF to begin with and it's exactly that, a beginner gym. One that isn't too serious about training their people and serves junk food to their participants. No gym that is serious is going to give you pizza, bagels and candy after your workout. They'll be giving you protein to nourish your muscles that you just worked out. My stay at PF lasted 2 1/2 months and I went to Anytime Fitness where I have found it to be very much an active and non-intimidating gym.
  • lorenzovonmatterhorn7549
    lorenzovonmatterhorn7549 Posts: 495 Member
    It has it's pros and cons. It's hard to beat $10 a month. The one I go to has plenty of treadmills, elliptical, exercise bikes, etc... They have plenty of dumbells, barbells, and exercise machines.
  • MisterDerpington
    MisterDerpington Posts: 604 Member
    hell no. Even if you find one of the 2% if then that have barrels, they ban Deadlifts, ohp, etc.
  • Dechant63
    Dechant63 Posts: 59
    I don't like it because of no free weights. But if you're looking for weight machines and lots of equipment for cardio you can't beat the price considering around here gyms are about $40 a month.
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    hell no. Even if you find one of the 2% if then that have barrels, they ban Deadlifts, ohp, etc.

    i deadlift and ohp at my PF no problem

    they have a squat rack and plenty of dumbbells

    like i said it works for me at the moment.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    I don't like it because of no free weights. But if you're looking for weight machines and lots of equipment for cardio you can't beat the price considering around here gyms are about $40 a month.
    The one I used had free weights. Not a ton, but they definitely had free weights.
  • TyTy76
    TyTy76 Posts: 1,761 Member
    Oh, but they do have free pizza on Saturdays...

    ROFL, that really helps their members reach their goals. :noway:

    What's wrong with pizza???
  • rgrange
    rgrange Posts: 236 Member
    Planet Fitness is WONDERFUL! Open 24/7, and lots of equipment. Friendly staff, and they do have trainers to help you - look for the schedule at the front desk.

    Nice try, Planet Fitness PR rep
  • siriuslestrange1
    siriuslestrange1 Posts: 74 Member
    All of the PFs near me have tons of cardio machines, tons of weight machines and HUGE free weight areas! There are always lots of people using the free weights. I myself haven't tried any of them, but from what I see, there are dumbbells, hand weights and the curved dumbbells for standing curls. There are definitely weights about 50lbs too. I went over and scanned once and saw hand weights up to 110lbs and dumbbells up to 250!!!

    I work better with the machines for weights and cardio, so I love PF! I personally prefer the "not serious" vibe. Of course there are still people that stand there and make faces and say stuff, but that's going to be everywhere.
  • _Resolve_
    _Resolve_ Posts: 735 Member
    I like it, go there 5 days a week. The one close to me has free weights and a ton of cardio machines. Also has a 30 minute circuit room, 15 minute ab room, tanning and massage chairs. The thing about PF is they are all franchised so they are all a little different.
  • jdm_taco
    jdm_taco Posts: 999 Member
    I lost all my weight there and put on a good bit of muscle. Best job I ever had too.
  • E_Sally
    E_Sally Posts: 5
    It def works for me lots of free weights etc..I go there 6 days a week =]
  • shunggie
    shunggie Posts: 1,036 Member
    I've been going for about a month and love it. My gym has free weights but thankfully not a lot of muscle heads. If that makes it a "starter gym", I'm ok with that. There is never a wait for cardio machines or weight machines. They have a personal trainer that will meet with you and help you design a workout as part of the membership. Who cares if they lure people with pizza and bagels?
  • sjmitchner
    sjmitchner Posts: 121 Member
    The one I go to has free weights, cardio machines, 30 minute circuit room, 15 minute ab room, stretching area, plus weight machines, tanning and massage chairs. The only time I have to wait is if I go right at 5:30pm, everyone is on the treadmills. I've never had a problem with the free food, I just don't eat it. The only time the "lunk" alarm goes off is if someone drops their weights at the end of a lift. I like the gym which is a plus cause it's all I can afford.
  • LilRedRooster
    LilRedRooster Posts: 1,421 Member
    Eh, I like cheaper gyms, because I only go to use weights and cardio machines every now and then. I don't need a "great" gym, I just need one with stuff in it.

    Fits the bill. I've used them when I'm out of town. Didn't hate it.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Planet Fitness is WONDERFUL! Open 24/7, and lots of equipment. Friendly staff, and they do have trainers to help you - look for the schedule at the front desk.

    Nice try, Planet Fitness PR rep

    You sound like a conspiracy theorist...


    ...although I suspect you're right in this instance...
  • Owligator
    Owligator Posts: 14 Member
    I've been going to Planet Fitness on and off for at least four years now. I work weekends and during the week so getting to the gym after doing crossfit doesn't always happen. I don't feel horrible if I don't get there because it is only 10 bucks a month. This might hurt my chances of getting there but I do work out on my own as well. The staff is friendly and they do have a lot to offer, just wish they had exercise classes! The hours are convenient, wish I could find a gym near me that's open late weekends but that'll probably never happen.
  • jdm_taco
    jdm_taco Posts: 999 Member
    lol @ people that think you must to do compound lifts and no machines to put on size.


    PF is just fine. It would be nice if they had bigger dbs and no lunk alarm

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