What do you think of Planet Fitness?

I, personally, don't have an issue with PF. I'm product of what can be accomplished at PF. BUT they are kind of limiting, and they do have "personal trainers". So your going to get out exactly what you put in.

VividVegan wrote: »

I'm a student on a college budget and there's a Planet Fitness near my apartment (and campus). The campus does have a gym but only the 4 days a week (Monday-Thursday) that the campus is open which three of those days I have classes almost all day, and the school gym is somewhat small and often crowded with students. I attend a community college. Should I give Planet Fitness a go? I generally lift weights and do cardio HIIT but I'm considering adding more variety and would feel comfortable with more room. I have some free weights and an elliptical. That's it. And my apartment got a bit crammed after adding more furniture and a large study desk.

It's the gym I use, but I'm not a huge lifter. Their free weights tend to be limited (Most of their locations max out at 50 lb dumb bells, and all machines).

They tend not to be crowded, in my experience, but that really depends on location.

I generally use PF for the mat area to do body weight exercises, and to run when weather is crappy. Works for me, at $10/month.

Price: best around
Cardio: typically plenty fo machines
Weights: i think its rare to see p.f. with free weights (except for dumbbells). They have lots of machines but if youre like me then essentially all they have for you is dumbbells and cables.

You can get by at p.f. but you may have to adapt your routine. I always join p.f. in the summer and then go to a gym with free weights after summer (just graduated college). Take a tour decide if you can get by with what they have.

I have no problem with it. Most people complain the free weights don't go high enough, but I don't see myself using a 70'lb dumbbell any time soon anyway.

Some of them are really stepping up their game by adding TRX straps, box jump stations, and even monkey bars, but this is dependent on location (mine doesn't do this, but I know people in CT/PA areas who have some of these things included in theirs).

I don't find it to be super crowded other than in the early months of the year.

I keep a membership there in case I'm travelling or trying to work out on a holiday (my main gym only has 4 locations and limited hours on holidays). I like it.

Just don't buy into the whole pizza monday/bagel Tuesday/tootsie roll thing (unless it fits your caloric goals for the day, then who the hell cares? If you're like I was in college, free food is the best food!)

3.6 years at planet fitness. I have no issue with it. I left bc I had progressed as far as I could at PF. I needed a bar that was not trapped in a smith. I achieved all of this at PF so I'm a PF girl but happy to be at a gym where I don't draw too much attention and the bar is free from the smith




http://imagecdn.bodybuilding.com/progress-photo/17813097/296ee0b731cd47d883c14653b80720ab-610xh.jpg

I have a Planet Fatness membership. I mostly do cardio and circuit although my PF does have free weights and squat racks, which I understand is not the norm. I'm not ever likely to want to do classes or group exercises so PF is good for me at $10 a month plus the $79 annual fee. Ours is 24 hours, which I like. I will say though, if you want to work out right after work, God love you. It's so crowded then. but mornings and after 8pm are fine. You just can't get a machine from 5pm-7pm. Especially not from January through May.

Some of their practices as a company are unsavory, and they aren't set up for serious lifters. However, given your specific situation, it sounds like a good option. Go for it.

Tomm88 wrote: »

I'v never been so theres something i want to know, is the "lunk alarm" real or just an internet joke?

Yes it's real.

Tomm88 wrote: »

I'v never been so theres something i want to know, is the "lunk alarm" real or just an internet joke?

I find it quite ironic that a place that calls itself the "Judgement Free Zone" has a buzzer when someone is judged to not be in compliance or working too hard. They have a bunch of dress code rules too.

I really like PF. I am in the gym every day at 5 am and the staff is very friendly and helpful. I like the fact that no matter what city I travel to, I can find one and not miss a beat. PF have alot of different equipment so I've never had to wait. I've been a member for five years. It works for me because I am able to maintain. I am not trying to be a bodybuilder.

They are decent!