Planet Fitness Vs Genesis

chernandez77 wrote: »

I don't think it's about the gym you go to but the work you put in at the gym when you go

People here say that all the time, but it's only a half-truth. Having the right equipment makes a HUGE difference. So does having the right atmosphere and guidance from the staff, if needed.

Think about it. If it was only a matter of the work that you put in, you could just get a pair of 3-lb dumbbells and exercise at home. Or just run around in a park. Obviously, the gym amenities do matter.

Some people are happy at Planet Fitness, and it's possible to get results there. If you want to get results efficiently though, rather than just being happy, almost any other gym would be a better choice.

jaimydude wrote: »

I go to Planet fitness and it is great. They don't have free weights but they have plenty of dumbells, cable weight machines and Smith Machines. Between these and the cardio options I think most people would have what they need.

I just found the environment friendlier and better in general to do your own thing.

Their memberships are reasonable and they're easier to cancel on.

They have great promotions and deals. I would just walk into one and ask what the best way is to try them for a while - which may be joining and canceling later (not sure).

But more than what anyone says here you will be the only one who can either like or dislike them. My advice would be to try them out.

There are a number of people on these boards who have a negative impression of Planet Fitness for one reason or another. There are also others who have found Planet Fitness to meet their needs and enjoy their membership there. It really gets back to one's goals and how much effort they put into it.

I've worked out at Planet Fitness for the past three years and this has worked well for me. I prefer the strength training machines to the free weights; this coupled with location, cost, availability of equipment, hours of operation and other factors has met my needs.

spartan_d wrote: »

chernandez77 wrote: »

I don't think it's about the gym you go to but the work you put in at the gym when you go

People here say that all the time, but it's only a half-truth. Having the right equipment makes a HUGE difference. So does having the right atmosphere and guidance from the staff, if needed.

Think about it. If it was only a matter of the work that you put in, you could just get a pair of 3-lb dumbbells and exercise at home. Or just run around in a park. Obviously, the gym amenities do matter.

Some people are happy at Planet Fitness, and it's possible to get results there. If you want to get results efficiently though, rather than just being happy, almost any other gym would be a better choice.

Why would any other gym be a better choice?

stanmann571 wrote: »

spartan_d wrote: »

chernandez77 wrote: »

I don't think it's about the gym you go to but the work you put in at the gym when you go

People here say that all the time, but it's only a half-truth. Having the right equipment makes a HUGE difference. So does having the right atmosphere and guidance from the staff, if needed.

Think about it. If it was only a matter of the work that you put in, you could just get a pair of 3-lb dumbbells and exercise at home. Or just run around in a park. Obviously, the gym amenities do matter.

Considering that it's impossible to put the right work in with 3 lb dumbells, you're 10% right.

Since PF has up to 75 or 120 lb dumbells, the necessary equipment is present.

Your analysis is incorrect. You don't need ANY gym equipment to get fit. Cardio and body weight exercises do wonders. Some people manage to stay fit without any weights whatsoever.

That is why I say that it's a half-truth to declare that it's not "about the gym you go to but the work you put in at the gym when you go." The logical implication of that statement is that any old gym would work, no matter how inadequate the equipment is. Sure, you can get fit with any old gym, but that doesn't make the gym a good choice.

"But the Planet Fitness equipment is adequate!" some people declare. Sure, depending on one's goals. It's needlessly sub-optimal though, and it lacks many of the amenities that would allow for more efficient fat burning or strength building. Not to mention that they prohibit many of the most effective exercises for achieving these goals.

As I keep saying, you CAN get fit at a place like Planet Fitness. I wouldn't recommend it if you want to do so efficiently though -- and especially if you're a beginner. Beginners, more than anyone else, need guidance and the right exercises to help them progress efficiently.