Planet Fitness ?
kellyjfenn
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Does anyone go to Planet Fitness? I been going to Anytime Fitness but I need a change. Anytime is so small and trainers and clients take up the space a lot. I thought about going to Planet Fitness but I have heard many negative things about planet fitness regarding unexpected fees, etc
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I go to PF. I pay $10/month with a yearly charge of $39. I never have any trouble getting the machine or weights I need. It is kept clean. I haven't used any of the class services or personal trainers. I chose this over the Y (which is right beside it) because of the membership fee (Y is triple the cost) and at certain times of the day it is full of kids that are not well behaved.7
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I definitely don’t want kids running around.. lol. Idk why I’m nervous to go in there and trying new, I just my routine at my current gym is boring. I’m hoping I can get a guest pass for a week2
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I think the only issue with planet fitness is they don't have free weights with barbells. So if you use those it might not be a good fit for you. Otherwise it sounds like a good deal.2
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I will still keep my other gym for that reason. I’m checking it out now. I was annoyed because I had to get used to a different treadmill. Atleast it’s not depressing here3
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Not my kind of place, but to each there own..0
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I recently joined Planet Fitness and like it for all the same reasons listed by kgb6days above. Can't beat the cost/value.2
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I have a PF membership. I went regularly for a while, took a break, and now I'm trying to make it a habit again.
My local PF is pretty decent. The employees are friendly enough and I often see them cleaning the equipment. Paper towels and sanitizer are readily available. I always wipe every machine before and after using it though, because not everyone wipes them down. That happens everywhere though.
They have plenty of cardio machines and I've never had to wait longer than a minute or two for anything else I've wanted to use. I believe most PF do not have much in the way of free weights. My location does offer dumbbells, but I guess that most PF do not. PF does offer free personal training, but I think its more of a general overview than anything in depth. I never took advantage of it. My location also offers a few different classes each day.
I've never heard the "lunk alarm" go off. I know a lot of people complain about that.
The only issue that I have run into is the showers. They aren't kept very clean and my location's showers were poorly designed so that the water doesn't drain properly and just sits on the floor.
All in all, I feel like I get my money worth for $10 a month.
On a side note, I like that all of the cardio machines have a personal tv. It makes time move a bit faster for me.4 -
The only problem I have is that not all gyms in the chain have the same standard equipment. The one near my home has stairclimber and plyo boxes, but no kettlebells or medicine balls. The one near my job doesn't have stairclimbers, plyo boxes, or battle ropes. So basically my WOD dictates which one I go to.
Price and staff are great. Cleanliness is meh.3 -
If you do barbell work, it won't be a good fit. I've had a membership in the past for the sole purpose of doing cardio when the weather won't let me get outside, but I never used it for weight lifting because no barbells or squat racks or deadlifting/oly platforms.3
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I am on a $10 a month plus $39 annual PF plan. I do mostly cardio on Arc Trainer, do a couple of abs machines and the endless rope for a few minutes. Sometimes a few more machines, but a lot of visits that's it. I usually do 1 to 2 hours on the Arc Trainer. I go early, do my work out, shower and go to my office. I did the single location membership because it's very near my office; super convenient. The only other gym that convenient for me is Lifetime Fitne$$. Met with the trainer once, have done a couple of instructor led classes/workouts. Those were fine. I am happy with it; it meets my simple needs. I got in shape mostly by paddling SUP and walking long distances. I don't want to lose it over the winter. I will use it far less in warm weather, but probably still swing by once or twice most weeks.0
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kellyjfenn wrote: »I will still keep my other gym for that reason. I’m checking it out now. I was annoyed because I had to get used to a different treadmill. Atleast it’s not depressing here
What else, if anything, do you do besides cardio? If just cardio, by all means join PF, although you should start taking advantage of the weights
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I have a black card membership, so I can use any Planet Fitness. I visit two near my house and two near my boyfriend's house. Take a tour and make use of the free pass before you join, especially if you'r eonly going to use one club, because the equipment varies from location to location. When I first joied I met with the trainer and had her design a program for me, but there's no real personal training.1
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I am, I love it-go daily
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I like mine. It doesn’t have the greatest selection of barbells but lots of dumbbells. It doesn’t have any other free weight equipment either (I.e medicine balls etc) but I still like it and it is way cheaper than Goodlife0
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Like the OP. I've read a lot of reviews about the 2 local discount gyms. I have issues with any company that won't take full payment up front via cash/debit for their goods or services.1
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kellyjfenn wrote: »I will still keep my other gym for that reason. I’m checking it out now. I was annoyed because I had to get used to a different treadmill. Atleast it’s not depressing here
I like the attitude, even if it is pretty obvious that it is part of the job. A smile and "have a great work out" on the way in and "have a great day!" on the way out makes me feel goo, forced or not. I think it quits being forced and comes naturally to them after a while.New_Heavens_Earth wrote: »The only problem I have is that not all gyms in the chain have the same standard equipment. The one near my home has stairclimber and plyo boxes, but no kettlebells or medicine balls. The one near my job doesn't have stairclimbers, plyo boxes, or battle ropes. So basically my WOD dictates which one I go to.
Price and staff are great. Cleanliness is meh.
Weird; mine is very clean (nearly always one or two people out on the floor or in the bathrooms cleaning) and has all that equipment.1 -
The main downside to PF is they don't have barbells. They do have weight machines, smith machines, and dumbells though. They also don't have a pool or group classes if you're into those. Their marketing/rules some people have an issue with but I personally couldn't care less about that. It's $10 a month with a $39 annual fee, so it works out to like $14/month. I will say though, when you sign up, they charge you the $39 fee, and then it's due again at whatever point in the year they charge. So that first year you have to pay it twice. Right now, with it being new years, they have the $1 sign up fee special, so if you want to join, nows the time.1
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The main downside to PF is they don't have barbells. They do have weight machines, smith machines, and dumbells though. They also don't have a pool or group classes if you're into those. Their marketing/rules some people have an issue with but I personally couldn't care less about that. It's $10 a month with a $39 annual fee, so it works out to like $14/month. I will say though, when you sign up, they charge you the $39 fee, and then it's due again at whatever point in the year they charge. So that first year you have to pay it twice. Right now, with it being new years, they have the $1 sign up fee special, so if you want to join, nows the time.
They have some kind of deal to wave the sign up fee (or charge some tiny amount; I paid a dime) several times a year.1 -
Yes, I like to use barbells, and weights, it’s just hard to get to at my current gym, it’s always being used.0
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I just joined planet fitness and I am liking it so far. I’m just starting out in my fitness journey so this is perfect for me for now. I mainly work on a cardio machine and then try the 30 minute challenge. I think it just mainly depends on what your looking for in a gym.0
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PF probably okay as long as one doesn't want barbells or heavier dumbbells. FYI, for those interested in personal training the one locally doesn't require any certification, other locations may vary.
Here are the requirements from an Indeed ad:
Qualifications/Requirements
A passion for fitness and health!
Upbeat and positive attitude.
Punctuality and reliability is a must.
Exceptional customer service skills; able to interact in a positive and professional way with members and co-workers, exceeding the member’s expectations.
Strong listener with the ability to empathize and problem solve.
Demonstrate diplomacy in all interactions while using appropriate behavior and language.
Current CPR Certification required.
Exceptional knowledge of Exercise Science.
High School diploma/GED equivalent required.
Must be 18 years of age or older.3 -
I guess a lot depends on how they decide if a candidate meets the requirement "Exceptional knowledge of Exercise Science"
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I had planet fitness membership for 1 year and only went there twice to sign up and to cancel. I then was turned on to a certain kind of membership with my health insurance where I pay 30/month and could goto many gyms that are different companies. I have been sticking to 1 gym lately but I like the option of being able to choose.
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CarvedTones wrote: »I guess a lot depends on how they decide if a candidate meets the requirement "Exceptional knowledge of Exercise Science"
Probably depends on local management. Some might require an exercise science degree and some a pulse.1 -
I have been a member of PF for almost 6 years. I used to go 6 days a week, then my grandmothers health took a decline (my wife and I were her caregivers). I took a 2 year (almost to the day) break as her health continued to decline.I had lost almost 80# and gained most of it back. I started going back 5-6 days a week in December 2018, and I had forgotten how much I enjoyed/looked forward to going to the gym. I did a design your own plan session with the personal trainer, and we set up a plan (with a re-evaluation in February). Personally, I love PF... it is cheap, and the location near my house has plenty of machines, and like others have said, never have to wait more than a minute or 2 for weight machines etc. The trainer is always talking to me when I am there, encouraging me etc... That is one of the things I like best is the trainer.. he took the time to find out about me (health issues, injuries etc) and what my goals were.. with no judgement.. I never feel any judgement when I go there.1
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As a seasoned lifter I will say this. Any gym is what you make of it. I used to have a PF membership years ago and it served me well. I just outgrew it because of the lack of free weights. i would say go for it. I do miss a 24 hour gym.1
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CarvedTones wrote: »I guess a lot depends on how they decide if a candidate meets the requirement "Exceptional knowledge of Exercise Science"
Probably not much if they also give a minimum age of 18 and a high school diploma/GED. How long does it take/what educational background is needed to get the major certifications?0 -
CarvedTones wrote: »I guess a lot depends on how they decide if a candidate meets the requirement "Exceptional knowledge of Exercise Science"
Probably not much if they also give a minimum age of 18 and a high school diploma/GED. How long does it take/what educational background is needed to get the major certifications?
You don't need any education or background in exercise science to get certified to be a personal trainer. You just take a certification course through ACE, NASM, ISSA, ACSM, or NSCA and pass the certification test. The only pre-requisites are 18 years old with high school diploma, CPR and AED certifications. Most of the courses run around 9 weeks I think. This is why it can be hard to find a good PT.
That said, I do know several good ones and most of them have at least bachelors degrees in exercise science...but those folks don't typically work for a gym, they are private contractors and rent space from a gym.2 -
Joined planet fitness almost two months ago and I like it so far. If you are looking for a chill atmosphere, I would recommend it.1
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cwolfman13 wrote: »CarvedTones wrote: »I guess a lot depends on how they decide if a candidate meets the requirement "Exceptional knowledge of Exercise Science"
Probably not much if they also give a minimum age of 18 and a high school diploma/GED. How long does it take/what educational background is needed to get the major certifications?
You don't need any education or background in exercise science to get certified to be a personal trainer. You just take a certification course through ACE, NASM, ISSA, ACSM, or NSCA and pass the certification test. The only pre-requisites are 18 years old with high school diploma, CPR and AED certifications. Most of the courses run around 9 weeks I think. This is why it can be hard to find a good PT.
That said, I do know several good ones and most of them have at least bachelors degrees in exercise science...but those folks don't typically work for a gym, they are private contractors and rent space from a gym.
I took a prep course for the ACE test just for my own knowledge through adult ed at the local JC. it was 15 weeks 3 hours in class a week.0
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