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re: Honest opinion of Planet Fitness?

Posted on 10/3/25 at 10:18 am to
Posted by BabyTac
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2008
16673 posts
Posted on 10/3/25 at 10:18 am to
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Definitely push hard to keep all the power racks and barbells


Not sure if there’s a say. It’s weird because Fitness Project brought all that in a year ago then bought the suite a couple down and was opening a ‘Recovery Project’. I guess money talks. This is in a smaller town/suburb and while there’s not a ton of chatter it’s the same familiar faces seen. I’m afraid of the turnover and changes to the big corporate feel.
Posted by Pvt Hudson
Member since Jan 2013
4934 posts
Posted on 10/3/25 at 10:19 am to
We sound like we are looking for the same - not a bodybuilder, just need to get in, workout and get out. Finally quit PF and joined another gym. They let high school kids in for free during the summer.

It’s a hangout and impossible to get a workout in with everyone sitting at the machines looking at their phones.
Posted by Joe_Dirte
The Boot
Member since Feb 2019
910 posts
Posted on 10/3/25 at 10:25 am to
I personally like planet fitness for what I use it for. I get a free membership at a very large gym as my wife is an instructor there. I keep my PF membership b/c there's usually less people (at least the one I attend), and I use it depending on what time I go. dumbbells' up to 75 lbs, smith machines (8 I think) and various other machines. no free weight barbell
Posted by DCtiger1
Member since Jul 2009
11788 posts
Posted on 10/3/25 at 10:34 am to
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They let high school kids in for free during the summer. It’s a hangout and impossible to get a workout in with everyone sitting at the machines looking at their phones.


This is the problem in all of their locations. The gym/equipment itself is sufficient for 90% of the population
Posted by LEASTBAY
Member since Aug 2007
16560 posts
Posted on 10/3/25 at 10:41 am to
Many of them are adding free weights and removing the circuit training. I go in the AM on the weekdays and it's awesome. Many employees always cleaning and they fix anything broken fairly quickly. Did make the mistake of going on a Friday evening once and it was horrible with the types of people on there. I think it all depends on what your schedule is in relation to theirs.
Posted by Gorilla Ball
Az via La
Member since Feb 2006
13255 posts
Posted on 10/3/25 at 10:42 am to
It’s a gym
Posted by Sunnyvale
Little ST. James
Member since Feb 2024
3340 posts
Posted on 10/3/25 at 10:42 am to
Are you joining to Approach Girls at the GYM ?

Because there is another thread on that.

Also make sure you post all your biometrics, and stats, so the OT can have a clear understanding of the situation.
Posted by travelgamer
Member since Aug 2024
2836 posts
Posted on 10/3/25 at 10:43 am to
I join them when on a lengthy camping hiking road trip to get a shower and cleaned up.
This post was edited on 10/3/25 at 2:50 pm
Posted by jmarto1
Houma, LA/ Las Vegas, NV
Member since Mar 2008
38721 posts
Posted on 10/3/25 at 10:48 am to
Pick the one with the least amount of old guys cruising
Posted by kritra
Lafayette
Member since May 2008
300 posts
Posted on 10/3/25 at 10:50 am to
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Gym I work out at just got bought out and converting to PF.


You're such a lying chode. Just a few weeks ago you said that because of your "executive" status you were able to work out in the company gym.

Your company gym was bought out by PF?
Posted by WaydownSouth
Stratton Oakmont
Member since Nov 2018
11162 posts
Posted on 10/3/25 at 10:51 am to
Planet Fitness is for Soys
Posted by Mid Iowa Tiger
Undisclosed Secure Location
Member since Feb 2008
24851 posts
Posted on 10/3/25 at 11:55 am to
PF has plenty of free weights. I was a member when it was my only option.

It’s the “grunt meter” that’s complete BS. Basically you can’t make any noise when lifting.
Posted by BabyTac
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2008
16673 posts
Posted on 10/3/25 at 12:12 pm to
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work out in the company gym


I run in the mornings. Use the company gym for the locker rooms and showers. Hit the neighborhood gym later afternoons.
Posted by Bama and Beer
Baldwin Co, AL
Member since Oct 2010
85543 posts
Posted on 10/3/25 at 12:19 pm to
He's a poster child of a planet fitness member
Posted by mikelbr
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
49072 posts
Posted on 10/3/25 at 12:35 pm to
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I’m attracted to the $15/month just to sign and stay as it’s less than 2 miles from the house, but worried about what they’re going to convert to equipment wise. Anyone at a PF? Is it what all the punchlines are about?


The one in Gonzales is solid. It's full of some real fit mfers at 6am or 4pm. Not alotta fatties and I'm often the fattest frick in there.

The punchlines were warranted at one time. But I've been a member 4 years now and we've never had free pizza or donuts.

It's always clean and plenty of weights and machines. I like the big arse fans in there as well. Keeps you cool on the treadmills.

I also had experience cancelling for 6 months. Had no issues cancelling and then rejoining.

They do require a bank account to draft. I let them tap into an old Cap One account I keep like $50 in all the time.

Hope that helps.
Posted by mikelbr
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
49072 posts
Posted on 10/3/25 at 12:38 pm to
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It’s a hangout and impossible to get a workout in with everyone sitting at the machines looking at their phones.


Ah I forgot about that. Good point. But it's easy to avoid them by going early in the mornings. I fricked up and went a few times last summer during lunch or 3pm and it was just like you said.
Posted by Mingo Was His NameO
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2016
37536 posts
Posted on 10/3/25 at 12:39 pm to
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I run in the mornings. Use the company gym for the locker rooms and showers. Hit the neighborhood gym later afternoons.


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by BabyTac


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Bingo. Was there at 5am this morning. No pizza.


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by BabyTac


Which is it? Can’t keep up with your own bullshite in the same thread
Posted by DCtiger1
Member since Jul 2009
11788 posts
Posted on 10/3/25 at 12:40 pm to
He’s full of shite and needs attention, as usual
Posted by LSU Coyote
Member since Sep 2007
56467 posts
Posted on 10/3/25 at 12:40 pm to
Tons of Mexicans and blax

And ppl like Mingo who think lifting muscles will help in a physical altercation but don't BJJ or improve their cardio.
Posted by Mingo Was His NameO
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2016
37536 posts
Posted on 10/3/25 at 12:43 pm to
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And ppl like Mingo who think lifting muscles will help in a physical altercation but don't BJJ or improve their cardio.


I just did an Ironman
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