The street name of this location says it all - there is HOPE for mass market fitness centers.
Clean, well maintained, well stocked paper towels and cleaner, and extensive selection of cardio equipment - this is what chain fitness centers should be like.
Having purchased a weekly pass for $30.00, I was impressed by the sheer number of cardio equipment at the Gastonia location. Row after row of treadmills, bikes and other cardio equipment prevented any waiting for machines, even that the busiest hours.
Since I was a visitor to the area, I had never heard of Planet Fitness but as I started this review, I discovered that they are in California as well. Move over 24 Hour Fitness, a new player is in town and if the California locations are anything like the one in Gastonia, your days are numbered.