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| - I LOVE Planet Fitness!! I've been a member for a little over two months now and it is perfect for me. Don't let the idea of the "lunk alarm" scare you away... I've never even heard it go off.
Pros:
1) They have soooo many machines. I go after work most days, so even during that 5-6pm hour I can always find an open machine. The treadmills do get pretty full, but there's usually 5-10 open at any given time, as long as you don't mind jumping in the one open spot between two treadmills in use. (Seems silly to mention, but I've met plenty of people who won't do it for some reason.)
2) There is always space in the locker room. There are also three showers and changing stalls.
3) The entire place is SPOTLESS. Absolutely, without a doubt the cleanest gym I've ever been in. Even in the locker rooms.
4) Crowd is nice. It varies a lot, so everyone should really feel welcome here. They're succeeding with making it a no judgement zone, that's for sure. There's old people, teenagers, college students, etc. Very nice mix and everyone I've met is friendly enough.
5) Cheap cooler drinks. Bottled water for $1 (50 cents if you have a black card).
Cons:
1) There are no classes at this gym, just machines. (I only use machines anyway, but I think it's important to note.) Although, you can sign up to do unlimited sessions with a personal trainer (I think it's probably only beneficial for beginners who want to learn how to use the machines).
2) Weightlifting section is tiny.
3) Two days a month, they give pizza and bagels. There's a bowl of candy on the front desk, piled high with Tootsie Rolls at all times. I always thought of gyms as being a safe zone when trying to reach health/fitness goals... not so here. With PF as a gym that caters to people just starting their fitness journey, this blows my mind. The whole thing sounds like a quick and easy way to sabotage that.
This gym is cheap, clean, and worth the $10 (even if you just stop in for the free food).
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