Planet Fitness

Planet Fitness

Overall Rating

1.7

62 Customer Reviews

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Summary

Planet Fitness’ low monthly fees and its focus on helping people feel accepted and comfortable in their gyms make it a popular choice for those who are working out for the first time.

Pros

  • Affordable monthly payments
  • Low-pressure, welcoming atmosphere
  • Free fitness training
  • 30-minute workout circuit simplifies weight training
  • TRX area
  • Massage chairs and hydromassage beds

Cons

  • Cheapest membership requires a 12-month contract
  • No group exercise classes
  • No pools or saunas
  • No child care

Customer Reviews

1.7 Stars out of 62 Reviews
5 Star:12% 4 Star:0% 3 Star:1% 2 Star:14% 1 Star:70%
15% Recommend This Company
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Posted on Jan 14, 2021

Gym using Covid to steal from its paying members

By Timothy U., Marianna, FL, Verified Reviewer

Reply from Planet Fitness an hour ago:

Hey Tim. no! This is definitely not the way we want our members to feel about our Planet. Please speak with our club manager the next time you stop by the gym so we can discuss your experience further. We're always open to our members' feedback!

So their response is to contact the club manager. Who me and how many other members have been contacting about this situation for the last 3 or 4 months. The management that told me to keep paying the gym that is closed illegitimately and use the Legitimate gym that is open 30 miles away for free. No one else in this town is closed still because of Covid. Planet Fitness 30 miles away in Dothan is open 24/7, as are the ones in Tallahassee and have been for months. This location is no more susceptible to Covid than those are. (Well, it is now because you're forcing more people to be in the same area at the same time so you can increase your profit margin.) And again, it just reinforces the fact that corporate Planet Fitness does not care about its members, their response is to talk to the gym that is stealing from you to begin with. There is no reason to be closed 3 consecutive nights. This is no different than price gouging after a hurricane or national disaster, you need to be reported and charged.

I will no longer do business with any Planet Fitness due to the Planet Fitness in Mariana, Florida. And Planet Fitness needs to be forced to repay every member they have been charging full membership fees and being closed 3 days out of the week for someone like me who can only work out from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, telling me to talk to the person that is stealing from me isn't an answer, this is an immoral situation that corporate Planet Fitness needs to address immediately.

Length of Use: 1–2 years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Feb 10, 2021

Fraudulent use of saved credit card used to buy beverage then used to renew membership

By Stephen T., Lubbock, TX, Verified Reviewer

Planet Fitness fraudulently saved credit card information when purchasing a beverage years ago, and saved it in their database without my consent nor knowledge. As you know, Planet Fitness only accepts routing number/account number for membership fees on Autopay.

I canceled the membership on July 30, 2020. Returned on August 16th to verify this was done. Requested deletion of all personal and financial information from the Planet Fitness database. Assured this was done by Alan. Initially frozen, but immediately returned to desk to do a FULL cancel/delete all data. Membership was fraudulently renewed without my knowledge and used a credit card they saved in their database without my consent nor knowledge. After canceling on July 30, 2020 Planet Fitness renewed my membership using the original agreement and altering the information saying it was a requested renewal. This is fraud. This was in November 11, 2020, and charged as if a NEW member the $39.99 fee plus monthly fee, total of $52.22. Then, again charged my credit card, for the next 3 months before I noticed the fraudulent use of my credit card I had no idea Plant Fitness had stolen the information and saved it permanently in their database. They do not accept credit cards as payment for fees, and Planet Fitness retrieved an old beverage purchase to do this. I contacted the credit card company and uploaded all documentation and all fees charged were reversed to my account, and, I was told that they have been having difficulty nationwide with such Planet Fitness activity.

My advise is, do not allow them to have your routing number nor use a credit card to purchase anything at Planet Fitness, as they will save all this information in their database, and, anyone working there can fraudulently use the information as they please.

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Clean

Pleasant atmosphere

Cannot trust them with any personal data

Saved credit card info used to buy beverage, then used to make a fraudulent membership without my knowledge nor consent

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Mar 9, 2021

Worst gym ever

By Ande L., California, Verified Reviewer

This company does not pay attention to its customers. I canceled my membership about 3-4 months ago due to financial reasons. When I started my quarter budget review to see where everything is going, I noticed this company never canceled my membership when I asked. I called up the local PF and asked how to cancel and the lady that helped me said to email via the website. Today when I notice they have been taking money out of my account, I called again and was told that the local PF has a different email than the online one and no one really checks it. They just want your money, don't waste your time, effort, or finances on this gym. There are gyms that are 10x better.

Length of Use: 6–12 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Cleanliness

How poor the company pays attention

Doesn't care about their customers

Only wants your money not to give a good experience

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Jul 7, 2021

Bad customer service

By Ronda S., Taylorsville, UT, Verified Reviewer

I went in today to request a freeze on my account as I am having my right knee completely replaced on July 7th. I will be unable to use the gym for the month of July but want to resume my workouts in mid-August. I was informed by the girl behind the desk that I would need a note from my doctor for her to do this! WHAT? I need my surgeon to give me permission to pause my account for just one month? I have to have him take time out of his busy day to write a letter to my gym telling them that I’m not lying and that I will need to not work out for a month due to having my knee replaced. This is a service that I pay for, that I choose to use. I was shocked, to say the least, and canceled my account. I will not be going back and will be sure to advise others to do the same.

Length of Use: 1–2 years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

It was close to home

That I need permission to pause my account for just one month

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Aug 10, 2021

Canceling membership

By Rick R., Colorado Springs, CO, Verified Reviewer

I have seen Richard fire the people who work for him that really care about the gym and the members. I have been going to the gym for 35 years and have never seen such disrespect for his employees. We built a community of beautiful people and now that has been destroyed, so much ugliness for a dollar, so I'm going to join Crunch gym tomorrow.

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Posted on Aug 31, 2022

Rude staff

By Amanda H., Alexander City, AL, Verified Reviewer

No trainer on site, haven't had a trainer in quite a while. Instructors just tell you to use the app, which has beginner workouts but no specific plans if you have certain goals. The staff is rude and hateful, and if you ask questions they don't like they will get mad and threaten you. I tried contacting corporate and emailed the owner about the staff's attitude but they have yet to respond or contact me about my concerns. I do not recommend this gym to anyone. Also, their perks, such as massage chairs, angel machines, and tanning beds, are always broken.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Rude staff

No trainer

No workout plans

Posted on Mar 2, 2023

Full of judgement zone

By Ellen T. , Bloomsburg, PA

I did not want to leave the gym, the Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Planet Fitness. After being relentlessly made to feel uncomfortable, humiliated, harassed, and bullied, I left.

I was stared at, texted about, right in front of my face. Watched in a neighboring parking lot. And the employee called or texted other employees inside the gym, telling them, she wasn't coming in because I was. I never disturbed her, or her boyfriend in the gym.

The owner never contacted me.

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

The proximity

The employees

The staff

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