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 Aug 9, 2019

Cheap but with problems

By Stephen P., Vero Beach, FL, Verified Reviewer

I joined Planet Fitness at a great 18 months upfront payment rate, but soon found problems. The first is that certain machines and free weights and benches have a waiting line, making them unavailable. The gym needs more of these machine and free weights. The second problem is that the gym is always busy, even during the usual off-hour slots. The final and worst problem is that street people somehow get in to use the restrooms and showers. Who wants to use an unclean toilet or shower?

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

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Jan 11, 2020

Planet Fitness are liars and steal people's money

By Krystal W., Roseville, MN, Verified Reviewer

Planet Fitness has lied and took money off my card without permission and on numerous occasions said they were going to refund it and it was never refunded. I talked to the manager Greg in the Roseville, Minnesota Planet Fitness on numerous occasions that said it was one in process back to my card and now I cannot seem to get ahold of him. They took off over $150 from my card. I'm a single mom of 3 on disability and they just stole my money right off my card and will not refund it. Do not use these people for the gym because all they do is steal from innocent people and lie.

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

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Feb 1, 2020

Incompetent manager Jaime

By Minnie M., La Puente, CA, Verified Reviewer

I went to work out on 1/28 and I was told by Jaime, the manager, my stretch capri leggings were not in the dress code because they were denim material and I would need to change. I asked if I could just work out today and would not wear them again, worn them many times and never a warning, I went home to change. I handed my card to Jaime and when she said "thank you," I said "not welcome," that was her reason to terminate my membership, and even though I apologized many times she refused to accept my apology. I've read other reviews and she has been mentioned as incompetent, customers should not be treated like she treats people, I am a senior and have had a membership with Planet Fitness for about 7 years and this is how they repay my loyalty.

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

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Jun 19, 2020

Disgusted with Planet Fitness

By Tia G., Pittsburgh, PA, Verified Reviewer

I am disgusted with Planet Fitness...you send an email out on June 10, 2020 and resumed BILLING ON JUNE 17. AS CUSTOMERS WE SHOULD HAVE HAD 30 DAYS NOTICE. PEOPLE ARE FURLOUGHED, LAID OFF, and trying to regroup after this crisis. I understand money was lost but you don't sabotage loyal customers to get it?!

Length of Use: 2+ years

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

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Apr 16, 2018

Great customer service

By Joe Rosales, Albuquerque, NM, Verified Reviewer

I am a member of the Planet Fitness on Gibson in Albuquerque. The employees have always been very courteous and keep the gym very clean and well stocked. One of the employees, Genevieve, in particular is very customer friendly and professional. It is a joy to see her smiling face early in the morning.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Feb 18, 2019

Tyesha's superb customer service skills

By Saundra T., Seat Pleasant, MD, Verified Reviewer

I want to express my great experience with Tyesha at Planet Fitness located in Seat Pleasant, MD. She assisted me with renewing my membership. I watched the way she interacted with the vendors that were coming in to do work and the members. She was very pleasant and attentive to everyone she interacted with. From what I saw, she also has excellent multitasking skills. She greeted everyone with a smile and those who were leaving the gym, she made sure she told them to enjoy their day. I could tell customer service is her passion. I truly appreciate her assisting me and would be most appreciative if you would please make sure she is acknowledged for her great customer service skills. I wish her the best!

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Mar 26, 2019

They just want your money

By Sadie J., Aurora, CO, Verified Reviewer

Don't get me wrong, the gym itself was nice, besides some of the crappy customer service. It all went downhill when I moved and called to cancel my membership in February and they said they would cancel it and I never went again. But then March rolls around and they take out the next payment (non-refundable of course). They just want your money, so be careful when canceling your memberships.

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

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 7, 2020

Cancel membership

By Jennifer M., Midland, TX, Verified Reviewer

I walked into Planet Fitness in February to cancel the membership and was told I needed to do that online.

I got online, and it only lets you change the level of membership - not cancel. Of course, I went back in person but the gym was closed from COVID-19. At that point, the app was not letting me access any changes since they were temporarily not billing due to COVID. Fast forward to July 17th, I get a $23 monthly fee out of my bank account. Then 2 weeks later, Aug 3rd, another $43 deduction for annual fees. I called the gym stating my annual renewal date was in April and I've been trying to cancel the membership since before then as to avoid the fee. But was told there's nothing they can do about it. I was very upset about the $66 out of my bank account within a 2-week period, for something I was unable to cancel or contact for 3 months because they were closed. However then, "since I was upset and so they could accommodate me," the girl said she COULD go ahead and cancel my membership. But I thought I had to come in to do that?

The take away is, apparently they give you the runaround to not let you cancel, so you keep getting billed. Yet can adjust the policy when convenient to them. Of course, any refund is "out of their hands" and "per contract" the annual maintenance fee cannot be refunded, despite my efforts in the past 6 months to avoid this situation. And, there has been no correspondence stating when billing was to resume after closing for COVID.

Poor customer service!

Length of Use: 2+ years

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

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Customer service

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Nov 2, 2020

Ok but...

By Falcon .., Greensboro, NC, Verified Reviewer

Where to begin...I went from bankrupt Gold's where everything was broken to Planet Fitness where everything is new. But, I had to make 3 trips to my car to get the information they needed to sign up. They bill my bank account directly and not my credit card - a major security concern. Third, on virtually all the treadmills there are problems with the audio. I have reported it 4 days out of the last 7 and no one listens. The usual response is "I can't do anything. I will report it." Fifth, every time (I mean EVERY TIME) I have to open their useless app on my phone I have to agree to their terms of service. What the heck?!

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

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

Pros and Cons

Clean, new equipment

Clean showers

Audio on treadmills doesn't work

Pain in the butt to check in

No one can do anything to fix problems

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Nov 24, 2020

Beware! Health safety warning!

By JP L., Seattle, WA, Verified Reviewer

During my last session there, I was amazed at the lack of concern of the staff with regard to refilling the sanitizing stations. I stayed there doing my cardio for 55 minutes and noticed at least 3 sanitizing stations had been empty the whole time, only because people were going around trying to find paper towels to clean their equipment. And of course, people gave up trying to clean because they could not find any paper. This was not the first time, I had noticed in the past the staff's lack of concern, and I had made them aware several times of the need to refill paper towels. But this time, it was really frustrating. The country is gripped by Covid and we are facing an enormous surge of cases everywhere. People are asked to do the right things, wear masks, socially distance, and on and on. And here at the gym, where people sweat, cough, breath heavily, not one staff did the round of the gym and checked the sanitizing stations the whole time I was there, at least 55 minutes. And yes, I checked the staff desk from time to time. There was always at least one staff doing nothing. When I left, I pointed out to them that some stations had been out of paper for a long time.

But wait, the story does not end there! Then a couple of days later, the most outrageous thing happened. I received a phone call from a prickly manager from the gym telling me that I should not tell the staff what they should do because it was his job. See, he did not call me to apologize or at least explain that they were concerned for health safety and the staff was reminded to do their best for "our" safety in these dire times where people are at risk of being infected by a lethal virus. No, no! He called to give me, a worried and helping customer, a teenager-like power struggle down talk. Ooh boy! I was not a happy camper, to say the least...

Very wrong business practice and attitude!

Length of Use: 1–2 years

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

Pros and Cons

Cheap

Unprofessional

Uncleanliness

Shower area unsafe

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Dec 24, 2020

Staff needs to be retrained on safety!

By Ian B., Pineville, NC, Verified Reviewer

I have been a member of Planet Fitness for over 4 years with no issues. The staff has always been attentive and helpful. On two different occasions over the past few months I have had issues on the treadmill trying to catch up on breathing due to the intense workout. Both times staff members surrounded me forcing me to cover my mouth and nose with the mask while I was trying to breathe. All the staff does is make rounds in the gym forcing people to cover their face while trying to breathe while exercising. I explained that I had no problem with the "Mask Mandate" when my body wasn't requiring more oxygen. I was feeling dizzy and all the staff could focus on was the mask resulting in them asking me to leave. I stopped by the desk and terminated my account due to this issue. If you are into high-intensity workouts this isn't the place for you. Wearing a mask running on a cardio machine at high intensity can result in a stroke or heart attack due to you recycling carbon dioxide. The entire staff needs to be retrained in both "Common Sense" and "Gym Safety".

Length of Use: 2+ years

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

Pros and Cons

Convenience

Inexpensive membership

Clean

Staff not properly trained

Staff's main goal is to enforce mask mandate

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted
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