Planet Fitness

I joined at the end of October, I got 2 $10 a month memberships for my girlfriend and I. First month, November payment, they charged me $50 instead of $20. The next month, December, they charged me $50 instead of $20. Then the maintenance fees came and they charged me $54 two times for 2 memberships for a total of $108.00. What I should have been charged was in November $20 and December $20. Maintenance charges of $78.00. I called the manager, he said they don’t refund money. I called corporate, they said sorry. I went into the gym tonight to cancel both memberships and the guys at the desk were nice but just said sorry. What the heck does "sorry" do to me, you just stole my money and you say sorry? He claims he has been canceling my memberships. Hmmm, wonder why. This place is a scam. People, watch your accounts. They lie and steal your money.

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

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

I had an annual membership and called to cancel. I was not told I needed to go in before February 27 or I would be billed another annual fee. When I went in to cancel I was not told I would still be charged another annual fee. I get emails all the time from Planet Fitness but never got a notice I would be billed another annual fee, like most places that offer annual subscriptions do. The manager said they have every legal right to charge that and it would not be refunded. I'm sure it is legal but customers should get a notification and charges like that should be refunded. The company lacks integrity.

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

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

I used to like going to the gym in Bossier City, LA. But now it's a dangerous place to be. The governor of LA mandates face covering in public places, but they won't enforce it in Planet Fitness. Now they say you have to wear a mask unless in an active work out. That means, if you are standing around doing nothing, must wear a mask. Otherwise, it doesn't matter. They are more worked about memberships than our safety. I'm really disappointed in these people. I love working out, but going to Planet Fitness is very dangerous now! Sad. Money is more important than human life to them.

Length of Use: 2+ years

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

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

The staff at Planet Fitness is useless! The equipment is always broken and they won’t help you with anything. They don’t rack the weights that are left around. They won’t help you adjust the machines or teach you how to use them. They won’t address any concerns you have. They let people tie up the 30-minute workout room; even though there are signs everywhere telling people that it is for the 30-minute workout only! The trainer that is supposed to come with your membership, is hardly ever or totally not available, and the trainer that has been available lately, is nice enough, but has not had enough training himself and WILL hurt someone if he continues training with the training he has had at this time.

The new policy for masks! It is sooooo stupid. You only have to wear a mask if you are walking the supposed 6 feet between machines. If you are on a machine or just standing near one, you do not have to wear a mask. I was not wearing a mask, because this is a stupid policy. No one is abiding by this policy. I tried to take some pictures just to show the corporate office, and the manager not only came over and called me out about not wearing a mask, but she THREATENED me with calling the police in front of my Mom and other members! And later she called me at home to yell at me!

The HIPPA laws don’t let you ask anyone about their medical conditions and if they have a problem wearing a mask and breathing, you are not supposed to make them wear one. I do not have an issue with this and I am sorry for anyone who does, but the manager said it didn’t matter, because Planet Fitness doesn’t allow this as an excuse to not wear a mask anyway and you still have to wear one.

Also, the new policy at Planet Fitness requires that you carry the big heavy bottle of cleaner with you and clean your machines as you go. You were always supposed to clean your machine and towels were provided at cleaning stations throughout the club. I don’t have an issue with that, but I do with carrying around the heavy bottle, plus my own water bottle. And the bottle, if you drop it accidentally, comes apart and makes a huge mess. I have neck injuries and have trouble holding on to things, and I have dropped the stupid bottle twice.

I have tried to call the corporate office 5 times and have left at least 3 messages. They do not answer their phones and will not call me back to let me voice my concerns! I told them in my message that I would post these complaints everywhere I could find to pot the online and this is to keep my promise. I am looking into other gyms. I may stay at Planet Fitness if I can get them to address my concerns, but only because they are the least expensive gym. Just know what you are getting into if you join this gym.

Length of Use: 1–2 years

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

I wish I had gotten the name of the little snot that refused to cancel my membership when it's for severe health issues. If I had known they would make me come in during a plague, when I'm incredibly high risk, and then refuse, I would have contacted the BBB first. I have NEVER had such a horrible experience as with Planet Fitness. Have you dealt with an insurance company? They're a treat compared to PF. You have to deal with only the local franchise and I've met ONE person in TWO YEARS that wasn't rude and/or inept. Think twice before you have anything to do with this horror show of a company - ANY other gym, even in a prison, would have to be an improvement. I really, really hope people check the reviews and take them seriously or they will absolutely regret it.

Length of Use: 2+ years

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

I was asked to be a guest to one of your locations and your gym was open during the shut down here in Michigan. None of the employees were wearing a face covering and no one is doing the social distance of 6 feet. The gym is always crowded. I cannot be in a place were it is unsafe and someone in there might have the covid 19. I will look for another place.

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

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

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