Planet Fitness – Albuquerque – Alameda

This is one of the larger locations. The weight room and cardio room are divided, which I like. However, there are no fans on the weight room side and it can get pretty hot once you start your workout. The staff does a great job of keeping the gym clean. I do wish there was a better stretching area though. There is some space by the entrance but as soon as three people unroll their mats, it gets awkward to move around.

I work less than 5 minutes from here, so very convenient to go at lunch. The staff is so friendly and helpful, especially the trainer, Robert. I have a few suggestions for improvement, though. I think they should have scales in both of the locker rooms. I think, too, it might be nice to have measurements taken, along with body fat and BMI … no judgment, just as an added incentive to be the best you can be. Thinking the 30-​Minute Workout should be replaced with a specialty class room (zumba, yoga, etc.). I see it being used a lot more for those classes than it currently is, as there are normally only 1 – 2 people using it. Overall, there is so much «bang for your buck» here, and I just love it!

I wanted to cancel my membership but couldn’t do it over the phone. When I cancelled in person I was too late. They charged me an annual fee and a months membership. Typical gym!

We were members at another gym in town and changed to Planet Fitness on Alameda because of location and cost. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The facility is always clean and well organized. We are very glad we made the switch!

Shawn has made great improvements as the new manager at this location. I was considering other gyms prior to the changes that have taken place. The gym is clean, new equipment, and very friendly staff. Thank you!

Very convenient location. Very convenient price. I love the amount of machines they have especially cardio! I wish there were multiple weight machines but everything else rocks!

It’s cheap, and so is their attitude.
I used to be a big yoga gal, until I quit my North Valley gym for financial reasons during the economic downturn. When Planet Fitness opened in my area I was elated to get back to working out… But, they just don’t have adequate room or place to workout on an open, clean, comfortable floor space. Without the yoga warm up and overall body conditioning that comes with a yoga/​aerobics space, I am not motivated to get there regularly.
I have suggested several times that they get rid of their «30 minute workout» space and convert it with a hardwood floor for yoga, aerobics, zumba, or whatever… but they are just flat to the suggestion — even though I’ve only seen about 10 people use that gimmick space in the entire 2 years I’ve been going to PF.
So, despite their ADS claiming to be not a traditional gym,… what I see from a woman’s perspective is a myopic management style and belief that only traditional weight equipment has value in the gym. Yoga practitioners know that’s the farthest from the truth.

I Originally gave this place 2 stars but after wanting to downgrade my membership to the $ 10 a month membership I found it nearly impossible. Every time I go in I get the runaround as to why they cant cancel my black card membership first there manager wasn’t in, 2^nd attempt I was told I couldn’t do it over the phone and had to go in, 3^rd excuse I was told I had to cancel before the 10^th of the month only to find out they re-​billed me the next day for another month. What ever you do don’t sign up for the black card membership its a rip off! I cant wait to go back to Defined Fitness!

$ 10 per month at PF, lots of cardio machines, and several convenient locations – but consider all your options before you sign up.
I just cancelled my membership yesterday after a year and a half. Just no longer was worth $ 10/​mo. to me.
For the past month there’s been no air conditioning in the cardio room. 80 degrees BEFORE I started working out – crazy! While I understand that the A/​C is a building responsibility, I was really disappointed in the management’s lack of concern over it. I asked and gently complained several times, but always got a very lackluster response. That got me questioning whether it was time to move on, and I’m so glad I did. After looking at the other options in town, I signed up at ABQ’s première health club and am so much happier.

Do NOT, repeat DO NOT sign up for the Black Membership! If you ever decide to cancel in less than a year, they make you pay a fee to cancel the membership. They don’t make any exceptions for the situation. My husband and I signed up for the lower tier membership (the cheaper one), and only 2 months ago, we upgraded his to the Black so he could take advantage of the haircuts. So because his black was less than a year, they are charging us. We just moved to San Diego, where there are ZERO Planet Fitness gyms, so of course it makes sense to cancel the membership. Mine was allowed with no problem, but my husband has to pay $ to cancel his. That is bad business! We even said in our certified letter that we would be happy to rejoin if one ever opened in San Diego. NO WAY! Because of their bad business, absolutely not. If this review stops anyone from signing up for the «Black» membership, or even better, not sign up at all, we will at least feel vindicated, rather than defeated, against the owner of this particular franchised gym, who frequently pulls up in his Ferrari and a Lamborghini. Please rate my review as helpful, if you plan on heeding my warning.