Planet Fitness – Houston – Steeplechase

I’ve been going here now for two months. I really like the gym here. It’s clean. I always see the staff wiping down their equipment. I really like that. Staff is friendly. It has tons of cardio equipment, nice weight machines, It would be nice if they would have a few more machines. It’s a great atmosphere, the people that frequent this spot are kind. I have the $ 15 per month, it’s a no commitment membership, the $ 10 you have to sign up for 12 months, either way you can’t beat the price. I’m only giving it 4 stars because it doesn’t have a sauna or steam room.

I absolutely love Planet Fitness or at least did until they completely messed it up. My favorite part about PF has to be the stretch room, it was so big and comfortable, that’s where I did most of my workouts. Now, they took everything out of the stretch room, threw it all in a way smaller space in order to put this workout contraption in the stretch room. I used to go and stay for 2 hours, now I’m ready to leave after 1. I know other people that really liked that stretch room, my mother being another person. I hope they move it all back, until then they only get 1 star.

Good place to work out. Have all equipment you need. Need more bench and weight lift station. especially during busy hours.

Not really a gym, more like a warehouse full of equipment (quite a bit of which doesn’t work). No customer service at all, they won’t even consider changing the channel to the presidential debate.

I’m giving five stars because of the value per dollar. For $ 20 a month you get tanning massage and access to really get equipment. My favorite is the 30 minute workout area. I literally start on my machine and work through the 8 to 10 machines they have there. It’s a wonderful workout. There are lots of other options though. Tons of cardio and weight options too

This place does not have a pool or any real classes, but what it does have is a huge space filled with cardio and weight-​lifting equipment.
They have timed work-​out stations. For example, there is an ab station. There are multiple numbered ab machines that you rotate on and there is a light that turns green when you should start and red when you should rest. It’s kinda nifty.
At this particular location I haven’t had much trouble getting on the machine I’m after. At the most, I’ve had to go to the next machine first and go back, but there’s usually something available in the muscle set I’m working that day.
They also have massage chairs, hydro massage bed, and tanning beds (which I’m not really into, but I have heard the phrase «if you can’t tone it, tan it» so I guess that’s a thing?). They do really have a lunk alarm, like in the commercials, that has gone off a few times since I’ve been there, like when some guy starts grunting loudly and slamming weights. That’s not really important, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t get a little kick out of it!
Anyway, the best part is the price! It’s a really great deal in my opinion. We got the platinum package and it’s totally worth it to us.

I love this gym, there’s no wait time for machines and the staff doesn’t try to up-​sell any of the other products they offer. The only downside is the 30 minute circuit training, sometimes people will interrupt by hopping on a machine for about five minutes or so which throws of your workout. PF also has a massage chair area but I never see anyone over there. Overall this is really good gym and for $ 10 per month with no contract, it’s well worth it.

This became my favorite PF when they became ²⁴⁄₇. It is always clean inside, the staff is friendly, they are prompt on fixing any gym equipment and the equipment itself is a lot newer than the local PF’s I have visited. Black card membership is worth the hydromassage bed alone and the massage chairs are good substitutes if you can’t get the bed. I have a year round tan lol and can’t comment on the tanning booths.

Basic gym. PF has everything you need to get in a good work out. There are no wet areas or classes but that’s OK. Machines are usually available. The desk staff is usually decent. However on occasion some staff act like u aren’t suppose to check in. Thy look just stand there and look at you. As if you aren’t suppose to be stopping by the desk. No acknowledgment whatsoever. They stand there chatting or texting. Pretty rude. Not all staff exhibit this behavior but you will possibly encounter this treatment. I’ve been coming here since they opened this location and overall it’s cool.

I went the in the evening to cancel my membership because I had moved back into town and when I came in the boy at the desk, white and maybe 19 years old had his head phones in and food in his hand. He took one ear bud out to hand me the paper I had to fill out with food (pancake?) in hand and he not once put it down and continued to eat with head phones on. It was disgusting. Piss poor service from this kid. Completely unprofessional. I’ve always had a pretty decent time at this gym and the employees have always been nice but this kid ruined it. If someone is a slob and obviously doesn’t care about customer service you might want to just have them clean the bathrooms if employed at all. PF deserves better.

As having been a long time member of 24 Hour Fitness up until just a week ago. I can honestly say that I have found a gym that I feel very comfortable in any time of the day that I go.
I have the Black Card membership which means you get to use the tanning beds and massage chairs for free and you get the awesome benefit of bringing a buddy in for free without the hassle on your buddy! Win, Win right?
Now I have heard all the locations vary with equipment and layout just as other gyms out there. However, the one I go to on Jones Road in Houston has an great layout. When you walk in there is a 12 minute express ab section, lots of different types of elliptical machines to choose from, as well as a 30 minutes express workout area that targets the entire body for us gym rats that are crunched for time on certain days.
The staff has been very welcoming, friendly, and cool so far. If you are looking for a gym and don’t want the hassle nor the high gym fees, please give PF a look see first. I was impressed and hopefully you will be too!

I really like this gym. I’m overweight and I’ve very rarely felt self-​conscious here. The staff is friendly and the equipment is clean. They have 4 squat racks and I wish they had just ONE more, but 4 is fine for the most part.
The locker rooms are very clean with a lot of lockers. They have 3 or 4 rooms for tanning and they are good sized rooms. PF also has some massage chairs/​beds but I’ve never used them. I think they have like 30 treadmills, elliptical, and bikes… so very rarely have I gone and not been able to use one.
I wish they had actual personal trainer, but for $ 20 a month, I really can’t complain.

As someone who has worked out at golds, lifetime and not planet fitness I can give a pretty good assessment of what I do and don’t like.
What I do like:
Great layout! Lots of machines with a layout that makes sense. They have a 12 minute and section and a 30 minute overall workout section. So if you’re in a rush these are great options. Lots of machines! Almost any cardio machine you can think of! Less of a selection for the weighted machines but hey for the price you any beat it.
The «black card» — free tanning, free hydro massage table and discounts on drinks! And it’s still WAY cheaper than golds and lifetime. (PSA don’t tan tho. It’s bad for your skin and has been linked to cancer /​end rant)
The quality of folks. There are no guys giving birth trying to rep out one more. They discourage those types too, which is nice. I don’t have to constantly carry stats and scissors just in case one of the meat heads actually gives birth. Phew. Everyone genuinely looks like they just want a cheap place to work out.
What I dislike:
There are zero classes. No spin, or Pilates (not that I would ever do that but still). They do have free trainer sessions, at certain times at various times during the day. It’s nice, but sometimes you need someone to yell at you during your workout to motivate you.
Lack of free weights. They have some. But only 8 benches. So you have to jump on them when they become available or you’ll lose it. Not a huge ordeal, really, but free weights are better if you have good form.
I know it’s a preference thing, but the music. I feel as if I should be dressed up buying drinks with the poppy dance music in there. Honestly, bring your headphones. You can only take so much electronia music.
Overall: the price, atmosphere, what they can offer makes this place a win win. Or for the office fans win-​win-​win.
Kudos if you read this all.

Planet Fitness has a lot of opinions. in the end people need a place to work out. If you have money to spend for any gym, cool, if you like having a great deal, Planet Fitness. Yes they are limited to the amount of machines and areas you can work out it, but it’s not overly crowded where you have to wait for people and run to the area before it gets taken.
I have been going here for about a week and it’s not bad, and hey, it doesn’t make a hole in my pocket either.
I just want to do some cardio, lift some weights, and not spend too much. That’s good enough for me!

Great staff, great gym. Large, plenty of room and cardio equipment availability even when crowded.

Weak gym. Ran by fat girls that sound the alarm if you cough too loud. I sat a dumbbell on the floor, it literally fell over and made a slight «thud» and the chubby girl hit the «lunk alarm» alarm on me. The biggest dumbbell they have is 70 lbs, so don’t expect much if your over about 17 years old. They help their customers by having pizza night. That’s right — they bring in pizza so you can pig out before and after your walk on the treadmill while talking on the cell phone. So in short, if you truly care about the reason you are spending time in the gym, this place is lousy for it.

Very nice gym. They have all the equipment you need, There are always enough cardio equipment available even on the peak hours. Facility is well maintained, all the machines are in working condition and always kept very clean. Massage chairs and tanning machines are pretty awesome too.

I used to have a membership at Lifetime but it became stereotypical with the muscle heads and plastic women and pushy trainers. The 24 Hour and LA Fitness in the area are pretty much a carbon copy of Lifetime, so I was looking for somewhere I could feel comfortable working out. I thought I had found it at Planet Fitness.
When I first started going I liked this gym a lot, but as times has progressed it has become a disappointment because the staff is not maintaining the clubs motto. This is supposed to be a judgement free zone, no size 4 hotties with enhancement in skippy attire showing off or testosterone freaks acting like they are at Golds Gym. This is supposed to be a comfortable environment for people who want to get in shape, but not feel like they are an outcast at the gym.
If you want a higher ratio of free weights to cardio machines, then go to lifetime, 24 hour or LA for your I need to grunt and slam my weights to feel like a man routine. If you want to show off your body like a porn star, same applies to you, go somewhere else. The whole concept of this gym is for the average person to feel comfortable working out. That’s hard to do when the staff doesn’t enforce dress code or keep the lug heads from barging into the circuit training section to use a weight machines for five minutes throwing off everyone that was training. This was not supposed to be a typical gym, but its turning into one and that sad.
PROS:
cheap, clean, good hours, massages, circuit training, ab circuit training
CONS:
Staff does not enforce all the rules
Circuit training interrupted by free weight freaks
Turning into a typical gym with so-​called ‘beautiful people’ and muscle heads.
Advice: you want to grunt and slam your weights like you have really accomplished something? You want to prance around the gym advertising the assets you had implanted or slimmed down by lypo? Do us regular people a favor and go somewhere else this gym was not meant for you, let us regular people have something.
Advice to Staff: Grow a pair, stop standing behind the counter talking and doing nothing!

After having a membership at one of the «Little Guy Gyms» and now holding a term with a much better gym, not yet as popular, Planet Fitness is behind.
You’ll miss the free weight section if you blink, most of the gym is geared toward cardio machines and the ab section is like a dark alley you could get robbed in.
They get a star b/​c they have a cross-​training section that implements a 30 min workout targeting each section of the body. They also have an ab section for this type of quick «gettit-​in» workout if you’re not sure what you want to exercise. Plus, 2 of my brothers have a membership and if you pay $ 20/​mth. you can invite a friend for free. Those are the only thing this gym has in its favor.
The locker room could barely hold my gym bag in their mighy-​mouse lockers. Might i add, the propaganda in there is the most obsurd thing of all. This company charges a cheap monthly rate yet only promotes the not-​so-​ideal gym goer while it detracts the guys/​gals who may «carry a jug of water to the gym… grunting at every thrust,» as written on their walls.
One who understands the benefit of hydration while also pushing themselves during a regimen can only appreciate a knowledge that was learned thru experience; people learn and apply as we’re tought to do in every facet of life. Being that health is the most important concern of all, be it physical or mental, it’s a good thing to passionately care for these things. We all start somewhere and if its at the starting line while you’re in your thirties or fourties, even your ‘golden years’ that’s great! As long as you do something. But if you’ve been familiar with the gym since your teens or a bit later and you’ve grown to a higher level of fitness you shouldn’t be belittled. Just a dumb concept that isolates its target audience but frowns upon any one else.

Planet Fitness is quickly becoming the cheaper alternative for the average gym goer. Once downside is that all Planet Fitness gyms are not created equal. This one is one of the best I’ve been to recently. They have cardio machines, free and machine weights, ab and stretch section as well as a circuit training spot. Each area is decent size as well.
It was extremely clean, the staff was friendly although they seemed a little non-​attentive.
Price can’t be beat. No contract for $ 10 per month or $ 20 for their black card membership.
Don’t expect to be up sold on buying personal trainer time, nutritional supplements, or anything you don’t want. It’s great to go to a gym without that hassle.
Also, this particular location is open 24 hours expect on weekends.