Planet Fitness – Morris Plains

Zero stars! Just got ripped off by the «12 month commitment» offered at this facility. They stole $ 63.00 from my bank account because after the 12 months was up they «did not have a cancellation notice on file» and will not refund my money for the 13^th month. They will never get another penny of my money.

This gym is very spacious and has a lot of machines. I’ve inly been here once but comparing this location to the one in succasunna, this one blows it away. I wish it was more convenient for me to go to this one because i feel like i would work out better. When i went this gym was less intimidating than the one in succasunna. I like how the machines are laid out (so you dont feel like everyone is watching you when you are lifting weights). I wish this was closer to the loop by pelican… Or close to me to go to

This used to be my go to gym for over a year. Everyone hates on planet fitness, and some of the reviews might be right, but this particular location is a perfect place to work out on the cheap. If you are just starting out and don’t want to commit to large sign up and monthly fees, then you should try out this planet fitness. You obviously cannot beat the price, but what I like about this place is that the employees are cool people. They always remember my membership number so I just stroll in and go about my business. It doesn’t get too crowded here, which is great, and it’s mostly regulars, who are all very respectful. If you are looking for a hardcore weight training gym, then this is not the place for you. But if you are a beginner or tight on a budget, then planet fitness is perfect. The dumbbells only go up to 50 lbs or so, but you can always use the smith machine. All in all, this is the perfect starter gym.

I’m not sure why so many people hate on the Planet Fitness franchise saying it’s not a real gym or joke around about the pizza Fridays (?).
For $ 10 a month, this gym has everything I need. There’s never a shortage of treadmills or ellipticals and there are usually two of each weight machine. The cardio machines are all hooked up to the overhead TVs, but some of their headphone jacks don’t work that well.
It would be cool if they rang the lunk alarm because there is the occasional lunk haha.

Overall great place if you want a relatively large gym that includes a wide array of quality cardio and weight machines.

I recently joined and so far so good… Typical gym machines. Great for people looking for value and quality. The staff aren’t hassling you. It’s pretty laid back. People of all body shapes. No need to feel intimidated. I like that. Plenty of cardio equipment and the circuit training area is great for me. The front desk staff are always friendly and were very informative when we went to join. I’m not new to gym memberships and it was pretty straight forward no crazy small print. They outline everything for you.
The not so great. Men who go into the circuit area and stay on one or two machines without doing an actual circuit workout… For example… They just stay on the one machine instead of going into the gym to find that machine and wait there turn. Another not so great… I saw three people get off treadmills and other machines without coming back to clean them off… So make sure you clean before and after because your fellow gym mate might not give you the courtesy. And finally the last not so great… The tanning beds are W E A K… I’m fair skinned… I figure let me do just 5 minutes because I haven’t been in a tanning bed in years… Nothing… Next time I said… Let me do TEN minutes and if it’s too hot I’ll get out earlier… I stayed the full 10 minutes and just as my ten minutes approached I could feel the lights just about to work. Then my time was up. I want to say it would probably take me ten times being in one of these tanning Beds to see an actual change in my skin shade. Again I’m pale, blue eyes, burn then tan if I’m in the sun too long. I’ve never been able to lay in a tanning bed and not burn for 10 minutes. If the beds don’t start to do their job I might back down my membership.

Rude and phony staff. Asked to cancel membership guy had me take a seat while he chatted away with two female co-​workers, after 5 minutes I had enough and asked how much longer is this going to take? He apologized but said oh I’ll take care of you now. Some ego he had.

Walked in to check this place out hoping to get a week pass before I joined. I was greeted by the front desk attendent who was nice. Unfortunatley they dont offer a week pass or even a day pass! So I walked right out. What kind of amateur gym doesnt offer a trial of some sort for prospective members? According to the front desk staff this is corporate policy. They say «its so inexpensive and there are no contracts that you can cancel anytime.» Like I am really going to go through the hassel of you taking all my information and more than likely fighting with you to STOP charging my credit card after I cancel all for a trial? No thanks. These gyms cater to people who sign up, dont use the facility more than once a week and tell them selves its so cheap im not going to cancel. Sorry not for me. Honestly dont know how anyone who values working out can join a gym without a trial.

i have to say i have no complaints about this gym. they offer $ 10/​month and $ 20/​month memberships. there are no classes and no pool– but if you don’t use those things anyway, then this is the perfect gym.
there are a ton of machines and a variety at that. the running machines (treadmills, arc trainers, ellipticals, stairmasters) all connect to the audio of the tv’s. there are also a lot of free weights and weight machines.
the staff are all really friendly and nice, they are always cleaning the machines, always say hi and bye, the trainer is super nice, and they all will answer questions you may have.
they have tanning and massage chairs/​bed here included in the $ 20/​month memberships!!! hello, thats a deal. monthly tanning elsewhere is usually at least $ 20, just for that.
they also have a work out area downstairs, which i like to use because i don’t feel like i’m on display.
i love this gym! i just wish there were more locations for whenever i may move.

This is based on my experience a couple years ago so I hope they have not changed for the worst since then.
At the time I signed up it was $ 10 per month, no start up fees. Huge facilities, free and easy parking, sanitizing spray for the equipment, lots of cardio and strength equipment everywhere. One of the best deals ever. Eventually I moved and cancelling was easy. Now I’m at retro fitness because the planet fitness in NYC has a bad reputation unfortunately.
Hours could be slightly better, closes a little early on weekend. Half a star off.

Here is a copy of the email I just sent via their website feedback:
The Morris Plains facility equipment is in total disrepair. I wish I could send attachments because I took photos during a recent visit including out of order signs on pieces of equipment which have been there for weeks. I also have equipment photos such as the rope cable attachment which is in shreds, and the handles where the padding peeled off that should have been replaced months ago. There are no neck pads for the Smith rack, and I have not seen any for the past year. Many times TV stations are out for weeks, and some of the audio devices on the cardio equipment do not work or are just totally missing. The shin pad on the leg extension is so worn, I got a bruise on my shin the last time I used it. Not to mention that the material over the padding is shredded/​damaged, as is on some of the bench coverings. This creates an infection control issue that would probably not make the health department very happy. Oftentimes I cannot use the Stairmaster because at least two of the four have out of order signs for weeks, and the ones that are supposedly working typically have buttons that do not work, or some other issue, or the one or two that are functioning are in use. There used to be magazine racks on the Stairmasters and now there are none. I have time and again made the ever revolving staff aware of problems, and they are never resolved so I just gave up. While they are usually very congenial, they will just say «Oh yeah, we are waiting for the new neck pads to come in.» Or «That will be fixed tomorrow.» Or «The guy was JUST here.» Meanwhile, nothing gets done. I am a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer and have been in the this field for 17 years, so I understand that with the volume of memberships you have sold, the equipment is going to require more frequent maintenance, but I think it’s really shameful and deplorable that even the simplest repairs are not made, and even the cheapest accessory pieces for the cable machine are not replaced.

Cheap, but no clasees. Always packed. A good amount of machines and free weights.

Bang for the buck, this is a great gym. $ 10/​month, cancellable anytime with minimal startup fees. Decent equipment, not huge weights or some machines that I like to use, but for what it is it’s great. I’ve only been going early in the afternoon and even then it’s a decent amount of people, but can get onto any equipment I want. From 5−7pm it’s packed I’ve heard, but there are so many elliptical machines you can get in on that.
This is the best «bang for the buck gym» in the area, simple as that.

Planet Fitness has an amazing membership– for a low fee plus $ 20.00/month you get guest privileges at any Planet Fitness in the country, unlimited tanning (if that’s your thing), and *UNLIMITED GUEST PASSES* for FREE! Yes, it deserved all those caps… You still can get the $ 10/​month membership but you don’t get those extras, if you care.
Even when the gym is packed you can always get a treadmill or elliptical. The gym is really big, has a TON of machines, and a large free weight section as well. Bring your headphones, each cardio machine has a jack to watch any of the 50 tvs. There are no classes but for $ 20.00 a month, can you complain? If you’re looking for steroids or scary aerobics teachers you might want to hit the World Gym 10 minutes away.

No classes. No grunting (note the lawsuit) Priced at $ 10/​month during the grand openings, prices have been raised to a still reasonable $ 19.
Planet Fitness is a rapidly expanding fitness gym. All locations are decorated with a jarring yellow and purple color scheme. If you’re just looking for machines and work with a trainer, this may be a fine choice. There are no classes. The gym members now dominate the parking lot at this small strip mall. In the beginning, it was so mobbed that my parents eventually stopped waiting in line to show their member key fobs, but post January the crowds seem to be fading into the past, as expected. Good gym for the self motivated, low key occastional exerciser.