Planet Fitness – Providence

Nice place with friendly people. Some unavoidable basic issues that come with just being at a gym but otherwise I enjoy going there. It is a welcoming environment with clean locker rooms and equipment.

The biggest problem I have with this place is the customers! I see more people not wipe down machines than do. I do not feel as though I should have to wipe down the machine I use and then the one I am going to use. I knew this from having a membership in Warwick before but nothing was ever said to me when I joined. Please put up signs in English and Spanish you have tons of free wall space. It is gross and a health issue.

Decent gym and not much different than most other Planet Fitness locations. Tons of cardio equipment and alot of weight machines. They have one of everything, but not many of the ones folks use the most (ab crunch machines, bicep machines, etc). And the equipment is showing a bit more wear and tear than other locations. And you can only pay your monthly membership with a checking account which is tough if you keep a low balance and worry about overdrafts. My old YMCA just charged my credit card, but it was also really expensive. So it’s a trade-​off.
They have a decent little parking lot and some street parking. Overall a good choice, especially if you live in the neighborhood.

If you want a «judgement free zone» go someplace else. I’ve never felt more uncomfortable in my life at a gym. I was constantly lurked at by men, given dirty looks by just about every staff member and any female in this place. They (all PF) have rules that state no stringers (tiny tank tops for men) yet I’ve seen several woman walking around in sports bras and shorts.
There is little to no free weight equipment and ridiculous rules about weight training. If you’re serious about getting healthy, find a really place that is actually willing to help you… not just take your money and feed you donuts, pizza and bagels.

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After going three times to the gym, I do have to add that it is lacking on cable machines, adaptable accessories and free weight equipment. They are also carabiners from 2 – 4 machines at a given time — I took a star for that — A simple solution that i’ve seen in most gyms is securing them with a zip tie. I had attended a similar local gym in Allston, MA called Gym it. They had similar deals for individual and buddy memberships but it was around 10 dollars more per month for both plans respectively. Boston Sports Club has a similar promotion for about the same price with LOTS more gym and variety. If I had the option, I would spend the little extra money for a more complete experience, but Planet Fitness is convenient in location but that’s about it. Like I mentioned before, you get what you pay for, so considering how much i’ve paid for when I lived overseas for less or equal to what Planet Fitness offers, it’s a bargain!
UPDATE: I have recently encountered a similar gym in Cranston called «Blast Fitness» You get a whole lot more for a similar price and it definitely blows Planet Fitness out of the water. The personnel and management are more attentive to the machines, refilling the paper towels and maintenance. I find it really annoying that I can be at planet fitness for a whole hour and there are no paper towels in sight. (It seems like only the manager checks the towel periodically, the rest of the staff does it whenever). «Blast Fitness» is no Equinox, but if it was closer I would definitely switch over!

This is pretty much everything you can ever want for in a Planet Fitness. It’s cheap, it’s clean, and there are plenty of machines. I usually don’t have to wait for anything when I’m there. Like other PFs, they have water, drinks, and miscellaneous workout things for sale there (like headphones).
Sure, you won’t get any premium amenities and if you’re going for bodybuilding you may have some problems, but PF doesn’t really do that. What it does is provide plenty of exercise equipment for a really low price.

My favorite gym with my favorite manager. The staff is extremely friendly and the facility is always kept clean. My only gripe is that machines are constantly broken. With the gym being as busy as it is, it’s frustrating to have to wait for machines because the few that are free aren’t even functioning (specifically the arc trainers). I’ve alerted Jae numerous times over the past few months. I’m aware that this is something out of his control so hopefully someone higher is listening.

If you plan on using anything besides a treadmill or elliptical machine here, the amount of equipment is inadequate – especially the free weights section.
When we originally signed up they tried to charge us a $ 30 signup fee for the black card membership, so instead we went home and signed up online with no fee. I’m not sure who was to blame for that.
Inside it’s pretty dark, the locker rooms are filthy, and as I said, the number of benches in the free weights section is totally lacking.

Awful cancellation policy. I took a job in Connecticut and moved to South Kingstown RI. The closest gym to my new apartment is over 17 miles away and it’s not on 95 so it takes over 20 minutes to drive there. I brought my lease in they still refused to waive the $ 50 cancellation fee, which is actually $ 58, and even though I use EFT they still made me use a debit card to pay that fee. Unreasonable and you can’t even LIFT like a man there (no deadlift, free weight bench or free weight squat rack).
Forget the cheap rate and join a real gym with real customer service.

I go to this location for the convinence of it being so close to work. The staff is always friendly, and while it gets busy there’s enough equipment that I don’t have to wait too much. My one gripe is the locker rooms. God help us all. In the women’s there are 4 showers. One has a broken off towel hook. One has zero water pressure, and a third has a broken shower head so the water blasts out with so much force it hurts. Plus it doesn’t look well maintained, there’s definitely less attention paid to it than the gym floor, which is disappointing when I’m trying to shower and head to work. They are doing some renovations so I’m hoping the locker room is one of them, and that they maintain them! Other locations are beautiful and this one should be too!

I like this place.
First of all, CHEAP MEMBERSHIP. When I joined I paid 1 dollar up front and I chose the black card membership, so I can bring a friend, get free tanning massage chair and hydromassage.
Easy to use machines.
Gym gets busy during peak hours like 4pm-​7pm but it’s not unbearable. At the beginning of the year it gets busy because of the New Years resolution people but that pretty much dies down around march so no biggie.
complaints:
gym is too small. They need to expand big time. Also I wish there were a sauna or pool but that’s probably why it’s 10 bucks a month, but I would be happy if they just expanded and introduced new types of machines…
If you are driving you might have to park at the second lot one building away. Anyone who says this neighborhood is scary and they are too scared to walk 100 feet to the parking lot needs to get a life… i live LITERALLY ½ a block away I am female I walk around this neighborhood all the time at night and never feel uncomfortable… go back to the suburbs if you cant handle some pavement, and a couple of hipsters…
also the staff is nice, but they should be more attentive and have a better sense of customer service… a few times i have walked in the door to check in and the person at the desk has his/​her back turned (on their phone) not paying attention… so I just walk in screw you if you arent going to check me in… lol
gym is always clean especially at night you can see the night crew going to town on the place. plenty of paper towels and spray to wipe down the machines. bathrooms and showers are clean and i believe there are blowdryers…
Also dont bother with that stupid red light therapy crap… its a box with lights that you stand in and the floor vibrates… i used it once and I could only imagine the cartilage wearing away in my knees from the vibration… i feel like that company who makes that thing is going to have some class action lawsuits in 10 – 15 years perhaps…
on the other hand their massage chair and the hydro massage is awesome!

We’ve belonged to many of the chain gyms (24 Hour Balley’s…) in Chicago and Houston. This Planet Fitness is no thrills, but it has great employees, is clean and they fix the broken machines the fastest I’ve ever seen. If you want a energetic and diverse gym to comfortably work out in this is the one. And of course it is so reasonable!

Stop going because it was always so crowded. It’s literally just a huge room with everything in it. I didn’t know if it was just a planet fitness thing but I went to the one in Johnston and enjoyed it more. The mat section is in the open in this one and I didn’t like that

Clean, friendly, and cheap.
All in all a great deal. I think I save more than ten dollars on my heating bill by showering there in the morning.
I go early so it isn’t very crowded. And, they don’t USUALLY harass you. But recently I was approached and got the personal trainer trying to sell me on his services. Not exactly what I want to deal with at 7 a.m. while I am sweating all over the place on my elliptical. Don’t interrupt someones workout (especially at that hour) to try and sell them something, that is just plain rude.

I enjoy coming here but I have two issues about this place. 1. The water bubbler shoots out warm water. It’s summer time I like ice cold water after a good workout. 2. Some of the equipment is out dated need to get new ones… Other than that, I like coming here. The Staff are friendly, the people that come here are nice too. I’ve been coming here for years. Now, what can Planet Fitness do to improve its services. Their’s a lot of other competition out there and I notice people are leaving this gym to go to other ones. What can you do to keep your clients?

First, a disclaimer: I’m not a gym person, so my critique is likely a bit more lenient then one from a person who lives and breathes working out.
With that said, I like Planet Fitness. As a gym novice I’ve found that everyone (staff and patrons) has been nice, friendly, and helpful in a non-​creepy way. This is appreciated, especially when I can’t figure out how anything more complicated then a treadmill works.
Next plus: the price. $ 10 a month. $ 20 if you want extra perks, like half off drinks, free tanning and free guest passes. I don’t. I bring my own water bottle and for $ 10 a month I have no problem telling my girlfriend to get her own membership. I mean, seriously I’m not running a charity over here.
Everything is pretty clean (considering this is a place people come to to sweat), I see people wiping down their machines often.
Also, there are a bunch of classes. I haven’t been to any but they are there.
The only negatives I’ve noticed is that parking might be annoying if you’re coming at any of the peak times. PF is only a block from my house so I just walk there.
Another negative is the décor/​bright colors — I’ve seen gyms that are very nicely done as to not assault your eyes with every neon color available. This is not Planet Fitness’ objective apparently. The purple and yellow everywhere remind me of a fast food place, which is less than ideal. Also, the lighting is awful.
All in all, I’m definitely satisfied with my experience and feel like I’m getting my $ 10/​month worth and then some. –1 star for the aesthetics.

I mean, for $ 10 a month, why not invest in a little gym real estate?
I enjoy taking classes in different places throughout Prov, and a couple trips here a week is a great supplement. It can be busy during peak hours, but I’ve never *not* been able to find a machine.
So far, so good! Gym is clean, equipment works, staff is friendly. Solidly A-​OK by me!

You can’t beat the price. $ 19.99/month for my black card membership… I get to go whenever I want, they’re open 24hrs… except on weekends they close at 7pm — strange. I get to bring a free guest each time I go and I get unlimited tanning. The drinks are oddly priced… $ 1.10 for a gatorade… because you know you want to work out with a pocket full of change. The parking is always crazy and you have to park in a lot down the street on the other side of a tow yard — at night time you wouldn’t want to make this walk alone!
The staff always remember me and are very friendly. The machines are usually all in working order, if there is ever something «out of order» — its back in action the next day.

I really can’t complain about PF. The membership is a steal. The black card membership includes free tanning, massage chairs and ½ off beverages and it practically pays for itself. It would actually cost more to have a membership at a tanning salon!
This location is constantly updating their machines and adding new ones. I love the new ab swing that they put in last month!
It’s very clean here, even if the intense yellow and purple is a bit nauseating. You get used to it.

I have been going to this Plant Fitness for about a year now and I have no real complaints. For $ 20 a month you get unlimited tanning, massage chair, ½ off drinks and you can bring a friend free every time
This plant fitness is a bit on the smaller size, which is fine… except after work when you can’t get a any machines! I recommend going morning, lunch or late night. Around 6 o’clock PM they are packed. I love that this location is open 24 HOURS except Sunday (I think they close at 6).