Planet Fitness – San Antonio – Pavilions

Talk about cool!
First Monday of the Month… ALL YOU CAN EAT PIZZA! It is a great workout!
Second Tuesday Morning of the Month… BAGELS! It is a another way to stretch that tummy!
This is a Judgment Free Zone to work out and get in shape! The people are great and we have been working out and it is a ton of fun!
The staff is so supportive and the equipment is so new and nice.
I like the NO LUNKS philosophy. So, I am not trying to ‘Lunk’ it up!
We are working our tails off and having a blast!

Ok… I am not a big cardio machine guy but if you are half the gym is dedicated to the rat wheels. Ok for some. The rest is machines. Only 2 cable machines. I think 3 bench stations and 3 dumbbell stations. So not a lot of free weights.
But for a fix it was clean and got the job done. If you are staying at a hotel it is only $ 5

Really weak one! Heaviest Dumbbells are only 60 pounds!!! I’m leaving this one now lol. At the other planet fitness locations dumbells go up to 75 pounds.

This Planet fitness is a bit smaller than most. Not a deal breaker due to the fact that it still has all the required equipment to get the job done. This location also hasn’t been very crowded the times that I come. Which is a plus if you just want to get in and out. Also keeps from having to wait on a machine or weights They have a water fountain with a built in water dispenser, so when I’m done with my first round of bottle water its easy to fill back up without having to keep up with money to go buy another. The only complaint I have is with their tanning options. 1^st off they only have stand up beds, no lay downs. The 2^nd things is, there’s not really a decent changing room. Oh sure they have a little shoebox you disrobe in before you step into the tanning box. Now, I’m not a huge guy; but I’m not a midget either, which would probably tight even for a small person

I’ll probably follow up this review in a few weeks, but I just joined this gym on Monday and have been everyday since, and I LOVE IT!
I shopped around at a Gold’s Gym before joining here, Gold’s was just way too expensive. PF had a special, $ 1 down and I got their black card membership (which requires a 12 month contract, their $ 10 a month one doesn’t), which is a cheap $ 24 a month with taxes and fees. There’s also a yearly fee, but it’s only $ 42 with taxes and fees, and you don’t get billed until June.
So now to the fun part, I’ve been four times now and I absolutely love it. I was so scared to go in, I’ve never joined a gym before. But the staff was EXTREMELY welcoming and friendly! I got signed up within 10 minutes and got to work out the same day :) This location is a little small, but it has PLENTY of cardio machines, not as many weight ones but it’s still adequate. I absolutely love the staff, they’re so friendly, help you with anything, and even have conversations with you :) and the atmosphere is awesome, I never feel out of place or awkward, because most people there are just like me, beginners working to lose weight.
They definitely live up to the «no gymtimidation» standards and «no judgement zone.» I HIGHLY recommend PF to everyone!!! :)
Plus, they have pizza the first Mondays of the month and bagels the second Tuesday morning and Tootsie Rolls on the way out. A gym that acknowledges we’re all human and deserve a treat :)

I absolutely love this place i comen here 4x a week the staff is very friendly and the equipment works and is clean and if you get the black card you can bring a guest and workout at any location

dont like the setup and the people seem pretentious… guess I just felt uncomfortable at this location.

The staff at this location is friendly and quickly greets and attempts to meet your needs in a timely manner. I have never seen this gym dirty which is a plus and upgrade many other gyms in San Antonio needs to make. They could use a few more water fountains but it is what it is. This location has more equipment than the last. I rarely have to wait for any weight machine or cardio equipment. I take people with me all the time and they always sign up. The rate is economical and you get as much if not more than other gyms offer.

This planet fitness is not as nice as the one I used to go to but it does the job… Staff are always friendly. You can’t beat the prices. Especially if you like to tan.

As all of my reviews on here before were for restaurants, it should be obvious that I eat a lot. So, yeah, getting a gym membership was a good idea. :P
I’ll preface this review by saying that I hate most gyms. I’m not particularly fond of the idea of spending a ton of money to be around the kind of pretentious, self-​important workout fanatics that I would never choose to associate with otherwise. Thankfully, this place is free of that attitude. Staff are friendly and usually quick to help (although I do wish they’d fill the paper towel holders more often). The other gym patrons seem to range from beginner/​novice types (like me) to the more experienced crowd… but either way, they seem pretty friendly and laidback for the most part as well.
The facility is usually pretty clean and has a good variety of machines (although, some people don’t seem to like to wipe the machines down after using them, a personal pet peeve of mine). Even during the day, there’s never a long wait for any of the machines. I usually work out late at night, and at those times you practically have the gym to yourself, which is a nice plus. The tanning and massage chairs are also a nice bonus.
Overall, it’s nothing fancy, but it gets the job done very well for a lot less than any other gym in town, and with a lot less attitude.

I work out at this gym every time I visit from Houston. It’s a very good deal for the price.
The facility is clean with plenty of cleaning stations around.
The cardio equipment is pretty nice.
I wish they had more locations around South TX. I’d go to planet fitness vs the big box gyms around town. (Houston)
Also, they need just a tad more space in the free weight area. I know they don’t want lugs in the gym, but more free weights would add value to the business.
Thanks!

Wish I had NEVER joined.
1. Not many full length mirrors, can’t watch to make sure your form is correct = dangerous
2. No squat rack or bench press, in place of these is a smith machine. Everyone I’ve ever talked to about these machines says to stay away, they can really injure your back.
3. Their machines have dumb designs that limit your range of motion so you can’t fully exercise the muscles the machines are targeting.
4. If you have short, chin length hair or bangs expect to have your hair blowing in your face. They have giant fans blowing constantly AND you are not allowed to have anything on your head but a baseball cap, weird.
5. There’s no clock on the wall, how do I know if I will be late to work?
6. Their motto is it’s a «judgement free zone,» but they discriminate against people that are serious about getting fit and body builders, Hypocritical, yes?

I love this little gym. I am just starting to get fit and this is a beginner gym. Most of the clients here (judging by looking around) are new to fitness, so you won’t be intimidated if you have never been in a gym before. The facility is very clean, the staff is friendly and will know who you are the 2^nd time you go in. The price is also extremely affordable, about $ 12 a month and there is no contract so you can drop any time.
I wish they had spray tanning instead of the tanning rooms. I would be all up into spray tanning! I also wish they had more TV options. I am not sure why the Disney Channel plays on one of the TV’s since I have never seen a child in there. Also, I made an appointment to meet with the trainer, when I arrived, I checked in at the desk to let them know I was there. They said she would be right with me and she never came over. No big deal, the equipment is easy to use and I figured it out myself.
Great value, great gym. Love it here.

I am really liking this gym. The facility is clean, the equipment is in very good condition, the bathroom/​locker room is big, there is a tanning area, massage chairs, and the staff is usually pretty cool. I keep thinking that the free-​weights area could be bigger, but that is just a minor thing. The membership is either $ 15 or $ 25 for a Black Card that allows you to workout at any Planet Fitness, bring a guest for free, and get drinks for half the price. This location also offers free pizza every first Monday of the month.

I don’t know if you heard me counting. I did over 1000 curls. Ha ha.
This is my gym of choice to sculpt my guns, or at least stay in shape. The price is great, about 25 bucks a month, and the gym is clean. If you get the Black Card membership, which I have, you can take one person free every time you go. How awesome is that? Other BC perks include half price cooler drinks, unlimited tanning, unlimited use of the massage chairs, and use of any PF location.
This location has plenty of cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights. The guys locker room is spacious with plenty of lockers and showers. My only complaint is the staff here isn’t as friendly as I would like. They are not mean or rude at all, just lukewarm I’d say with friendliness. Overall this place rocks.

Great gym for the price! Always running signup specials, but the Black Card is the way to go. Glad they are adding more in San Antonio, this one gets busy in the evenings. May want to bring a hoodie or longsleeves, because even working hard, it’s so cold/​windy to break a sweat.