Planet Fitness – Torrance

The gym itself is very clean and both the establishment and members make great effort to keep the equipment hygienic by leaving plenty of paper towels and germ killing sprays to encourage members to clean equipment after use.
The venue generally does not get too crowded, and there are plenty of cardio equipment, and some abs and arm machines to get a good daily workout which should be more than sufficient for the average person trying to stay fit. It is by no means designed for the hardcore gym rat as the equipment variety is limited.
Needless to say, has great cost performance. The staff I have encountered so far are laid back and friendly.
They have hydromassage machines that are tempting to try. So, I’ll make a point to try it out next time.

This place provides the equipment necessary for me change my physical life. This environment is super safe, and friendly. They have showers (bring sandals or flip flops). The lockers are always clean, and they have free Pizza on Tuesdays (DON’T GIVE IN!). TV’s are the perfect distraction; I run miles without even thinking about it. I’m in the gym everyday I can make it. Prioritize your upper and lower body days. I eat healthy, and I’ve set my goals. Please don’t give up; some people will get a membership, and never go. Make this your year you decide to be «eye candy,» make this your year you decide to better your health, and please demand this year to be when you finally get your physical confidence back. You deserve the body you want. I’m rooting for you!!!

It gets crowded here at times, but overall a great gym. I’m a marathon runner and have been using strength workouts to recover from a long injury, so this place was perfect. Their membership fees are pennies compared to other gyms.

p. s. forgot to mention this facility does not have Wi-​Fi (as of this writing; I hope this changes soon).
I asked a staff member about this and she said many members have mentioned the lack of Wi-​Fi, and they (the staff) have passed these requests to corporate.

I really like this place but the employees get hung up at the front desk in their phones and forget to help customers. I usually walk up there and their heads are down in their phones and have no clue customers are standing there. I always have to excuse myself for interrupting their personal time. I think the manager needs to set a policy about that. I’m really sick and tired of if. I give 4 stars for work out and a 1 for the employees.

Overall I am very pleased with this gym. It has a lot of cardio equipment so I never have to wait, the circuit training area is great, facility is very clean, lots of parking is available, and price is great.

I joined this gym as I am recovering from surgery and I am limited on what I can do for workouts, and I felt guilty keeping my 24Hr Fitness membership at $ 40/​mo vs. this place for $ 10/​month. I did a quick walkthru/​orientation and signed up on the spot because it seemed to me they had all the basics. As a significant positive: it’s very clean! In the locker room all the showers work (unlike 24). On the floor, the other members seem to keep the machines and weights clean and well-​organized. (again, unlike 24.) There are tons and tons of cardio machines and I did not have to wait to use a treadmill or an elliptical. However, I learned after visiting this gym yesterday and doing my first workout in 9 weeks, that they actually don’t have some key pieces of equipment that I need:
1) No rowing machines
2) No Swiss balls
3) No medicine balls or kettlebells
4) No cable-​cross machine
The gym is definitely designed for, and sold as, «the gym for people who have never belonged to a gym before.» I can appreciate the beginner aspects and how they have all the basics, but I wish I paid more attention during my orientation because I really miss the above equipment. I will stay with them for 1 month because I’ve paid for it, but I won’t get the mileage (not to mention the workouts) beyond that due to the missing elements for my personal workout style. However it’s a good concept for beginners, it is not intimidating and there is a lot of first-​timer type training and lessons available. Oh yeah, probably goes without saying there is no pool. Also no large «group fitness» room or classes. No kids club if you need a babysitter during your workout. I guess when you compare all these missing things, 24Hr at $ 40/​month isn’t that bad after all! But PF honestly is good for what it is.

Whenever you enter a Planet Fitness, you enter a world spunky and colorful with yellow and purple. Everywhere you look are walls and halls decked in PF colors and motivational quotes. Even the machines are purple! If you have ass lunk and you are caught slamming the equipment, the runk lunk alarm sounds off. Strobe goes, «whoop whoop whoop whoop» with flashing lights. Then you get the stink eye. That’s motivation for ya! Planet Fitness is a haven where you can get fit for $ 10 a month. Considering what you get, this is probably the best deal of all the gyms… Maybe on the planet.
Clean gym with new equipment, patrons are always courteous and wiping down equipment after each use. Honor system at work. Showers are clean, functional, and minimal. At this Torrance/​South Bay location, I am pretty happy customer.
Tanning and massage equipment with the price upgrade. I’ve only tried it at another location.
Also free pizza and bagels some days of the month. I’ve never taken advantage of it, but it’s definitely a nice perk if you’ve worked hard for it.
Some things that are missing that other gyms have are some progressive classes like yoga, rock climbing, swimming or unlimited towels and sauna… etc. However, the $ 10/​mo deal more than makes up for the lack of amenities or luxuries. Also, some PFs have certain equipment and others don’t, vice versa. This one has the glute machine.

Equipment, sweat and a smile is all you need! :)

Planet Fitness is tucked away in the corner of a gigantic plaza, and I love the abundant parking. This is a very clean gym and I’ve found the staff there to be very friendly. It has lots of cardio machines but only four stairmasters in the back — at least they are towards the wall so there aren’t people checking out your behind. I also like using the squat rack and don’t feel like the crowd here are judgmental.
However, there are a couple of regulars that like to talk to other gym-​goers. When I’m at the gym, I just want to get my exercise in and work up a sweat. I am not looking cute and I am enjoying time to myself to think. One guy told me that I was drinking metal from the water fountain. I scurried away after that and left. Maybe a little off but harmless. So far.
Of course, this gym is also located right next to an In-​N-​Out and I can’t count the amount of times I’ve been tempted to go after a good workout. strategic placement!!!

Today was the first time I’ve been to a gym, I usually just workout at home. But going into Planet Fitness was a lot better than I expected.
First impression–
Really friendly staff, looks very clean and even the people working out were genuinely nice. Maybe I just got lucky. And the price is very reasonable

Decided to check out this place after hearing rave reviews. I called last night, Sept 29 and spoke to David, he was very helpful very knowledgable. He answered all my questions and seemed quite concerned when i explained my worries. He assured me PF was a non-​judgmental gym, with all walks of life ranging from the thin, slightly over weight, in shape to people that need coaching but most importantly they are all here to work out and better themselves not to power lift and compete. Everything he told me intrigued me enough to go in this morning.
Upon entering i was greeted by a very friendly young woman at the front desk, her name escapes me. I asked for Christina, about 5 minutes later she came out. David recommended her or Dante. Christina walked me through the club, explaining every aspect of the gym as we went. I was quite impressed. After being a past member of 24 Hour Fitness i am used to being looked down upon and critisized, PF did not put off that vibe at all. I’m a «fluffy» lol woman who has put on some weight after menopause and i have some injuries from a past car accident that prohibits me from certain types of work outs. I explained hat to Christina, she genuinely seemed to understand and was sympathetic to my concerns. Not once did she eyeball me and make me feel unwelcome or like I was a lost cause, unlike 24 Hr did. Christina is very professional and sympathetic with the concerns and worries i verbalized.
The facility is clean, smells fresh, not dingy and sweaty like some gyms. The employees i had the privilege of speaking with were very friendly and helpful as well.
I decided to join. The membership was beyond reasonable, no hide fees and i even got a free t-​shirt which was pretty awesome.
Thanks to David being so informative and Christina genuine, caring attitude Planet Fitness now has attitude new member.

It kinda sucks to work out after 11pm with the cleaning crew following you with vacums, rugs and stuff, lifting all the dust around you.
It seems to me obvious they would want to come in at a less busy time, like 2am or so.
It ‘s just like being in a janitorial working out around cleaning tools.

I initially started working out at this gym because the equipment was much newer then the other gym I attend to oh yea and the price was also comfortable. I like the basic workout and this gym seem to fit that need but would suggest adding more abs and arm machines. The environment is cool fans are on the ceiling 24/​7, clean restrooms and shower (bring the necessaries if planing to shower) people respect the equipment and clean after using. There’s plenty of cardio machines to use and two 30min workout station where free class are also taught all week. The staff are always very friendly and helpful. The establishment is located in a shopping center so there’s plenty of parking.
**If planning to become a member call in advance this location always has a special promotion for new members!
Welcome aboard! Lol

This place is cool. I have never waited for any machine. Always notice that other members use their good sanitary practices. Feel very comfortable working out here. I see the associates greeting members and showing new members there way around the gym. I was there when Kday 93.5 radio were outside bumping music. They have pizza on Monday crazy makes me wanna eat all the boxes of pizza. But kept my promise not to touch it.

I’ve been going here for a couple of months. One thing that I don’t like: how crowded it can get! One thing I really like: the trainer here, Ricky, is so enthusiastic and also really nice. He gets you to try the classes they offer and walks you through the processes so thoroughly. I really enjoy partaking in the training classes because I get to learn great stuff in a small group setting!
Planet fitness is a cool gym if you’re not super familiar with everything at a gym, and especially if you’re just starting out. Plus, black card members can use the massage chairs!

So this was my first experience with Planet Fitness after I signed up online for their $ 20/​month package. When I first walked in I wasn’t greeted very nicely, but despite that the gentleman that was at the front desked checked me in, gave me a brand new membership card, offered me a shirt and sent me on my way. As a new member I was expecting a tour of the facility, maybe how the perks really work at that particular gym but instead I was just let in to fend for myself. Luckily the gym isn’t all that big but it does have cardio machines-​galore which is great! The members that were there were just doing their business and it was cool not seeing everyone checking each other out and sizing each other up either.
Overall great experience but, they need to step up their customer service. Yet, honestly, what can I expect if I am only paying $ 20/​month.

I’m giving this location 2 stars based on their customer service.
My boyfriend and I have been attending this gym, each time we went the employees at the front desk have been nice. I’ve always been my boyfriends guest and last night I was interested to sign up for my own Black Card Membership. Until last night’s service got me annoyed and completely changed my mind.
It started with my boyfriend asking to get a new gym card because he lost it. The guy tried looking him up & when he found him, he told him he has a past due fee of about 30 dollars. My boyfriend said he’d pay for it right there, but the employee said he couldn’t take his payment because it’s not his «home» gym. My boyfriend explains that he no longer lives near his home gym in Inglewood and that the Torrance location is the one he will be attending.
He was hoping the employee could simply change his location but he didn’t. The guy added right after, that he couldn’t issue him a new card either because it’s not his home gym.
I told the employee that it was bizarre that the same company can’t take payments in various locations. He replied «that’s just how it is. We could do it but we’d have to call and get the home gym’s permission to take the payment.» He also added, «If you wanna change your home gym, you can reapply and change the location.» That is so dumb, REAPPLY to change his location?! (Made me think maybe he gets commission for new sign ups? Anyways that’s aside the point)
I’ve been in customer service for well over 5 years. I expected him to apologize for the inconvenience and make the phone call so my boyfriend can make his payment. But he didn’t he just dismissed the opportunity to really take care of his customers and asked me if I was a member, I responded «No. I wouldn’t want this to be my home gym.» His attitude was very dismissive, like it wasn’t his problem and he wasn’t helpful.
I don’t see why payments can’t be made at any location other than your home gym. And why can’t he just change his home gym location. I know technology is obviously not the issue.
What’s the point of having the black card membership that allows you to attend any planet fitness location but doesn’t let you make a measly payment at any of those locations?
You pay $ 20 a month to go to ANY Planet Fitness location, but you can’t make payments anywhere, only you’re «home gym.» Not just for black card members but white cards too!
It’s the same company! So annoying.

I’ve only been here 3 days and already love it. I feel comfortable here
I signed up online and picking up my card was fast and easy, the guy at the front just asked for my name and number and I was good to go. I got a bag and t-​shirt. It was only $ 1 to sign up and they didn’t try to sell me anything else. I can also go to the Inglewood location that is closer to my house and other locations as well with the $ 20 membership.
Everything is clean and works nicely. I get there around 12:30 and it’s not crowded so I am able to get the machines I want and also enjoy the 12 minute ab circuit.
Can’t wait to try the hydromassage :)
I am glad I got a membership to this gym than somewhere else

Simple, cheap, and a great place to kill time while traffic is around
The place isn’t too big or too small. Everyone wipes down the machine after use and the staff is very friendly.

They were open the day after Thanksgiving, when I was in dire need of a workout! Therefore, It is official that this PF facility is greater than the one closer to the my house. I would rather drive out of my way close to half an hour with traffic, twenty without to get my sweat on. I held off on this debate for a while because it was down the street and with gas prices, it was unpractical to drive further. However, due to some pretty major reasons, I don’t mind the distance at all.
— Their machines are height friendly. I do not have to use the seat of the machine as a stepping stool in order to grab hold of the handles.
— Their employees are a lot friendlier.
— They are larger and are able to facilitate more but they are hardly crowded after work.
— They have plenty of parking.
— They are open right after Thanksgiving when the Carson location is not.
With this location near my work, I can get my workout earlier in the day and not have to wait for the crowd to leave. They are clean and very spacious. When there is a crowd, it isn’t as claustrophobic as the Carson.
I do understand that the Carson location is older than the Torrance location and with each new PF opening, there is always an improvement from the last. I am liking the Torrance location more and more with each workout.
By definition, am I now a gym rat? :\