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6:41 am EDT

Planet Fitness rip off

Planet fitness and there rip off rules is the worse company in the united states. Besides the uneducated staff of lo life that find it to be a problem with helping clients, I joined the gym online in April and was so turned off when i went to ask for tour i never went back. Now im being charged 29 dollars for the annual fee this place is the biggist joke since New York fitness that sold membership to a gym that opened months after it was supposed to and without the hird floor and boxing. I hope to get my $29 fee returned

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PeytonMarie333
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Dec 19, 2011 11:06 pm EST

In order to not be charged an annual fee, you must cancel by the 25th of the previous month. Non-refundable.

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11:08 am EDT

Planet Fitness pathetic service as well as attitude

On 19 August 2009 I was contact by Planet Fitness Hennopspark, Centurion to inform that I was selected by one of their members for a R500, 00 voucher to attend the gym free for one month. As all sales talk, I had to just come in to collect my voucher. Arriving at Planet Fitness on 24 August I was met by BRUCE who took me to one of the cubicles to waste my time with lots of sales talk about the gym. After convincing me to take this 'last offer on this special' for a three year membership for R6 080, 00, Bruce put the amount through on my credit card confirming that I have 5 days within which I can cancel the agreement and be credited completed, because I preferred discussing it with my husband first. I was first told that I could only be credited after 30 days. VARIOUS telelphone calls Bruce and then with Dennis, as well as e-mails, with NO decency to contact me back, I UP TO DATE (more than 60 days later) still do not have the refund of my R6 080, 00. Three payments of R226, 00 was already taken from my account on this amount. My last call (3 weeks ago) was to inform Dennis that I was to hand this over to an attorney which he commented that it was fine I can do that if I want!

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Sexyladyworkshard
Kissimee, US
Jun 27, 2012 10:39 am EDT

I know how you feel about the people who work at planet fitness. I spoke to a guy called MATT at Planet Fitness in kissimee, west vine street FL 34741. He was so rude and not professional at all, he claimed he was the manager but then corrected himself as the assistant manager and that I cannot speak to anyone else about my member cancelation fees. They keep taking money out of my account even though I cancelled and paid the membership to end, they are so bad and have no customer service. As long as you sign up they don't care about you afterwards. They make it sound so good to join they like ### after. The guy Matt was a arsewipe on the phone. I advise anyone not to join this company, if you want to get fit use the streets for free go running instead of wasting money!

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8:09 am EDT

Planet Fitness continue to deduct money after cancellation letter

First of all, when my girlfriend joined this gym 3 years ago, I went to Virgin because it was cleaner and has better equipment. I had trouble two years back when my girlfriend fell ill. She recieved a letter from the doctor saying she can't do any exercise anymore. When we went to the gym to try cancel the contract they said that even though the had a back condition and they could see she couldn't use the equipment she could still float around in the pool so they would not allow us to cancel the contract.

I then complained on hello peter they contacted me telling me that they have a clause in the contract saying that they do not cancel contracts for any medical conditions and if we want we can sell the contract (which nobody wants to buy)

So anyway, I've paid R6000 over two years for a contract she can't use, it came to the end of the contract, we wrote a letter of cancellation which they told us to do, dropped it off, and as I suspected they say they have lost the letter and continue to debit her account!

I'm not surprised, I expected this from you guys.

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Pasadena, US
Dec 09, 2011 8:21 pm EST
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PLANET RUNNING MONEY SCAM ! ! !

My girlfriend and I signed up and were going to Planet for 6 months at the Glen Burnie location in Maryland. The place is in ok shape but could be kept cleaner and needs some maintenance on the machines. There were at least 6 machines out of order for two months. Not sure if they were waiting for parts.

Problem is,

Our relationship ended and I did not want to keep bumping into my ex-gf so I went in to the Planet counter person and told him I wanted to cancel my membership. He was busy on the phone. I told him I could wait until he was finished. He handed me a pen and paper then told me to put my name, address and phone number down. I did this and he said he would take care of it.

Three months went by and the bills kept coming. I thought it just took a few cycles for them to stop the billing. I called them about it but they said I had to go online and send "Corporate" my complaint about the bills that kept coming. I sent a few emails and eventually I received a phone call telling me that they had no info stating that I had cancelled my membership and that I would have to pay the entire amount. I told them that it was not my fault and that I refused to pay it.

Well, in another month I received a pink notice that was from a collection agency. Now the bill was up to $120.00 plus other fees.

I contacted them and I told them I had no intention to pay for it and why. They said it was already put against my credit report. Personally, I do not care what happens here I am not paying it. I told them to take me to court. She laughed and said well its on YOUR credit Report.

I am not at fault and feel this is very un-professional. Even now that my other gym (SNAP Fitness) has closed in my neighborhood I want to go to Planet because its closer and cheaper but I refuse to eat my words so I am going to a place that costs more.
I am not backing down. SNAP is the cleanest and best kept gym I have been to in Maryland.

- Spoke to Megan on April 6th 2011.

- Megan said the balance due is $120.00 after she waives the late fees but she is not waving the monthly fees.

- Rodney Farmer

Is the general manager and he was un-available at time of call..

- KW.

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Pasadena, US
Dec 09, 2011 8:20 pm EST
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My girlfriend and I signed up and were going to Planet for 6 months at the Glen Burnie location in Maryland. The place is in ok shape but could be kept cleaner and needs some maintenance on the machines. There were at least 6 machines out of order for two months. Not sure if they were waiting for parts.

Problem is,

Our relationship ended and I did not want to keep bumping into my ex-gf so I went in to the Planet counter person and told him I wanted to cancel my membership. He was busy on the phone. I told him I could wait until he was finished. He handed me a pen and paper then told me to put my name, address and phone number down. I did this and he said he would take care of it.

Three months went by and the bills kept coming. I thought it just took a few cycles for them to stop the billing. I called them about it but they said I had to go online and send "Corporate" my complaint about the bills that kept coming. I sent a few emails and eventually I received a phone call telling me that they had no info stating that I had cancelled my membership and that I would have to pay the entire amount. I told them that it was not my fault and that I refused to pay it.

Well, in another month I received a pink notice that was from a collection agency. Now the bill was up to $120.00 plus other fees.

I contacted them and I told them I had no intention to pay for it and why. They said it was already put against my credit report. Personally, I do not care what happens here I am not paying it. I told them to take me to court. She laughed and said well its on YOUR credit Report.

I am not at fault and feel this is very un-professional. Even now that my other gym (SNAP Fitness) has closed in my neighborhood I want to go to Planet because its closer and cheaper but I refuse to eat my words so I am going to a place that costs more.
I am not backing down. SNAP is the cleanest and best kept gym I have been to in Maryland.

- Spoke to Megan on April 6th 2011.

- Megan said the balance due is $120.00 after she waives the late fees but she is not waving the monthly fees.

- Rodney Farmer

Is the general manager and he was un-available at time of call..

- KW.

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Penny I
, US
Oct 28, 2011 5:50 pm EDT

when you sign a contract for a year, if you do not resign than you should be done with the contract and no more money should be taken from your bank account. It to me is theft and as long as we let them do it they will keep up the unfair practice of stealing your money. I am getting in touch with our state attorney and I think everyone who is being victimized by Planet Fitness should do the same. PI

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Planet Fitness canceling membership

Recently due to a toe injury I hadn't gone to the gym so I decided to cancel my membership. So I sent a certified letter stating I wanted to cancel my membership and they did the problem is that day I mailed the letter out they took $30 out my account for a yearly fee and now they refuse to refund my money b/c they state I had to cancel membership before Sept 24, 2010. so be careful.

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milkman86
Cheektowaga, US
May 14, 2010 3:24 pm EDT
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Just a warning to those who do not know canceling your membership is obsurd. I went to my local gym with a doctors note stating i could not work out anymore due to medical issues and they informed me that i have to pay for another month because i didn't cancel it before the 10th of the month and they are going to charge me a fee for canceling. It was not my choice to cancel but after working with a trainer, who advised me to get a doctors note to cancel my membership I'm now being hasseled. After leaving several messages on the Planet Fitness Corporate Office answering machine (which I had to search for because it is not on their website) and requesting to speak to a manager about the situation, I have not received a single phone call back and, have not been privelleged enough to speak to a manager. I wish I would have found this site sooner it would have saved me the aggrivation, time and, money!

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PeytonMarie333
, US
Dec 19, 2011 11:04 pm EST

READ YOUR CONTRACT PEOPLE! It states that you must cancel your membership by the 25th of the previous month to avoid an annual fee. Annual fees are non-refundable, however they should stop any future billing upon receiving cancellation and any buyout fees (if applicable)

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Austin, US
Jun 15, 2011 8:04 am EDT

Did you ever get to speak to anyone? I also just got squeezed for an additional month.

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6:38 am EDT

Planet Fitness excuses for everything and incorrect info updates

A couple of mo. ago I was offered a trial 2 mo. membership which I took on. Everything went ok (everyone is so quick to take your signiture and the R100 for the tag with is refundable). My surname and e-mail add. was spelt incorrect, so I filled out a change of informaion form. I did this as I was wanting to join so I though I would fix it now. It has never been done and I was given every excuse under the sun. It took 4 trips to get a tag - again excuses. Then my trial expried so the day of expiry I took on a Personal Trainer - also - very quick to take your money. They said that I did not have to join just yet and they will load another trial on. This was never done. I eventually put up a huge stink and was assured that it will all be sorted out. It has been 1 mo. now and still my tag is not working. I then decided to get my refund back as my tag will never be fixed only to find more excuses about not enough cash and I must come in office hours. So quick to take your money outside of OH but cant give it back outside OH. I have had enough now and having second thought about joining. If they cant even get a simple change of info right - then I don't know!

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1:58 pm EDT

Planet Fitness sauna room out of order for more than month

I have been trying to contact Planet fitness on numerous occasions about their Sauna that is out of oreder for more than a month now. Nobody from Planet Fitness returns my calls or respond on messages that I have left. I am paying full fees and not half and I expect to make use of all the facilities, because I pay for it. I am think of moving to Virgin Active where speed of exicution are much quicker. This is nothing more than absolutely bad service. They are very quick to persuade a person to join, but when comes to complaint handling then they have great challenges with that.

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10:44 am EDT

Planet Fitness breach of contract, bad attitude, poor service

I joined feminique fairmount months before it even opened under the promise that the gym would remain open untill 9:00 pm every night. I am an extremely busy doctor and I don't get the opportunity to get to gym earlier on in the evening. Furhermore, my daughters who fall under the family contract I took out, also lead very busy schedules. Thereore, the fact that the gym was open till 9:00 appealed to all of us.However, the gym now closes at 8:00 pm.This means that we all rarely get to the gym.Had I been aware of this when our contract was taken out, I definitly would not have spent so much money taking out a contract which I do not ever get a chance to use.I sent an email to the manager on 4 Setember 2009 outlying my problem. I still have not got a response. Does this constitue profesionall behaviour?Not that there is anything very professional about the gym - There are regularly gym machines, equipment, aircons that are out of order and take several weeks to reapair.Gym classes are cancelled at short notice.Staff are unhelpful.The gym has been a huge disapointment since I joined.I expect the gym hours to be expected or my contract to be cancelled.

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10:28 am EDT

Planet Fitness ripping people off their money

I first received a call from Asanda the Sales Consultant who was advertising the R59 per month gym special. I was interested and asked how can I join? I even referred Asanda to my other friends. She then informed me that I needed to come personally to the Gym in Rivonia for everything to be processed. When I came she was then telling me that the contract that I was interested in was for 3 years and not 12 months as on the telephone conversation we had prior. I didn’t want to sign anything thereafter she then said I'll need to speak to her Sales Manager Lovemore and motivate why I want the contract for 12 months only. I gave my reasons and Lovemore than said I will need to pay the R59 X 12 upfront. I didn’t have that much money and said I can’t only pay 12 the 1st month and another 12 the 2nd month. While talking to them they asked me to fill out the membership contract as every member should. I paid the R354 the 1st month as promised and the 2nd month my account was debited an amount of R269 and again R269 on the 011009. The accounts department (Vinolia) and the manager (Master) can’t even help me with the issue instead I’ve been sent from peter to post. I WANT OUT!

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Pasadena, US
Dec 09, 2011 8:25 pm EST
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PLANET FITNESS IS RUNNING A MONEY SCAM ! ! !

My girlfriend and I signed up and were going to Planet for 6 months at the Glen Burnie location in Maryland. The place is in ok shape but could be kept cleaner and needs some maintenance on the machines. There were at least 6 machines out of order for two months. Not sure if they were waiting for parts.

Problem is,

Our relationship ended and I did not want to keep bumping into my ex-gf so I went in to the Planet counter person and told him I wanted to cancel my membership. He was busy on the phone. I told him I could wait until he was finished. He handed me a pen and paper then told me to put my name, address and phone number down. I did this and he said he would take care of it.

Three months went by and the bills kept coming. I thought it just took a few cycles for them to stop the billing. I called them about it but they said I had to go online and send "Corporate" my complaint about the bills that kept coming. I sent a few emails and eventually I received a phone call telling me that they had no info stating that I had cancelled my membership and that I would have to pay the entire amount. I told them that it was not my fault and that I refused to pay it.

Well, in another month I received a pink notice that was from a collection agency. Now the bill was up to $120.00 plus other fees.

I contacted them and I told them I had no intention to pay for it and why. They said it was already put against my credit report. Personally, I do not care what happens here I am not paying it. I told them to take me to court. She laughed and said well its on YOUR credit Report.

I am not at fault and feel this is very un-professional. Even now that my other gym (SNAP Fitness) has closed in my neighborhood I want to go to Planet because its closer and cheaper but I refuse to eat my words so I am going to a place that costs more.
I am not backing down. SNAP is the cleanest and best kept gym I have been to in Maryland.

- Spoke to Megan on April 6th 2011.

- Megan said the balance due is $120.00 after she waives the late fees but she is not waving the monthly fees.

- Rodney Farmer

Is the general manager and he was un-available at time of call..

- KW.

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11:39 pm EDT
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Planet Fitness robbery

I was in my local planet fitness on 9/13/2010. I locked all my belongings in my locker. After my workout I went to my locker. My lock was gone and my money was stolen from my wallet. I notified the personal and they took all my information. How could this happen right during the day and no one seen it. I heard earlier the same day someone was in the locker room with a bolt cutter, but got away. It could only be another member, I am now afraid to go back to planet fitness arter being there for several years. I rather pay more and know my things are safe.

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5:25 am EDT

Planet Fitness no access tags and bad customer service to boot

I joined Planet Fitness Fourways and paid R25 upfront for an access tag. They didn't have any access tags at the time but promised they would have the next day. I have not yet received an access tag and so everytime I go to gym, I have to try get one of the very disinterested members of staff to open for me. If its busy, I usually wait around 10mins before someone acknowledges me and lets me in. Each time I am told that there will be access tags available the next day and each time - there is not. There was a register for tags at one point that I signed but the next day noone knew anything of the register. The staff make empty promises about getting a tag for me if I come to them specifically the next day, and surprise surprise that person is not around. I want an access tag, or give me my R25 back and I'll get you guys to let me in every time! I am finding this to be a great inconvenience and frustration!

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10:58 am EDT

Planet Fitness shocking condition of spinning bikes

I have been spinning at bedfordview for two months now and watched how the bikes have got worse and worse. If it wasn't for the great instructor (Simon) that gives us a class that is worth sitting on **** bikes for I would have been out of there. Handle bars wobble, pedal clips are broken, tension nobs don't work properly or at all and the bikes are noisy. Yesterday it was by far the worst, people had to move several times to find bikes that were working. We get to the class 30min earlier on a Sunday morning (unnecesarily) to make sure we have bikes that work but they are all shocking, I also spin as Rivonia and their bikes are much better. Its time bedfordview upgrades their bikes. I don't think its worth it to fix the bikes. We as members deserve much better equipment! Make something happen!

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Theresa Bolte
Tilton, US
Mar 08, 2013 3:49 pm EST

I went to planet fitness and was lyed to . we told their employee we would be moving to lakes region. She told us there was no problem. When we went to the new gym we were told that we had no membership. After numerous calls and told diffent stories we still contiued to pay. We went to belmont the 4 time and they gave us a cancelation form.we signed it( have copy too) and were told that they would give us free membership for all the problems we went thr (six months worth) Yet the following month, we went to the gum and were told no we have no membership. But still paying. The employees tell you anything and lye . No one there knows what the procedures are they make it up as they go. I have been thr this for seven months. now. I spoke to managers just to waiste my time. They just want to take your money thas why lakes region has a bad rep. I an sending my cancelation certifed mail so they can not say they dont have and i have a copy of Decembers cancelation but they said another gum can not cancel your membership Yet here is tyhere form signed by their empoyee.

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2:23 pm EDT

Planet Fitness not allowed to cancel contract with medical reason

I have recently discovered that i have serious neck and back problems and i am currently undergoing treatment at a chiropractor. this is the reason why i cannot attend the gym anymore. i cannot pay for another 3 years when i cannot use the service. i phoned the moffet on main branch and was told that i have to finish my my contract. i feel that with a letter from my chiropractor that should be enough. it is not my fault and was definitely not planned that i would have to do this. i thoroughly enjoy planet fitness and would love to join again once i am able to.

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Planet Fitness the experience has ultimately become a frustrating one rather than relaxing

I am a member of Planet Fitness through Discovery and I was initially very excited about the lovely, practical new tags which were introduced in May in all Planet Fitness branches.

At first i didn't mind singing in my name, surname, ID number, time, date, and signature when tags did not work at the entrance as I understand that such inititative programmes may have glitches in the beginning of the implementation stage.

However, it has now been more than 2 MONTHS that i have had to sign in on paper every single time and I have never been more frustrated! It seems noone can tell me when this problem will be addressed or whether anyone is actually trying to do anything? It's really making Planet Fitness look unprofessional and slack. As you can imagine, when one walks into a gym, the last thing one wants to do is fill another form for the day after standfing in a queue for the pen, and then having to race to make it to a class. The experience has ultimately become a frustrating one rather than relaxing.

I am in fact going to refuse signing in from now on, because i'm sick and tired of this and i dont care whether i forego the Vitality points or not.

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Pasadena, US
Dec 09, 2011 8:26 pm EST
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My girlfriend and I signed up and were going to Planet for 6 months at the Glen Burnie location in Maryland. The place is in ok shape but could be kept cleaner and needs some maintenance on the machines. There were at least 6 machines out of order for two months. Not sure if they were waiting for parts.

Problem is,

Our relationship ended and I did not want to keep bumping into my ex-gf so I went in to the Planet counter person and told him I wanted to cancel my membership. He was busy on the phone. I told him I could wait until he was finished. He handed me a pen and paper then told me to put my name, address and phone number down. I did this and he said he would take care of it.

Three months went by and the bills kept coming. I thought it just took a few cycles for them to stop the billing. I called them about it but they said I had to go online and send "Corporate" my complaint about the bills that kept coming. I sent a few emails and eventually I received a phone call telling me that they had no info stating that I had cancelled my membership and that I would have to pay the entire amount. I told them that it was not my fault and that I refused to pay it.

Well, in another month I received a pink notice that was from a collection agency. Now the bill was up to $120.00 plus other fees.

I contacted them and I told them I had no intention to pay for it and why. They said it was already put against my credit report. Personally, I do not care what happens here I am not paying it. I told them to take me to court. She laughed and said well its on YOUR credit Report.

I am not at fault and feel this is very un-professional. Even now that my other gym (SNAP Fitness) has closed in my neighborhood I want to go to Planet because its closer and cheaper but I refuse to eat my words so I am going to a place that costs more.
I am not backing down. SNAP is the cleanest and best kept gym I have been to in Maryland.

- Spoke to Megan on April 6th 2011.

- Megan said the balance due is $120.00 after she waives the late fees but she is not waving the monthly fees.

- Rodney Farmer

Is the general manager and he was un-available at time of call..

- KW.

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Planet Fitness today I was electrocuted in the steam bath at this gym

Today I was electrocuted in the steam bath at this gym. The reason, a miserly repair job on a light fitting which being situated in a wet area should have been intrinsically safe. Instead some cheap skate glued the light fitting and put it back into the steam bath. Innocently, being soaking wet, I stood up naked as the day i was born save for my costume, and touched the light fitting. I was thrown to the floor and sustained injuries to my left hand with the resultant electric shock. This is an industrial accident and as such requires to be reported to certain authorities for investigation. I have tried the telephone number for your webb site. It just goes unanswered. Instead I as the injured party sit with a numb hand, deep bruising and quite possibly shock. You people make me sick with your irresponsibility. I am deeply hurt over this incident and I reserve my rights.

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Planet Fitness I am truly shocked by this disgusting display of service

When I joined Planet fitness in Feb of this year the consultants could not leave me alone. I was bombarded with phone calls to join. I did join and was happy. When I joined there was a promotion running for a return domestic air ticket which I was suppose to receive within 2 weeks. Well I waited 3 months and it would have been longer if I had not complained. When I received the voucher I only had two weeks left to register it but the voucher states that I must allow 30 days. So the end result is that the voucher is totally usseless. I left messages at the gym for the manager to contact me the last week of June. I am still waiting for a call. I have gone to see him personally and after a promise that he would get back to me I am still waiting. I have in the last 2 + months left more than 10 messages and nobody has bothered to contact me. I am truly shocked by this disgusting display of service!

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Planet Fitness bad experience

I've never been treated so badly by a company. I felt harassed and threatened. Management is no better than staff. My issue was so small, any other company would have solved it without subjecting me to threats. Planet Fitness has the bad habit of resolving issues with their members with threats of membership cancellation and or suggestions that member should cancel the membership themselves. This is their idea of customer service. It is as if your membership and your business does not matter and is not appreciated. They write you up like in grade school; putting negative comments on your file as "being warned". They are a franchise company, meaning they are owned and operated individually, but if you ask for a phone number to talk to someone in "Corporate" (after all, there are corporate standards they must follow), the number is not available. If you ask for information to contact the owner, the information is not available. I did some digging and found the corporate number: [protected]. I left a message at Corporate and one to be contacted by the owner of my home gym. No one has contacted me. My suggestion to you, stick to a gym with a little more class, and better customer retention policies. You might have to spend a couple of bucks more, but in the end peace of mind is worth every penny.

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bebe1028
Tuscaloosa, US
Apr 15, 2011 4:43 am EDT

This company's so-called dress code is discriminative against African American Women and Men. I have been a member for almost two years. And have worn a silk scarf on several occasions with no issues. However, on April 13th I was denied access at 8:30 pm. As of today April 14th I cancelled my membership and have encourage co-workers and friends to do the same. I had never been informed of this rule and I believe this is only because of the increase in African-American Customers that this particular branch has decided to enforce this so-called corporate sponsored rule. I will also be filing complaints with several agencies regarding this disrespect. I have been a member of several gyms and have never been told I could not wear a silk scarf. The Manager did not care and was not sympathetic at all. He was very rude and disrespectful. And to think I recommended this gym. From this day forward I will tell everyone I know and all on Facebook to stay away from Planet Fitness. Additionally, I am requesting a refund for my membership. Since, I was not aware that I was patronizing a gym that is racist.

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Planet Fitness arrogant manager

This winter was the coldest in the history of Florida, yet every day the old lady who works the front desk in the mornings would have the air conditioner at 72 and all the ceiling fans going at full blast. One day after getting the flu because of working out and sweating in a gym that was colder than a freezer, I asked if they could turn the fans down a little. The old lady at the front desk snapped back "Nobody has ever complained. Maybe you should ask the manager." When I asked the manager, he told me that they have 100, 000 members and if I did not like the ceiling fans blowing full blast all the time then I should go somewhere else. The next day I got an email saying my membership had been cancelled, but they would not send me a confirmation that they had stopped billing my credit card. They also did not refund the month that I had already paid which they cancelled. These folks are the rudest and most arrogant people that I have ever dealt with in 35 years of being a member of gyms and fitness centers. Their idea of customer service amounts to telling off the customer and then cancelling the membership. Since the membership is so cheap, they treat people like garbage and figure that one customer only amounts to ten dollars a month, so they can blow off any customer.

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Aug 19, 2010 11:32 am EDT
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You do not get the flu from working out and sweating in a freezing gym. You get it from breathing in the virus or touching it and then putting your infected hands in your mouth or nose. You probably think you can get a cold from going out in the winter in your bare feet ot a wet head. LOL

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Planet Fitness terrible staff

It may be one of the cheapest gyms out there but there is a reason for this. Only 6 television channels to choose from, of which half are sports. Customer service is not even a word in their vocabulary. None of the employees are friendly or even acknowledge you--in fact they are straight up rude! I was given inconsistent information about the cancellation policy, resulting in getting charged for additional months when I would not even be able to use the gym. Asked the manager for assistance in regard to the information that I was given by his employee and was snubbed. The website doesn't even have a way to contact corporate to deal with complaints. Moral of the story: if you have a problem or complaint your screwed. The staff doesn't care and there is no way to contact anyone above them‎.

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May 28, 2012 1:40 am EDT

The slogan is the judgement free zone but the women who work there, ignore me or are straight up RUDE. Its like its a chore for them to turn on a tanning booth or ring me out for a water bottle. Anytime I ask for help with a piece of a equipment, I would get the cold shoulder. This place isn't all its cracked up to be... The workers there are awful, oh and why dont you enforce the cleaning of equipment by other members?!,

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1516 W. Squire Lane, US
Dec 13, 2010 7:51 pm EST
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Funny that I decide to read this after I try and make a complaint. Except I dug information out of this web till I could find the number... The management especially there manager Terry Fenwick is a joke. I thought in order for you to work in a gym you must have proper education (specifically the general manager). I got into an argument with him when he had decided to rip their sign off and throw it in my face. I asked who I can talk to that was higher and he stated no one. Well maybe my judgement but there general manager and his anger mangement problem should not be in a gym. And not only have I found the sma efeelings from this location but also from other locations around the US. Hmm could it be that they train to be ignorant maybe. I am writing to the better bureau to have these gyms looked into because I believe every other gym you have to have the proper education but apparently not this one.

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Planet Fitness fairbanks alaska

This place is FILTHY! There is mold and mildew on the shower curtains. the shower stalls smell like sewer and water pools at your feet sometimes. Ive gone into the tanning rooms first thing in the morning to dried lotion on the beds and nasty paper towels and garbage on the floor.
The staff is unresponsive to issues when its brought to their attention and just doesn't seem to care. Most times if there are 2 people working they are so busy gossiping about their personal lives that you end up waiting for them to finish their conversation.
My checking account has been over charged 5 months in a row and all I keep hearing is that it will be taken care of and credits issued and they have yet to be.
We are canceling and going back to our $94.00 a month fitness center membership where none of those problems ever happened

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Planet Fitness bad buisness

The staff was eying me from the second i walked in the door. My weights were taken off the machine by staff and staff was cleaning the machine in the middle of my workout. They have 5-6 staff for a small one room facility. The staff has nothing to do and are very un-helpful. They then proceeded to set off a siren and alarm on me and surrounded me verbally confronting me. They said i was too loud, they were very rude and had attitude. They then proceeded to stare at me from the front counter. The staff members boyfriend was also staring at me so I went to my car. The staff member and her boyfriend followed me into the parking lot trying to intimidate me.

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Planet Fitness Customer Reviews Overview

Planet Fitness is a popular gym chain that has received a lot of positive reviews from its members. Many people appreciate the affordable membership fees and the welcoming atmosphere of the gym. The gym is known for its "Judgement Free Zone" policy, which means that members are encouraged to work out without feeling self-conscious or judged by others.

One of the most commonly praised aspects of Planet Fitness is the cleanliness of the facilities. Members report that the gym is always well-maintained and that the equipment is in good condition. Additionally, the staff is often described as friendly and helpful, making the gym a comfortable and welcoming place to work out.

Another positive aspect of Planet Fitness is the variety of equipment and classes available. Members have access to a range of cardio and strength-training equipment, as well as group fitness classes like yoga and Zumba. Many people appreciate the convenience of having everything they need for a complete workout in one place.

Overall, Planet Fitness is a great option for people who are looking for an affordable, welcoming gym with a variety of equipment and classes. With its focus on creating a non-judgmental environment, it's a great place for people of all fitness levels to work out and achieve their goals.

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Membership Options and Pricing: Planet Fitness offers a variety of membership options to suit different needs and budgets. They have different tiers of membership, including a basic membership and a black card membership. The pricing is affordable and competitive compared to other gyms in the area.

Facilities and Amenities: The facilities at Planet Fitness are clean, spacious, and well-maintained. They have a wide range of amenities, including cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a designated area for stretching and functional training. The gym also provides locker rooms with showers and ample parking space.

Cleanliness and Maintenance: Planet Fitness takes cleanliness and maintenance seriously. The gym is consistently clean, and the equipment is regularly maintained and in good working condition. The staff members are diligent in keeping the gym tidy and ensuring that all areas are sanitized regularly.

Equipment Variety and Quality: Planet Fitness offers a good variety of equipment for different types of workouts. They have a wide selection of cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and functional training tools. The equipment is of good quality and is regularly updated to provide members with the latest fitness technology.

Group Fitness Classes: Planet Fitness offers a range of group fitness classes to cater to different interests and fitness levels. They have classes such as Zumba, yoga, and cycling, led by experienced and certified instructors. The classes are fun, engaging, and a great way to stay motivated and meet new people.

Personal Training Services: Planet Fitness provides personal training services for those who want more personalized guidance and support in their fitness journey. Their trainers are knowledgeable, friendly, and dedicated to helping members achieve their fitness goals. They offer customized workout plans and ongoing support to ensure members get the most out of their training sessions.

Staff Friendliness and Knowledge: The staff at Planet Fitness are friendly, approachable, and always willing to assist members. They are knowledgeable about the gym's facilities, equipment, and classes, and are happy to answer any questions or provide guidance. The staff creates a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for all members.

Accessibility and Location: Planet Fitness is conveniently located with easy access from major roads and public transportation. The gym has ample parking space, making it convenient for members to visit. The facility is also wheelchair accessible, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the gym's amenities.

Customer Service and Support: Planet Fitness prides itself on providing excellent customer service and support. Their staff members are responsive and attentive to members' needs and concerns. They are quick to address any issues or inquiries and strive to ensure that members have a positive experience at the gym.

Member Satisfaction and Feedback: Planet Fitness values member satisfaction and actively seeks feedback to improve their services. They have a suggestion box where members can provide feedback and suggestions. The gym regularly reviews member feedback and makes necessary improvements to enhance the overall member experience.

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3. Writing the title: In the 'Complaint Title' field, concisely summarize the main issue you have encountered with Planet Fitness. Make it specific and clear, such as "Unauthorized Membership Charges at Planet Fitness" or "Poor Customer Service at Planet Fitness Location."

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  • Detail any transactions you had with the company, including dates, amounts, and what the transactions were for.
  • Explain the steps you took to resolve the issue, such as contacting customer service, speaking with a manager, or any other actions you took.
  • Include the company's response or lack thereof to your attempts to resolve the problem.
  • Discuss the personal impact the issue has had on you, whether it's financial, emotional, or related to your fitness journey.

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