Wellness

[susielong]

I have been a member of our local Curves for 10 1/2 years. They are going to be closing at the end of the month, so I need another place to go and exercise. Has anybody here ever used Planet Fitness and if so what is your opinion, experience with them. TIA, Susie

[Mtnbikegirl]

My doctor goes to Planet Fitness, and she loves it. She told me they have a grunt alarm. When someone gets a little too loud while weightlifting and starts to make "caveman" sounds an alarm goes off!!! I think that is so funny! Not sure if they all have that feature, but it's great.

I go to a gym with a lot of men. I've been going at night with my son, and boy oh boy, do you hear a lot of grunting. I wish we could get a "grunt alarm."

[sidsmom]

Remember their commercials?? Funny. Just remember to visit during the time you plan to go...and maybe get a 2-week pass.

[Laurel013]

While i do not work out at a planet fitness, around here where i live these gyms have a reputation of being a frou frou establishment...non serious users hang out there. There are no classes for group exercises and equipment and attendance is for "entry level" exercisers. I attend a working class gym where bodybuilders work out alongside beginners. Practical and effective...grunting is not discouraged and people are allowed to sweat..lol

[jeanlake]

Do you have a college nearby? I like my rec center experience at the college. All ages. Occasionally the sports teams work out together but you just figure out when. The only grunting I hear is with the college sports guys. Lots of classes and trainers, etc.,

[JB]

I joined on 4/30 and have been going at least 4 times a week since then. You can pay $10 a month to use all the equipment or pay $20 a month to use the equipment plus have access to tanning beds, red light therapy room, massage chairs or the hydro massage bed. I highly recommend the bed. It's heaven. I am 63 and have COPD so I am not looking for aerobic classes. I go at my own pace and find that I feel much better since going. I don't pay much attention to what is going on (grunting, etc). I walk on the treadmill and have my set routine with the machines and I usually have headphones on with my iPod. I enjoy it and feel it's worth it for me.

[HULAGIRL]

Give Jazzercise a try......it's a lot of fun and you get a great workout......you're encouraged to just do what you're able to do......no need to try and keep up with your neighbor and it's a good way to make new friends and do it all to great music.

[Scooby Doo]

I joined PF last year after I checked out Curves. For $10 a month it's a steal. The PF I go to has a whole separate section with the same Curves equipment and program. They have plenty of treadmills and bikes and I never have to wait. They have weights and all the other equipment that I can use. The only issue I have is that if you want one on one with a trainer you have to make an appointment and it may not be at a convenient time. I highly recommend you check them out.

[glmama]

Yes, I've been a member for probably 3 years now. I prefer to exercise outside, but the membership ($10/month) is so inexpensive that it's nice to have a back up plan.

[Mtnbikegirl]

On 11/12/2014 hulagirl said:

Give Jazzercise a try......it's a lot of fun and you get a great workout......you're encouraged to just do what you're able to do......no need to try and keep up with your neighbor and it's a good way to make new friends and do it all to great music.

Jazzercise is a blast! I miss it!!