Planet Fitness — Local services in McCandless

It’s a shame some of the staff is rude and unwelcoming because this is one of the locations that has the new “Wellness Pod” machine. Which I loveeee! I am someone that has a hard time “sitting still” and relaxing / being mindful. The wellness pod helps me quiet my mind, I will go on a long rant if I try to describe how it works. So even though I love using that machine, I have yet to return to that location. I pay for my black card membership for the black card spa amenities. I work a job where I was a lot and using the hydro massage helps my muscles recover. And the black card spa area is one of the only places I feel relaxed. Employees at most locations know there are some people who buy the black card membership for this reason. And they don’t judge. At this location, I felt like I was judged. And it was by one employee in particular, I did not get her name yet she seemed to in her late 30’s and dark hair. She didn’t mind being friendly and chatting with the male guests. Yet earlier when she was using one of the massage chairs, she sneezed and I said “Bless you”. Then she said “Thanks”, sighed and walked out back to the front desk. Like okay… never mind I take it back then haha! I don’t know if she still works there though. Hopefully not :) ....

After recovering from open heart surgery a friend invited me to Planet Fitness with a guest pass. I was impressed by how many different machines they had, the cleanliness, and the friendliness of the staff. The cost was in my budget so I joined to try it out. The fact that they had long hours of operation really helped me get back into shape because sometimes you have to work out at odd hours to fit your schedule. Even on their busiest days you could get onto most of the machines that you wanted to. Having such a great variety really helps you tailor your workout to fit your needs. After a year my workout was solid enough that when I switched to a more physical job I had no problems adjusting. I decided to leave Planet Fitness only because I no longer have the time and my budget is even tighter with my new job. The only setback I ever had there was when I told them I wanted to leave at the front desk I was assured that my membership was cancelled only to be charged another month. Other than that Planet Fitness in McCandless was a wonderful experience for me. I'm hoping to rejoin someday once my schedule is...

Not a bad place to workout. They have an abundance of treadmills and ellipticals. I wish they had an Arc Trainer like they have in Cranberry Twp and in Gibsonia but they have some elliptical machines that are easier on your knees which is good but it still doesn’t replace the glider. There is plenty of parking unlike in Gibsonia. They don’t have trainers like in Cranberry Twp which isn’t a great thing. You’re on your own there so you better know what you’re doing because none of the workers can offer any help unfortunately. You’d have to have the Black card to get training in Cranberry Twp or some other location that offers training. It’s a nice size gym so you don’t feel like you’re in a fishbowl like the one in Gibsonia. It’s clean because the workers are on top of that. Not everyone clean off the machines they use because they don’t care or just ignorant. Monday’s are not good days to go nor any day after 4:30-5 when more people come especially the men trying to impress the girls or the girls trying to temp the men in their nude looking underwear type “ shorts” 🙄 All in all, it’s a good...