Planet Fitness — Local services in Painesville

Let me tell you about my experience at Planet Fitness. I have wanted to join and when a PF opened up close to where I live (Painesville Twp.). I was excited to try it out but I hesitated walking in because I already belonged to a gym down the road and when I had signed up there many years ago, I was intimidated and pressured. A few weeks ago, I decided to go into PF and see what it was all about. I was nervous when I walked in but was immediately greeted by a friendly smile (David) and a happy voice and we went over the available plans. We discussed the difference in the membership plans and it was left up to me to decide. Not once was anything pushed on me which was a relief. After going through the plans, it was no brainer to choose the PF Black card. The do not have physical cards, instead you download an app (with the free WIFI, it was easy to create the account while I was still at the gym) and you check in by logging onto the app and scanning the q-code at the front desk. Super simple. I like that with my plan, I can use any Planet Fitness and I can bring a guest. Also, being unfamiliar with this gym and the equipment, it was nice that a new member orientation class to meet with a personal trainer is included. I discussed the goals I wanted to achieve and we created a plan. All of this is included. Not only did I get one on one attention but there are many fitness classes that focus on different areas of the body. I have already attended many classes with the personal trainer, Crystal. Having her instruct me on how to actually use the gym equipment including TRX, has been fantastic. When I am not taking classes, I have come in on my own to work out and I don’t feel like everyone is looking at me or judging me for using the equipment wrong. I feel confident when doing my routine because I have been trained on how to adjust them for my size. Another nice thing at the gym is that they have something called a “Lunk Alarm.” If someone is grunting or slamming equipment the alarm goes off as a warning not to do that. I always found that slamming weights and making weird noises was super irritating. You will not see people talking loudly on their phones either. They have signs up and limit cell phone use to a certain area. After I have worked out, there are (3) perks included to help you relax. The first – FREE Tanning. That alone is less than the cost of the membership. There is also a “Total Body Enhancement” machine. This machine shines warm lights on you and it vibrates your muscles. It is something I am addicted to using. Lastly, the hydromassage. I had never heard or been in one before signing up at PF but it is the best way to end your time at the gym. This machine massages you from head to toe and you can adjust the area and the pressure. ...

Initially I was forced to go to the Painesville location instead of Mentor due to the rowing machines in Mentor were on backorder. The Manager in Mentor was phenomenal at reaching out to me, keeping me updated with my concern, and when the equipment would be back on site, very commendable. The facility is also always kept very clean as seems to be the standard for a Planet Fitness gym.

Today I just went to the Mentor location and I was reminded of why Painesville is my favorite...everyone in the Painesville location is so nice, energetic, and inviting! Anyone that is working there is so courteous, happy, smiling, and just brings additional joy to my day. The Painesville location also seems to be a larger facility.

Mentor facility does has some additional benefits, like more full sized lockers (which really helps when I have to have my work attire and shower essentials that need to not get smashed into the half locker), and some more updated machines.

I believe Painesville sets a high bar for how Planet fitness employees treat/react to their customers. I may have to drive a little further, but I know when I reach Painesville I will be greeted with a genuine smile and...

1st timer to the gym world im 22 and decided I wanted to lose some weight gain some muscle and get out and try to do somethin different I was only plannin on bein there for an hr but I was there for 4, got a tour by friendly staff worked out on various machines for long periods of times did what I thought looked fun to try the other people workin out were nice and seein them go to town kinda in away silenly motivated me to do all that I can and I had just been up for 20hrs and went to 2 jobs and donated plasma just before I arrived the place was very clean and whenever we would use any equipment we would clean it off with the cleaning supply stations provided all over the entire gym along with staff cleanin up as well, I also partaked in a 4 min Tan a intense massage chair and after sweatin like a pig from all my hard work (which tbh I didn't expect to do so much on day 1 after all I've done before walkin in) took a nice hot shower and headed home it was a good time and glad I chose Planet Fitness as my 1st time Gym got a big reputation...