Planet Fitness — Local services in Town of Colonie

After working out at a gym for 25 years, Planet Fitness does not take into account the benefits of small muscle use for training symmetrical movements. The removal of the bench press is one indication of not catering to the needs of those who desire to encompass this into their fitness routine.. The rowing machine is ridiculous, they should have invested in a Concept 2. The machine, labeled as "Planet Fitness" at the highest setting does not provide the benefits it is supposed nor the actual rowing motion. Instead of spending so much money on the balance rack in the back, which has very little use, invest In something that will raise your heart rate gradually. Something that is challenging and gives someone the opportunity to look forward to the increase of physical condition such as a Versaclimber or an actual ergometer (rowing machine) would be a plus for the desire to reach this goal. Over all, in my off season, I use the gym to do 2 or 3 target exercises, two of which was the bench press and an open squat rack, now removed. These require the large and small muscle activation needed for strength and balance. Machines are limited and cramped for taller people. I understand the motivation to get new members. But what about those who will stay much longer than the start and stop new members. There has to be step up goals...

All the negative reviews here are spot on, I've had a horrible experience here. I am recently recovering from a terrible cold I got from coming here, a friend of mine got the same cold after coming an hour after me. I had an old white male come to my personal space and lean into my personal space asking how old I was and being very creepy. That is very invasive to ask an adult woman how old she is and get into her personal space. I had to repeatedly tell him I was working out and to assert myself. That was such a horrible experience. The way he was leaning into me was so disrespectful. It took every bit of strength in me to address him without going all the way off, even though he would of deserved it. His arm was over the bar on the cable pulley and his body was too close. I don't know where and how he got the nerve to do that. He was wearing a hat with an American flag on it and claimed he was in his 80s. I would advise any woman to set these males straight because they seem to think women are fair game. People pay for a membership to workout, not be harassed by older males. Overall, the gym is smaller than other PF I been to. I wish they rearranged some things so it doesnt...

UPDATE: I had a horrible encounter today. With the exception of a few staff members, the staff is rude. Today I went with a female friend and this young boy in glasses was being trained because he was new. I didn't think anything of it. When my friend and I were exiting, she was in the front and this new guy was weirdly smiling and being overly nice and he didn't even acknowledge someone was behind. It was rude and disrespectful. If two people are exiting, you acknowledge both people. It doesnt matter if someone interacts with you first or not. That was very rude and speaks to someone's character. There is also another male who is awkward in his dealing. It left a bad taste in my mouth. I believe people get what they put out but I was shocked at how disrespectful someone can be in another person's face. I had a previous post here but this experience totally negated everything I wrote prior. I worked in retail and could never imagine greeting a person in the front with such a grand overly exaggerated smile and totally ignoring someone...