Planet Fitness – Cherry Hill

I’ve got the black card membership with PF and comparing this planet fitness to a couple other gym locations, I’ve noticed a few differences.
Though the gym doesn’t have two floors, the equipment is laid out in a way that makes the most out of the space.
The staff are the friendliest I’ve encountered – consistently. Not to mention, they keep the gym clean. Staff are always cleaning, vacuuming, ensuring the bathrooms/​locker room are clean. You couldn’t tell this PF has been around for awhile.
To add to that, I’ve rarely seen cardio machines that are out of order, and if they are, they’re fixed quickly. And they really use the lunk alarm haha.
Last note: when I moved out of state and had to cancel my membership for a few months, the staff helped me cancel at the front desk – it took 5 minutes at most. I’m pretty sure gym cancellations are a nightmare at most gyms but not here.
Minus one star for the small showers and changing areas with curtains. Some PFs have large changing booths with doors that latch shut. Otherwise, I highly recommend.

By far the friendliest staff at a planet fitness I’ve ever encountered. Gym has all the equipment I need and the red light therapy machine actually works. Staff doesn’t ask annoyed when you want to use your black card privileges. Lots of good looking men too. Feel like I’m in the twilight zone or something. Wish this could be my home based gym but I’m just visiting.

Pretty good. Worked out this morning at this location.
I just have to say Planet Fitness gyms are all different. There are some things better at this gym and some things not so good at this gym compared to my home gym out in Roxborough.
The Good:
— the dumbbells go up to 75lbs here. Don’t know why they’re capped at my home gym
— incline leg press machine and more variety of machines to work with (stair step machine in the cardio area).
— setup is pretty decent for the space
— front desk was nice and more inviting
The Bad:
— seems like the lighting in some areas are just dark. Ceiling lights just don’t brighten the place up, maybe they lowered the setting cause it’s summer.
— the showers… They are a bit dated and sure bunch of people peed in the showers because it ‘stank’ really bad, so I recommend bring sandals or flip flops to walk around with (but that’s just the medical side of me). Doesn’t feel like the best setup but whatever
— water fountain temperature definitely was a bit warm. Wasn’t refreshing there.
The whatever:
— the age group here seems to be more 40+ members which I don’t really care for either way but it’s definitely the older folks who practice their golf swings at this gym and chat more than they workout so it was just slightly annoying. I do wear headphones but when they’re just standing there in front of machines…
I’ll be going to this gym before work cause I’m working here in Jersey but I think of the two, I like my home gym more

This is a review after 3 years of going to this «gym» (it’s not a gym it’s Planet Fitness…).
Overall I would say it’s great for what it is. Affordable, well maintained, clean, brand spankin new equipment, open all the time. However, whether for liability reasons or a desire to remove excess grunting from the space they got rid of all their bench press and squat racks and replaced them with hammer strength and smith machines a few months back. This, on top of dumbbells only going up to 75, has made this an unfriendly place for those who want to lift heavy with free weights. I think this benefits those who are casual, as the weigh area is sparely populated now, but for myself it has negatively affected my workouts here and it’s time to move on.

I love this location in Cherry Hill. I use to go to the Mount Laurel location when I lived there for 5yrs and also Cinnaminson near my job.
It’s very organized, professionally run, and so clean! The air conditioning is on so you’re not dying with just a ceiling fan running (Mt Laurel) and for premium black card holders (only $ 20 monthly) you get so many additional services! Private tanning rooms, Relaxation rooms, Massage Chairs/​Beds, Discounts on Drinks (Except Muscle Milk Drinks which are pretty inexpensive for a 17oz for $ 3.49) and you can bring an additional friend on your visits. You can also use other PF locations if you need to. But everything is right here.
They have additional classes and private sessions available if you want it.
They’re open 24hrs a day during the week which I love and open hours on weekends.
Yes, they are a basic gym as people have stated but I think they offer quite a bit for a basic gym!

PF has changed out their equipment and gotten rid of most free weights… very disappointing

I recently came back to this location after a not so great experience at Brooklawn. The new equipment is great and Ryan continues to be the star asset here. To always be greeted with a welcoming smile from the staff makes a huge difference. Congrats, and thanks for extending the hours and keeping an ultra clean facility. Next mountain… the heat in the summer.

I joined this gym when it was first built back in the day. I left for a few years and now came back. Still the same Planet Fitness — nothing fancy, nothing extra.
I use the cardo machines and to be honest, I really wish they had a class or two. I would take anything at this point because just cardio gets so boring so fast.
That said it is clean, convenient and I really appreciate that Monday through Thursday they are open 24 hours. Never had issues here even when I had to cancel my membership the first time, noone gave me drama as they did in some other gyms I belonged to.

I’ve been going to this gym for a while now and I can’t get over how clean it is! The employees are constantly wiping down machines and cleaning the bathroom and locker rooms around the clock! All the employees are very pleasant!

Clean gym. Not to crowded and 24 hours (except weekends). $ 10 or $ 20 a month, no hidden fees. My SO and I got the $ 20 premium membership which gets us both in, and I get to use the massage beds and chairs, tanning booths and beds, and the light therapy. We also get into any planet fitness with the $ 20 premium membership. They have pizza nights and bagel mornings every month, though we never attend them. Really a nice gym if you just want to get in and out.

Can’t beat the price. Too many of the Smith machines. But it’s so cheap so does it really matter???

Overall a good gym but like others have said, not all PF Gyms are alike. The one in New Rochelle, NY is the best one I’ve been too. Lots of machine weights to choose from — unlike Cherry Hill — CH PF needs an update.

This is my home PF. I got a black card membership because I work in Philly and would go to the Philly locations to work out.
After going to 2 Philly locations (Rising Sun & Adams and Wayne & Chelten) I quickly realized that not all PF’s are created equally. The Cherry Hill location is vastly superior. While the 2 Philly locations had incredibly CRAMPED free weight areas, the CH location is incredibly cavernous.
Oh, and neither of the Philly locations have free weight barbells. If you want to use barbells you have to use the dreaded Smith machine. The Cherry Hill location has Smith machines also, but they also have a squat rack and free weight barbells.
I never knew how good I had it.
Oh Aunty Em, there’s no place like home.

I used to go to this gym but discontinued my membership for another gym. At $ 10 a month, this is definitely the lowest priced gym I have ever heard of. If you plan on using just the basics, and are not looking for extra frills, this gym is a good choice for you. During the week, this gym is ²⁴⁄₇ which is a major bonus.
PF has rows of cardio equippment facing a row of TVs which is nice to view while running or cycling. They have some weight circuits and the typical run-​of-​the mill gym equipment. I have heard a lot of guys complain that they do not carry enough weights (I wouldnt know). They do not offer any classes, which I did not like. I’ve heard many stories about people having their belongings stolen from the locker rooms, so keep all your valuables in the car.
If youre looking for a quick workout without any extra perks, I would recommend PF to you.

The staff is courteous and helpful. They make my guest feel welcomed whereas other Plant Fitness locations make your guest feel like they are being investigated for attending the gym. This location gives no hassle and I am pleased with their professionalism.
I have noticed that other PF locations may have a few weight/​strength training machines that other PF locations do not have… perhaps because one is newer than the other? There will be differences from one location to another.
Always very cool… but not too cold that you are shivering and not too hot where you are going to pass out. Perfect temp.

I love this Planet Fitness. The staff here is laid back and cool. The machines always seem to be getting serviced and quickly repaired when they break. The paper towels and cleaning solution are always quickly refilled and replaced.
No complaints here.
If you want a no frills gym with zero attitude, Planet Fitness is for you.

The manager a big red haired dyke looking guy talks about policing the place and is constantly reminding everyone of every little rule. Plus it’s warm as hell in there.

A great gym, I come here on the weekends or whenever I’m visiting my family in Cherry Hill. The staff is always friendly, greeting me whenever I come & go. The gym is newer, which is nice, since the gym has always been clean every time I’ve gone. The only downside is that it’s just SO HOT inside the gym! I know that they recently closed for a day to install fans, but whatever they installed is just not cutting it! They need to install higher powered fans or air conditioning!