Planet Fitness – Edison

This gym is disgusting and dirty to step into. I would not recommend anyone to sign up for this gym.

I went this morning to purchase a year long membership and pay in full, I was told they didn’t do that it had to be a monthly deduction, when I asked why & stated I wasn’t interested in that service and just wanted to pay the total amount, the girl at the counter couldn’t explain and didn’t bother inquiring with anyone else ie management for a potential new customer if anything could be done, I then left to find another gym and did just that,
I paid my membership In full it’s closer to home with better hours… Planet fitness I won’t be making that mistake again.

Not really a big place, people tend to waste a lot of time here texting and hogging machines. The energy here is weak and although I’m not being judged, I’m not comfortable in the environment here.

Don’t waste your money on this gym. I joined thinking it was a decent and affordable gym. However, this company is a lying and sneaky money-​making scam. First of all, they advertise their memberships to be «non-​commitment» and free of any «cancellation fees», but that’s a big lie. I joined in July, and was told that it would be a non-​commitment and no cancelation fee membership. After a few months, I realized this gym was just way too small and crowded for me, so I wanted to switch over to a larger gym closer to where I live. I went into the club to cancel my membership, and was told that I needed to pay a «buy-​out fee» of $ 58. Last I checked, a «buy-​out» fee and «cancellation fee» are the same exact thing, but Planet Fitness seems to think otherwise. Apparently, my membership was a 12-​month guarantee membership, ALTHOUGH I WAS TOLD IT WAS A NON-​COMMITMENT MEMBERSHIP. This company fails to realize that using synonyms doesn’t change the fact that their memberships do indeed involve commitments and cancellation fees. Their advertisements and salespeople are extremely misleading. When I said this to the employees at the front desk, they disagreed with me, and said I misunderstood. They also said there was nothing they could do, and that if I wanted to cancel my membership, I’d have to pay. After arguing with them for a while, I just paid the ridiculous «buy-​out fee», because I did not want to cause a scene. When I asked for a printed receipt for my records, the manager appeared to be very annoyed, and told me to step to the side and wait. I figured he needed to tend to something else that important for a minute, but he started organizing the front desk even though there were 4 or 5 other employees right next to him who could have done so. It took him an entire 10 minutes of organizing the desk and me asking him again for a receipt for him to print it out for me. This is something that he clearly could have easily done when I originally asked.
My experience dealing with this manager was frustrating and frankly, he was very rude. The only good thing about this gym is that the staff is generally very nice. I never had any issues dealing with the staff. All in all, if you want to join a gym, you’re better off joining a bigger gym that values their members. Usually, when the gym’s membership fee is so low, it’s because they have all of these other ridiculous fees and rules that you probably aren’t even aware of. I would definitely not recommend anyone go to this gym, or deal with the unprofessional and unhelpful manager at this location.

I’ve been a member of Planet a Fitness for a few years now. This isn’t my home location but is the closest one I can find while traveling. It’s 95 degrees outside and it feels hotter in the gym. They really have to do something about that AC.

It’s not worth spending your money here, you don’t get the respect as a new member, I made a mistake and sign up twice and I went in the store to get the card, I was told by the club manager TOM BAJOR I can’t help you they will keep charging you twice and he can’t help because it my fault, he didn’t even tried to give me Information on how to go about to remove one of my account. He walk away and said have a nice day.

This is a good, basic gym in the area that you really can’t beat for the price and no contract. I would have originally given this location a lower star rating as it was showing a lot of aging and broken equipment but I walked in this week and all of the equipment was brand new! It really made a huge difference and I was very pleased to see this. There were even some new machines brought in. My only current complaint now is that it can be a bit cramped. The staff is friendly though and now that the equipment is brand new, I’d recommend it if you live in the area and want a no-​frills gym.

Gets a solid 3 stars from me! It’s clean, staff I have talked to is extremely friendly and helpful. Hours are also convenient too. I’ve heard a lot of smack about this place. Is it LA Fitness, Retro, or WoW? No. But I will say it’s a place to start out, without the long term commitment at a very fair price to get in shape.
My only gripe is no power racks! I understand they are a no lunk zone, but I don’t think a power rack promotes it. But again, it’s an entry level place, and eventually if you are truly into your fitness and want advance, the above stated places is where you should transition to. A plus I will say is the amount of cardio machines here. Also offer training and a 30 minute circuit workout area.
At 10 bux a month, to get in shape, it’s a pretty good deal.

It’s only $ 10 a month, it’s open 24 hours during the week, and there are plenty of cardio machines. True, there’s nothing fancy there, but I think that what you get for $ 10 is pretty damn good. The only thing I would change is that I wish they had one of those circuit setups for some of the weight machines– the kind of setup where everyone goes in the same direction and you just do your reps on the machine then go. As it stands now, a lot of people sit on the machines for a very long time, just chilling or checking their cell phones. I feel like I miss out on using a lot of things because someone is just sitting there.

I really like planet fitness. The layout is perfect for me, as I usually go to gyms for cardio purposes and a tiny bit of weight training. The staff is friendly and helpful, and you can’t beat the price. You get what you pay for! I have the basic 10 dollar a month membership and it’s perfect for me.
And I’ve seen people complain that you can’t wear sweatbands while working out, but everyone in my location wears sweatbands and it’s not an issue. I have a grey headband I wear every day there.

I give it 3 stars, because it’s a cool starter gym that’s open 24-​hours. I would still be a member there if it wasn’t for one thing.
My now wife and I went together on her membership (I was the guest). Everything was going fine until she go pregnant. As much as she tried to exercise while pregnant, it just wasn’t «working out» so to speak. Since I wanted to keep going, she would simply sign me in. This was fine for the many months of her pregnancy.
Then, one day, this guy behind the counter tells us that my wife has to be there while I’m working out. When asked why there wasn’t a problem before, he said that the place was under new management and that previous management was not following «the rules.» «The Rules» I assume means corporate policy, which kind of negates the whole «Franchise is independently owned and operated.»
But there was another issue, probably a more pertinent one – the contract itself. Wife’s contract expired in April. Baby was due in April. Wife wanted to cancel the contract, but could only freeze it until the contract was up. No problem. Guess what? you can only freeze the contract for a certain number of months before you have to freeze it again, and you have to do it in person. Which meant my near-​9-​month pregnant wife had to waddle in and freeze the account again for that last month in order to get out of this stupid contract.
I know most gyms are notorious with their contracts, but this was absurd. I also remember they were closed for about a month after Hurricane Sandy. When my wife asked for a credit for the month, the bitch on the phone gave a curt «No.»
Like I said, it’s a cool gym, especially if you’re college-​age or just starting to work out. Just don’t get knocked up. ;p

I used to go to this gym but now I currently go to New York sports club. I only stayed here for about a year because I lived to far from the gym. I live in Woodbridge and this gym is all the way in Edison so it would be a 20 to 30 minute drive. But other then that I love this gym. They have pizza every first Monday of every month and I loved that. Also this gym is very clean and the staff is really friendly and laid back. I definitely recommend this gym for anyone that’s new to the area and is looking for a cheap gym.

I’ve always preferred gyms with classes, but this place is close and my friends go here, so I signed up. $ 10 a month is a deal. Yes, it’s just cardio machines and weights. They do offer small group training for free but I know nothing about it. It’s no frills but its quality. It’s clean. The gym is filled with average people. Never had a problem getting on a machine, even at peak times. It’s a 3 star gym, but for the price, I’ll bump it to 4.

I switched to this gym from LA fitness and I have to say that it’s pretty good. There are always plenty of machines, and the fact that it is open 24 hours a day 4 days a week is also very helpful if you have a busy schedule but still like to work out. The trainers are also very helpful, and most of all, they do not pounce on you as soon as you walk in. The staff is very friendly and helpful as well, which is nice. Also, you do not have to worry about complete morons trying to work out in heavy jeans and stinking up the entire place. Occasionally you do get the one rude person who talks on their cell phone while exercising (I honestly don’t know how one can do this) but other than that, I have no complaints.
One thing I should mention is that this gym does not have a pool/​spa area, but that’s ok with me. I really don’t like using those anyway but, some people might disagree.
The clientele here is are really chill and helpful. They will help you out and they are basically just friendly, normal people.

UPDATE: Pain in the @$$ to cancel your membership. I have a location right down the street from me in Anaheim, CA but I would either have to go in to the one I signed up at (ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN NEW JERSEY) or write a cancellation letter and have it certified. Sent the letter! Will never deal with this company again!

Look, for $ 10.70 a month, I can’t really complain about this. It’s great if you just want to get in, do the elliptical, and get out.
Areas they could improve: emptying trash before it’s overflowing, getting the teenage desk staff to actually greet customers, getting ellipticals that don’t whack the knees of tall people, and getting some rowing machines.
Still. $ 10.70 a month.

I joined and got the black card for $ 22/​month with no startup fee which gives:
–unlimited free guest privileges (1 person per visit)
–free tanning, use of massage chairs
–½ price drinks
–can go to other planet fitness
I signed up for that membership because I like being able to have my boyfriend come along when he visits and also I can go to another location near his house. My family lives in FL so whenever I’m on break I go home I could work out there.
I like the fact that it’s ²⁴⁄₇ during the weekdays (until 10pm Fri). I also like how it’s for normal people who just want to stay healthy. I hate going to gyms with guido guys flexing their fake steroidal biceps or try to show off to everyone. Also sometimes late at night there are creepy guys.

This gym prides itself on being diverse and accepting of everyone. You’ll see people aged 18 to 65, from 100 lbs to 250 lbs, and from buff to skinny.
Good for: the average person trying to be healthy
Not good for: people who want amenities and perks
It’s important to realize the difference between the «workout» gyms and the «fancy» gyms. I’d consider Planet Fitness to be a «workout» gym because it gives you quality cardio machines and weight machines, but nothing else. $ 10/​month
Other gyms (not PF) do give you a host of other amenities: spinning classes, kickboxing classes, free child care, basketball courts, swimming pools, and much more. If you want any of these, you’ll need to find another gym. Those typically run around $ 20/​month.

Yea this gym is cheap as hell… 10 bucks a month. w/​e might as well join it if its convenient for you right? There are no free weight benches. There are a good amount of ugly and over weight ppl walking on the tredmils and or the bikes. It is PACKED on peak hours and they will give you a sheet telling you what these hours are.
There are no amenities such as pool. sauna. or any of that stuff you pay an actually gym for. just straight up work out machines and tread mills with some dumbbells. and a bathroom with a shower in it. Bring your own lock.
Oh but don’t miss the fist Wednesday of the month when you can stuff your face full of pizza on them. It practically pays for the membership. (not that they check if your a member or not… you have to go out of your way to show them your id.)

This is exactly what I need in a gym. I’m a month-​to-​month kind of guy right now.
You cannot beat this price. $ 10 a month, with no contract, and right now they’re waiving the sign-​up fee. And they bill you on the 10^th, so if you sign up just after that date, your first month is free. So I can work out for the next two months for $ 11.
It’s not the ritz, but what do you really expect for that price. The bathrooms ain’t so hot. There aren’t enough free weights. But besides that, everything is pretty clean, the music is good, tvs work, open 24 hours Mon-​Fri. Also, because they don’t have the best weight equipment, it keeps the roided-​out muscle heads away. Awesome!