Planet Fitness – Indianapolis – 86th St.

I’ve been going off and on to this planet fitness for the past few months. It has always been very clean! Their motto «no judgement» is refreshing. Not to mention the guests all are here to workout and not ogle.
Avoid prime workout times aka the morning and after work shifts as it can get stuffy.
Added tip, if you are a $ 20 member a month you can bring a guest for free every visit!
The bonus no judgement tootsie roll at the end makes the workout worth it. Do not eat the purple tootsie rolls… They’re evil tasting!
My only gripe are the colors purple and yellow which remind me of a junior high gym but hey for the cost you roll with it.

I created the account in May and when I moved I had to cancel but they wouldn’t let me do it over the phone. When I did have time to come in they charged me a 30 dollar yearly fee even though I canceled before it? I hadn’t even been there the full year! What a crock of you know what. I asked the manager to wave it considering it was a bullsh charge anyways, and she did nothing for me. So I paid a joining fee, monthly of 10, and another 30 dollar yearly fee for a gym I went to maybe 5 times and not even for the whole year. Splurge on a gym that actually cares about its members.

People don’t go to a gym to be harassed, startled, etc. This is exactly what PF CLAIMS to end with its «no lunking» policy (no loud grunting, weight slamming, etc.). HOWEVER, the gimmicky «lunk alarm» always disturbed me, and it’s a direct violation of their «no-​judgement zone,» which is complete nonsense as well (they’re obviously JUDGING anyone they think is a little too noisy). Note: I’ve never been dinged by the alarm, and I don’t like obnoxious people in the gym either; however, the lunk alarm is FAR more obnoxious than any slightly loud noises a member might make. It’s also a form of harassment for both the «offending member» and everyone else who has to be startled off their machine or free weight set. It’s a safety issue, and a form of misconduct on the part of PF.
The 86^th st location was a madhouse the last time I was there. I was working out right under the alarm, which went off loud and hard three times. When I said something to the staff, they said they’re sorry, but that’s the way it is, and then the alarm went off a few more times. Real gyms don’t do these sorts of charades. If you want real fitness as a way of life — AWESOME. We should all be doing it according to our own needs, but look elsewhere instead of the hype and false promises of PF.
I used to recommend PF to others, but no more. TRUE, they offer a clean facility, generally friendly staff, and ample equipment at a low cost, which is very attractive. But my patience after several of these incidents with the lunk alarm has worn too thin, and I’ll need to go elsewhere.

Love this location! Clean and friendly. Easy to drop in and out of and not have to worry about it being overly crowded — even during peak hours.

The low prices and abundance of workout equipment is great. I mainly use PF to run on a treadmill during the winter when the sidewalks and roads aren’t so great.
The staff has been friendly and helpful. This is a good option for folks who are looking for a low key place to workout.

Back in April, I had to get in shape somehow. I had heard from some friends that Planet Fitness was very inexpensive and offered the basics. I decided to sign up for their black card, which gives you extra perks, such as their massage chairs, tanning beds, and the ability to attend any Planet Fitness in the US.
Once I had a fitness regimen in place (the couch to 5k app, alternating legs and arms, three times a week) I started going, and have made a point to go at least once a week since I finished couch to 5k.
If you’re looking for a pool or yoga and Pilates classes, I would suggest you look elsewhere, as PF offers neither of these. However, they do have some small classes you can sign up for with a personal trainer that target specific areas of your body.
It’s been about nine months, and I’ve gained about ten pounds of muscle, which makes me look about 20 pounds thinner. I’m not too fussed about my weight, it’s just that sitting at a desk from 9 to 5 and binge watching Netflix was catching up with me/​driving me batty with the need to work out. And I feel ten times better because of it. PF is known as a judgement free zone, so no one will tell you you’re too fat to be using a specific machine (true story of a friend that works out at LA Fitness) and there are virtually no Hans und Franz types.
Oh, and they have pizza night every first Monday of the month. The gym rat in me says that’s counterintuitive, but the commercial real estate agent in me thinks it’s a genius marketing tool.

My opinion is you get more than what you pay for for sure. No, there’s no pool — but you don’t have to pay for the upkeep of it either. The tanning is great but by far the best value is the personal trainer that you can use as much as your schedule will allow!

Thanks for helping me lose 20 pounds.
See you Monday!
:)
Clean establishment, generally friendly people, don’t judge if you have an inhaler, they always have the craziest of news stories playing in the locker room (which is bad, because I get sucked into the tv and all the other guys are like why is he still in here instead of working out?). I just wish they had a scale and had a hair dryer, because the ones in Evansville and Anderson do. However, even though it’s a bit of drive from downtown, I’m glad I transferred to this particular PF.

Excellent basic gym with equipment always in good working condition… never a wait for any of the equipment.
Prices are silly low for a membership… staff is pleasant and energetic. Bathrooms are kept very clean… and very few creepers !

It’s true: I don’t feel judged here. In some gyms, there is a feeling of competition. Not here. Not only is the price amazingly low, the motto here is that anyone can get in shape no matter where you’re at physically. The white card is $ 10/​month, and that’s without all the bells and whistles. The black card includes everything, and that’s still only $ 20/​month, which is still a ridiculous bargain!
There are always plenty of cardio machines available, and they keep the gym very clean. All the cardio machines are hokked up to about 12 different TVs. The machines also charge your iPod/​iPhone. It’s a basic set-​up here — treadmills, elipticals, arc trainers (my fav!), free weights, work-​out stations, various lifting machines, tanning, work-​out classes, drinks, etc. There isn’t a pool like at LA Fitness, so if that’s a factor for you, you might have to look at getting the more expensive membership from them. Other than that, this place will rock your socks off!
Over the years, I’ve visited many gyms and found nothing that fit me. I used to be convinced that things like gym memberships were an unnecessary luxury, and that exercise can be done for a fraction of the cost at home. After moving into an apartment that didn’t have a fitness center included, I checked out Planet Fitness for their cheap membership I had heard about. It’s official — I’m converted. My experience there has forever changed my perspective on gyms. It’s so helpful how they are able to accommodate a variety of exercise levels and styles!
I must say that I’ve never found a gym that has been comparable in price or in customer service. The staff are way awesome and the patrons are so full of motivation! There’s a positive energy here that makes working out fun and inspiring for EVERYONE!

Planet Fitness is EXCELLENT for newbies or oldbies (?!) who may be more self-​conscious in a gym setting. There are very few windows and even fewer mirrors!!!
The $ 10 a month membership has been GREAT for my budget and my waistline!
This gym is clean and has a lot of televisions for the cardio equipment. Generally, there are just a handful of adults trying to get in shape. This is not a typical gym with a bunch of perfect bodied people roaming around playing eye games. There are a lot of sweaty people kicking it on the cardio equipment and weight machines. The only time I have been when this place was crowded was right after work, around 5pm, and even then there were still open cardio machines.
SPECIAL PERKS: You can charge your Ipod/​Iphone on the cardio equipment while listening to music or any of the TV stations playing.
PF has a thirty (30) minute EXPRESS, Red Light/​Green Light circuit (similar to Curves). It’s great, it works major muscles groups and keeps your heart rate up for 30 minutes. Good for people with attention deficiencies… Like ME! :) They have the same thing in a twelve (12) minute EXPRESS Abs section. And FREE tanning.
Plus all of the regular gym services: lockers, showers, coat rack, blow dryer, all the weight machines and cardio equipment you could want, mats, stretching machines, balls, friendly staff, etc.