Planet Fitness
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Think twice if you’re not a trained athlete
Been going pf in various locations since around the time of $5 memberships. For two decades have appreciated convenience, price and equipment. Till now. The PFs I frequent are replacing the standard equipment with stuff that gym bros and college athletes on spring break can appreciate. Gym bros can find more suitable gyms and college athletes have their own facilities. PF has abandoned its original business plan of appealing to everyone. Many new pieces are hard to adjust, hard for joints, require uncomfortable positions and not as effective as the old designs. An example is the hip adductor which digs into thighs, leaving marks, jerky and uncomfortable resistance - on many pieces- and not angled properly for results. As a former college athlete I recognize the hard core power equipment that no longer appeals to me. Some useful equipment like assorted ab crunchers have disappeared. Loop pull adjusters are really difficult to use. PF can’t possibly have beta tested this stuff. Not sure who’s making these decisions or why they’re moving so far away from a business model that worked for everyone. If you’re a college athlete on break or someone who works exclusively with a trainer join. If anyone else, DONT. Save your money.
