I gave Plant Fitness a rating of 9 rather than 10 for one reason. The phone usage is ridiculous. I would tell anyone asking me about Plant Fitness this: nice place, lots of equipment, staff is friendly (including Ben the manager), the hours open are good and the place is clean. But, it can be frustrating waiting to use a machine while someone sits there on it using their phone. Often people take 5, 10 minutes or more between sets while they sit there on their phone. I've experienced people literally taking a half hour or more on a weight machine doing nothing except exercising their thumbs.
I get on a machine, do my 2,3...sets and get off. I'm usually on and off in 5 minutes. Then, if I really find the need, I check my phone.
After waiting and waiting one time for that last machine I needed, I asked the young women on it how much longer she would be. She looked up from her phone with a discussed look on her face and said, "A while". Then went back to her phone. A few months ago I googled something like, "do people complain about phone usage at Plant Fitness? Here's what Google AI said: AI Overview
Yes, members frequently complain about excessive or inconsiderate phone usage at Planet Fitness, especially phone calls, taking photos/videos, and prolonged use of equipment. These complaints stem from it being distracting, annoying to others who are trying to work out, a safety hazard, and an infringement on equipment availability. While Planet Fitness's stated policy emphasizes safety and privacy, with members being able to be banned for policy violations, members themselves are often vocal about these issues on social media, sharing their frustrations with etiquette breaches like hogging machines while on their phones between sets.
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It has everything I want and more. Having a black card membership lets me nurture both my beast-mode workout-side and my relaxing, namaste-side. My gym is always clean and I rarely have to wait to use anything. Love PF!
The gym itself is fantastic with multiple machines so even at busy times there is no wait. The staff are amazing, super friendly and keep the place clean and in tip top shape.
I love the gym I attend but……..it has only one PecDec. Which becomes both a point of discussion and contention for most everyone. It needs at LEAST two more. Get rid of a couple of the ellipticals no one uses and re quip with PecDecs. Seriously.
My Wife and I did a car-camping trip to Duluth and PF was our home base. It was super nice being able to workout and freshen up before our days activities. The buildings new design was also very cool to see, but still felt familiar. Morning and overnight staff were also awesome. Thank you!
Thanks, love Planet Fitness Duluth! One request - I wish it was easier for members to "hit the pause" button for the summer - there's no way to do this over the app I could find out or even over the phone - it has to be done in person only.
I like all the equipment, if someone is using what you want then just go to another machine.
Sanitizer and paper towels available to clean after or before using.
I like that they offer 18yo and young free membership during Summer months, just should be monitored differently. Maybe set hours for them and not peak, not sure but don’t forget others are paying to use your gym. I struggled with saying anything as I do appreciate this for the kids!!
The staff are very nice and helpful!
Even members are friendly and helpful, without asking anyone a few members helped me with equipment to ensure I did not hurt myself.