I was with Gold’s Gym on 4th between Pine & Long Beach Blvd when I first moved to LB. It was small and the folks were friendly. Then they built the one over at the Pike and it felt like an influencer gym. My partner and I felt alienated, disrespected and unwelcome.
Planet Fitness is the total opposite. It really feels like a judgment free zone and that atmosphere is intentional. Thanks y’all.
I like the spaciousness of the facility and the variety of the available equipment. However the odor when you enter the facility is not very in inviting it smells like old sneakers.
I'd suggest some kind of commercial air sanitizer or fragrance to be circulating via the air vents perhaps a spa scent something light.
Otherwise I have no other issues.
I love the upstairs/downstairs format of this locations. The locker rooms are kept clean and the staff is friendly and always says hi! Overall I love my gym.
I was with Planet Fitness for a long time when I had been in Escondido, then I was moving to Long Beach for Senior Housing. I am very happy to be with Planet Fitness environment, friendly people and helpful & nice staff.