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Planet Fitness
647 Newark Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, United States
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Br
Review №1

I really like this gym. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The only suggestion I would make is to increase the number of lighter free weights. The 30lbs and below are always in use while there are full racks of heavy weights that seem unused.

Mi
Review №2

Its a good gym for the money. If you want luxury go somewhere else. This works for a lot of people, because it has what its needed and low cost. Highly recommended. 👌

Be
Review №3

Location is big, and has most of the machines required for a workout. It’s a little lacking on the free weights department, but for $10 a month, you can’t go wrong. Facility looks clean, parking lot is big, and staff is friendly and accommodating. It’s no LA Fitness, but worth a trip to consider and worth the ten dollars a month. Check it out and ask for a tour to see if it fits your needs.

Ma
Review №4

Pros: This location is very clean and so are the locker rooms. There are disinfectant sprays and paper towels in every corner which I love. SOME of the staff members are very nice and helpful.Cons: Very tiny gym and not many machines- so you’re forced to wait until people are done (the more commonly used machines)I would like to see more mats in the stretching room as wellYou get what you pay for but I would highly recommend the black card because some locations are busier than others- this one is very busy in my opinion whether it’s peak hours or not but then again, it’s a small gym.

Wi
Review №5

Let me start by saying I’m not usually a fan of planet fitness. This one is close to where I moved to and I was thoroughly impressed. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful, the gym was extremely clean, the patrons were cleaning up after themselves and restocking the weights, everyone was friendly and courteous and respectful of your personal space. Good crowd, nobody was Loitering around or occupying a machine while glued to their phones. This planet fitness got it right. Def going back and possibly making this my home gym. Very impressed. The ladies at the front desk were professional, friendly and courteous. That’s not usually the case in most planet fitness gyms. Definitely and highly recommend this gym.

Jo
Review №6

Gym is clean but tends to be very crowded in the evenings and into the night. There are 2 sets of small dumbbells (5lbs and 7.5) for ALL members. Made multiple requests to get more sets but nothing ever happened. There is little to no space to do any functional free weight exercises. Overall, you get what you pay for. The gym has all the basic equipment you need in terms of machines and heavier dumbbells.

Wi
Review №7

Equipments need upgrades and. At least 2 or 3 of each ones. Most of them are only one, forcing you to wait on the person working first. Please we are paying good money to seriously enjoy great service. Besides its something thats common to all planet fitness I have been to.

Es
Review №8

Very bad management, the manager is very rude (Taylor). You will never feel welcome at this facility. They barely say good morning if theyre in the mood, you can tell the people that works here are doing it for other reasons besides the work environment.

Ms
Review №9

They NEVER ANSWER THE PHONE. Still no classes. This location bit smaller, sardine space than others. But, guess will work if space doesnt matter to you.Cancelling my membership.

Ja
Review №10

Everyone here is polite and friendly and the machines are to my liking. They are also very well prepared for service within the coronavirus guidelines. This location is perfect

De
Review №11

Professional, clean great place to work out!!! Tv’s every where. They have alway keep the place clean but even more since Covid-19.

Ju
Review №12

The best place to lift pumping and cardio and all kinds of stuff in the gym for a great price

Ba
Review №13

My workout was fine but the staff was inadequate at the time normally the staff is good but that day they were training people and they didnt know how to use the computer

Yv
Review №14

Ive been to the gym one time Planet Fitness is the way to go I cant wait to join you very soon you know the up to have fun get your body in shape

an
Review №15

Just a mess ouy off country not able to cancel membership more then a 1.5 no using and they still going over my cards to charge me nor reliable at alll

Is
Review №16

Put one planet fitness in towns bayonne Edison Hackensack

Da
Review №17

Extensive set of equipment! Very clean atmosphere. Staff is friendly and always willing to help. Love this gym!

Ti
Review №18

This is by far the worst PF in the area. Old equipment, cops outside, very scarce weight room.

Ho
Review №19

Clean workout area nice workers smooth play too get your workout

MA
Review №20

The gym has decent amount of space. Had a few weird experiences though. I recommend going early or late. For that healthy pump. A lot of envious men in there around 12pm. Real bodybuilders dont hate.

Mr
Review №21

No even a single stool in black card zone. No place to seat. Why I’m paying for black card?And yes, they not gonna let you workout if you re wearing usual surgical mask.

We
Review №22

To strict on the bag policy...over crowded and poor arrangement of dumbbells! Highly recommend another gym.Update....While awaiting ride...Just pulled my face mask down for water and they are on you!!!

An
Review №23

This place is a joke. I pull my mask down to have a sip of water and immediately I have these clowns in my face. Excuse me for wanting to drink water and breathe. Also I was wearing a cropped spaghetti strap top and they said something to me. Get out of here! Sorry y’all are insecure and feel intimated. Can’t wait to find another gym.

ma
Review №24

This place is okay I went to that facility the person in the front desk very rude, do not answer any questions the you have. Besides you can even used the lockers of the gym for people like me who take public transportation. Poor quality skills And not guidelines at all!! DO BETTER PLANET FITNESS

Ci
Review №25

I like planet fitness but Im very upset they do not accept my health insurance to cover my annual fee

Pe
Review №26

Nice place to visit, clean and social distance practice everything inmaculate inside..

Iv
Review №27

Greeter at the front desk was terrible. Way unprofessional. This On a Sunday at about 11:30am wasn’t able to get her name but this the 2nd time I had an experience like that and only at this Elizabeth location. They definitely need more mature professional people at the front

da
Review №28

Someone pop the whole entire lock off my locker and stole my stuff, the locker cannot be locked anymore. I have seen more lockers like that, so I havent been the only victimvictim. Lockers need to be more secure, its not safe.

Ev
Review №29

Great staff place is clean . Especially with covid they doing a great job making sure the machines cleaned and sanitized.

Ga
Review №30

I visited over a 10 location across the country and this place is the best, nice people.

An
Review №31

I didnt like the Elizabeth location too crowded will not return

Ju
Review №32

Love coming here, workers are always there to make sure ur gym experience is great

Ta
Review №33

I absolutely love this gym. It is very clean and the staff is very friendly and helpful. They are doing a great job keeping the place clean and everyone safe during these difficult times.

Ki
Review №34

Great place to work out! Safe, clean, not too many people and a great staff! They take Social Fitnessing pretty seriously 😅🏋🏾‍♂️💪🏾

Ea
Review №35

Cant really say to be honest went in to ask a question.

Da
Review №36

Great place to workout!

LO
Review №37

Good staff theyre friendly and keep it tidy, good patrons who attend, mostly chill and respectful. Great amount of machines and the price unbeatable 👍🏾

Fe
Review №38

Lifted things up then put them down. Gym is life.

Ha
Review №39

Good gym, just wish there were more benches available

Ri
Review №40

Awesome staff, they deserve pay upgrades a.s.a.p. !

Ta
Review №41

Clean and convenient.

Bo
Review №42

Enjoying my workouts trying to keep my schedule

SI
Review №43

CHELSEA won the Champions League while I exercised at the gym.I saw nothing bad.😜

Li
Review №44

This location was convenient because it’s only 10 minutes, however after covid some things were removed like the ropes to use with the cable machine. When I ask the front desk I was told he has no ideas where they keep the accessories, but when I went to the Woodbridge location they had all the accessories to use with the cable machine, I also went to Linden and they also had all the accessories available.After visiting both location, I notice how clean and less smelling those location are the fan are working properly and it’s not crowded like the location in Elizabeth.

Is
Review №45

This is the best one i been so far. The only thing is that they close way to early! They should go back to 24hr :((( so sad

Jo
Review №46

In this covid era, gym a bit empty which is good. Cleaning supplies still stacked for before and after use of machines so please use. No showers available. No big deal

an
Review №47

Is a nice place to workout, clean and comfortable..

Ra
Review №48

Excellent facility

Jo
Review №49

Really nothing wrong with this gym, when I used to go a couple years ago people were always friendly, no issues. However I haven’t been in about two years and unfortunately they don’t let you call or email to cancel memberships so I sent certified mail through USPS to their address (as specified in their site as one of the only two ways to cancel, the other being in person and i would rather not during covid) and it got returned to sender. I filed a complaint with usps and they told me delivery was rejected. Now there’s no other way for me to cancel without going in person.Really a poor way to do business in my opinion, would change my review if it wasn’t for this situationUpdate:I called and spoke with Tyler and the phone who was very helpful and cancelled it for me right away. I appreciated the quick response.

Sh
Review №50

Walked in the gym with my fiancé and first thing I thought was COVID-19 is definitely in this gym. The gym was filthy the air quality appeared to be foggy.it was packed! No hand sanitizer in the machine. No staff on the floor making sure that the floors were swept or cleaning the machine. And no social distancing. I’ll stick to Irvington where it’s clean at. This gym makes me itch.

ru
Review №51

My wife and my kid were very excited to get back to the gym. when they got there they were stop by one of the attendants she was told (my wife) that she couldnt go in because she was not wearing the correct mask but if she needed one they were selling them for four dollars. my wife pointed out that there were other people wearing the same mask which it was a surgical mask. he then told one of his colleagues to deliver a free of charge mask to the person my wife pointed out. My wife told him he was inconsistent and in return he said oh you want me to buy you a mask now? Which she never did and as anybody would act my wife told him that was not the case and more likely she would cancel her membership and in return he dared her to do it in front of him that moment. Nice guy there were other things I didnt mention like she felt she was racial profile but you guys be the judge

Us
Review №52

Good, gym but some people dont follow the proper way of warning a mask.

Am
Review №53

Really cool space.. no preseure when working out

Zo
Review №54

Well the place is ok, unfortunately during this time of Covid the staff they don’t care, they walk around the people with no mask and they don’t say anything, they don’t check constantly about the sanitation areas, but the place is good just don’t forget take care about yourself 👍🏻

Q
Review №55

Over crowded. Couldnt use the machines I wanted.

ke
Review №56

Like most Planet Fitness this gym is well kept with a friendly staff.

Au
Review №57

Worst service. They would find all possible excuses to avoid having my membership canceled but they kept charging me. System is down. Manager is off duty. No phone or online cancelation, i would have to pay $60 -$100 if i canceled it today but free if i come back the next day, etc. I had to go to the store over 10 times to finally have it canceled. On top of that, they charged me the annual fee the first month i joined the gym. Also, they charged a day before the shutdown for covid19 and then they charged me again a few days after they reopened. Ridiculous.

Jo
Review №58

Some person are rude thats bad

Su
Review №59

Good place great service

M
Review №60

Phone number does not work. Called several times and was sent to voicemail each time

Cr
Review №61

Some of the equipments seem broken already for a recently opened place, bike was squealing, you had to clean off you massage bed your self, etc, and place just looks and feels gloomy

Ar
Review №62

I called in to cancel my membership and was told I need to come in to the gym to cancel. I told them I moved and live 2 hours away now. They they told me to mail a letter to cancel. I told them what the point just cancel it on the phone. They said they dont do that. Scam business it shouldnt be that difficult to cancel.

Li
Review №63

They never answer the phone. They act like they don’t want their job. What’s going on here?!

Ju
Review №64

Great all the time

Re
Review №65

Over crowded but front desk people are decent

Ch
Review №66

I and my friends went to workout at planet fitness in Elizabeth NJ and was denied entry into the building because I had on surgical masks vs the regular cloth masks. The surgical masks are the much more preferred and safer option regarding protection against covid-19 virus and I tried to explain this to the guy at the desk, he still refused to let me into the building but instead insisted I would only be allowed access if I purchased the planet fitness cloth masks for $4. I wasn’t sure if this was racial profiling or it’s just planet fitness trying to make money off the pandemic. It makes no sense for me to put my life and the life of others at risk when I can clearly use a mask that’s safer for everyone.I sent them an email regarding my concerns and I have attached their response. Their mask policy clearly states that all members are required to wear a mask at the gym. So I’m not sure where they came up with the rules of using cloth masks only. At this point I and my friends are likely to cancel or memberships and go elsewhere if this issue isn’t addressed ASAP.

Da
Review №67

Do you guys plan on going back to a 24hr schedule anytime soon?

Ju
Review №68

Fairly quiet place, nice people

Jo
Review №69

A place where 40% of the machines are out of service while we pay the monthly payment on time and the machines remain out of service for months.

Te
Review №70

I like the equipment. The place is clean and everything is sterilized after use. The staff is usually open and friendly. No one seems to be there for anything else but a good workout. Would have given 5 stars but equipment maintenance doesnt seem a top priority. 1 machine has been down for over a month.

An
Review №71

There. Ok. To. Lift. Weights

DC
Review №72

This is my gym. Great group of people, and the entire staff / especially the early morning crew is very courteous, and helpful. Join you wont be disappointed

Di
Review №73

This gym is honestly just disappointing!If you’re looking to work out without having to deal with idiots, this is NOT the gym for you! It has such great potential, amazing floor plan, and plenty of space! Yet it seems to always be occupied with people who don’t want to do anything accept crowd up machines while they sit on their phones or use spaces designated for specific workout for the wrong reasons! I get that it’s a gym for “everyone” but when you have a slogan like that, you’re just asking for all the airheads who go to the gym to fool around while people like my girlfriend and I are left frustrated because we can’t finish all the workouts we planned. Worst part, my complaints fall on death ears!! The employees won’t do anything to fix the issue, they’ll just tell you to not go during “peak hours” witch is BS because I shouldn’t have to change my schedule a million times because the gym is packed with people who aren’t actually working out! Besides, peak hours or not, they’re still there! The only difference is the volume! I don’t mind a busy gym, but when someone is literally sitting on the ONLY machine you need for 30 minutes farting around....it’s just frustrating!I’ll be canceling my membership and going to another gym. Hope this review helps anyone reading avoid wasting their time! Trust me it’s not worth it!!!

MA
Review №74

I visited the facility on 9/28/2020 for the first time since they reopened. I went inside with my KN 95. mask and I was told by the manager that i wasnt able to wear that mask inside the facility . He said: that i need to wear a cloth facemask and that is the requirements from the CDC and also the company. A cloth face mask does not have a filter and cannot protect anybody from getting sick. I was told by the manger I can purchase one from them because they sell them for $4.00 each and not used my KN95 face cloth mask.I have to say: The CDC would never ruled out that you can be safe using a mask that has no filter. I find this new ruled the most ridiculous company policy ever. Or is another way to make extra money for the time the placed were closed.

an
Review №75

Good

Tr
Review №76

Staff was VERY friendly location clean

Ri
Review №77

Helpful staff. Very clean

Li
Review №78

This is a great place to workout!!! The manager Dorian is great! He is very professional and has amazing customer service we need more people in this world like Dorian

Ma
Review №79

Opened 24/7 you have no excuse, you have to apply yourself, set a little time a side at a time, and youll be working out a half or maybe even an hour a day, as it becomes a healthy feel good daily routine, youll notice how much time you really have!

Ra
Review №80

I enjoy working out at Elizabeth Planet Fitness. Its got plenty of equipment, and as a Man, I enjoy the beautiful scenery walking past Me 👀

De
Review №81

I went for job training and they straight lied on me to my boss. thats very unprofessional. i came there without my paper but before I came I called and explain to them what happen. I didnt know I had to wear a certain pants color. so I went to Forman mills and get the pants I need and they said thats not good enough. then tells me they gonna reschedule me. they told my boss that they gave me money to get the pants. and I was rude. number one how you give me money and I was rude ?? Thats crazy how they stop me a black man from working. and I wasnt even working for that location. was treated unfair and I wanted and still wants to be a employer

Gr
Review №82

I want to give this gym more stars but it’s mostly for the after workout massage. From 7-11 the gym is over packed with weights everywhere and people who don’t put anything back and staff that doesn’t care. There is no one to help you work out or train like they tell you when you sign up and the night time staff(mostly one of the girls) is rude or act like your bothering them if you ask questions. idk i’ll re review if things improve :/ if you go during the day or in the morning it’s a whole lot better.

Lo
Review №83

They don’t answer phone. I emailed and you guys still do not answer

Mi
Review №84

The staff needs better training. They dont circulate through the gym. You have the meatheads working out here in bodybuilding tanks (not allowed) staring at themselves in mirrors... And, no lie, today I saw one bench pressing his girlfriend. Then you have people sitting on their phones at the machines, for 10-15 minutes, in the 30 minute workout area as though its a lounge... Kinda kills your circuit training if you have to skip 3 machines.

br
Review №85

Good

Da
Review №86

Need to extend the hours,

wa
Review №87

The best in town

Ta
Review №88

Nice and clean

Ba
Review №89

Planet Fitnesshas great equipment, but all of their equipment is usually taken, since their gym is always crowded. Which by they way their prices are increasing and I think thats going to scared people away haha. So that might be a good for people who are already members,

Ne
Review №90

Best gym I ever went to. The employees are very cool and helpful. Customer service 99%

Mi
Review №91

I canceled my subscription months ago and they keep charging my card.

Ni
Review №92

3 star is for lack of machines and inadequate workout space. among all bench press machines, only one is balanced, the remaining3 are imbalanced which actually affects a person’s body proportion. Furthermore, when the trainer is one location he claims every machine and does not let others use it which is outrageous.

Ha
Review №93

So Far So Good A Little Crowed... Hey Thats Good For The Owner... Seems Clean And Staff Seems To Be Respectful

Ma
Review №94

Great place and environment. Crew is always open to help with a very positive energy. Coming here to every lesson is a experience of life.

Ma
Review №95

I have more than 1 hour and a half waiting for someone to answer my phone call to make a change of location, I called more than 3 times and in the last one they hung my phone call. It seems to me a lack of respect that they do not pay attention to me and that the only help I wanted was to upgrade and change location because I just do not want to return to this PF for months. TERRIBLE customer service, I have also been trying to change my payment method for months, and this time it was personally and remains unchanged. I feel the need to cancel my membership in PF thanks to PF Elizabeth NJ. Thanks guys for doing NOTHING to help me and especially thanks to Tyler for never calling me back after the supposed 10 min. It is worth mentioning that I already tried to make each of my requirements online and it was not possible.

Th
Review №96

They need more machines, as in peak times it gets impossible to workout properly. Also a lot of people in rush hours are very *undesirable* as they come from the lesser desirable parts of the neighborhood. Other than that, if you go at a good hour, this is by far the best place to get results. I think some people are just ignorant, especially in Elizabeth. Believe me they make the experience just horrible. Oh well, time to wake up at 4am to avoid the trash!

Al
Review №97

Worst Experience Ever!I was actually very interested in becoming a member after my son being enrolled for 2 years. I came in excited to join, when I was shocked by the poor customer service. I was with my 8 year old daughter and we needed to use the bathroom really badly. As soon as I was done using the bathroom, I was going to enlist myself as a member. However, when I asked Kim for permission, she blatantly told me I couldnt if I didnt have the little card. Which is shocking because my son tends to forget his card at home and they always give him an alternate way of signing in (I pay for my sons membership). To my surprise, she didnt offer any other options but for me and my daughter to have to drive all the way back home to get the card and only THEN we could use the restroom. Upon my arrival, Kim acted as if she didnt even know who I was as I gave her the card, asking if that was good enough for her. At this point, my need to use the restroom went away as I was very upset with the customer service. Instead of gaining a new member, I cancelled my sons membership, and went straight to joining another fitness gym.

Ge
Review №98

Do you even lift bro?

Ti
Review №99

Lots of no good machines and lacks a lot of the good stuff.Cleaning is okMachines lack maintenance, stability and alignment.No kickbox bagNo saunaLockers are not made for gym bags ironically.But essentially although is the only decent gym in the area lacks a lot of equipment, and has a lot that is not good for your body. Probably why is not even on the top 10 chains.1

B
Review №100

No longer 24 hours yet charges the same price.. 🤔

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  • Address:647 Newark Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, United States
  • Site:http://planetfitness.com/gyms/elizabeth-nj-1208
  • Phone:+1 908-838-0005
Categories
  • Gym
  • Fitness center
  • Personal trainer
  • Spa and health club
  • Tanning salon
Working hours
  • Monday:6am–10pm
  • Tuesday:7am–8pm
  • Wednesday:7am–8pm
  • Thursday:6am–10pm
  • Friday:6am–10pm
  • Saturday:6am–10pm
  • Sunday:6am–10pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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