With its rising success Planet Fitness opened in January 2023 in Times Square Mall. 

Considering its growth one can only assume that it must be an amazing place.

If so, what would it be that gives it so much popularity? 

For some background, Planet Fitness began it’s upbringing in 1992 as a regular

gym, but four years later a unique spin was taken by making a “Judgment Free Zone.” 

With having once a month pizza nights in all locations, and appealing to newer lifters, they could be seen as a sort of gym for the average person. 

For example there are many people who get embarrassed by not knowing how to use a machine, but the whole deal of Planet Fitness is that everyone there only casually lifts, truly creating a judgment free zone.

Starting to make good business they eventually spread across the country, and even here in our very own town of Mount Vernon. 

Firstly, it would be best to get some opinions from those who have gone. 

Javier Gonzalez, 26’, said, “It’s a nice place with nice people.” 

That sounds promising, but when it comes to these things you need multiple sources, so let’s check out some reviews too. 

The average review stars for our Planet Fitness is 4.9 stars, with only one review not giving 5 stars. 

Micheal F, member, gave 5 stars and said, “Wow, nicest planet fitness I ever been to. Heard it opened last December from the employees. Spacious , brand new equipment, and good locker room. Excellent workout, wish they were all like this location.”

Most people have nothing but good things to say, but let’s look at a bad review.

James Hulbert with a 1 star says, “They do not have personal trainers!” 

Well, I guess if you want a trainer they won’t have one.

Also a side note, the times most people are going are 9 am – 6 pm on weekdays, so this means the people there are mainly adults.

I hope this helped with deciding on if Planet Fitness is a good gym to workout at. 

Feel free to check it out at Times Square Mall.