Reader JL spotted this update to a sign that we posted two years ago. It’s almost comforting to know that math is still not required on Planet Fitness. [More]
Planet Fitness Member Says Gym Kicked Her Out For Taking Phone Call From Doctor
By March 4, 2013
A Massachusetts woman is locked in a she-said/gym-said battle with the folks at Planet Fitness, with her alleging that the chain went too far in enforcing its “no cellphone” policy while Planet Fitness claims she’s a repeat offender. [More]
Math Is Hard On Planet Fitness
By September 20, 2011
Usually, when you lock someone into a mid- or long-term contract, you offer them some sort of discount. And if you don’t, that’s probably not something you want to tout with a big outdoor sidewalk ad. [More]
Planet Fitness Publicly Shamed Into Refunding Dead Member's Fees
By November 25, 2009
Gregory Rowell has been dead for nearly two years, but no one knew that he’d set up an auto debit with Planet Fitness on a second checking account. The gym continued to debit his account each month until a bank employee notified the victim’s mother, Patricia Rowell. When she provided the death certificate and asked them to refund the money, they not only refused, but said it was her fault and offered her a six month membership instead. That’s when Rowell took her story to the local newspaper. [More]
