Planet Fitness The Judgement Free Zone By Kathleen Boehmig A new Planet Fitness opened in Woodstock in November 2015. The space is huge, high-tech and high-energy. Kris Howell, manager of the new facility, feels enthusiastic about the new club. Planet Fitness offers a safe, energetic environment, he says. Our slogan is No gymtimidation. Anyone can work out comfortably here. Weve created an environment where you can relax, go at your own pace, and just do your own thing without ever having to worry about being judged. A sponsor of the Biggest Loser TV show, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing fitness center franchises in the United States. Founded in 1992 and operating over 1,000 locations in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Santo Domingo and the Dominican Republic, Planet Fitnesss mission is to enhance peoples lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience, in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which they call the Judgement Free Zone. Kris worked in Planet Fitness centers in Tampa and Cartersville before being tapped for the managerial position in Woodstock. We have 3,000 members at our Cartersville location, he says. Young and old alike anyone can come in and feel comfortable working out here. We appeal to a lot of first-time gym users. He continues, We believe that everyone should feel at ease in our gyms, no matter what his or her workout goals are, and everyone should have access to our new equipment and feel comfortable asking for help. What else sets Planet Fitness apart from other gyms? Aside from offering a safe, respectful place to work out, they are always open and staffed, 24/7. They only close for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Eve (the clubs close at 7:00 pm New Years Eve and re-open at 6:00 am New Years Day). And although they will have a lot of members, there is plenty of space to work out and lots of machines. We have 100 cardio machines alone, Kris says, as well as two circuit training rooms: one with ten cardio step stations and ten strength training machines, and the other room has abdominal and stretching machines. In addition, we have a variety of weight resistance machines and free weights, HydroMassage beds and chairs and tanning machines. Its a fun place to work out! Every member gets to take part in Pizza Mondays and Bagel Tuesdays. Another advantage: membership fees are very reasonable. For $10 per month and a $29 annual membership fee, you get unlimited access to your home club, unlimited fitness training and a t-shirt. A PF Black Card membership, at $19.99 per month and with a $39 annual membership fee, entitles members to the above perks, plus reciprocal use of and unlimited guest privileges at all PF franchise locations including use of tanning beds, HydroMassage beds and unlimited use of massage chairs. Black Card perks also include 20% off at Reebok products and at outlet locations, 10% off at PFStore.com, and 10% off product/services at Smart Style, Master Cuts and Regis Salons. Most of the equipment is manufactured by Life Fitness. Although members may get a full-body workout in 30 minutes, the typical workout takes from twenty minutes to an hour, depending on the individual members fitness goals. Membership includes unlimited fitness training, Kris says. You can design your own program. We have classes to work on specific areas of the body, so you can choose what to work on, and vary your workout. The website states: We at Planet Fitness are here to provide a unique environment in which anyone and we mean anyone can be comfortable. We offer a diverse, Judgement Free Zone, where a lasting, active lifestyle can be built. Our product is a tool, a means to an end, not a brand name or a mold-maker, but a tool that can be used by anyone. In the end, its all about you. As we evolve and educate ourselves, we will seek to perfect this safe, energetic environment, where everyone feels accepted and respected. We are not here to kiss your butt, only to kick it, if thats what you need. That about sums it up, Kris says with a smile. Its about helping people get healthy and improve their lives in a comfortable setting, where they get the encouragement and help they need. Were fiercely protective of our Planet and the rights of our members to feel like they belong. With all of these great benefits under one roof, we like to say were not a gym were Planet Fitness. Planet Fitness Woodstock299 Molly LaneWoodstock, GA 30189678-903-8846 PlanetFitness.com/gyms/woodstock-ga Facebook.com/planetfitness
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