Planet Fitness – Bronx – Fordham Rd

I’ve only been to this location during the early mornings and it’s not so bad. Lots of space and machines, though not as clean as I’d like. The staff kind of ignore you which I like, but the tanning booth and massage booths are always full which is annoying. The weights section is very small though and gets full fast, so I try not to bother with weights at this location and just do machines. Basically for the $ 20 I get exactly what I paid for, and whenever this location is lacking I can go to the one by my home (117^th st) or the one by my job (55^th st).

First impressions matter. Would like to see more trash receptacles on all four corners or in between stations, especially since cleaning the machines before and after use is required. Went to use the bike and cleaning solutions and receptacle was on the OTHER SIDE, then when I sat to start my workout, the pedals were broken. There was paper all over in machines on the floor… perhaps if there were more close trash receptacles, people would throw the trash in it. There were 4 staff members just goofing off at the desk, why weren’t they walking around making sure the place was tidy or picking up the trash? I don’t know… I was turned off and walked out… I’ll stick to the cleaner PF by 225^th.

So I canceled my membership here and they continue to charge me repeatedly when I noticed I gave a call and said I canceled my membership I do not understand why I’m being charged he said there is no proof of your cancellation fee I said I have a bank account statement saying I paid $ 61 he said that can be anything meanwhile I only had my gym membership for one month before I canceled. He said no refund will be available without a receipt why would I have a receipt from a month ago. What else would I be charged $ 61 for it but a cancellation fee to my bank I go

So far im not complaining, after all the bad reviews i read about this location. I still joined and i love it! Today was my first time here when at 11am on a friday.
This are my points.
to join, i got the black card membership which is only $ 19.99 @month! You cant beat that!
5. I DIDNT FELL UNCOMFOTABLE OR ANYTHING, I GUESS THE PRICKS GO AFTER THEY’RE OUT OF WORK. WHICH THAT WOULS NEVER BE MY CASE THE LESS PEOPLE IN THERE, THE MORE I LOVE!
Cons:
1.got my membership online, and when i went to the place to get my card, the front desk guy Jeff wasnt very happy to see me… WTH im a friendly person and work with customers also, he didnt even say Hi, or smile., and i felt like i was bothering him. He just gave me my card and goodbye, not even offer to show me the place… HELLOOOOO
but today the guy and girl that were in there were super nice and helpful so i dont really care about before.
2. You have to bring your own towells.
3. I bought a lock which intended to use it for my locker and when i go to the women bathrom and lockers it didnt fit, like wtf that hole is so small, anyways i ended putting my stuff around the front desk area where they have some other lockers for more security*.
4.not enough classes, i was looking they would have like zumba, yoga, pilates, and so on which are very popular nowadays. I hope they think about that and make it happen.
Anyways either way, im just looking to rip my body and dont give a F… whos watching! While they waste their time looking i will be doing ME!

On my first visit after singing up and starting my billing cycle at this location. I used the one in Inwood for 5 years before moving (never had an issue). I went with my roommate and we spent a total of 45 mins working out to return to our locker open having the lock cut and my wallet emptied. I filed a police report and found out that was the 3^rd time that week someone had cut locks and stolen possessions. I give them 3 stars for their huge and clean space, also the staff were sympathetic and did there best with the situation. I have not heard back from the district manager @
for any kind if reimbursement. The funny thing is the Police sarcastically implied I was a spoiled white boy from suberbia and that I was in for a rude awakening. I corrected them by asking if they had seen «Breaking Bad» because that’s where I am from. I was born into a rude awakening and to lay off because this «White Boy» is half Mexican.

I like the gym… come here 6 days a week only issue is bathroom when people really need to be taking pulgante and that it’s packed every Monday and Wednesday night other than that keep to yourself and the staff are cool

I went to this location to try it out with my mother in law oppose to the one in pelham bay park because its closer to my home. I will never step foot in here again. The place was overcrowded, had a ton of broken machines. It smelled like sweat in there and it was just a gross experience. I am going back to pelham bay park from now on i rather take the trip.

This gym is always clean. The staff are very friendly and professional. Great music! And safe!

A hot ghetto mess from the clients customers to the employees. Yuck yuck yuck.

Out dated +out of order machines
Dudes being loud as hell
mistake of me trying to work out outside my home club with the black card at this location
the only positive i can take from this is that there is plenty of machines that are open for use and a stretching area compared to the one on white plains rd by pelham

2 words to describe what I experienced… NOAH’S ARK!
So on sunday night, the Pelham location, as well as Co op had closed at 7pm.
and around 9 — I wanted to work out, and I found this location that I had never been to.
It was super filthy dirty, papers and dirt all over the floor, a few broken machines, really disorganized space and horny clients who didnt realize the gym is NOT the pick up spot, so they will follow you to different machines like an animal, or stop your work out altogether to try & hit on you.
It was so disgusting and uncomfortable, my friend and I just stopped our work out and left early. Between the scheming dirty and hungry guys in your face like rabid wolves, and unsanitary enviroment it was so disapointing and unpleasant and no where I wanted to be. It was awful!
NOAH’S ARK…
A bunch of animals & trash and crap all over the floor.

Great Planet Fitness!
Best location since my original location of Dyckman. I was accustomed to working out at the Planet Fitness on 3^rd Ave in the bronx. However I decided to give this location a try. It was the best thing I’ve done.
The crowd here is so much better and not intimidating with all there really buff and thuggish dudes. Its also in a great location. The heart of Fordham Road. The staff are extremely friendly, maintain the gym, and barely any lines for equipment.
However there’s only one flaw. They need another pull up bar station for the gym. Currently only have one. Wisely advice them to investment in another machine.

In an on again off again health regimen, I’m picking up where I left off months ago at this Planet fitness, but my only pet peeve is that there’s really no room to stretch out at, AND you can’t bring a jump rope. I suppose bringing a jump rope, as opposed to them having their own wouldn’t be a such a big deal IF there was a designated area to jump rope in. Other than that is an o.k. place to work out. I’m going to try the other one on the Grand Concourse one of these days, but as a Black Card Member it’s frustrating that one of the fundamentals of cardiovascular fitness, is being treated like a step child. As other people have stated, the best time to go is early. The later you go, the more of a chance you’ll have to wait for certain machines like the abdominal ones, and worse yet, have weirdo’s walking around who decide to take the treadmill right next to yours, when there are at least 5 other open ones.

I went as a guest. I went at 6 am, so it wasn’t crowded. The gym is large. There are a lot of cardio machines: treadmills and ellipticals. The weight training equipment is pretty standard including some some dumbbells but no bars (just assisted bar). My friend brought his jump rope and was told he could not use it in the gym, because no outside equipment was allowed. The staff member went on to say they used to have ropes, but people kept stealing them. REALLY? That didn’t make much sense but whatever. The gym is clean overall. This is a gym for basic cardio and toning, not going to be able to do much advance stuff.

If you are a beginner who’s main focus is cardio and maybe a little toning, and need something inexpensive, this place is definitely for you. With that being said, THIS PLACE IS NOT FOR ME. First of all, I’m no Arnold Schwarzenegger, but I have been lifting free-​weights and got some pretty decent gains the past couple of years. You are unable to «body build» in this club, and stupid me missed the whole point of their bodybuilding-​bashing commercials. Free-​weights are virtually non-​existent here. Then, it’s discouraging (at the Fordham Road location) when guys are standing around, texting and talking (loud) on their cellphones. Then you got people totally oblivious to the proper way to use the equipment. I wouldn’t be surprised if there are at least 5 injuries per week in this place. The fact that they have separate small lockers by the front desk for your «valuables» because of locker theft is a total turn-​off and a testimony to the clientele that frequents this place.
They say «Judgement Free Zone», but this chain totally judges anyone that wants to build muscle. The once a month Pizza and Bagel day and the huge bucket of Tootsie Rolls on the front desk is further proof that these people just want you to run on the hamster wheel and not get anywhere. Might as well hand out Snicker bars to people on the treadmills. They have absolutely no straight bars and their dumbbells only go up to 60lbs. The only bench pressing and squats you’re going to get is on Smith Machines.
It’s not all negative. «Most» of the clients are good with wiping down equipment after use. The staff are friendly and helpful and keep the place pretty clean. I have been to the 27^th Street location and it’s pretty much the same, but a little less «ghetto». Again, if your thing is getting toned and love cardio machines, by all means jump on the great membership deal they got going.

I was a guest yesterday on my friend’s card. The gym was not crowded which I truly appreciate nothing more of a turn off and uninspiring than a packed gym. The gym was very clean and everyone was serious about wiping down the machines and I mean SERIOUS! but that’s good it cuts down on the germs (I guess). This gym has a lot of stairs and twists and turns. I did get a bit dizzy but I should be cool now since I know what the deal is.
My issue and this is with all PF locations… there are too many men and too many men staring all in your face. I go to work out not to be watched. I found that to be very annoying.

I’m new to this gym and have nothing bad to say about it. Havent been during the week so can’t comment on weekdays. On the weekends its not crowded and I’m able to get a good workout in. Plus the gym fee is cheap.

I love the fact that you go bring a friend with you for free if you have a black card or that you can go with a friend for free if they have a black card!
My absolute favorite time to be here is late at night when its empty, during the day it can be extremely busy especially if you go right after work.
My advice wipe down the equipment PLEASE for you & for the rest of us. Overall staff is pretty friendly, they seen to change frequently (i don’t know if thats good or bad) but in the year I’ve been going only a few faces remain the same.