Planet Fitness – Carle Place

nice place with very clean machines==busy at times but always able to get a workout – very reasonable to join

Normally this location packed during the hours of 5−8pm., but today. GEE WIZ NOT LUNCH YET.

WORST Planet Fitness Ever! I’ve been a member of 2 amazing ones — Astoria and Levittown.
Granted I only come to this sty for the tanning — a perk I extra (only) for and Carle Place just negligent in that area which is a benefit for many members. Either the lights are out or the fan is busy blowing in the changing area instead of the booth. And don’t bother telling anyone at the front desk, they start to act like they don’t understand English.
Last time I called about the lights, the manager Amy rang me up and said its all good and I’d get a free month if I switched over.
Since then yes, the lights are on but the fan isn’t blowing. And yes the lights are still out in 3.
I can’t even…

As always, the deal is great. This gym is never too crowded and always has enough staff on call. Great overall experience.

What can I say? It’s a gym. And it’s only $ 10 a month. It’s never crowded enough to where you have it wait for a machine. The staff is always available and there are plenty of free weights. No soap in the men’s showers, so bring your own.

I have been to several Planet Fitness locations and this one seems to be the worst. It is dirty and smells and it seems they hardly ever clean the equipment or wash the floors. The staff is rude and unhelpful and hardly ever greet you when you walk in the door as other Planet Fitness locations do, If you can, choose another location or I guarantee you will be disappointed as I was.

Considering the fact that membership is $ ¹⁰⁄₂₀ a month, this is not bad at all. The staff are usually friendly and the place is generally clean. The men’s showers do not have any soap and there are only four of them, which could be an issue when the gym is crowded. As far as the equipment, I have never had a problem with anything — although I’m not exactly a fan of the «weight» machines.
In my experience, the mornings are the best time to come to this location — it usually gets really crowded in the afternoon. On the plus side though, there is a huge parking lot directly in front of the gym.

I’ve been going to this gym for about a month. As a previous Melville member, this gym is just NOT cutting it. It is unbelievably HOT, SMELLY, HUMID, and GROSS. No one cleans their machines when they finish, and its a good day when there is actually spray and paper towels handy to clean them yourself.
The staff is awful. Not only do they not greet you, check you in, or keep the front desk neat… they are ALWAYS eating behind the counter. There is a specific girl with long braids that is constantly eating some type of chinese food when I get there (5 out of the 7 days a week I go).
The roof leaks, the bathroom/​locker room has an awful odor, and the humidity in there makes you sweat just standing there. I understand its winter, but please turn some fans on of open a door.
I am anxiously awaiting the opening of the Great Neck location to leave this smelly dump.
My advice. if you can afford another gym, or travel to melville, DO IT.

I started coming here just before Thanksgiving after my 3 year old stationary bicycle went to the Great Gym In The Sky. I paid just $ 5 for my first month, and it will only be $ 10 this month. I still have a fully functional weight set at home and take dance classes in NYC, so I mainly joined for the stationary bikes.
All the equipment here looks new and fresh. It’s well maintained and the staff are friendly. At times, though, the bathrooms can be messy. I don’t like having to tread water on the floor or do another extended squat when I have to pee.
Parking can indeed be a hassle, but I’ve seen worse. As for the funny smell that Lisa K mentioned, of course it’s there. Gyms are not going to smell like roses, and I’d rather smell something natural than an unnatural and possibly carcinogen-​releasing air freshener.
I will be keeping this membership as long as I live on Long Island.

I’ve been coming here a little over two years. I enjoyed it when I first started going. They started to renovate the place this past May or so and they just finished recently. The new machines are nice but a lot of them are out of order often.
The management recently changed this past summer. Which is a good thing because I almost cancelled my membership at one point. At least the new staff seems to be pleasant to deal with.
Theres a few things that bother me about this gym.
You basically cant go after 6pm through 8pm, because its beyond packed and you have to wait to use a machine. Thats right, about 50 tread mills and 50 ellipticals and none are open at that time.
I’ve noticed pizza on mondays, its a gym! I don’t understand this and no less people go for this. Ive heard about bagels in the morning. Cupcakes also. Again, why would you go to a gym to eat, especially serving unhealthy food.
I think more people come here to hangout with their friends rather then to workout. Another thing is you must wipe down the equipment after you use it, a lot of people neglect to do this and its gross.
The parking lot is horrible, its a clusterf**k, I come a bit earlier to just park. Q-​zar makes the lot always packed also especially on weekends. Everyone seems to not be able to drive or maneuver their cars properly. Best way in is on Glen Cove Road, Voice Road to the parking lot is bad.
Lately more people have been talking on their phones while working out, this probably bothers me the most. Yes, I have taken a phone call while at the gym for a minute or two, but some people run for 40 mins while on their phone, especially the ones talking at the top of their lungs so everyone around you can hear your conversation.
But like most people said, its only $ 10 dollars, you cant go wrong. No less I go everyday but not for more than an hour, due to my work schedule. So I probably wont be leaving this gym soon.

It’s actually pretty ironic that I have never reviewed this place considering I am very opinionated about it and have come here quite a few times since joining at the end of last year. Of course I was drawn into the $ 10 a month deal. You really can’t beat that, but you really do get what you pay for. As an ex member of Ballys, Synergy, and X-​Sport fitness this gym took a lot of getting used to. First of all, there are no classes which sucks, because classes are one of the best ways to workout. They are currently doing renovations which so far have included striping of the walls and an addition of new machines. The new machines are a plus, but it still does not compare to my past workout facilities. My least favorite part of this gym is and always will be the pizza that is provided on the first Monday of the month. I don’t understand it and do not think it’s a good idea at all. There is literally no way to justify serving pizza at a gym. They apparently also give bagels, but I have never gone to this gym in the morning. They also have tootsie rolls at the front desk and once they had cupcakes… So dumb. My main issue with the gym is due to their no judgement blah blah mentality the morale in the gym as far as exercise is low. People are often seen sitting on machines texting and taking up space. Coming from X-​sport this is very different. In the end though I probably won’t be leaving anytime soon, because I usually only go once a week /​month (due to my disdain and laziness) and for what I pay for I won’t get much better.

The bathrooms don’t always seem the cleanest, the equipment is outdated compared to other gyms, the lighting makes the place seem dingy, gets over-​crowded during peak times (afternoon/​evening), and hard to find parking sometimes. However, membership is inexpensive, staff is friendly, and it has all the basic machines. The extended hours are a huge plus, as I like to go either super early in the morning or later at night. I’ll continue to come here because of convenience and I’m usually in and out. This gym is simple and gets the job done.

Been going to this gym now for a while. There is plenty of machines for people to use. I mainly go for the cardio equipment and use weights sets that I have at home. I pay 20 a month and I can bring my son a couple of times a week with the upgraded membership. The place has a funny smell that can be bothersome at times, and it gets very crowded in the evenings.
I try to go either early in the morning before work or after 8:30 at night. Seems like the place is more crowded after 8:30 — 9:00 lately, but never enough that you can not get a machine. The parking lot can be real bad with many cars fighting for spaces during high traffic times. I stopped going to the gym between 6:00 — 8:00 because I would spend 20 – 30 minutes trying to get a parking spot in the lot. I have never had issues walking in the parking lot at night, but I will admit it is not the most well-​lit parking lot I have been to. As long as you can deal with the parking lot, and go during off-​peak hours, you’ll be alright.

Can’t beat the price.
I usually go after 10pm on weekdays (closes at 7pm on weekends, what’s up with that?) and there are a good bit of people but they mostly filter out by the time I finish my workout at 12 or 1.
There are a ton of various kinds of weight training and cardio machines and most of them are in pretty good repair. Millions of ellipticals. When I first started going I made the mistake of going one evening at 7:30pm. The gym must have been filled to capacity as it was packed like sardines, so I walked right out the door and came back later.
No one cleans the equipment after they use it, so be mindful of touching yourself. It’s pretty gross! I wouldn’t take a shower there (no towels or soap anyway), so use the alcohol hand sanitizer and wash your hands with boiling water after your workout and you’ll be good.
Parking can be kind of a challenge. If you park in the wrong area of the parking lot they will tow your car, but they have signs up. I’m sure in the morning and early evening it’s a nightmare. I’m a 6′ 200# man and sometimes I feel unsafe about walking to and from my car, but haven’t had any problems yet. Don’t leave anything valuable in plain sight in your car (duh).
The staff generally seems disinterested and lazy. When I joined up this guy at the desk helped me out and it was clear he was also having a personal phone call at the same time. Threw a shirt at me, gave me the key fob and off I went. Good thing I didn’t have any questions about the gym or training programs.
As others have said, you get what you pay for here but if you go at the right times and have low expectations for it then you will do well with the place. If you can afford another gym in the $ 30−50/mo range it might be to your benefit to just go with them. There’s a great gym in Roosevelt Field Mall right down the street which I think is $ 50/​month.

Gets very crowded at certain times making it impossible to get a work out. THERE IS NO GYM ETIQUETTE THERE, IT’S DISGUSTING. I guess the gym caters to people new to working out, but the people who should know better do not. Including their staff that works out there. The price is great, but you get what you pay for. That is why I cancelled my membership.

Nice place to workout, can get crowded at certain times especially between 5 – 8 pm. They have a lot of different pieces of equipment to adjust if crowded. Staff is friendly and helpful. Best time to go is in the mornings, if you have the time. Overall a great experience.

This place is a joke, well let me rephrase, the whole organization and this philosophy is a joke. Whoever heard of a real gym that gives out tootsie rolls and pizza?!

The gym itself is OK. More machines than you will ever need. No classes. Bathrooms are very clean.
I used to come at all different hours and had no problem. But when this place gets crowded, you are screwed. WAITING for an elliptical?! There are like 50 of them! No way.
Got followed to my car once by some juicehead trying to give me his number. Take that however you’d like. It was scary. Can’t lie.
BEWARE WHEN YOU GO TO CANCEL! I GOT BILLED FOR 4+ MONTHS AFTER I CANCELLED. SAVE YOUR FORM AND GET THE CORPORATE #. Ridiculous.

I love this place.
They have all sorts of equipment, free weights, and a HUGE cardio area. There is also tanning, drinks, showers, etc. This gym has everything and almost anything you could need when working out. Plus the staff is super friendly and helpful.

Great Gym. Crowded after work, but always kept clean and sanitary. Members wipe down machinery after use. Courteous staff and mutli-​ethnic membership. Not a pro bodybuilding gym. No classes. Just all the equipment you will ever need for TEN BUCKS A MONTH. All sizes are welcome. Not a meatmarket. I’m a regular, been there since it opened, go all hours, love the place.