Planet Fitness

Planet Fitness has a membership of 180 000 people. There aim is to provide an environment in which fitness and health become a lifestyle. It was launched in October 1995 with the uncompromising vision of becoming the preferred health club group in South Africa. Since then, they have enjoyed a sustained period of vibrant growth.

They currently have 22 health clubs located in the Western Cape and Gauteng with plans in place to roll out to Kwa-Zulu Natal. Planet Fitness is currently in the process of a national rollout, which will eventually culminate in 40 world-class fitness centres – to be established in all major growth areas of South Africa.

Planet Fitness also feature an advanced weights section, free weights and a complete cardio section with computerised running, cycling, step and rowing machines. Indoor heated swimming pools and squash courts are also features. Lifestyle Sections encompass group training (aerobic and fitness) classes, beginner’s classes and programmes, virtual reality indoor cycling, aqua aerobics and all the latest trends in Group Training.

Fitness programmes

Some of the classes featured at Planet Fitness include Powerbox (with punching bags), Aqua-Tai-Chi, Fitball, Pilates and the latest in Group Training, Bosu. Change rooms boast locker room attendants, steam rooms, saunas and immaculate showers (facilities may vary from Club to Club). In addition to all the health and wellness offerings, parents can train in peace, knowing that their children are well catered for in Planet Play, our supervised childcare facilities.

Planet Fitness’ mission is to provide a unique fun-filled fitness experience that will inspire people to master their Universe. Notwithstanding the rapid growth of our group to date, our Directors fully appreciate that expansion has to be controlled – and that this factor will be crucial to the future success of their business. Ultimately, it is a question of building solid foundations and making sure that market demands are met with only the best facilities and service professionalism. It is indeed an exciting time for Planet Fitness as we move into a new phase of development and eagerly look forward to the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

Membership

A Planet Fitness membership does not have a set amount, it varies from club to club. A tailor-made contract is made after a general fitness check-up and an assessment of fitness goals is made.

A standard contract could roughly cost between R199 and R395. There are special student and pensioner offers.

Planet Fitness is a Discovery Vitality, Momentum Multiply, Sanlam Reality and Liberty BurnjOules partner.

Operating times
All clubs (except those listed below): Monday-Thursday: 05h00-22h00, Friday: 05h00-21h00, Weekends: 06h00-19h00
Wonderers: Monday-Thursday: 04h30-22h00, Friday: 04h30 - 21h30, Weekends: 06h00-20h00
Witbank and Fourways: Monday - Thursday: 04h00 - 22h30, Friday: 04h00 - 21h00, Saturday: 06h00 - 19h00, Sunday: 07h00 - 18h00

Gym locations

Gauteng

Western Cape

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Call us 0860 GYM4ME (496 463)