Planet Fitness – Taylor

Don’t believe the negative posters!
This club is clean and the staff is always super friendly! The managers name is Danny and he is simply wonderful. I had to get spinal surgery and I was going to cancel, he informed me with documentation from your Doctor and restrictions on working out they could place me on a 3 month medical freeze. Worked like a charm, I’m thankful I didn’t have to sign up again!
Ed and Scott are amazing and professional.

I’d rather have a detoxing alcoholic with epilepsy perform surgery on my genitals than workout at this place ever again. It’s only great for beginners that want to ruin their joints by doing any heavy exercise on the Smith Machine or just get a bad workout on the rest of the machines. At this location, the day staff has no problem blasting the «Lunk Alarm» for any perceived indication that someone is actually trying to get real exercise but have no problem with people hogging equipment to sit there and play on their phones. I am currently The Duke but will not be back after switching to a gym that is focused on health, not feelings and free pizza.

I love planet fitness period.
This location is nice being a black card member, I love the flexibility that the perk brings. In my life that means soo much considering how I am all over the place due to my crazy schedule.
This facility is nice quite large an older version of a pf but still good. Equipment is good, clean locker rooms. The staff is always friendly and engaging and the tanning and massage adequate.
One issue I don’t like is the parking lot (pot hole city)
It is tore up ! However they are right next to Cattlemens and a girl’s got to like that!
All in all solid location and a good club.

I always have a machine to work out on when I come here. I also like that nobody bothers me when I am here. I can just put my ear buds in and work out!

First let me say I was a member at the Westland PF for a year before moving to Taylor a few months ago so obviously had to transfer to this location. Since I now have a comparison of the two, it’s only natural for me to review comparing.
Location is right on busy stretch of telegraph in the home depot plaza. I agree, it’s kinda scary walking out when it’s dark cause it’s the only thing lit and that’s only closer to the door. If you happen to park farther back, there are no lights on. I think that’s a landowner/​city issue and not specifically PF though.
Setup: I was surprised with how small it is. Plenty of cardio equipment, treads/​elliptical/​bikes. The weight machines are few and close together. There is mainly 1 – 2 machines for everything when Westland has 3. There is a section in the back right for ab work and stretching. I don’t think they need 2 areas for this. They could put some more machines they only have 1 of. I don’t know, when I go it looks like they aren’t utilizing the space they have to their advantage. I rarely see people using the 12 minute ab section and I have been at various times on all days and I think I have seen it being used twice. The stretching area is so small when you have the shelving for the balls, and like 15 machines in one area. and it’s first come, first served so if you go on a busy day, forget it.
Oh, they only have 4 smith racks when westland has 7. While I haven’t had to wait for cardio, I usually have had to wait to use the rack or sometimes the other machines. My whole workout flow is interrupted when i have to wait. And what I don’t like about the location of the racks is that 2 of them are right in front of someone’s face if you are doing squats. I mean, it’s really much closer than i think it should be. I am sorry, I don’t want my butt (or anyone else’s) in the eyesight of somebody. Westland has there’s off to the side.
oh, right! it’s ALWAYS cold in there. ALWAYS. like I said, it’s a lot smaller than westland and they have the 2 huge fans constantly going. I can’t get away from the air. even in the corner, I am cold. I can’t get a good sweat going cause it’s always being evaporated lol omgosh I am always shivering in there. ALWAYS.
Music: awful. i wear my buds but will sometimes pause to hear what’s on. I think I have heard current music twice in the time I have been here. it’s mostly country, rock, techno stuff. like A LOT of country it’s amazing how much country is played. i can’t lift with that lol it’s so bad lol and the music they play on the pfitness tv network is loud and when that’s off, the music piped in is low. westland has the best music. it was current, pop, dance, 80s, soft rock, hip-​hop, r&b… stuff I actually listen to on my ipod. maybe these are independent owners and the music is played according to their tastes but um, yeah… the volume is always up to drown out the pf noise. Saturday mornings tend to be the days they play rock and country and it’s blasting. ugh, the worst.
Staff: they smile and check me in, they don’t bother me which is what I like. they clean often. I mean they are always cleaning. I can’t complain about it being dirty cause they are on point with cleanliness for sure. they say hey or smile when they see me. dave, the trainer, helped me on the dip assist machine and haven’t spoken to him since. they do what they do and that’s it. no issues with customer service but a little issue with upkeep that ties in with clientele…
Clientele: mostly older, couples, and females. I think I had and am still experiencing culture shock. (westland, totally different. ethnically diverse, probably 60% female 40% male and mostly 25s-​35ish demographic) Taylor is prob 90% female, 45ish-​55ish, and 98% non ethnically diverse lol hey, everybody works out and I can’t be mad about that. it’s just really different and maybe that’s why they play the music that they do? The gym etiquette is a bit lacking. People don’t wipe down after themselves as often, people leave weights laying around. A few times I have had to put stuff back. At different times of the day, things just look disheveled and it’s obvious they aren’t and haven’t been in use. Signs are posted but perhaps it’s not being enforced? Not sure how staff can curb that. They just need to be aware that while cleaning, they may have to check to see if things are on the floor or are put up. That’s annoying. People sit and sit and sit… I mean no, I am not waiting to use the machine.
I am still not sure who the regulars are. Westland, I knew and talked to quite a few people. Here, not so much. Westland, it was vibrant and exciting and had an overall fast paced atmosphere, young, fresh and I looked forward to going. Here, not so much. I look forward to working out yes, but the vibe isn’t the same. Overall, it’s a gym that I go to and take care of my fitness needs. A gym is a gym but the people/​vibe make it more exciting to go to and that’s why I like Westland better

Terribly lit parking lot. Haven’t been back for a few months since a couple were robbed in the parking lot. Also, staff is very unfriendly. Aside from the gentleman who signed me up, Danny I think his name was, everyone else is completely rude.

Great, clean place to exercise. Friendly staff and they are constantly keeping the place clean.

As a chubby gal, I was mortified at the thought of joining a gym. I’ve toured gyms before and never felt comfortable with the clientele… it’s not that I feel they’re judging me, it’s just that personally I don’t feel comfortable working out with a bunch of meat heads. That’s the reason I skipped Powerhouse, even though it’s closer to my house.
This Planet Fitness is large, organized, well-​lit and equipped with a huge variety of machines. These were the reasons that attracted me when I went in for a tour.
The next thing I noticed was the clientele. I can say it’s a ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ mix of men and women of all shapes and sizes. I took comfort in knowing I wouldn’t be the only curvy girl working out. This gym made me comfortable as soon as I came in because everyone goes there, not just typical «do you even lift, bro?» dudes.
The sales process wasn’t pushy. We were given all the details of each membership type, including cancellation fees and annual fees. The people at the counter are nice enough when I go in to visit. I usually see them cleaning the gym up, making sure everything on the floor and in the locker rooms are stocked and organized.
The women’s locker room is awesome. It’s bright and open with tons of lockers both large and small and plenty of bathroom stalls, including handicap access. There are also shower stalls with curtains for those who want to shower at the gym. They provide a hair dyer as well in case you’ve got places to go after your shower.
As for the gym itself… they have music that plays (that sucks usually) and lots of TVs overhead near the ellipticals, treadmills and other cardio equipment. You can bring headphones and choose which TV you want to listen to. I’ve never been on a machine that was out of order or didn’t work properly. The weight machines have clear instructions for use, and other members have even stepped in with advice if I was doing something wrong.
The worst thing about this gym is its location in a dark, L-​shaped shopping center. It’s the only business open at night, so the other storefronts are dark. Since I normally go in the evening, I do not feel safe coming or going in their parking lot. There have been stories in the news about muggings in the lot as well. I’m extra-​cautious and observant when I come and go. I wish there was a security car driving around the parking lot at night; it’d definitely put my fears at ease.
I’ve felt really comfortable working out at this gym and am really glad I became a member. It’s not too fancy for my needs and it fits my budget. The only thing I dislike is its location, which feels unsafe at night.

I love coming to this gym. I have been coming consistently for a few months now, and I have never been this fit. The staff has always been nice to me and they keep the place very clean. Someone is always cleaning the machines, tanning rooms, and bathrooms. The people who work out here are friendly too. When I started lifting free weights, people were kind and tell you how many more sets hey have before they are done.
The fitness trainer, Peter, has been a great addition to the team. When I started my program, I was really nervous about the machines and weights. I was most concerned about injuring myself by doing an exercise wrong. Pete showed me each exercise with care and was accessible whenever I had another question throughout the week. I noticed he does the same with other members. He will go out of his way to check on the members that he has worked with in the past. He is even building a sense of community within our gym because his classes allow us to connect with other members.

I’d have to respectfully disagree with Jessica’s review. While I can agree that the pizza and tootsie rolls are a little gimmick-​ish, I think this gym has a great atmosphere. I’m not sure what physical condition she is in, but I’m bigger than average, and I have certainly felt the «In 2 weeks, he won’t be here anymore» stares from the career gym folks. Average or slightly heavier than average people may have never experienced this.
Personally I’ve never felt those looks at this PF, and I’ve found this gym has a good mix of beginners (read: bigger people like me), average folks, as well as workout buffs. As far as the tootsie rolls and pizza, I don’t really agree with it either, but most diet’s or nutritional regimens don’t forbid on a cheat day anyways, and I’m pretty sure they only do it once a month. Can anyone tell me they don’t splurge at least once a month as it is?

That whole «No Commitments, No Contracts» thing doesn’t apply to the more expensive Black Card membership. You are signed into a year contract that you will be charged $ 60 for breaking before that. They don’t really tell you that, though. At least not until you go to cancel the membership.
Deceiving your customers like this is the #1 sign of a shoddy business. I will not recommend this gym to anyone. Their gyms aren’t that nice to begin with, and this just makes them completely worthless.

This place is pretty much a joke. I signed up here, not knowing anything about it, when it opened up because Powerhouse is smaller and sometimes it’s tough to get the machines you want when it’s busy. This place was bigger and not overly expensive so I figured I’d try it out.
Keep in mind, I’m not in amazing shape or anything at all, I was trying to get back into the gym after having not been in two years or so. But this place plays on people’s own insecurities and brings them to thinking people at other gyms will judge them for being over weight or unfit. That is beyond ridiculous. People will judge you for signing up for a gym that has pizza parties and candy dishes at the counter though. Because it’s stupid. If someone is out of shape and trying to get healthy, there is nothing negative there to judge.
This place is building itself up on the insecurities of Biggest Loser watchers and I hope people will see past that. This place is no more inexpensive then most gyms in the area and it is lacking in a handful of the weight machines most gyms have. The staff aren’t very helpful and the place gets crazy busy sometimes. Membership canceled.

When I saw the coming soon sign for this gym, I was ecstatic, I’ve been trying to fit exercise into my schedule but couldn’t find a gym that was conveniently located on my way from work and school. I was also very happy to find that Planet Fitness emphasizes that it is a gym for regular people. I am not in the greatest of shape and going to most gyms is pretty annoying as they tend to be full of people posing for themselves and each other, yelling and tossing weights around. It’s just not approachable and can be an uncomfortable environment to just go and get a workout at. This place is low cost and without all the frills that I have absolutely no use for. I appreciate their approach and enjoy going there and getting a workout in, no muss, no fuss.