Planet Fitness

Address:	56 State Rte 727, Derby, CT 06418, USA
Phone:	+1 203-278-8116
Site:	planetfitness.com
Rating:	3.9
Working:	Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours 12AM–9PM 7AM–7PM 7AM–7PM

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Rebecca Flinn

I would actually give this gym a 2 1/2. Pros: great equipment, all or most of machines are always working correctly. They have nice sectioned areas for cardio, weights, free weights, and abs and stretching. Not to mention the massage beds which I love to use. Cons: At this particular planet fitness the staff is not too friendly, there are some in which I do not believe I have ever seen smile. The biggest issue for me at this planet fitness is the noise level. They keep the music volume up way too loud, especially in the abs and stretching section. If you ask them to turn it down they say the control knob is broken..maybe after it being broken for six months they should get it fixed. I need to use noise cancelling headphones in order to hear my own music without having my volume turned all the way, which I do get concerned about hearing loss. Not everyone likes pop music when they workout and it would be appriciated if they would consider turning down the music so those working out can listen to their own through their headphones. Overall the equipment is great, but the staff is not that friendly and the music is far too loud. Even though this gym is a mile from my home, I prefer to drive 20 minutes to another planet fitness. If they would turn down the music to tolerable levels, I would give this give a 3.5-4.

Megan F. Lostracco

Ive been a PF member for a long time and I like this one. The equipment is up to date, roomy, :seems to be well maintained. Wider variety of music than you would expect at a gym, depending on what time of day & who is working... One thing I dislike very much is that the staff do not correct gym-goers when the are using equipment incorrectly. I dont know if this is because they are not liable if someone gets hurt or they just dont care. It really bothers me to see the staff - even the Trainers! - look directly at someone using a machine in a way that could hurt the person or the equipment and then turn away/ignore it. I work in the healthcare field so this is particularly disturbing to me. The machines are designed to be used a certain way for multiple reasons and can result in harm if used improperly. Additionally, there is potential that someone who doesnt know what theyre doing could damage the machine, requiring it be closed and repaired. btw Im not talking hovering over people, I just mean if someone is completely backwards on a machine trying to use it awkwardly, any normal person would say something.

Peter S

I like the gym but unless there is a manager or someone senior behind the desk the staff is completely unattentive to the members. Today I went in but instead of anyone coming over I turned the scanner around to scan myself in even though there were two people behind the counter chatting and on the phone. I watched as they left the desk unattended for more than fifteen minutes. Members were waiting to use massage or tanning but left in frustration. During this time the staff was overin the stretching area talking with each other (the two working were talking with three other workers who were there to work out). It bothers me because this is someones business and if you are paid to do a job, you should.

A.T.8

Its a very, very bare-bones gym as far as equipment is concerned. Theres almost no functional equipment available (no barbells, kettle-bells, medicine balls etc etc), so it really limits the effectiveness of your workouts. Then again, its target customer is someone with very little experience and/or knowledge of workouts. So most members mosey about, and dont realize how ineffective their workouts are.

Chris Panagoulias

Great spot, was just built a year or two ago. The gym is nice and roomy and has plenty of equipment, but if youre planning on lifting they only have Smith machines, which is a pretty bad downside for a lot of people. But this is a Planet Fitness and its not really meant to be for hardcore lifters, so its acceptable; especially given the price.

Tim Sheehan

The gym is well maintained and staffed, the equipment up to date, and there are cleaning supplies at stations located throughout the gym to wipe down the equipment before and after use. A nice place to workout without any pressure. To counter one negative review,; The staff is certainly friendly enough, if you want to socialize go to bar.

Brian Lavoie

Staff was super friendly and willing to help. When they were a little busy when I needed to register, they allowed me to use the equipment and see them when I left. Super thoughtful on their part. The facilities are really clean.

Michael Thompson

This gym is just about a year old. Brand new equipment, and building. A great gym for a GREAT price. Disclaimer: this is not a bodybuilding gym. They frown on grunting, and most of the equipment are machines, not free weights.

Scott Thomas

Staff is super friendly and helpful. Location is very easy to get to with plenty of parking. Equipment is nice and a lot of it, so you should not have to wait around for somebody to get done with something

Walter Gordon

The best place to go and work out .the staff is very helpful and the work out equipment is really good trust me anybody who really wants to get a good work out come down you would be pleased.

RC C

Love Planet fitness always have, and this is not supposed to be a bodybuilding gym, its for everyone all shapes and sizes and makes you feel very welcomed.

Maura Concepcion

Love this Gym, I love when I go its not crowded and can do my workout with out having to wait.

Brent Kalakay

This is the PLACE YOU GO to GET RID of CHRISTMAS n NEW YEAR POUNDS n. GET READY for SUMMER

Monique Ballard

Very clean never have to wait for machine i go day and night all staff is friendly and helpful

robin murphy

Shut lights off 13 minutes before closing and then argued with me that this was the policy

Brew Bart

A lot of cardio machine some free weights. Wish it had some longbars for squats and bench

Carmelissa Lobello

I love this location.. its by far the cleanest gym I have been too!