Princeton Fitness & Wellness at Plainsboro

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Ngozi Pole

I am writing this review as a person who works here, works out here , but also who has worked out in several gyms over the past 25 years. - New well maintained equipment - 165 Group fitness classes every week - 3 pool aquatic center featuring salt water pools - 4 strength training areas - 100+ pieces of cardio equipment with individual televisions - Steam and sauna in the locker rooms - Towel service For those considering a new fitness center, understand that Princeton Fitness and Wellness, the 8th of 9 centers, is hospital based. All of the memberships are month to month, and the focus is on results. Unlike that $19/month gym with broken equipment, no parking and filthy conditions, this is a center that is serious about giving you the tools to achieve the results that you have been thinking about. As such, we do things a little differently. For example, every 90 days you will see a Registered nurse for a full fitness assessment, and every six weeks you will see a trainer for 2 hours to make sure that you have variation in your program to avoid plateaus. Final thought, what people are really good at is procrastination that is why more than one third of adults in the United States are obese (or 78.6 million), that is why obesity-linked type 2 diabetes is approaching an epidemic in the United States, as are issues with countless other preventable diseases. Change, is uncomfortable and change is often hard but with steady determination, change is always possible. When looking at reviews, keep an open mind, come in for a tour, and see for yourself... We have been assisting in transforming people and changing lives for the better for over 11 years and counting.

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Venky Venkatramani

The place uses high pressure sale techniques. If someone has to hide behind such hard sale then they have something to hide - simple. Additionally they are condescending, use scare tactics. Any one who walks in is interested in joining their gym then where is the need to sell it very hard to them, saying how important the heart muscle is, it costs less than a cup of coffee (not every one buys coffee at Starbucks price) etc etc. Especially the promise of not over-enrolling the clients and when we went on a soggy/rainy day the place was full, packed like a peak hour NJTransit express train (standing room only ride) to NYC. We went there to join. We did our research. We wanted to know the cost. We were willing to invest the 1 hr sale pitch to know the price. 549$ enrollment with 79$ / month. And the usual the discount is valid only for that day. A huge WASTE of TIME. And the false pretense as if they are concerned about the various health issues one may have. Invasion of privacy period. I wonder whether they reject even if one attempts to join after a open heart surgery - but they behave as if they care. It is a typical rip off place. May be the facility is great but it surely is not for the average people.

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Samueruson Jooji

I am new to the area and needed to find a new fitness center to exercise at. I looked at other facilities and did not find the same amount of services that I get here, which included a meeting with a nurse to do my measurements and two appointments with a fitness trainer to give me an update to a program I have been doing for a while. I like that I have access to pools that are salt-water filtering, and that I can go to their other location. I dont have kids but they do offer childcare included in membership. I have found the center not overcrowded and their sales staff to be friendly, courteous, and caring. I hear people make big deals about prices, but in my culture, my health is the most valuable thing I have. The value I get at Princeton Fitness and Wellness is tremendous. Good day and health to you all!

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Courtney Palmbush

This is a good gym for many reasons. Its clear that the team is dedicated to the idea of providing a good experience for all. However--that being said: the -reality- is frustrating (often *really* frustrating) that my husband and I pay high membership fees every month for services that are frequently impossible to use. Due to injuries, we need to work out in the pools, but at just about every hour, the pools are occupied not only by other patrons, but by swim lessons. It seems there is NO time of day during which swim lessons dont occur. I understand we all must share the pool, but for the amount of money we are paying PFWP every month, Im disappointed that most of the time we cant even utilise our memberships because of overbooked and ill-considered conditions regarding their pools.

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Evangelos Gatzogiannis

I believe strongly it is the best gym in the area - unless someone gives me a ride and takes me to one I dont know about. The trainers know what they are doing and are energetic, service-oriented and professional. Most of the equipment is in good working area. My only two critiques - I wish the mens locker room bathroom, steam and dry sauna where a little cleaner, but some of that is bad customer behavior. I dont take advantage of the pools due to the frequent classes for children, theyre just too busy. Except for the initial fee the price I think is quite reasonable for the size, amenities and condition. This is not a low end gym and the price is a small fraction 1/3 - 1/4 of that of a high end gym like Equinox, of which there are none in the immediate or even close by area.

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Carla Westfall

I came for a tour. The woman there said she didnt have time and asked if I could come back at another time. She said she wanted to go home early. Came at another time and I guess they didnt have anyone to take me on a tour. Also, some of your members have returned to Forrestal Village Fitness because they dont like waiting for cardio equipment or the atmosphere. Ive been training for 30 years, competed in bodybuilding, so I know what Im looking at when it comes to gyms; however, twice now, I was turned down for a tour. That said a lot about your staff. Also, your older location in Princeton was NOT state of the art!! The equipment was old and some had even been duck-taped!! I hope that issue has been resolved. Otherwise, Is that what this location has to look forward to??

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Alex Campbello

it is shameful and disgusted to see three children standing in overflow toilet water and walked to the pool, two adults to the locker room. They dont think about the pool floor and the carpet? They can notify Ashley or any one at the front desk to call housekeeping. PFW should have this publicly posted to remind members of their common sense to keep the gyms safe and clean. (Ashley called housekeeping staff immediately).

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mary brien connors

I drive from south Brunswick there are closer gyms like UFC and la fitness but i love the classes laura d is my favorite I love that they have towls and the kids club is open almos all day and the locker rooms are great the onley problem I have is sometimes the traffic on route 1 to much to say about this gym you have to take a look ant it your self xxxx

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Samantha S

Wonderful gym. Trainers have all been great. Classes are great. Childcare is the best. Ive thought about leaving just because its 20 mins away and there are three big gyms in a 5-10 min radius of my house, but the reviews make me hesitate every time. I cant think of anything bad to say about pfw@plainsboro.

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