Porter Square Planet Fitness becomes "Rock'n Fitness." Drama ensues.

[keithn.livejournal.com]

If you're a member of the Planet Fitness in Porter Square, or if you were considering joining, you might want to take a look at this:

http://www.universalhub.com/2013/planet-fitness-takes-away-nitpickers-annoyance

The entity that owned the Porter Square/Government Center Planet Fitness franchise has left Planet Fitness and rebranded the two gyms to "Rock'n Fitness." They apparently did not notify customers of this until December 28 and are simply transferring the accounts to their own gym using a payment processor considered unsavory by some (ABC Financial). There is currently no website, social media presence, or any other information available about "Rock'n Fitness" outside of the uhub thread.

If you are a member of one of these two gyms, you will no longer be able to use other Planet Fitness locations as you are no longer a Planet Fitness member.

There are many complaints in the uhub comment thread, and someone who claims to be affiliated with "Rock'n Fitness" has been responding to many of them with insults (apparently they want to be the Amy's Baking Company of gyms).

Comments

[she-of-emeralds.livejournal.com]

I'm a member at the Porter Square location. When I asked them about the rebranding, they made it sound all nice and spiffy. They didn't tell me anything else (and yes, the FAQ sheet was pretty hard to read). Should I be worried? I really don't want to have to switch gyms. I was just getting comfy back at this place...

*sigh*

[achinhibitor.livejournal.com]

A central change seems to be that you don't get access to other PF locations. That may or may not be valuable to you, but you're no longer getting that with when you pay your monthly fee.

[she-of-emeralds.livejournal.com]

That part doesn't matter to me, fortunately. Plus I think you pay (paid) more for that privilege anyway.

[becki warshow (from livejournal.com)]

If you are looking for a similar plan in the Porter Square area, I think WorkOutWorld, the gym that took over the Bally Fitness space in The Porter Exchange Building (1815 Mass Ave) offers a nearly identical 2-option plan. The only real difference being that the $20/monthly plan also includes access to a pool.

[she-of-emeralds.livejournal.com]

Hmm, maybe I'll go check them out... I used to belong to the Bally's there, a loooooong time ago... interesting that it's changed hands to a much lower-end place... anyway, thanks for the pointer! :)