Planet Fitness is the most commonly-used commercial gym membership for nomads in the United States. Planet Fitness offers two kids of membership: standard, for those who tend to stay in one place, and Black Card, for those who want to use Planet Fitness gyms nationwide. Gym memberships allow a place to work out of course, but showers are helpful for those who do not have one in their vehicle, or those who like to indulge in an unlimited-water shower on occasion.
- standard - ~$10/month plus annual membership fee.
- Black Card - ~$22/mo plus annual membership fee. The most important benefit of the higher-priced subscription is the ability to use PF gyms nationwide. It also includes access to hydromassage beds, massage chairs, etc. Black Card members can bring one guest per visit, which might be advantageous for couples traveling together.
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Caveats
Things to be aware of:
- While some PF in bigger markets are 24/7, in smaller markets they may be 24/5 with some hours of closure on the weekends when attendance is low. Check the gym's website for hours of operation.
- PF makes it difficult to cancel a subscription. Generally speaking it needs to be done in person at the Home Gym or by certified letter. See note below about Home Gyms.
- Black Card use of non-home gyms is restricted to 10 days to the same non-home gym a month: "Reciprocal access is limited to 10 visits per month to a visiting location. Additional fees may apply if you exceed 10 visits to the same visiting club in a month." (emphasis added). One reading of this is if there are ≥3 non-home PF in the area (or 2 non-home + the home gym) one could rotate between them without bumping into the limit. (what happens on 31-day months?) If one will be in one spot for a long while the home gym can be transferred from the account page
- Black Card guests will have to sign in for each visit, and typically cannot use the hydromassage or other Black Card amenities.
One reading of this is if there are ≥3 non-home PF in the area (or 2 non-home + the home gym) one could rotate between them without bumping into the limit. (what happens on 31-day months?)
If one will be in one spot for a long while the home gym can be transferred from the account page.
You may be able to utilize the Planet Fitness parking lot or overnight parking. Ask the manager on duty.