SEATTLE (Nov. 10, 2020) – Planet Fitness – one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand – has opened in Downtown Seattle at 601 Pine St., Seattle WA 98101.
As Planet Fitness’ 24th club in the Seattle area, the 16,364-square-foot Downtown Seattle club offers state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength equipment, 30-Minute Express Circuit, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, numerous flat screen televisions, HydroMassage beds, massage chairs, tanning beds, a Total Body Enhancement booth and more in a hassle-free, non-intimidating environment.
Now through Nov. 18, members can join for $1 down with no commitment for Classic membership – which includes unlimited access and free fitness training at Planet Fitness Downtown Seattle – or PF Black Card® membership – which includes the ability to bring a guest every day at no additional charge, access to all 2,000+ Planet Fitness locations in all 50 states, plus access to massage beds and chairs and tanning, among other benefits which vary by location and local restrictions. Registration is available in person or online at www.planetfitness.com/gyms/sea….
As with all Planet Fitness clubs, the Downtown Seattle club operates with enhanced protocols for working out in the safest way possible including: required facemasks, increased sanitation, employee temperature checks, touchless check-in featuring COVID-19 wellness questions for all members and guests, signage promoting Social Fitnessing™ throughout the facility, and Crowd Meter on Planet Fitness’ mobile app that allows members to check club capacity before coming into the gym.
“Planet Fitness believes fitness is essential to the physical and mental health of Seattle residents who are eager to get out of the house and resume their active lifestyles. Fitness also plays a critical role in building a stronger immune system, helping protect against severe COVID-19,” said Victor Brick, co-owner of PF Growth Partners, a franchise division of Planet Fitness. “Planet Fitness Downtown Seattle aims to do its part in combatting this ongoing pandemic by providing access for people to exercise and stay healthy.”
The pandemic has taken a physical and mental toll on the nation. State lockdowns led to a 32 percent reduction in physical activity among individuals who were physically active. Washington State already suffers from high obesity rates, with 28.3 percent being considered overweight. This makes access to exercise now even more vital as physical activity provides numerous health benefits including the ability to maintain weight, strengthen muscles, and prevent chronic illness.
Regular physical activity is also known to reduce the symptoms of depression and anxiety. This takes on even more significance in light of a July poll conducted by the Kaiser Foundation which found that more than half of U.S. adults reported that their mental health has been negatively impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, up 32 percent from March.
Planet Fitness Downtown Seattle is currently open and staffed Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information about this club visit www.planetfitness.com/gyms/seattle-downtown-wa, email [email protected] or call 206-337-8899. For more information about Planet Fitness overall, visit www.PlanetFitness.com or follow PlanetFitness on Facebook and Twitter.
About Planet Fitness
Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. As of September 30, 2020, Planet Fitness had more than 14.1 million members and 2,086 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico and Australia. The Company’s mission is to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 95{b5d304c96e94113bdfc523ff4218a1efff4746200bdb9eeb3214a56a1302f2e4} of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.
About PF Group Partners, LLC
PF Group Partners, LLC, is a franchise division of Planet Fitness. PF Growth Partners, LLC owns and operates 69 Planet Fitness health clubs with over 500,000 members in the states of Maryland, District of Columbia, Tennessee, Florida and Washington State. In 2013 PF Group Partners, LLC was named The Inaugural Franchise of the Year by Planet Fitness Corporate. In 2014 the group was named Planet Fitness Developer of the Year for opening 11 clubs in 12 months as well as receiving the award for Highest BER (Brand Excellence Review) awarded by Planet Fitness Corporate. In 2015 the group was again named Planet Fitness Developer of the Year awarded by Planet Fitness Corporate. The following year in 2016 the group was given the Judgement Free Generation award for their exceptional work with the local boys and girls clubs in Tennessee by Planet Fitness Corporate.
