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Planet Fitness manager catches North Carolina man with wedding ring in tanning room—with a woman. So they call his emergency contact

Gyms can be a great place to socialize with other people, even when it’s least expected. A simple conversation can turn into a gym buddy or a genuine friendship outside of the normal grind. Gyms, though, can also be a breeding ground for new relationships, or a common ground for…

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Suspect stabbed Planet Fitness worker when he was kicked out for not paying his bills, cops say

Davier Massey, 28, allegedly stabbed the employee at the gym in Philadelphia multiple times and was apprehended a short distance away on Thursday

The Independent UK

‘They will do everything to make your job harder’: Houston man exposes horrors of being a Planet Fitness worker, gets fired immediately

In short, it is hell on Earth.

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Woman goes for a tan at Planet Fitness. She looks up—and sees something shocking: ‘Absolutely report it to the police’

A woman has gone viral after allegedly making a disturbing discovery while going for a tan at Planet Fitness. And rest assured—viewers were horrified.

The Mary Sue

Shock At Californian Gym As Transgender Member Arrested Over Alleged Indecent Act In Women's Bathroom

Planet Fitness Concord faces controversy after an alleged indecent act by a transgender member in a women's bathroom, sparking renewed debate on gym policies, safety, and privacy.

International Business Times UK

“Transphobic”: Planet Fitness Bathroom Incident Sparks Gender Outrage Over Locker Room Policies

"Women need to be protected from people like this."

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‘You just admitted that you work there’: Vegas woman receives text from stranger. Then she realizes he stole number from her Planet Fitness profile

A Las Vegas woman returned home from Planet Fitness to receive a flirtatious text message from an employee. They allegedly accessed her personal information from her profile. When she reported the incident to Planet Fitness, she discovered that she was not the first woman the employee had done this to.

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Miami Gym ‘Karen’ Arrested After Punching An Employee In The Face Over Simple Request

A Planet Fitness employee was left hospitalized after a Miami gym 'Karen' punched him in a violent confrontation caught on camera.

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Planet Fitness Adds New Clubs, Sweetens Profit Outlook

Planet Fitness Inc. (NYSE:PLNT) shares rose Thursday after the company posted its third-quarter results, which topped street estimates.

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‘This is ridiculous’: Louisiana man takes his service dog to Planet Fitness. Then a worker steps in

Planet Fitness prides itself on its ‘judgment-free zone’ policy, promoting an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can exercise comfortably. However, one Louisiana-based Planet Fitness member experienced the opposite of this motto after an employee demanded he leave for bringing his service dog.

The Mary Sue

Here Are The Planet Fitness Holiday Hours (Updated For 2026)

Updated for 2026. Planet Fitness is one of the most popular fitness center options in the country. Planet Fitness attracts a lot of attention...

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Planet Fitness Pumps Up FY25 Sales Guide To $1.43 Billion After Smashing Q2 Results

Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:PLNT) shares traded lower on Wednesday after the company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 86 cents, beating the analyst consensus of 79 cents.

Benzinga

Naked Florida man uses Planet Fitness as his tinderbox, hides in tanning bed when insane plan fails

Just another day in Florida.

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This Week’s Market Momentum: 3 Exceptionally Active Options

The usual trading week was shortened by one day due to the markets being closed on Thursday for the Juneteenth holiday. Despite the loss of a day, there were plenty of unusually active options worth discussing.

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The Mary Sue

‘Someone was in my room’: Woman gets into tanning bed at Planet Fitness for 10 minutes. Then she steps out and sees the door open

A North Carolina woman says she had a terrifying experience when she was in an extremely vulnerable situation: fully nude in the tanning bed at a Planet Fitness. When she got out of the tanning bed, she says the door was wide open.

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5 Gym Chains With Class-Action Lawsuits You Didn’t Hear About

The health and fitness industry has always prided itself on transformation, wellness, and community—but behind the polished weight racks and endless rows of treadmills, some gym chains have found themselves flexing in courtrooms rather than fitness centers. Beneath the surface of motivational slogans and wellness influencers, several major gym brands…

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‘Being dress coded at a gym is crazy’: Woman says worker at Planet Fitness yelled at her over her outfit. Here’s why

The gym is supposed to be one of your safe spaces; somewhere you go to work toward your health goals, blow off some steam, or perhaps to relax while getting your tan on. For one Planet Fitness customer, however, her most recent experience felt anything but safe.

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‘Literally shaking’: Woman uses tanning bed at Planet Fitness. Then she realizes someone might be in the room with her

A woman says she recently had a terrifying experience at a Planet Fitness. And she’s on a mission to warn others so they avoid the same fate.

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Here are the discounts and free stuff you can get on Tax Day 2025

Even if you're getting a small refund (or none at all), there's some good news.

Texas Observer

Counting Hate: At Least 61 Anti-LGBTQ+ Incidents in Texas Last Year

The LGBTQ+ advocacy organization GLAAD, which tracks incidents, warned that threats against the queer community are likely to worsen under the Trump administration.

Barchart

Unusual Options Activity: Revisiting the Good, Bad, and Ugly Recommendations From November

The year is almost over. In the spirit of the holidays, I thought I’d look back on some of the recommendations made in November regarding unusual options activity. Not all of them were pretty.

International Business Times

Man's Dead Body Found In Planet Fitness Tanning Bed After 3 Days

A man was found dead inside a tanning bed at a Planet Fitness gym on Monday in Indianapolis, Ind., authorities said.

The Independent UK

Gym-goer noticed a ‘foul smell’ when she went to work out at Planet Fitness. Then a body was found inside a tanning bed

Gym-goer Elizabeth Len had gone to the Planet Fitness that morning and noticed a ‘foul smell’

International Business Times UK

39-Year-Old Found Dead In Planet Fitness Tanning Bed Three Days After He Entered The Gym

A tragic incident unfolded at a Planet Fitness gym where a man was found deceased inside a tanning bed. The victim's family has called for stricter policies.

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Unusual Options Activity: Should Investors Ride the Planet Fitness Wave?

Planet Fitness reported Q3 2024 results yesterday before the markets opened. Its earnings beat analyst estimates. Its shares jumped 11% on the news. As a result, the fitness chain had the highest Vol/OI ratio in yesterday’s trading.

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