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Woman was told she couldn’t come to Planet Fitness unless she wore more clothes. Then she found out the manager’s past

She apparently returned in a new outfit and was stopped again.

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Woman works out at Planet Fitness. Then the manager stops her mid-workout and asks her something shocking

Usually, gym attire is just a matter of personal preference. Some people like working out in a simple T-shirt and shorts. Other times, you’ll go to the gym and see a man doing pull-ups with no shirt and a pair of khakis. In short, it seems that people don’t really…

The Mary Sue

Planet Fitness Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Planet Fitness (NYSE:PLNT) reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter revenue and profit, but management said member growth fell short of expectations and outlined a reset of its marketing and pricing strategy aimed at reigniting joins among fitness beginners and casual gym users. Chief Executiv

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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

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‘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.

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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.

The Mary Sue

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.

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

Just another day in Florida.

Barchart

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.

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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Everybody Loves Your Money

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…

The Mary Sue

‘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.

Fortune

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.

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