I am soo frustrated with my gym! (I go to Planet Fitness in carle place). The past 2 weeks it has been ridiciously crowded. I had to drive around the parking lot about 10 times tonight for a spot...only to go inside and wait for a treadmill!!
They recently had a promotion- join for $1 then pay $10 a month. So I'm wondering if thats the reason for the insanity...or if its new years res. Do you think it will die down? How are your gyms? I understand they get more crowded- but its insane in there. There are about 5-7 people waiting for treadmills at any given time. Lines for all machines. and NO PARKING (the parking lot is big).
Give me some feedback- is your gym this bad cuz its january? or do you think it has to do with the promotion?
I might be looking for a new gym...
Lil OC
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My gym is not cheap (NYSC--$76 per month) and did not have a sale and I havent been able to take a class in over 2 weeks or get a treadmill bc its always packed. It was like this last Jan too. By mid-Feb no one cares about New Years res anymore and it should be back to normal.
Lucky2010
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I go to Xsport in Roosevelt Field and the parking lot is a mad house. The gym is definitely busier than normal because of January. Give them 2 months and it'll get better!
Rosalind_75
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we just got back from the one in hicksville!! we get there at 615 and its super packed!!! we've been going there for a week. we have yet to wait for a machine but its like a crap shoot. im guessing between 5-8 its busy. we went last friday at the same time as today and it was freakin dead!!!
i think it has to do with the promo and new years resolution.
$1 to join then pay $10 a month is a really cheap deal. That makes it even more crowded b/c people will say well if I waste $10/month who cares.
My gym is having a promotion where you can pay in full for the next 5 years and you get a reduced rate of $400/year. If I paid $2,000 upfront I'd make sure my butt was in the gym for the next 5 years but some people really don't care if they waste $$.
futuremrsreilly
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I went to Bayshore Planet Fittness too and recently joined Gold Gym in Islip instead (MUCH nicer and less crowded). However, gyms are always crowded in January...by mid February you should see a decrease in gym goers and be able to find a parking spot! If you don't by then, I would maybe start looking to go elsewhere. The more expensive gyms are definitely a lot less crowded. Good luck! Also, I go to the gym around 8:30 or 9:00 pm because that's about the time i'm getting off the train from work sometimes and its not as crowded later at night. Maybe try going a bit later??
KM714
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i think it will absolutely die down...it always revs up after holiday eating period. also, there might be some college kids there that will go back at the end of the month/get more busy. plus, that deal is going on...i hear the commercial all the time on the radio.
i go to LA Fitness (both in Farmingdale and Lake Success) and they are great. Lake Success, while always busy in the parking lot, always has equipment available. In Farmingdale, its definitely very busy right at 5/5:15 when people get out of work but as long as you are flexible its not too bad. its definitely more expensive though...
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It'll die down in mid-february early march. We see the same thing happen at WW. It's everyone and their new year's resolutions. My gym has been ridiculously crowded lately too. Just stick it out.......the newbies that aren't there to stay will leave in about a month or so.
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Posted by jackieee
It's crowded because of people who made New Years Resolution. It should get better soon.
I do recommend Lucille Roberts. That is my gym.it's affordable and I lvoe the classes.
Which one do you go to? I go to the one in Massapequa.
slyman1101
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it will totally die down. everyy friggin year it happens at every gym i go to- SO ANNOYING!!! the only good thing is that by next week usually it calms down and by february its back to normal. dont worry- just try to hang in there! best bet for now is to try to get there at non-peak times, like avoiding 4-6pm during the week. good luck!
