Planet Fitness Alexandria VA: The Judgment Free Zone

Planet Fitness Introduce

Introduction / Overview

Welcome to Planet Fitness, your friendly and convenient gym located right here in Alexandria, Virginia. We are proud to be part of the "Judgment Free Zone" movement, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment where everyone can feel confident and motivated on their fitness journey. We understand that starting at a new gym can be intimidating, which is why we've built a space that is inclusive and supportive for people of all fitness levels, from beginners to seasoned gym-goers. Our goal is to make fitness accessible and enjoyable for everyone in the Northern Virginia community. At Planet Fitness, you will find a wide variety of cardio and strength equipment, all available to help you achieve your goals. Whether you want to lose weight, build muscle, or simply improve your overall health, we have the tools and resources you need. The atmosphere here is a major highlight, with staff who greet you every time you walk in, making you feel right at home. We also understand that a gym is more than just equipment; it's about providing a great experience. While some facilities may have their challenges, we are committed to providing a great atmosphere and a clean space for our members. The positive energy and welcoming vibe are what make our gym a great place to be. For anyone in Alexandria looking for a straightforward, affordable, and judgment-free place to work out, Planet Fitness is the ideal choice. We are dedicated to providing a comfortable and supportive environment where you can focus on your workout and your well-being without any pressure.

Location and Accessibility

Planet Fitness is conveniently located to serve the Alexandria community and the wider Northern Virginia area. You can find our gym at 8796 Sacramento Dr, Alexandria, VA 22309, USA. Our location on Sacramento Drive makes us an easily accessible destination for residents, whether you are coming from home or work. We are committed to making fitness available to everyone, and our facility is designed with accessibility in mind. We are proud to offer a wheelchair-accessible car park, which provides a smooth and stress-free arrival for all our guests. Furthermore, our gym features a wheelchair-accessible entrance, ensuring that everyone can comfortably and safely enter our facility to begin their workout. Inside, our dedication to accessibility continues with a wheelchair-accessible toilet. These features reflect our commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for every individual. Our location is an ideal spot for those seeking a convenient gym without a difficult commute. The ease of access helps our members stay consistent with their fitness routine, which is a crucial factor in achieving long-term health benefits. We also understand that parking can be a concern, and while our parking lot may be on the smaller side, it is manageable for most vehicles. Our central location makes us a practical choice for anyone in the area looking for an affordable and convenient gym experience.

Services Offered

At Planet Fitness in Alexandria, we offer a range of services designed to provide a comprehensive and valuable fitness experience for our members. Our offerings cater to all fitness levels and are built to provide a variety of perks beyond just the workout floor.

Unlimited Access to Home Club: Our basic membership provides unlimited access to our home gym, allowing you to work out whenever it is convenient for you.
PF App Workouts: We offer a variety of workouts through the Planet Fitness app, giving you guidance and workout ideas wherever you are.
Use of Any Planet Fitness Worldwide (with PF Black Card): Our premium membership, the PF Black Card, provides you with the incredible benefit of using any Planet Fitness location worldwide, making it easy to stay active even when you travel.
Bring a Guest Anytime (with PF Black Card): With a PF Black Card, you can bring a guest with you for free on every visit, allowing you to share your fitness journey with a friend or family member.
Use of Massage Chairs: The PF Black Card membership includes access to our relaxing massage chairs, perfect for a post-workout recovery session.
Use of HydroMassage™: Our premium members can also enjoy the benefits of HydroMassage™, a water-based massage system that helps soothe tired muscles.
50% Off Select Drinks: PF Black Card members receive a 50% discount on select drinks, so you can stay hydrated and energized during your workout.

Features / Highlights

Planet Fitness offers several key features and highlights that make it a standout and popular choice for gym-goers in the Alexandria community.

Affordable Memberships: We are known for our affordable and flexible membership options, making fitness accessible to a wider range of people.
Judgment Free Zone: Our core philosophy is to provide a non-intimidating, pressure-free environment where everyone feels comfortable and welcome.
Friendly Staff: Our staff is consistently praised for being friendly and welcoming, greeting members as they walk in the door and creating a positive atmosphere.
Variety of Equipment: We offer a wide range of cardio and strength training equipment suitable for all levels, from those just starting out to more experienced lifters.
Amenities: Our facility includes clean amenities such as toilets and showers for your convenience.
Accessibility: We are a wheelchair-accessible gym with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, and toilet, ensuring that our facility is inclusive for all.
Flexible Payments: We accept a variety of payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, for your convenience.
Perks and Discounts: Both our basic and premium memberships come with various perks and partner rewards, providing added value beyond just the gym floor.
Free Wi-Fi: We offer free Wi-Fi so you can stay connected while you work out.

Contact Information

Ready to start your fitness journey in a judgment-free environment? We invite you to connect with us at Planet Fitness in Alexandria. Our gym is located at 8796 Sacramento Dr, Alexandria, VA 22309, USA. You can reach us by phone at (703) 347-7764 or on our mobile at +1 703-347-7764. Our staff is ready to answer your questions and help you find the perfect membership plan for your needs. We look forward to welcoming you to our gym.

What is worth choosing

Choosing Planet Fitness is a decision to prioritize an accessible and welcoming fitness environment above all else. What is truly worth choosing here is our dedication to the "Judgment Free Zone," which is a perfect fit for anyone in the Alexandria area who is new to working out or simply wants a comfortable place to be themselves. While some larger, more specialized gyms may have a different focus, we excel at providing a friendly, no-pressure atmosphere. The value lies in our affordability and the variety of perks that come with our memberships, especially the PF Black Card. The ability to bring a guest for free, use massage chairs, and visit any Planet Fitness location worldwide adds significant value beyond the basic workout. Our staff is a key part of the positive experience, as they make you feel welcomed from the moment you step through the door. This genuine warmth, combined with the cleanliness and functionality of the space, creates a great overall atmosphere for your workout. While we are a smaller facility, we are an excellent choice for those who are looking for a straightforward, easy-to-use gym for their cardio and strength training needs. We are also committed to accessibility, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, and toilets, making us an inclusive option for everyone in the community. For those in the Northern Virginia region who are seeking an affordable, friendly, and non-intimidating gym to achieve their health goals, Planet Fitness is an ideal and straightforward choice. It’s a place where you can feel confident, supported, and ready to take on your fitness journey without any added stress.

Planet Fitness Services

Gym
Perks: Partner Rewards & Discounts
Available with both Classic and PF Black Card® Memberships
PF App Workouts
Available with both Classic and PF Black Card® Memberships
Free WiFi
Available with both Classic and PF Black Card® Memberships
Unlimited Access to Home Club
Available with both Classic and PF Black Card® Memberships
Use of Any Planet Fitness Worldwide
Available with PF Black Card® Membership
PF+ Exclusive App Workouts
Available with PF Black Card® Membership
Premium Perks: Partner Rewards & Discounts
Available with PF Black Card® Membership
Bring a Guest Anytime
Available with PF Black Card® Membership
Use of Massage Chairs
Available with PF Black Card® Membership
Use of HydroMassage™
Available with PF Black Card® Membership
50% Off Select Drinks
Available with PF Black Card® Membership

Planet Fitness Details

Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities
Toilet
Wi-Fi

Atmosphere
Shower

Planning
Membership required

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

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Planet Fitness Location

Planet Fitness

Virginia Fairfax County Alexandria Sacramento Drive

8796 Sacramento Dr, Alexandria, VA 22309, USA

Planet Fitness Reviews

An average rating of ★4.5 from 574 user reviews.

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It's in the high 90s and the AC has been out For over a week, and they're still not doing anything to fix it. It's absolutely miserable inside to work out. I would go somewhere else if you have the opportunity. Our first time here and the facility is dirty, the showers look like they have never been scrubbed at all, men's bathroom and the women's bathroom was overall dirty, a few machines were broken with signs on them.This is an extremely small facility, in the weight room and Cable area, There's just too much equipment down there for such a small area. I definitely would not make this my permanent gym When I move here.The parking lot is small RV and tractor trailer friendly without the trailer.Definitely find a larger gym with AC.
July 08 · Ed Gardner
Great Atmosphere! Wish the weights area was bigger and wish there was more floor space for personal workouts. Overall great atmosphere & clean! Staff greets you every time you walk in 😃
September 11 · Jovea Martin
Unsafe and poorly maintained, AVOID.UPDATE 2: yet another piece of equipment has failed. The bolts from the straight bench I used have fallen out on one side so that side lifts up away from the frame. I had tried moving the bench and discovers this. Did I mention this place is unsafe?UPDATE: while one of the machines has had the bolts tightened, the other problems remain. AVOID.ORIGINAL: I’ve been to this location 3 times in a 5 day period. There is a safety issue here that has likely developed over a long period of time. The problem stems from the cable driven muscle isolating strength equipment, most notable are the machines on the main floor where the cardio equipment is located. One of the machines I used had sheathed cable that had lost that a portion of it protective sheath in one area. It’s not likely that someone damaged it, but this occurs from dry rot. Missing sheathing may cause more resistance, wear and tear than the manufacturer intended and should be replaced immediately anywhere this is observed under periodic inspections. Another piece of equipment (lower floor) the seat spring is damaged or missing and the equipment is not working as designed. And again in yet another machine, that seat also has an inoperable seat spring AND the bolts that hold that seat on are loose and working their way out.While these things may seem trivial, in my experience, when one thing is missed, maybe it’s a one off issue, in this case, I’ve used 5 machines and at least 3 are deficient and two to the point that they are not working as designed and are unsafe. There is at least a lack of safety here caused by a failure to regularly inspect the equipment and resolve issues. When management makes a decision to allow equipment use after determining they are not working as intended, YOUR safety is in danger because now they are choosing to ignore the manufacturer’s installation and maintenance instructions. They are essentially making a subjective decision and it’s not likely any of these employees have had OSHA or risk management training or they would have a sense of urgency regarding inspections and safety.All of these issues are a good indicator on how well the equipment here is inspected and serviced.While my use of this gym has been short, my experiences here have been alarming.One post script. Upon attempting to use the machine with the loose bolts I informed the counter people about the problem and that the machine needed to be place out of service. There was no immediate reaction to inspect or place the item out of service. After 15 minutes I again approached the counter people and asked one to follow me so I could show them the problem. My goal was only that nobody get hurt as those bolts will continue to work their way out. I showed the person the problem and left.This review has gotten longer than I intended, I apologize. Planet Fitness states in their website the following:“It’s our goal to provide a clean, safe, welcoming environment for anyone who walks through our door, and all the equipment, amenities and support you need once you’re here.”Planet Fitness has failed in their goal. As of now, this place is not safe for you or your family.
August 17 · Brian Johnston
I like how it is never crowded whenever I visit this Planet Fitness. The location is convenient and easy to find. Parking was easy (not crowded). The place is clean. Customer service is good. The rooms for hydromassage and massage chairs are lacking in that sense of privacy for black card members. They do not have the rotary twist abdominal and back extension attached weights machines I prefer. They do have a couple of recumbent bicycle cardio machines which is my go to for cardio. I tried out their glutes machine for the first time and liked it. After doing my first real workout in this gym, I see this place as my go to fitness place due to the large availability of parking spots, less traffic, and more options & availability in the machines I prefer.
August 17 · Ophelia Grace777
Kenya has been a pleasure to interact with, she has always been extremely helpful and goes above and beyond to answer questions and guest needs. She is the only staff member I have ever witnessed personally provide tours of the gym to prospective members wanting to join, I always see her cleaning down the machines and she greets me upon arrival and my departure everyday. I workout at this gym 6 days a week and know that she is there during the workweek and she is a delight.
March 10 · Pearl Sanders