Planet Fitness Opening first "Judgement Free" $10 a Month Gym in Newark, NJ

Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S. and home of the Judgement Free Zone®, today announced its first location in Newark, New Jersey, located at 520 Broad Street across from Washington Park.

Planet Fitness is celebrating the opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at 1:30pm and will host exciting giveaways and offer raffles such as a free flat screen television for a lucky guest. Free pizza will be available and a DJ will provide entertainment throughout the afternoon. Now through May 10, new members can join the Newark Planet for only $1 down and then $10 a month with no commitment. Those interested can sign up both online and in-club.

The Newark Planet Fitness facility spans two floors and is approximately 20,000 sq. feet, offering 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 and loungers*, massage chairs*, tanning*, and more. The club will be open and staffed 24 hours, seven days a week.

"We’re excited to bring Planet Fitness to Newark, an area we felt was in need of a high-quality, affordable fitness facility. With memberships starting at $10 and amenities such as HydroMassage beds, massage chairs and flat screen televisions, we know that Planet Fitness is a viable and desired fitness option for Newark residents,” said Former Governor of New Hampshire Craig Benson. “We encourage those looking for a Judgement Free workout environment to take advantage of our presale offer of just $1 down and then $10 a month with no commitment.”

Membership includes a variety of other benefits, including unlimited small group fitness instruction by a certified trainer through the pe @ pf ® program. In addition, as a member appreciation gesture, Planet Fitness provides free pizza on the first Monday of every month, and free bagels on the second Tuesday of every month while supplies last, as a reminder that it’s okay to treat yourself every once in a while.

The PF Black Card® membership, which is $19.99 a month, includes additional amenities such as the ability to bring a guest every day at no additional charge, access to all 1,300+ Planet Fitness locations, as well as access to massage beds and chairs and tanning, among other benefits*.

Planet Fitness also provides members with an opportunity to connect and support each other with “Planet of Triumphs,” an online community that celebrates all accomplishments and inspirational stories of Planet Fitness members. Planet of Triumphs provides an online platform for members to recognize their triumphs (big or small), share their stories and encourage others, reinforcing the Company’s belief that ‘everyone belongs’.

Additionally, Planet Fitness has extended its judgement free philosophy outside of its gyms and into communities that need it most with its national philanthropic initiative, “The Judgement Free Generation™”. Together with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), the nation’s leading youth development organization, supporting millions of kids and teens during the critical out-of-school time, and STOMP Out Bullying, the leading anti-bullying organization in the U.S., Planet Fitness aims to empower a generation of teens to grow up contributing to a more judgement free planet – a place where everyone feels accepted and like they belong.

For more information or to join online, please visit www.PlanetFitness.com or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/PlanetFitness) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/PlanetFitness).

*PF Black Card® amenities may vary by location