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You probably already know that Planet Fitness is one of the most affordable gyms, with membership prices starting from just $10 a month. But is there a sauna at Planet Fitness and what amenities can you get with your membership? The short answer is no, Planet Fitness does not usually have a sauna, steam room, pool, jacuzzi, or hot tub but some franchise-owned locations might offer extra amenities like saunas and a spa. Planet Fitness offers an affordable no-frills gym membership, so these amenities would likely significantly increase the membership's cost. However, you can get the Planet Fitness Black Card membership ($39.00 annual + $22.99 monthly) and use their tanning beds and hydro massage chairs. In this article, I will tell you all about the amenities Planet Fitness offers and what alternatives there are if you are looking for a gym with a sauna, steam room, or pool. What is Planet Fitness? Planet Fitness offers over 2000 locations in the US, with some locations available also in Canada, Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico, and Australia. Planet Fitness’ slogan is that it is a ” Judgement Free Zone” which makes it especially popular with beginners and people who just want to work out with regular people. The purple and yellow chain of gyms often gets made fun of for not being the best gym out there. While Planet Fitness doesn’t offer a sauna, pool, steam room, or spa, overall, Planet Fitness offers great well-equipped gyms with fairly modern machines and lots of weights. What does a Planet Fitness membership cost? PF offers three types of memberships: classic, black card, and no commitment. The classic plan gives you access to the gym. With the black card membership, you can also use their hydro massage chairs and tanning bed. The no-commitment plan is the same as the classic plan but you can cancel it anytime without extra cost, making it the most flexible option. Here’s a table of Planet Fitness’ current membership prices: ClassicBlack CardNo commitmentStartup fee$10.00$1.00$15.00Annual fee$39.00$39.00$39.00Monthly fee$10.00$22.99$15.00 Taxes and fees are added to these prices. See more info about memberships. Do Planet Fitness gyms have saunas? Let's talk about that next. Does Planet Fitness Have a Sauna? (They Don’t) Planet Fitness does not have a sauna. A sauna is considered a luxury amenity at most gyms. Planet Fitness offers one of the cheapest gym memberships out there which means they simply cannot offer everything. I found some rare exceptions where some franchise-owned Planet Fitness locations offer extra amenities like infrared saunas and steam rooms, but out of the 2000+ Planet Fitness locations, there are only a few that have a sauna. Which Planet Fitness has a sauna? Unfortunately, I only found some Planet Fitness locations with a sauna in Australia. Will Planet Fitness add saunas to their locations in the future? It is unlikely they would add saunas to Planet Fitness gyms, although if you look at the reviews for Planet Fitness you can see hundreds of people wanting saunas at Planet Fitness locations. Maybe we'll see saunas in Planet Fitness locations in the future? ? Does Planet Fitness Have a Steam Room? Planet Fitness does not have a steam room. Steam rooms are expensive to build and maintain which doesn’t make them suitable for Planet Fitness’ no-frills affordable memberships. When your gym membership starts from just $10 a month, you cannot expect too many luxury services for that price. While a steam room would be a great way to relax after a workout, Planet Fitness, unfortunately, doesn’t offer one. Why Does Planet Fitness not Have a Sauna or a Steam Room? Cost is the main reason why Planet Fitness doesn’t offer saunas, steam rooms, pools, and other similar amenities. The Planet Fitness gym focuses on offering an affordable gym membership starting from just $10 a month. There’s not a whole lot that can fit into such a low price. There are also some other reasons why Planet Fitness might not offer saunas and other spa services. Separate Saunas for Men and Women While unisex saunas are common in other counties in Europe, the US law currently doesn’t allow unisex saunas. This means Planet Fitness would have to build and maintain separate saunas for men and women which doubles the cost. Expensive to Install and operate Saunas and steam room rack up your water and electricity bills. They also require regular cleaning and maintenance which adds more extra costs. Planet Fitness typically only deep cleans their gyms once per day at night or not at busy times of the day. Cleaning and maintaining sauna facilities takes time and requires care because bacteria and dirt easily gather in saunas. What Are Alternative Gyms With Saunas and Steam Rooms? Planet Fitness is not the right option for a sauna-lover or someone looking for a gym with a pool. However, you can find many other alternatives that offer saunas, steam rooms, pools, and more. Keep in mind that gyms that have a sauna are going to charge you a lot more than $10 a month, though. At least these popular gym chains offer either saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, or pools: Equinox LA Fitness Life Time YMCA 24 Hour Fitness Look up those gyms near you and check out their amenities if you’re looking for something specific. Not every location offers the same services. Remember to also check out independent gyms in your area. You can best find them by using Google Maps. Does Planet Fitness Have Infrared Sauna or Red Light Therapy? Planet Fitness does not offer infrared saunas. Infrared saunas are expensive to build and maintain which doesn’t suit Planet Fitness’ low-cost membership model. However, some Planet Fitness locations do offer red light therapy with their “Total Body Enhancement” machines. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sFFH9g7bOg Does Planet Fitness Have a Pool? Planet Fitness does not have a pool. Swimming is a fantastic exercise and also a great way to relax and cool down after a workout. But if you are looking for a gym with a pool, unfortunately, Planet Fitness is not the right option for you. Pools are expensive to maintain and build. Planet Fitness offers affordable gym memberships, and by adding pools and other premium amenities to their gyms they would likely have to raise their prices to cover the extra costs. Many other gyms, like Equinox and LA Fitness, have pools, so you can check other options where you live if you are looking for a gym with a pool. Does Planet Fitness Have a Spa? Planet Fitness doesn’t offer spa services and they don’t have a spa. Planet Fitness offers great affordable gym memberships and with their premium Black Card tier, you can also get access to tanning beds and hydro massage chairs. If those are all you’re looking for, the Black Card membership ($39.00 annual + $22.99 monthly) might be the right option for you. Does Planet Fitness Have a Jacuzzi or a Hot Tub? Planet Fitness doesn’t have a jacuzzi or a hot tub. Relaxing in a hot tub is a great way to end your workout but unfortunately, Planet Fitness doesn’t have a hot tub or a jacuzzi. They are expensive to build and maintain which would probably eat into the gym’s profit margins or force them to up their prices. Amenities at Planet Fitness - What Do They Have? Okay, if Planet Fitness doesn’t offer saunas, steam rooms, pools, or a spa, what do they offer? Check out this virtual tour of a Planet Fitness gym: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDWxswQ-h_o Tanning Beds and Booths Tanning booths are available for Black Card members. Red Light Therapy Some Planet Fitness locations have red light therapy available, but ask about this from the location near you. Red light therapy is available for Black Card members. Massage Chairs Black Card members can use the massage chairs as much as they want. We have heard that the chairs can get quite busy at times when people just go relax at the chairs. Hydromassage Most Planet Fitness locations also have hydro massage chairs available for Black Card members. Is Planet Fitness Worth it? Planet Fitness doesn’t have a sauna, pool, steam room, or hot tub. For sauna lovers and steam room enthusiasts, there are better options, like YMCA, Equinox, or LA Fitness. However, Planet Fitness is one of the most affordable gyms out there with a lot of weights and machines, which makes it a great gym overall. They Are Open 24/7 Do you have a busy schedule? No problem, because Planet Fitness gyms are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week making it a super flexible option for everyone. Good Equipment and No waiting Planet Fitness gyms have quite a nice selection of weights and machines. You can find anything you need for a workout there and you rarely have to wait long for a free machine.