Planet Fitness almost ready

CLINTON — Gateway-area residents will soon have one more option when it comes to working out and getting physical exercise.

The national fitness franchise Planet Fitness is set to open its Clinton location at 1815 Lincolnway in the coming weeks, with area fitness junkies and newcomers alike able to work out at the center Monday at 5 a.m. all the way to Friday at 9 p.m., with weekend hours on Saturday and Sunday being 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Yes, that means that the gym will be open roughly “24/5,” or 24 hours per day for five days during the week. It’s an idea that general manager Seth Wheeler says sets the gym apart.

“We’re just trying to give everyone the opportunity, no matter what time of day, to get in here and get things done,” Wheeler said. “We’re not catering to any specific group, we just hope that everybody can get here and work on their general fitness.”

Wheeler said that he and his staff have an opening date in mind, particularly around Dec. 1, but have not publicly announced it yet. The general manager also was excited that “all equipment has been installed,” and that the only work that was yet to be done, as of last week, was purely cosmetic.

“We’re so close to being ready to go, no doubt,” Wheeler said.

With more than 1,400 locations nationwide, Planet Fitness has prided itself on being one of the country’s most popular fitness clubs.

Known as a “judgment-free zone,” Planet Fitness locations are famous for that fact — hosting an environment for those who may be nervous to come to the gym for the first time.

“We want everybody to be able to come to our gym and feel comfortable working out at whatever level they’re at,” Wheeler said. “We’re not catering to bodybuilders or anything like that. When you come here, you can go at your own pace, at your own weight, whatever, and enjoy a judgment-free zone. That helps a lot of people come to the gym and get in a routine for the first time.”

Area residents may call the club at 249-4430 for more details.

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