Planet Fitness at Shawsheen Plaza, Andover, offers an accessible and budget-friendly gym experience. Their basic membership at $10/month provides access to a variety of workout equipment, making it a popular choice for beginners and casual gym-goers. The facility has recently undergone renovations, resulting in a brighter and more welcoming environment. However, it's worth noting that some equipment issues and delays in maintenance have led to mixed reviews from members.
The gym's hours, though varied, offer ample opportunity to fit workouts into most schedules. Friendly staff and an effort to maintain cleanliness have been commended, but concerns about broken machines and subpar locker room conditions are also noted. Despite its drawbacks, Planet Fitness Andover remains a solid option for those seeking a cost-effective and straightforward fitness solution with good customer service.
Pros:
- Affordable $10 membership
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Variety of workout machines
- Bright and welcoming environment
- Ample parking at Shawsheen Plaza
- Extended hours on weekdays
- Never too crowded
- Good range of cardio machines
- Clean facility
- Many positive reviews on helpfulness of specific staff members
Cons:
- Frequent equipment malfunctions
- Locker room cleanliness issues
- Limited free weights and lacks some crucial equipment
Location / Contact
- Address: Shawsheen Plaza, 209 N Main St, Andover, MA 01810, United States
- Phone:+1 978-409-2363
- Website:planetfitness.com
Rating Stats
Reviews (110)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.0-star.
This business has 110 reviews.
The address is: Shawsheen Plaza, 209 N Main St, Andover, MA 01810, United States .
The contact number is +1 978-409-2363
This service is listed under Gym .
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nickcamm26
7 years ago
Not a bad gym. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. QUIT YOUR BITCHING.
Tim Kelly
7 years ago
at the end of last week I reported that 1 of the 4 upright bikes had NO PEDAL. went to the gym today and it is still broken. when the gym first opened it had 5 upright bikes, now only 4, go figure. a gym this size need more upright bikes. when the gym first opened there made sure there was no talking on cell phones, now it is like being anywhere except a gym. have seen a bit of a dip in this gym compared to when it first opened. can't complain to much for the price I guess but there are other options in town.
Danette Morris
7 years ago
I've been a member for almost 10 months switching from our local overpriced ymca. I tend to go midday to avoid crowds. The staff is very hard working, always friendly, attentive, and never idle. The facility and equipment are very well maintained and really clean. For $10 a month, this is a super value.
Zachary Coskren
8 years ago
Good gym.
mad max
8 years ago
Hey, you said it was going to be 24 hrs, first you cut Saturdays and Sundays, now Mon-Fri closing at 9??? so I guess reducing the fee is not an option for you right?.
Ronald Herskowitz
8 years ago
Even after multiple times of asking for mens' locker room and showers to be kept clean, hygienic and provide a safe environment for use, management elected to either ignore it or simply couldn't not get it done. Shower area is routinely allowed to be slimely and slippery from biofilm formation due to lack of overnight cleaning on Friday & Saturday nights. The same debris is present in showers all weekend. The mens' bathroom sink counters are again allowed to remain wet and uncleaned on a frequent basis. This persisted for many months and is a management problem that can create safety and health issues for users. management unresponsive to multiple notifications over several months. Further, there is a continual problem with no hot water. Think about...no hot water, multiple times per week. Unacceptable.
Justin B.
9 years ago
Decent gym to work at. Late nights are best.
Matthew McCarthy
10 years ago
OK Gym but need a Sauna in the Locker rooms and is it going to stay open 24 hour after a while because there is very little people there during late night Time I don't think so
Alex Smirnov
10 years ago
Nice fresh Gym... and just $10 a month... was surprised that on Saturday, 9 am wasn't a lot of people... Enough space for workout... as of now..
Steve Hunt
10 years ago
I've been to about 20 different Planet Fitness locations and have been a member for about 4-5 years now. I originally decided to go to PFit because it is cheap, there are many locations that are convenient for me, and they usually have everything that I need. When I walked into this PFit you are first struck with how clean it is (it is new afterall). The staff is nice, everything still looks new, and there are plenty of machines to chose from. They have a good range of dumbbells, everything works, and it's your typical PFit environment.However, the more I looked around, I discovered that this gym is missing a few CRUCIAL pieces of equipment.1. A bench press. They have 3 smith machines, while convenient for someone who doesn't have a spotter, aren't as effective as a good old bench press.2. There are no barbells. Anywhere. Every other PFit i've been to has at least 1. This PFit has none. You must resort to using the smith machine to do any exercise that requires a barbell, which again is not optimal.3. No E-Z bar. Again, just like the barbell, every PFit i've been to has one of these. You must to resort to using the pre-made bars that go up to only 60 lbs. Unfortunately, this isn't enough for several exercises.While I could hope for a few other pieces of equipment, I was shocked they didn't have the 3 mentioned above. When I asked the staff about getting an EZ bar, I was told "we don't do free weights like that."So if you plan on coming to this gym to use the machines and don't have interest in free weights, this is a great gym.If you want to build strength, a better physique, and work out all muscle groups effectively, this isn't the gym for you. You will find yourself acting like Macgyver to fabricate ways to mimic a few exercises. In which case i'd suggest Tewksbury PF (If you live in the area).Just as their commercials dictate, this is not a gym, it's Planet Fitness. This branch (being new) definitely follows that new tagline. This is a place where you will often find the majority of it's members going from one piece of cardio equipment to the next in a mundane cycle of endless cardio. Nevertheless, this is my opinion of this gym. Visit and form your own. However, if you agree that this gym should have some of the items I outlined above, please mention it to management. Perhaps they will consider buying a few pieces of equipment if enough of it's members ask.