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Do you have to scan in at Planet Fitness?

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Mia Phillips

Updated on February 19, 2026

Do you have to scan in at Planet Fitness?

You will need to scan it for access to the gymScan what? There is no barcode on it.

Regarding this, can you go to Planet Fitness without your card?

Unfortunately you will not be able to access the gym if you have forgotten your card, unless a new one is purchased. To purchase a lost card; login to the member zone, select 'security & pin' from the 'My Profile' top menu.

Furthermore, do you have to take a picture for Planet Fitness? Say hello at the front desk and check in using your keytag or using the PF App. If you haven't already, our team members will take your picture for your member profile. Sign up for one of the free fitness training sessions at the front desk. Using any piece of equipment as long as you like!

Likewise, people ask, can you check into Planet Fitness with the app?

Welcome to the all-new Planet Fitness app! Check out our awesome new features like PF Workouts, hundreds of exercise videos, and progress tracking for in and out of the gym! Key Features: Digital Keytag: Check into your club with just your phone!

How do I track my workout on the Planet Fitness App?

The ability to track workouts is still there in the new PF Mobile App. Click “Add Activity” from the bottom of the screen to select the exercise from the list and enter in the required information. The activity tracking feature is based off the duration of the activity and intensity level.

Can I go to Planet Fitness If I forgot my card?

Unfortunately you will not be able to access the gym if you have forgotten your card, unless a new one is purchased. To purchase a lost card; login to the member zone, select 'security & pin' from the 'My Profile' top menu. Click 'Replace a lost card' and follow the instructions.

What happens if you sign up for Planet Fitness Online?

Signing Up
They will create an account for you, set up your billing so you can be charged on the same day every month, walk you through the contract, which is a month-to-month and can be canceled at any time. Once you sign the paperwork, you'll take a photo for the key card and you are off to the races.

Is the Planet Fitness App Free?

Use the app to sign up for Planet of Triumphs, where real members can share their inspiring fitness triumphs, no matter how big or small. And it's entirely free! Planet Fitness has over 1,000 clean, spacious clubs featuring tons of the newest equipment in a laidback environment. All for just $10 a month.

Can you watch TV at Planet Fitness?

You don't have to. You can exercise while watching TV! Here's some excellent news: You don't have to choose between working out and catching the big game!

How do I pay my Planet Fitness bill online?

Yes you can..goto Planet Fitness .com and goto your club pageit'll ask for your club ID number and a password in which you can pay online.but why? They can do EFT..at least that's how they forced me to do it when I signed up.

How do I connect to Planet Fitness WIFI?

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  1. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi then tap the i in the circle to the right of the gym's Wi-Fi name.
  2. Tap Forget This Network. Then try to connect to the Wi-Fi network again.

What is the catch with Planet Fitness?

The truth is, there are sometimes additional fees, on top of the $10 or $20 Planet Fitness charges for its monthly memberships, but they're spelled out for you in plain terms. There could be a registration fee, an annual maintenance fee, and a cancellation fee.

What are the rules at Planet Fitness?

You will be liable for any damage caused by you, your junior members and guests. Only one individual is allowed in a shower cubicle at any one time. Appropriate exercise clothing and closed training shoes must be worn. No food or bags are allowed on the gym floor.

Does Planet Fitness look at your picture?

Say hello at the front desk and check in using your keytag or using the PF App. If you haven't already, our team members will take your picture for your member profile. Sign up for one of the free fitness training sessions at the front desk. Using any piece of equipment as long as you like!

Can someone use your Planet Fitness card?

Originally Answered: Can you get into Planet Fitness with someone else's membership? The way they let you in the center I am sure you can easily. They use a scanner key ring card that they scan. They have no idea who is on the chip and they scan and let ya go in.

How much does it cost to cancel Planet Fitness?

Depends on your membership. If you signed up for a membership with a 12 mo commitment and are still within the first year, you have a $58 cancellation fee. If you signed up for a no commitment or have been a member for longer than a year, there is no fee.

Can you bring the same guest to Planet Fitness?

Yes! You can bring the same guest or different guest. You also have guest privileges when you are out of town. Your guest will need to sign in at the front desk.

Can I still go to Planet Fitness If I owe money?

As long as you go as someone's guest, don't mention you have your own membership/owe money, and aren't known to the staff, no one will know and say you aren't allowed in. How do gyms like Planet fitness make any money?

Can you bring a guest to Planet Fitness with the $10 membership?

What you get with your Planet Fitness membership. The $10 and $15 memberships are bare bones. You get access to your home club, plus free fitness training. You can use your membership at any Planet Fitness location, for one, and are allowed to bring a guest for free.

Can I bring my little brother to Planet Fitness?

According to the Planet Fitness guest pass rules, when taking a guest to Planet Fitness you can bring a guest as young as 13 years old as long as they have parental permission and the parent is with them at the gym. Otherwise, the guest needs to be at least 18 years old.

Are tank tops allowed at Planet Fitness?

UPDATE: A Planet Fitness representative reached out to clarify the gym's dress code. "All gyms are required to have signage on the wall that states the policy," the representative wrote in an email, "which is that jeans, boots, sandals, or string tank tops (men's muscle T-shirts) are not allowed.

Can a guest go alone at Planet Fitness?

According to the Planet Fitness guest pass rules, when taking a guest to Planet Fitness you can bring a guest as young as 13 years old as long as they have parental permission and the parent is with them at the gym. Otherwise, the guest needs to be at least 18 years old.

Can you just walk into Planet Fitness?

So, yes and individual without a membership for Planet Fitness can exercise as long as they know someone with a black card membership.

Are lockers at Planet Fitness free?

So be sure to bring your own. If you really want to pinch pennies, you can sign up for a free introductory pass, which will let you use the facilities for one day—usually after taking a t I had recently made a membership at Planet Fitness. There locker room policy is strict, so you can not have your own locker.

Is there a dress code for Planet Fitness?

The dress code is fair and simple: shirts must cover above the belly button, no jeans, no open toed shoes and shorts that decently cover your bum. Oh, and there's no such thing as a lunk alarm here! Planet Fitness, it's 2019, please update your rules and regulations.

Does Planet Fitness give you a tour?

Many Planet Fitness clubs offer virtual tours). Check out the club's website to make sure it has the necessary equipment to allow you to meet your goals. (For example, if you're strictly into cardio, you don't want a place with only a few treadmills.) If you still have some questions, drop by for an in-person tour.

How much does Planet Fitness employees make?

Planet Fitness pays its employees an average of $10.80 an hour. Hourly pay at Planet Fitness ranges from an average of $8.78 to $15.71 an hour.

Can I use someone else's Planet Fitness card?

No-one else can come to work out at a Planet Fitness gym “borrowing” another member's identity. Having said that, you are welcome to come along to the gym with a Black Card member who may be your friend or relative when they work out, as this is one of the very popular Black Card membership advantages.

Can you use your phone at Planet Fitness?

McCall Gosselin, spokeswoman for Planet Fitness, Newington, NH, said in an emailed statement that it is corporate policy that cell phone use is only permitted in the lobby of the club.

Can my wife use my Planet Fitness black card?

Yeah, sure. Absolutely. One of the main perks of the Black Card Membership is that the member can bring one free guest every time they work out. Even the same guest.

Can my guest use the massage chairs at Planet Fitness?

Guests have access to the equipment only, and do not have access to other Black Card membership perks such as tanning, massage chairs, and half priced cooler drinks. You have unlimited guest privileges, your guest doesn't have any privileges over a guest of a regular member.

Can my wife use my Planet Fitness membership?

No. Every membership at Planet Fitness relates to the individual named in the contract. No-one else can come to work out at a Planet Fitness gym “borrowing” another member's identity.

Can I bring my own lock to Planet Fitness?

You must bring your own lock to secure your items. They will not take any responsibility if you do not lock up your stuff. Their policy also states that any locks left overnight will be subject to being cut off the locker. Will I see results if I Join planet fitness?

Does Planet Fitness check your picture when you swipe your card?

Some Planet Fitness gyms cards have a picture of the cardholder that pops-up when it is scanned in so that may cause you some issues if the kids at the front desk notice you don't look like your friend. There isn't any scan part, just a member number.

Can you bring a guest to Planet Fitness without a black card?

Guests are also only allowed access to gym equipment and not the amenities area. The practices of individual franchises vary. Guests may have to check in with the black card member and may be required to have their photo taken.

Can a 10 year old go to the gym?

Children need exercise just as much as adults, so it's appropriate for them to go to the gym from about the age of 2 onward. Benefits of regular exercise for children include controlling stress, raising self-esteem, maintaining a healthy weight, building a healthy body and improved sleep.

Can a 13 year old workout at Planet Fitness?

Once they are 16 and have their own membership they can go workout alone. Anyone 13-17 must have a parent/guardian go into the gym add them in the system and sign a waiver. All guests must be at least 18 years of age, or 13 years old or older and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.