Covid messed with the hours at my local Planet Fitness, changing them from the convenient 24-hour schedule on most days to the current 5 AM to 11 PM on weekdays and the even more restricted 7 AM to 7 PM on weekends. For someone who pays for a membership, this is incredibly frustrating. I can't utilize the gym that I pay for every month to its fullest because it's closed for 6 to 12 hours each day.

Planet Fitness is a chain that prides itself on being accessible to all fitness levels, emphasizing a no-judgment zone for everyone who walks through its doors. But how do they maintain that commitment if they restrict when members can use the facilities? Access to fitness shouldn't be limited to certain hours of the day. With people's varying schedules, a gym needs to accommodate everyone, including night owls, early risers, and those with unconventional work shifts.

Furthermore, maintaining 24-hour operations can actually attract more members to join or retain old ones who might otherwise look for alternate gyms that are open around the clock. Being open 24 hours a day would demonstrate Planet Fitness’s dedication to customer satisfaction and operational flexibility. 

Please sign this petition urging Planet Fitness to reconsider their hours of operation and return to the 24-hour schedule that meets the needs of its diverse member base. Together, we can ensure that fitness remains accessible to all, whenever they need it. Sign to make a difference.