What is the Planet Fitness Wellness Pod?
Planet Fitness’s Wellness Pod is a multisensory immersive relaxation pod. The RelaxSpace Wellness Pod is a wellness machine at Planet Fitness that’s equipped with heat settings for your upper and lower body, fans and ventilation for aromatherapy, a sensor to monitor your heart rate, and different videos to display on the 43 inch screen above you. The videos include natural landscapes, city tours, guided breathing, meditation, and lifestyle tips. The RelaxSpace Wellness Pod is exclusive to Planet Fitness Black Card members. The Planet Fitness Black Card membership is $24.99 a month before taxes and fees.
What the Planet Fitness Wellness Pod Does
The wellness pod provides you with a relaxing experience pre or post-workout. The heat settings help soothe muscle pain, increase flexibility, and loosen stiff muscles. The available scents help relieve stress. The selection of videos help shape your experience by providing you with relaxing sounds, visuals, and breathing guides. The lifestyle tips help with mindfulness and encourage you to be more present. The sensor below the touch panel lets you monitor your heart rate.
How to Use the Planet Fitness Wellness Pod
Schedule an appointment using the self-serve kiosk. When scrolling through the self-serve kiosk at the front desk, look for the RelaxSpacePod and schedule your appointment. After scheduling your appointment, return to the front desk at the specified time and the attendant will let you know when you’re allowed to enter the black card spa.
Lay on the curved bed and rest your head on the pillow. Lay on the soft, curved bed to stretch your body out, which increases muscle blood flow and ability while decreasing your risk of injuries. Rest your head on the pillow to get the best, most comfortable view of the screen.
Use the touch panel to control heat, fan speed, aroma, audio, and visuals. Select the heat setting on the touch panel and choose from low, medium, or high heat for your upper and lower body. Select the fan setting and choose from low, medium, or high speed. Choose your video by selecting your preferred option on the left side of the screen. Select the scent setting to change your scent. Scrub through your video and adjust the brightness and audio using the player menu on the bottom right. Check your heart rate by tapping the heart option on the screen and placing your finger on the sensor below the touch panel. Check how much time you have left by looking at the timer in the upper left-hand corner. Change the language by clicking the globe in the upper right-hand corner. You have the option of English, Spanish, or German. End your session early by selecting “End Session” in the upper right-hand corner. Watch the provided tutorial to learn how the machine works. For aromatherapy, you can choose between fresh pine, spring water, lemon leaf, and tropical scents. They come out of the fan vents at a regular or boosted intensity every two minutes. Nurse practitioner Susannah Kerwin suggests using lavender if you’re looking for a chill, calm experience.
Once you’re done, step out of the machine, spray it with cleaner, and wipe. After your time is up, step out of the machine, spray it with the provided cleaner, and wipe it down using the provided wipes. Cleaning gym equipment after you use it helps prevent germs and infection from spreading.
Do all Planet Fitness locations have wellness pods?
No, the wellness pods are only available at certain locations. The wellness pod isn’t available at every Planet Fitness location. There are select locations in Marysville, WA, Tigard, OR, and other areas. But since the wellness pods are relatively new, they’re only available at certain locations.
What to Wear in a Wellness Pod
Wear breathable workout clothing, like sweatpants and a lightweight top. Like with other gym equipment, you want to wear clothing that is comfortable and allows for flexibility. Sweatpants, shorts, leggings, and joggers are great options for pants. For tops, go for T-shirts, quarter zips, and sports bras if you’re a woman. Gym clothes should be made breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics that dry quickly to help relieve sweat and keep you comfortable.
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