Best Gyms with Free Weights near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

I absolutely love the culture and vibe of this gym. The members here are incredibly passionate, and the community is so welcoming. The staff at reception are always friendly and humble, creating a great first impression. While some of the equipment could use updates, I can tell they are constantly working to improve. I’ve noticed that the Crunch in Mechanicsburg has more up-to-date machines, and it would be great to see similar upgrades here. Nonetheless, the positive atmosphere and the people really make this gym stand out.

I'll never get a gym membership here again. Half of the machines would be broken when you did go to the gym. Tried going into the facility nope can't cancel there they give you a 3rd party number to call. And there all foreigners. They're a rip off and make you still pay a cancellation fee which is crazy. I've haven't been in this establishment in almost a year and I've been just giving away free money. I wish I never signed up for this gym. I am not sure who the owner of all of the crunch facilities are but I am not pleased. Never heard of a gym making you pay to cancel a membership. Lesson learned never again.

I had high hopes for Crunch Fitness, but it has been a total disappointment. The gym is far from perfect. The equipment is often broken or outdated, and the cleanliness is seriously lacking. The staff is unhelpful and sometimes even rude. The classes are overcrowded, and the overall environment is not welcoming. For the price they charge, I expected much better. I wouldn't recommend this gym to anyone looking for a quality workout experience.

I've been a member of Crunch Fitness for a while, and I have to say it's far from a perfect gym. The equipment is often broken or outdated, and it takes forever for them to fix anything. The gym is usually overcrowded, making it hard to get a good workout in. The cleanliness is also an issue; the locker rooms and showers are often dirty. Additionally, the staff can be unhelpful and seem more interested in chatting among themselves than assisting members. Overall, I'm quite disappointed and expected much better.

Full membership is not worth it at this location!! 16 bulbs out in tanning beds for over two months.mase this review 2 weeks ago, tanning bed now has 20 lights out…. Clearly management has zero value in the product they charge almost $40/mo for! Note is ignored in the desk. Massage beds always broken. Much of the Equipment is broken. Entire gym is dirty. Kim is only reason I enjoy this location, always greeted with genuine happiness. She is quick to assist with any supply issues or messes.

The Symons Family Fitness Center is such a breath of fresh air in comparison to the old fitness center. My favorite way to end the day is by walking on the treadmill with the scenic views of the Susquehanna River as the sun sets. Im excited to work towards my fitness goals in this new space.

This is a beautiful, warm, and friendly fitness center. From the moment you walk into the door, you are welcomed in like family. You never have to wait for equipment, it is spotless, they offer a lot of high-end services at a great price, and genuinely care. You will not be disappointed!

Clean, supportive atmosphere. Everyone is willing to help you out on your fitness journey. Staff is knowledgeable and kind. Always a fun time when you walk in the door!

Let me start off by saying that this is not my home Planet Fitness, but that I have visited this specific gym many times since it has opened. Just this AM I was walking on the treadmill and about to finish my workout. The manager (whom I was told later by the desk clerk that it was Jeremiah) advised me that my sweatshirt, which I had laying on the handle of the treadmill, was not permitted and that it must it be worn. I was wearing a regular tank top at this time for full disclosure. I asked if I could just put my swearshirt on the floor at which he replied that this was also not permissible. Like I stated earlier, I have visited this specific gym many times in the past and on each occasion, have removed my sweatshirt/T-shirt after I warm up. This is the first time that I have been addressed with this "policy" at this PF or any PF for that matter. To add to this as I was walking out I observed a female on the treadmill wearing a tank top with her jacket draped over the handle of the treadmill?? Be consistent with the enforcement of your policy or don't enforce it at all. I'm not sure if this is a local rule but I've never had this issue at ANY PFs in the past. To be fair I'd like to state that this gym is very clean and well organized, and I wrote a great review reflecting those facts when this gym first opened. I'm not sure if this is an isolated incident, but just be consistent!!

I’ve been going to this location for many years. Recently I’ve been bothered by the disproportionate cleaning focus on equipment compared to the locker rooms. I’ve seen the same dirty qtip on the floor all week while the cup holders on the cardio seemingly get cleaned routinely. Locker rooms could be vacuumed quickly multiple times a day.

The employees clean every area of the gym! I am so impressed!

The cleaners never check to refill empty paper towels, most time almost all the paper towels are empty, the men locker room have only Two hangers which is very sad, especially for spring and winter we don’t have hanger to hang jackets. The Treadmill should be calibrated beyond 1hour if not all but some specific ones, so people that love running can run for long without breaking or wait for the treadmill to boot again.

By far this is the best Planet Fitness that I have visited so far. If you do visit ask for Rick very courteous and knowledgeable. The staff are expertly trained. This facility is huge compared to the others I have visited in the past. The PF in the New York City Area need to take notes. The amenities are superb on a next level. I mean they have monkey bars, 10 tanning beds, massage chairs, the dumbbells go up to 75 LBS.💪🏿🙈 ...Nuff talk just check out my pics.🔥🔥🔥

Love this gym!! Everything spread out like the cardio core and weights are on opposite sides

I had a great experience in the club. The layout is great and made it so that a lot of people could be in there without being on top of each other. The equipment is clean and in good work in order I’ve been all over the country hit a few different planet fitness my experience here was one of the best.

The staff here is awesome. Everyone is so friendly and Scott the trainer was great to work with. He put together a customized workout plan for me and took me around the gym introducing me to the various equipment. The gym is always clean and there’s a ton of equipment options so you rarely ever have to wait. I highly recommend Planet Fitness in Harrisburg!

I have been going to this Planet Fitness location since 2015, literally 10 years. I've been a member through two remodels. I've been a Black Card member, so I've seen other locations locally and nationally to compare, as well as other gyms in this area like the Friendship YMCA and Platinum Fitness. First, the PROS of this location: 1) Space. It's very spacious compared to the average PF in this area and it uses that space well. There really aren't many areas that feel too crowded or claustrophobic compared to some gyms. 2) Organization. The areas of the gym are well organized. This location is currently swapping out some machines and moving a few things around, but the overall layout is really nice. Dedicated areas for different points of focus, including the stretching area, 360 area, and the 30 minute workout area are nicely segmented. 3) Cleanliness*. My personal experience is that the average gym is not that clean. In general, this gym stays cleaner than those despite getting a decent number of patrons. There have been a few lapses in this, so see the cons section. Now, the CONS: 1) Hours. Planet Fitness used to be 24 hours! This was PF's number one selling point in my opinion, and they abandoned it. I have literally heard radio ads for PF that say, verbatim, "most clubs are 24 hours." All 5+ clubs in greater Harrisburg are NOT 24 hours. As someone who went to PF when it was 24 hours, the reliability was unmatched. However, what's more frustrating is how their hours are currently structured! They inexplicably close at 7pm on weekends, but open at 4am and close at 11pm on weekdays (except Fridays). They are kicking people out at 7pm every weekend because there are so many of us that are used to the gym closing at 11pm (or 9pm) the other days of the week. I will bet you money there are way more people there at 7pm on a weekend then 4am on a weekday. Fix your hours for when people are going to be there. Even other former members (who quit!) told me it was because of the loss of 24 hour patronage. 2) Management and Staff. I have seen this location change hands frequently since 2020 and the maintenance / cleanliness of this location has suffered as a result. It's a revolving door of regular employees. PF probably pays minimum wage so they can't find anyone, even though they barely have any staff as it is. When management has changed over, they stopped having as much attention to detail or routine cleaning. I had to point out black mold in the locker room, that was eventually dealt with. But not having enough staff means things don't get cleaned as often. Or fixed. Or replaced. I have seen staff fight each other, yell, and argue while on the clock. Maybe if PF actually paid more they could get slightly better employees. Just a thought, not that PF management or corporate cares about anything other than profits. 3) Not having real free weights (like every other gym) and not replacing equipment: Once upon a time, this location had vertical smith machines, not the angled ones that are impossible for me to use without injury or awkwardness. Ironically, the Enola location across the river not only has more smith machines, but has vertical ones. Go figure. But there are no true Olympic barbells or open squat racks like a other gyms have. So if you're serious about that kind of equipment, this not the gym for you. However, beyond that, this location used to have a full selection of American Barbell bands and other equipment. Over time, they have broken or were stolen (presumably). I've brought this up to management and they have failed to replace them. So I bought my own and bring them. They're not expensive at all, so there's no reason why this gym can't replace them. They're just cheap and greedy in that regard. To sum it up, beyond the Black Card perks of going to any location and bringing a guest, I'm not sure why anyone would go to Planet Fitness unless they're meeting a strict budget.

Very clean and organized. However, employees must enforce the rule of no cell phone use. The exorbitant amount of recovery time taken by some members between sets is ridiculous. Their recovery time would be shortened immensely if they stayed off their phones. The rules state, "No Cell Phone Use". The employees need to enforce this rule. They are not.

The facility is much improved since the YMCA took over. Cleaner and well maintained. Thx!

My kid almost drowned and I had to jump into the pool to save him because the “lifeguard” sitting right in front of him wasn’t paying attention. Would not recommend. If you choose to sign up for swimming lessons please keep an eye on your child every second because no one is paying attention and they couldn’t care less about your kid. The instructor just yells at everyone. The “head lifeguard” is too arrogant to care about anyone else’s life, which is interesting given her chosen profession. I’m not sure how any child actually learns anything from them. And unfortunately they most likely won’t be shut down until the worst happens. Parents watch your kids! I saw most parents on their phones the whole time. Do not trust these people to save your kid if anything happens.

I have a silver sneakers membership and have been using this location for joint and muscle repair well for starters this facility doesn’t like black people I have been harassed by a lot by either none black people the younger generation I have told the manager about things that occurred at this facility and I believe he is down with it they don’t want us in the pool or hottub(blacks) but I kept going because I got health issues and this one was closer thank goodness I’m about to get my own strengthening equipment in my home I would never pay out of pocket for this facility terrible I don’t even think it deserves a one star I would never recommend this facility to anybody and yess I’m done

Whatever you do do not send your kids to the YMCA afterschool program at Thomas Holtzman elementary school. the counselors at the afterschool program At Thomas Holtzman Find every reason not to take the children out side after school even though it is state law For them to do so on top of parents, paying our hard earned money for the counselors to stay employed . And the supervisor Krista Klauser does nothing about it. The last two days it has been over 60°, and the kids have not been taken outside. The excuses range from the counselors having something to do to not being able to find the keys. It is one after another.. and it is only November and they find multiple times per week not to take them out. Putting their own wants of not wanting to walk outside before the best interest of the children. I warn you do not sign your children up for Thomas Holtzman After school program

We just joined this month (July 2024) with a family membership. One non-negotiable for us with a gym is that they have childcare for our two year old daughter. This is the only way both my husband and I are able to get exercise within our busy schedule. Unfortunately, we have come to this location about 8 times so far, as it is only two weeks into our membership. Each time the childcare watch has been closed even though their listed (and limited) hours say they will be open. We have been so disappointed to be paying for a membership that we can't use. This is the closest YMCA to us at a 20 minute drive. It is so frustrating that they were not upfront about these problems before they had us pay for our monthly fee on top of a commitment fee.

When I first met with Drew to hear what his program was all about, I wasn’t sure if it was for me. I knew I had to make some changes but wasn’t sure I was mobile enough to really benefit from a program such as this. I’m not an athletic person and I take care of everyone else before myself. My mind set was negative and as an aging woman in my 50’s, my body wasn’t fairing so well having pain in my foot and my hip. I went through 12 weeks of physical therapy with little to no relief. Drew performed an assessment and in a nutshell, told me the problem was my posture. He explained exactly what he felt was happening. I made a decision in that moment to trust him. Within 1 week, the pain subsided. We did it through muscle corrections and strength training. At first, I thought that something so gentle would not show any results. Drew hit the nail on the head. I’m in this program for about 2 months and ALL of my pain is gone. I’ve also had the joy of working with Ivan. Ivan brings a totally different perspective, yet aligned with the goals. He lives what he teaches. He is focused, patient, and kind. This program is life changing. With support from Drew and Ivan, it’s easy. This program leads you to a healthy mind set, and strong and mobile body, and nutritional guidance that just makes sense. If you are on the fence if you should enroll, just jump. These guys got you and they won’t let you fall.

I started coming to Be Here Now about 4 months ago. I spoke with Drew over the phone and explained everything I wanted to work on in the ways of fitness and metal health. Soon after graduating college, I fell into a pretty big slum. I was always tired, wasn’t eating the best, and was having constant joint pain. Drew helped to match me with one of their trainers, Josh, and we got right to work. Josh listened to all my concerns and helped me create a plan of action that would help get me back to feeling 100%. The first two months were a struggle, but with Josh backing me I was able to learn how to properly care for both my body and my mind with nutrition and fitness. Within 2 months, my joint pain had basically disappeared and I’m back to enjoying my life the way I used to. I feel that I have finally taken back control of my body and my life. Now, Josh and I can focus on other health and fitness goals that just 4 months ago seemed like they could never come true. I look forward to continuing this journey with Josh, Drew and everyone at Be Here Now. I can’t recommend them enough and no words will ever be able to express my gratitude.

I discovered Be Here Now leafing through the pages of the Natural Awakenings magazine. I was drawn to learn more after reading that they not only help you gain physical health, but also emphasize good eating habits and offer ways to alleviate stress (Reiki!). THIS place follows through with all their claims! I joined, not because I wanted to lose weight, but because I found myself immobile in my work from home job, and suffering back pain while trying to sleep. Between the one-on-ones with my trainer and the small group trainings I attended, I found myself sleeping through the night, stronger, and healthier than I've felt in a long time. Turns out, us humans are prone to bad posture, which results in slight pelvic tilts, which can cause back pain. My exercise plan was customized based on my initial assessment (pelvic tilt, amongst other things). I was also armed with an account where I could log in to view my progress and access short instructional video clips of my assigned exercises. Aside from all that, these guys are extremely caring souls! They truly want to see you meet your goals, and help you every step of the way. A thousand stars for Be Here Now!

When I hit 40, I knew I needed to change the direction my health and diet was headed in. As a middle age executive, with 3 young children, my life no longer contained the physical activity needed to maintain the athletic physique I naturally had my whole life or have the energy I needed to be present for my family after a long day of work. Not really ever spending much time in a gym before, I was reluctant to get started until I decided to give Drew a call. He took his time to listen to what I wanted to achieve and the manner that I thought would help me be successful. He teamed me up with Josh, who guided me through a journey of transformation and gave me the mindset and skills to live a healthier life. After about 4 months, I’m 20 lbs lighter and have more muscle definition than I had in my 20’s. I couldn’t be happier with the decision to give Be Here Now a try. If you’re like me and need accountability to find success, I would highly recommend Drew, Josh, and the entire team at Be Here Now to anyone with a desire to find a healthier version of themself!

I’m so glad I found BHN. I was looking for a place where I could continue my health journey, but I felt extremely intimidated and nervous when I walked into regular gyms. These guys are all super awesome. My personal trainer Josh has been amazing. He really has helped me release a lot for the food guilt and unhealthy mindsets. Josh also helped me step out of my comfort zone and made me realize I’m able to do so much more physically than I ever thought I could. I’m super encouraged to keep working out and make this part of my life daily life.