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Master the Planet Fitness Wellness Pod for maximum relaxation
Available at select Planet Fitness locations, Wellness Pods offer a calming experience to help you recharge before or after exercising. These advanced machines come with various customizable settings, which can be overwhelming at first. This guide covers everything from what the Wellness Pod does to how to use it effectively for optimal benefits.
Quick Look: Planet Fitness Wellness Pod
The Planet Fitness Wellness Pod delivers a full-body sensory journey featuring heat therapy, aromatherapy, scenic visuals, guided breathing and meditation, urban exploration, a heart rate tracker, and lifestyle insights. It's designed to soothe your body and mind surrounding your workouts.
How to Get Started
Introducing the Planet Fitness Wellness Pod
The Wellness Pod at Planet Fitness offers a full-sensory relaxation experience. Known as the RelaxSpace Wellness Pod, this high-tech unit features heat therapy for both upper and lower body, aromatic airflow through built-in fans, heart rate monitoring, and a 43-inch screen displaying calming content.
- Choose from nature scenes, city visuals, guided breathing sessions, meditations, and practical lifestyle tips.
- Is access to the Wellness Pod part of my Planet Fitness membership? This amenity is reserved for Black Card members. The Planet Fitness Black Card costs $24.99 per month before taxes and fees.
Functions of the Planet Fitness Wellness Pod
This pod is designed to ease muscle tension and promote mental calm. Its heat settings target sore muscles to reduce pain and improve flexibility. Aromatherapy helps ease anxiety, while the video options create a peaceful setting with visual and audio support. Lifestyle guidance encourages mindfulness and staying present.
- A sensor beneath the control panel lets you track your heart rate during your session.
Using the Planet Fitness Wellness Pod
Book your session through the self-service kiosk. Head to the front desk and use the kiosk to find the RelaxSpacePod and schedule your time slot. After booking, return at your designated time, and a staff member will notify you when it’s time to enter the Black Card Spa.
Lie back on the curved bed and position your head on the pillow. Relax on the ergonomic bed to stretch your muscles, boost circulation, and lower injury risk. The pillow provides optimal comfort and gives you the perfect angle to view the screen.
Control heat, fans, scents, sounds, and visuals from the touch panel. Adjust heat levels for your upper and lower body—low, medium, or high. Set the fan speed to your liking, and pick a video from the menu on the left side of the screen. Switch scents by selecting from the aroma options, and tweak brightness or sound using the controls at the bottom right.
- Aromatherapy options include fresh pine, spring water, lemon leaf, and tropical. Scents release every two minutes with regular or boosted strength. For a calming experience, nurse practitioner Susannah Kerwin recommends lavender.
- Tap the heart icon and place your finger on the sensor to view your heart rate.
- Change language settings by selecting the globe icon in the top right—choose from English, Spanish, or German.
- If you're unsure how something works, a built-in tutorial is available.
When your session ends, clean the pod with the provided spray and wipes. The system alerts you when your time is up, but you can exit early anytime using the “End Session” button in the top right corner. Your remaining time is visible on the timer in the top left. Once finished, exit the pod and clean it with the supplied disinfectant and wipes.
- Wiping down equipment after use helps stop the spread of germs and infections.
Is the Wellness Pod available at every Planet Fitness location?
No, Wellness Pods are only found at select Planet Fitness locations. These relaxation pods aren’t offered at every gym. Currently, they’re available in specific areas like Marysville, Washington, and Tigard, Oregon. Since the pods are a recent addition, their availability is still limited to certain branches.
What Should You Wear in a Wellness Pod?
Opt for comfortable, breathable gym attire like joggers and a light top. Just like with any workout gear, choose clothes that allow movement and keep you comfortable. Good choices include sweatpants, leggings, shorts, or joggers for bottoms, and T-shirts, sports bras, or quarter-zips for tops.
- Look for moisture-wicking fabrics that dry quickly and help manage sweat while keeping you cool.
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Once you’re familiar with the Wellness Pod, explore other Planet Fitness features like Total Body Enhancement, Hydromassage, and massage chairs.
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The Wellness Pod complements, but doesn’t replace, the Total Body Enhancement machine—they serve different purposes for your wellness.
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Each Wellness Pod is set up in a private room with a closed door for a fully immersive experience.
Important Precautions
- Certified aromatherapist Renee Hughes advises skipping aromatherapy if you’re pregnant or have scent-related allergies.
