MASSAGE CHAIRS:
A FEEL-GOOD
PF Black Card® Recovery Perk
Your workout is only one part of feeling good. With PF Black Card®, members have access to massage chairs in the Black Card Spa area at every club — no booking required, no extra cost, and no separate trip. The chairs are available during every staffed visit, making post-workout recovery something you do on the way out, not something you have to schedule.
Massage Chair Benefits That Go Beyond Your Workout
Recovery is an important part of looking after your body, especially if you train regularly or are getting back into fitness after time away. A massage chair session can help you take a few minutes to relax, cool down and ease into the rest of your day.
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Massage chairs are not a replacement for medical treatment, stretching, hydration, sleep or rest days. But they can be a helpful addition to a balanced recovery routine, especially when you want something simple, comfortable and easy to access during your gym visit.
Here are just a few benefits our members experience during and after using the massage chairs.
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Easing general muscle tension
Built-in massage settings may help ease everyday tightness across areas such as the back, shoulders and legs.
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Supporting your cool-down routine
Massage chairs can help make the transition from workout to rest feel smoother before you leave the club.
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Relaxation after training
A few minutes in the massage chair can help you slow down after your workout and shift out of training mode.
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Adjustable comfort
Choose a gentler or firmer setting depending on what feels best for your body that day.
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A full-body reset
Depending on the chair model, massage programs may target areas such as the back, shoulders, arms, hips, calves and feet.
YOUR POST-WORKOUT WIND-DOWN, BUILT IN
Some days, the best part of finishing a workout is giving yourself a few minutes before you rush back into everything else.
That is where the massage chairs come in. Whether you have just finished a strength session, wrapped up cardio or simply need a quiet moment after a long day, with a PF Black Card® membership, you can use the massage chairs in the Black Card Spa at participating clubs to help you slow down, reset and leave feeling a little more refreshed.
No separate massage appointment. No extra stop on the way home. Just a simple, comfortable recovery perk waiting for you in-club.
WHAT ARE THE MASSAGE CHAIRS AND HOW DO THEY WORK?
The massage chairs at Planet Fitness are designed to provide a comfortable seated massage experience using built-in massage programs, pressure and movement patterns.
Features can include zero-gravity reclining to help reduce pressure on the spine and create a more comfortable massage position, full-body massage programs, air compression, lumbar heat therapy, adjustable massage intensity and manual controls that allow you to target specific areas.
The chairs may combine techniques such as kneading, rolling, tapping and shiatsu-style massage, with air compression around areas such as the shoulders, arms, hips, calves and feet. You can usually choose from multiple automatic programs for relaxation, recovery or daily use, or adjust the settings manually if you want to focus on a specific area.
You can usually choose from automatic programs or adjust the intensity to suit what feels best. Want something lighter and more relaxing? Choose a gentler setting. Want a firmer post-workout massage sensation? Adjust the intensity if available.
The experience is designed to be easy from the start. You sit down, choose your setting and let the chair do the work.
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WHAT DOES A MASSAGE CHAIR FEEL LIKE?
A massage chair feels like steady, controlled pressure moving across different areas of the body while you sit back and relax. Depending on the setting, it can feel gentle and calming or firmer and more targeted.
Many members use the massage chairs after training because it gives them a few quiet minutes to slow down before heading back into the rest of their day. Your workout is done. Your body is warm. Your muscles have been active. The massage chair helps make that shift from training mode into recovery mode feel easier.
It is not a clinical massage and it is not designed to replace medical treatment. But as a feel-good recovery perk built into your gym visit, it can be a very welcome finish.
If you are not sure what setting to choose or how to get started, ask the team at the front counter.
SHOULD I USE THE MASSAGE CHAIR BEFORE OR AFTER MY WORKOUT?
Most members use the massage chair after a workout for recovery and relaxation. Or, you’re welcome to come in and use the massage chairs on their own! If used before training, it should not replace a proper warm-up.
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HOW TO USE THE MASSAGE CHAIRS AT PLANET FITNESS IN 3 EASY STEPS
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Step 1: Become a
Black Card memberMassage chairs are included with PF Black Card® membership at participating clubs, along with selected Black Card Spa perks. You can join online or in-club at your local Planet Fitness. If you are already a Planet Fitness member on a Classic membership, upgrading is easy. Log into your Planet Fitness account or PF Australia app, or speak to our friendly team in-club.
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Step 2: Check-in at
the front counterVisit during staffed hours and speak to our friendly team at the front counter. They can check availability, explain how the massage chairs work and help you get started.
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Step 3: Lie back
and enjoyChoose your setting, adjust the intensity if available and enjoy a few well-earned minutes of recovery. Then head back into your day feeling a little more relaxed.
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Make every visit feel bigger than just a workout. With a Planet Fitness Black Card membership, you can train your way, recover your way and enjoy even more of the feel-good perks that make Planet Fitness such a welcoming place to move and reset.
It is our best-value membership for anyone who wants more from their gym experience. Work out, bring a guest, use the Black Card Spa during staffed hours and enjoy access to Planet Fitness locations around the world.
Already a Classic member? Upgrading is easy. Log into your PF Australia app to upgrade online, or speak to our friendly team at your club’s front desk and they’ll help you unlock all the perks.
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- Access to massage chairs
- Access to HydroMassage beds
- Weekly private spray tans
- Red Light Therapy access
- Bring a guest during staffed hours (gym floor only)
- 24/7 access
- Free fitness training
- Access to 2,700+ Planet Fitness locations worldwide
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MASSAGE CHAIR FAQS
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we hear about the massage chairs at Planet Fitness.
Have another question? We’d love to help! Feel free to message us on socials, give us a call, or speak to your friendly staff in-club the next time you’re in!
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