Planet Fitness Opening At Wakefield Mall

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI — South Kingstown is getting a new place for people to work out.

Planet Fitness will open a gym at 160 Old Tower Hill Road inside the Wakefield Mall. A company spokesperson said they plan to open the fitness center in October.

"This marks the 51st location from our franchisee group and, as the largest franchisee in New England, we're so excited to become a part of the Wakefield community, especially after a year that reinforced how important both physical and mental wellness is for all of us," franchisee Brian Kablik said. "We also have other South County clubs nearby in Middletown and North Kingstown, and as we continue to grow our presence in the region and our membership, we always aim to create a workout environment where everyone feels accepted and respected in our brand-new, state-of-the art fitness centers."

The Wakefield location has more than 17,000 square feet of space. Features include:

• 75 state of the art pieces of cardio equipment
• Expansive strength and free weights equipment
• FREE fitness training through the pe @ pf® program
• Dedicated stretching and abs area
• Training area equipped with the PF 30-minute Express Circuit, PF SYNRGY 360 Functional Training System including TRX equipment, kettlebells and much more
• Free WiFi
• 21 LED TVs with wireless connections to all cardio equipment
• Private locker rooms adorned throughout with upscale architectural tile and granite; private changing areas, day lockers and modern individual showers complete the space
• Private Black Card Spa for PF Black Card® members
• Salon grade tanning beds
• HydroMassage Loungers and massage chairs

Through Sept. 8, new members can join for $1 down and $10 a month, and can cancel anytime, the company said. New members can sign up and take a virtual tour on Planet Fitness' website.