Planet Fitness Opens New Gym In North Kingstown

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI — North Kingstown has a new place for people to work out.

Planet Fitness opened a gym at 56 Frenchtown Road. A company spokesperson said the North Kingstown club was previously in a different location within the retail center, but the new location is 50 percent bigger and has some new equipment.

"After nearly three years that reinforced how important both physical and mental wellness is for all of us, there is no better time for the opening of a new and improved fitness center at a refreshed location at Hunt River Commons in North Kingstown," North Kingstown franchise owner Brian Kablik said. "Everyone feels accepted and respected in our workout community, and our state-of-the-art and exceptionally clean fitness center is a fantastic addition to North Kingstown. This New Year, we encourage everyone – both seasoned members and first-time gymgoers – to come visit us."

The Wakefield location has more than 18,000 square feet of space. Features include:

• 121 state-of-the-art pieces of cardio equipment
• 45 pieces of 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
• Private locker rooms, changing areas, day lockers and modern individual showers
• Private Black Card® Spa for PF Black Card® members
• 2 salon-grade tanning beds
• 2 HydroMassage Loungers, 2 massage chairs
• A new RelaxSpace Wellness Pod, where members can relax, reset, and focus on their mental health for up to 15 minutes by selecting videos, scents and even temperatures while learning more about diet, nutrition, breathing, and the benefits of exercise
• A CryoLounge+ Chair, which has six treatment zones to target key muscle groups with cold or heat to assist with recovery after a workout

The new North Kingstown gym is open and staffed from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends.