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Great post! Totally agree—rest is underrated. I took a full week off last flu and bounced back stronger. Slow and steady wins!  Keep hydrated, folks!

Hey everyone,Every single year without fail, the week before Thanksgiving my inbox and DMs explode with the same questions:
“Is Planet Fitness open on Thanksgiving?”
“Does 24 Hour Fitness really close on turkey day?”
“LA Fitness Black Friday hours?”
“EOS, Crunch, Lifetime, Vasa… help!”

So let’s end the madness and make one giant master thread for 2025.

I just spent way too much time calling corporate numbers, checking official sites, and cross-referencing member apps (because Google Trends literally shows these searches spiked 2,000-3,400% in the last 7 days).

Here’s what I found for Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov 27, 2025) and Black Friday (Nov 28, 2025) at the biggest chains in the US. Hours can vary slightly by franchise location, so ALWAYS call your specific club the day before.

Thanksgiving Day 2025 (Thursday, Nov 27)  

Planet Fitness → Almost all locations CLOSED (a handful of franchise-owned spots may open limited hours 7am–1pm, but 95%+ closed)  
24 Hour Fitness → All locations CLOSED (even the “24 hour” ones) CLOSED on Thanksgiving  
LA Fitness → CLOSED nationwide  
Crunch Fitness → CLOSED  
EOS Fitness → CLOSED  
Life Time → All athletic resorts CLOSED  
VASA Fitness → CLOSED  
YouFit → CLOSED  
Anytime Fitness → Varies by owner; roughly 60% open with key fob 24/7 access, but staffless  
Gold’s Gym → Most CLOSED, some franchise locations open limited hours  
YMCA → 90%+ CLOSED (a few family Ys open morning only)

Black Friday 2025 (Friday, Nov 28)

Most gyms go back to normal or extended hours because they know everyone wants to burn off the pie:  Planet Fitness → Regular hours (most 24/7 locations never closed)  
24 Hour Fitness → Normal hours, many Super-Sports open 5am–11pm  
LA Fitness → Normal hours + many open as early as 5am  
Crunch → Packed by 6am, normal hours  
EOS → Normal hours  
Life Time → Opens 5 or 6am in most markets  
VASA → Normal hours

Pro tips from years of doing this:  

Screenshot your gym hours the week before; apps sometimes glitch on holidays.  
If your gym is 24/7 with key fob access (Planet Fitness, Anytime, some Snap Fitness), you can technically get in even if it’s “closed,” but no staff, no childcare, no classes.  
Hotels gyms (Marriott, Hilton, etc.) are usually your best bet if you’re traveling—most are open 24/7 for guests.  

Don’t be the person who shows up at 6am on Thanksgiving expecting a smoothie bar. It will be dark and sad.

Drop your gym below if it’s NOT on this list and tell us your location and hours—I’ll keep editing the original post. Let’s make this the one-stop thread so nobody has to Google at 2am after their third piece of pumpkin pie.Happy lifting (or couch-laying—no judgment),—Jake

This is a huge hit to Echelon, but honestly, it makes me respect the company more for being so transparent about the situation. They were basically extorted into paying the inflated duty just to get their next batch of bikes cleared by US Customs and keep their business running. Their products are generally well-priced for the features, but a $250k unexpected fee will definitely affect their operating costs.

I hope this doesn't force them to hike prices even more just to recover that money faster. I'd rather pay a little more knowing they are fighting these logistical battles than have them quietly cut quality control or customer service to make up the loss.

Great post, seriously. This needs to be shouted from the rooftops. It’s easy to get caught up in the hype of the latest smart tech, but safety and long-term durability have to come first. Whether it's a rower fire or a cable machine crash, it forces us to do our risk assessment before making a big purchase.

My advice to anyone buying any new or used market equipment, especially expensive items: check the CPSC Recall database before you hand over the cash. Don’t trust the marketing; check the history. These massive recalls (iFIT, Peloton, Stairmaster) clearly show that rushed product development is an industry-wide problem. We, the consumers, need to pressure them into better quality control through our buying habits.

Tried the broom squat… landed in a pile of fake cobwebs.
Skittles everywhere. 0% grace, 100% Halloween spirit.

Your blog’s lyrics section killed me — “Exorcise those demons!” deserves a Grammy.
Posting my fail clip soon — may the candy gods forgive me.

This trend hits different in 2025—Pink Stanley isn't just a cup; it's a symbol of owning our fitness journey. As a busy mom diving into strength training, that big-capacity beast keeps me sipping through HIIT without missing a beat.

The pink hue? It's my daily reminder of vitality and self-care, turning rest breaks into recharge rituals. Saw a TikTok where girls use it as arm weights—genius for portable workouts! And the meme? Spot-on for that subtle push; nothing motivates like eyeing a fellow queen on the Stairmaster.

Market buzz says sales are through the roof for these durable, everyday carries.

Ladies, embrace the girly power—it's fun vibes meets real results. What's your go-to hydration hack for long sessions?

As a vegan from Antwerp, skipped whey for pea-rice blend – same pump, no cow guilt. Your stack inspired my tweak: Add turmeric caps for Belgian beer bellies. 8 weeks in, energy steady through work slumps. Local spot: Bio-Planet for bulk buys. Sides? Gas from fiber, but oats fix it. Wallonia: Namur co-ops cheaper.

OP, tried mushrooms? Lion's mane for focus. Share recipes? Loving this supp swap club.

OP—this is the collaborative gold Germany's fitness forums need! As a Göttingen drifter, I'd slide Studio Future in as a wildcard, but your Fitness First lens is chef's kiss for chain-hoppers. Würzburg's Main River flows mirror my fave recovery swims;

As a gamer-lifter in Ghent, Fitness+ feels like DLC for my Watch – levels up runs like quests. That ring close? Dopamine hit. But hype?

For tech noobs, yeah; I mod with custom loops. Wallonia: Better in cities. OP, pair with Apple TV for couch gains? Legendary. Share playlists?

Not to be that guy but… €800 erg?? That’s a lot of stoofvlees. Why not just row the river? Also, isn’t rowing kinda monotonous? I mix in bike sessions so I don’t lose my mind.

OP, do you actually enjoy it or just like the numbers?