ST. CLAIRSVILLE Planet Fitness, the innovative health club franchise known for its Judgement Free Zone and affordable prices, today announced the opening of its first club in St. Clairsville, Ohio. The new club will open on Feb. 17, and is located at 67780 Banfield Road, Unit 015 (next to Ollies).

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. with Danni Allen, the season 14 winner of NBC’s The Biggest Loser. Danni is available from 1 p.m. -6 p.m. to talk about fitness tips, how she has kept the weight off and her experience on the show. Additionally, all members who are interested in a group workout session with Danni on Feb. 24 can sign-up for the chance to win at the Planet Fitness front desk from Feb. 17 through Feb. 23.

Now through February 27, members can join for just $1 down and then $10 a month with no commitment. To join Planet Fitness before Feb. 17, please visit the presale office at 67800 Mall Road, Unit 367 (located inside the Ohio Valley Mall across from Fabio’s Pizza and Regis Hair Salon). Pre-grand opening sale hours are Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., or Sunday 11 a.m.-6:00.

The new St. Clairsville club will be approximately 21,000 sq. ft. and will offer state of the art cardio machines and strength equipment, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, numerous flat screen televisions, HydroMassage beds, massage chairs, tanning booths and beds, and Total Body Enhancement booths. The club will be open and staffed 24 hours, seven days a week.

“We’re thrilled to bring our Judgement Free Zone to St. Clairsville,” said Planet Fitness regional manager Nick Panezich. “We look forward to providing everyone in St. Clairsville with a high quality, judgement free fitness experience at an extremely affordable cost.”

Planet Fitness prides itself on offering extremely affordable memberships and a unique Judgement Free Zone unlike any other gym, where members experience a hassle-free, non-intimidating environment. Each club also features the brand’s iconic “Lunk Alarm” a purple and yellow siren on the wall used to gently remind people that grunting, dropping weights or judging others is not permitted.

Membership includes a variety of other benefits, including unlimited small group fitness instruction by a certified trainer through the pe @ pf program. In addition, as a member appreciation gesture, Planet Fitness provides free pizza on the first Monday of every month, and free bagels on the second Tuesday of every month, while supplies last.

The PF Black Card membership which is $19.99 a month includes additional amenities such as the ability to bring a guest every day at no additional charge, access to all 900+ clubs in the Planet Fitness chain, as well as use of massage chairs*, HydroMassage beds*, tanning* and Total Body enhancement booths*, and 50 percent off select cooler drinks.

Planet Fitness has more than 900 locations nationwide, and is also a national brand partner of NBC’s The Biggest Loser. For more information or to join online, please visit www.planetfitness.com or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/PlanetFitness) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/PlanetFitness). Additionally, check out real Planet Fitness member stories and accomplishments at Planet of Triumphs, PlanetofTriumphs.com.