The old-school fitness narrative is officially dead. Gone are the days when ‘health’ meant gritting your teeth through a punishing workout. Today, for a generation juggling side-hustles, social lives, and personal goals, wellness is a 360-degree concept. It’s about balancing the hard work with smart recovery, and Planet Fitness Tamworth is leading the charge with its game-changing Black Card Spa.
Straight up, the Black Card Spa at Planet Fitness Tamworth isn’t just an add-on; it’s a dedicated zone designed for rest, rejuvenation, and serious self-care. It’s the other, equally important, half of your fitness routine – a place to reset your body and mind as we head into the high-energy spring and summer seasons.
“We realised that as a health club, we’re more committed to the public than just providing equipment,” says Planet Fitness Tamworth’s Creative Director, Gjenae Rosekelly. “Going to the gym is no longer just about working out. It’s about looking after yourself. We wanted to create a beautiful, calm space so that when people enter, they feel like they’re doing something important for themselves.”
This ethos is so central to the brand that it’s a non-negotiable part of the package. “We will never open a Planet Fitness that doesn’t have the Black Card Spa,” Gjenae adds. “Every single person, no matter where they’re from, needs access so they can recover, repair and restore. It’s a vital offering, especially in a regional location where carving out some downtime is rarely prioritised.”
Also crucial to the Planet Fitness ethos? Affordability, with memberships priced at $10.95 a week (including Black Card Spa access). So, what’s on the menu at this post-workout sanctuary?
Beauty Angel Red Light Therapy
Keen to unlock a dose of science-backed wellness in a funky machine? Enter the Beauty Angel booth, Planet Fitness’ red light therapy offering. While the treatment is currently experiencing a surge in popularity, Gjenae and the team were ahead of the curve when they first invested in the machines when the Planet Fitness franchise came to Australia.
“The non-invasive light works on a cellular level to stimulate collagen, helping to improve skin tone and reduce the appearance of acne and scarring,” says Gjeane. “On the recovery front, it’s a beast: it helps slash inflammation, boosts circulation, and provides tangible relief for sore muscles. A vibrating floor pad amplifies the circulatory benefits, making it the perfect reset after a tough session.”
Hydro Massage Lounges
A whole new level of relaxation has just been unlocked. In your own private room, the Hydro Massage Lounge uses powerful jets of heated water – beneath a dry, protective barrier – to deliver a fully customised body massage.
“Some members describe it as a massaging water bed,” Gjenae laughs. “You control the speed, the pressure, and where it targets. If your legs are feeling sore, you can focus it there. For me, I just go full body and lay back. It’s a targeted, deeply relaxing experience designed to melt away physical and mental tension on your own terms.”
High-Tech Massage Chairs
For those stubborn knots that need extra work, the spa’s deep-tissue massage chairs are the answer.
“It’s the closest thing to a human giving you a massage, except it’s a robot,” Gjenae explains.
These chairs recline into an anti-gravity position to deepen the treatment, hitting trigger points to release tension in your muscles and joints. They’re also a great spot to connect. “We call it a little social hour,” Gjenae says. “We often have members come in after their workout, get their massage, and catch up together.”
Automated Spray Tan
Now it’s time to get your glow on thanks to the private, automated spray tan booth. It’s a quick, simple life-hack for looking and feeling your best. The 90-second process is discreet and effective, using an organic, anti-orange formula. With 16 shades that work with your skin’s natural undertones, you get a flawless, natural-looking glow every time.
“It’s all about getting that confidence and that glow,” says Gjenae.
As the social calendar fills up for spring racing, summer holidays, and the Christmas party season, the Black Card Spa is the ultimate tool to have in your back pocket. It’s a place to de-stress from the end-of-year rush, get event-ready in minutes, and ensure your body is recovered and ready for whatever comes next.
“Exercise makes people feel so good, we know that scientifically from the endorphins it releases,” Gjenae says. “But when you tap into that recovery, that calmness, that mental health, and help someone de-stress… it’s a new type of calm. I just love that we can offer that and give that to someone.”
Steph Wanless
Editorial Director. Grammar-obsessed, Kate Bush impressionist, fuelled by black coffee, British comedy and the fine art of the messy bun.
