That still sounds dirt cheap for a gym. I workout at home or outdoors these days, but my last gym membership (24 Hour Fitness) was $25/month, 5 years ago, and the folks at the front desk were amazed I had that rate.

Aside, is Planet Fitness still unfriendly to people that push themselves during workouts? I'm no bodybuilder and never will be (my little-girl wrists made that decision) but the idea of a "lunk alarm" was rather off-putting.

It's $10 a month in my town. But that doesn't include the once a year fee of around $50.. so technically you're correct but I assume you weren't counting that since long ago that yearly fee existed too when it was $10 a month as you remember.

I see $10 on the random location I clicked on: https://www.planetfitness.com/gyms/oakland-ca/offers

mine is literally 10.99 a month and something like $20 annual fee once a year. I lift late so it works out well for me, but I realize that's not true for everyone.