Planet Fitness member jumped over counter, attacked worker, Miami police say

A Planet Fitness employee was recovering on Wednesday after he was attacked by a gym member.

According to Miami police, the attack happened on Friday, Dec. 12, at the Planet Fitness at 775 SW Eighth Ave. in Little Havana.

Investigators said a woman, identified as 35-year-old Kiara Bryant, was causing a scene in the locker room — and when the employee approached her and told her to lower her voice, she got in his face. Surveillance video shows the woman yelling and becoming irate.

Police said that’s when the employee pushed her in self-defense.

The arrest report said Bryant “was being constantly aggressive towards him while balling her fists.”

Then, Bryant put on her shoes, leapt over the counter and started punching the employee repeatedly as he tried to cover his face and didn’t fight back.

The employee’s attorney hopes for tougher charges. “She took things too far, brutally battered our client, and ultimately, left him in the hospital with a broken nose and severe emotional distress,” said Alecsander Kohn.

“The safety of our employees and members is our top priority, and we have zero tolerance for violence of any kind in our clubs. We are committed to providing a safe environment.,” Planet Fitness said in a statement. “The franchise group worked closely with local police and have canceled the member in question.”

Bryant is out of jail on bond.

This report was produced by Miami Herald news partner CBS News Miami.