Planet Fitness

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Free Gym Access Throughout the Summer for Youth at Planet ... (Norwood News)

Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers, is inviting high schoolers aged 14 to 19* to work out ...

- Screen Time, More Time. A majority of parents (55 percent) also report the time their teens spends on social media has increased since the start of the pandemic. - Although many teens make exercise and fitness a priority in their life (65 percent), there are significant barriers to doing so. And more than half (51 percent) explain they currently struggle with anxiety. Students who are already 18 do not need a parent or guardian to be present during the sign-up process. Nearly all (92 percent) teens agree that when they are regularly physically active, they feel much better mentally. Although negatively impacted by the pandemic, the study found that teens are ready to make a commitment to getting healthy, both physically and mentally. A national study*** commissioned by Planet Fitness found that 93 percent of American teens want to stay healthy and active over the summer months, but many lack motivation or access to do so. Fitness is about feeling good, too, and our hope is that High School Summer Pass empowers teens to create life-long workout habits to help them succeed in every aspect of their lives.” Starting today, high schoolers can visit PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass to pre-register, and get a reminder to formally sign up when the program officially kicks off on Monday, May 16. - A majority of teens who exercise also agree that physical fitness makes them feel healthier (61 percent), stronger (57 percent) and happier (50 percent). It also provides the meaningful health benefits of more energy (69 percent), increased strength (64 percent) and stress relief (61 percent). - Let’s Get Talking. Parents have overwhelmingly spoken more regularly to their teens over the past two years about topics like self-esteem and confidence (92 percent), exercise and working out (88 percent) and mental health (82 percent). The majority of teens today also say they are now more open and communicative about their feelings (79 percent). High School Summer Pass was formally known as Teen Summer Challenge, which was the first program of its kind launched in 2019 and saw more than 900,000 teens sign-up and complete more than 5.5 million workouts over a three-and-a-half-month period.

Planet Fitness is offering free gym membership for teens all summer ... (FOX31 Denver)

High School Summer Pass is a new program offered by Planet Fitness where teens ages 14-19 can get a free gym membership this summer. The pass allows teens ...

West Side Rag » Teens Exercise for Free at Planet Fitness This ... (westsiderag.com)

208 W. 125th Street (Frederick Douglass and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevards). By Scott Etkin. Teenagers on the Upper West Side can work out for free at ...

Before heading to the gym, members can check how crowded it is using the Planet Fitness app. Dale said an influx of teens isn’t expected to disrupt the experience of existing Planet Fitness members. All Planet Fitness gyms basically have the same equipment, so members will have a similar experience no matter which gym they choose. The program is open to teens aged 14 to 19 and makes use of Planet Fitness’ website and app, since teens often prefer digital options. “Obviously, it’s 2022, and that generation is very online focused,” said Dale. “So we’re trying to make it as easy as possible for them.” Teenagers on the Upper West Side can work out for free at Planet Fitness gyms this summer.

SCHOOL'S OUT, THE GYM IS IN: PLANET FITNESS KICKS OFF ... (PRNewswire)

Planet Fitness officially kicks off its High School Summer Pass program today. The program invites high schoolers ages 14 – 19 to work out this summer for free ...

Additionally, all participants who sign up are automatically entered into The Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass Sweepstakes. Planet Fitness will award one $500 scholarship in each state (and the District of Columbia) and one grand prize $5,000 scholarship at the end of the summer6. As of March 31, 2022, Planet Fitness had more than 16.2 million members and 2,291 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico and Australia. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women. The program invites high schoolers ages 14 – 191 to work out this summer for free through August 31 at any of the more than 2,200 Planet Fitness locations throughout the United States and Canada. Sign up now at PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass or at any Planet Fitness club. To promote and encourage a healthy lifestyle for teens and families, all parents and guardians of High School Summer Pass participants will have the ability to download a free digital copy of Robert Irvine's Family Table cookbook once their teen signs up for the program. "I'm thrilled to officially kick off the High School Summer Pass program. Planet Fitness also offers free in-club fitness training for all members, including High School Summer Pass participants. Teens under 18 must sign-up with a parent or guardian in-club or online at Planet Fitness commissioned a national study5 in April that revealed that teens are ready to make a positive impact on their lives, with 84 percent agreeing that there has never been a better time than now to focus on their health overall. HAMPTON, N.H., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, officially kicks off its High School Summer Pass program today. In addition, Planet Fitness' certified trainers designed 15 trainer-led workout videos and 10 downloadable workouts exclusively for teens across all fitness levels, from full body and cardio-specific workouts to those focused on toning, strength and more – even agility and mobility workouts to help high school athletes stay on top of their game during the summer months. Planet Fitness is partnering with 15-year-old rising star Mckenna Grace to help promote the program and encourage teens to make fitness a part of their lives for improved physical and mental health. The good news is that teens are looking to take action and get active.

Planet Fitness offers free access to teens all summer (WJTV)