Planet Fitness announces the return of its annual High School Summer Pass program. Celebrating its fifth year, the initiative invites high school teens, ages 14–19, to visit one of their gyms this summer to fuel their passions by working out for free at any of its 2,700+ locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Teens can pre-register today for the program with club access beginning June 1st through August 31st.
Since launching the program in 2019, Planet Fitness has invested more than $300 million in waived membership dues to promote youth health and wellness, and improve the physical and mental health of millions of teens. The High School Summer Pass program has helped millions of teens establish healthy fitness habits during the summer months, a critical time when many young people lack access to organized physical activities.
Courtesy of Planet Fitness
To better understand what today’s teens are experiencing—and how to support them—Planet Fitness conducted a nationwide study (online survey conducted by Wired Research), revealing the following key insights:
- Mental Health is a Major Concern: 66 percent of parents are concerned about their teen’s well-being and stress levels; 72 percent of parents believe that consistent exercise can improve their teen’s mental wellness. Unfortunately, around three in five teens report their stress and anxiety are not improving and getting worse as they get older.
- Working Out is a Solution: Encouragingly, 90 percent of teens say exercise helps them feel happy; 88 percent noting improved mood after exercise.
- Exercise is More Than Physical Health: Teens believe physical activity helps deal with emotional ups and downs of being a teenager; 93 percent agree that regular exercise is beneficial when handling challenges.
- Screen Time is Consuming: 81 percent of teens acknowledge that social media and video games take up a significant portion of their day. In fact, nearly four in five teens report that avoiding social media is helpful.
- Summer Brings a Fitness Slump: 50 percent of teens report that their fitness levels tend to decline when school is out for summer break.
At Planet Fitness, we offer a high value experience to both our members and High School Summer Pass participants in a welcoming, Judgement Free environment where everyone can get a great workout,” says Colleen Keating, chief executive officer. “With free access to our clubs throughout the summer, we're providing teens with the tools they need to develop healthy fitness habits that can last a lifetime. We look forward to welcoming teens this summer to experience the mental and physical health benefits of exercise in the Judgement Free Zone."
All High School Summer Pass participants will have access to:
- Planet Fitness’ complete range of strength equipment, including new plate-loaded machines, best-in-class cardio equipment, stretching space, and more
- Free fitness training from certified fitness trainers (locations are independently owned and operated; please check your local club for details)
- Teen-specific workout plans designed to build strength safely and effectively
- The free Planet Fitness App featuring hundreds of on-demand digital exercises
- A welcoming, non-intimidating community environment
Note: Teenagers ages 14–19 can visit any Planet Fitness location in the United States and Canada. Teens must work out at the location they register for and are not permitted to use other locations. Teens under 18 years old or the age of majority in the applicable jurisdiction, must sign up with a parent or guardian in-club or online at PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass.
For full details and registration for your free High School Summer Pass, visit planetfitness.com/summerpass.