Kids between 5 and 17 years old should be moderately or vigorously active with mostly aerobic exercise for at least an hour a day to reap the physical and mental health benefits, the World Health Organization recommends. It's a key reason Planet Fitness launched the program, which enrolled 3.5 million high schoolers last year, the company said.Īround 22% of 12 to 19-year-olds in the US are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which labels childhood obesity as a serious health problem. A boost to teens' mental and physical wellbeingĭata reveal teens struggle with their overall wellness. They have to share an online clip describing their High School Summer Pass experience to be considered. Ten teens participating in the program could win $10,000 individual academic scholarships through a TikTok video contest. Included in the summerlong freebie: exercise plans tailored to their age group and workouts with certified trainers.Ī Wired Research survey commissioned by and for Planet Fitness found teens want to make positive, healthy lifestyle changes: 75% of surveyed teens said they're 'ready and willing' to start working out at the gym.įor those in need of a little motivation, Planet Fitness is throwing in an incentive. No gym class for three months? No problem. Touted as a way to keep high schoolers active during summer in a 'fun, safe and judgment-free zone,' the annual program is open to teens aged 14 to 19. The fitness center franchiser and operator, which runs 2,400 gyms in the US and Canada, has launched its third year of its High School Summer Pass program during Mental Health Awareness Month. On their break from hitting the books, teens can hit up any one of Planet Fitness's gyms to boost their physical and mental well-being all summer long - for free.

The Planet Fitness teen summer pass is back for 2023, the 3rd year in a row the gym is offering free entry for teens all summer long.

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