Helping Teens Stay Active and Mentally Strong This Summer

Summer break is here, and while teens are off from school and enjoying the warm weather, it’s also an important time to stay active and focused on both physical and mental wellness.

We know being a teenager today comes with a lot of pressure, and Planet Fitness recently commissioned a nationwide study that really highlighted that. In fact, 95% of teens say they emotionally or mentally struggle at times, with many reporting anxiety and challenges with body image. The encouraging news of course is that exercise can be an incredibly powerful outlet. Ninety-five percent of teens said working out helps them manage life’s challenges, and many say it boosts their confidence and makes them feel proud of themselves. So this program helps provide teens easy access to fitness with a supportive place where they can feel good physically and mentally.

That's where Planet Fitness’ High School Summer Pass® program comes in. It's back for its sixth year, giving teens ages 14 to 19 the chance to work out for free at any of the more than 2,900 Planet Fitness locations across the U.S. and Canada through August 31st. It’s all about helping teens build healthy habits in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment while school is out for summer.

Teens who register get access to Planet Fitness’ full range of equipment, including cardio machines, strength equipment, stretching areas, and more. Planet Fitness locations also offer free fitness training with certified trainers, and teens can use the free Planet Fitness App with hundreds of on-demand workouts. It’s designed to make fitness approachable, whether someone is brand new to the gym or already active.

Teens can sign up now at PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass or stop by their local Planet Fitness club. The program runs through August 31st.