Planet Fitness’ High School Summer Pass Returns; Teens Work Out Free June 1 – August 31

New study finds that ninety per cent of Canadian teens believe physical activity can positively impact their lives and boost mental health¹

TORONTO, May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the return of its High School Summer Pass program, inviting high school teens ages 14 – 19² to work out for free at any of its 2,500+ Planet Fitness locations across the U.S. and Canada this summer, between June 1 and August 31. Starting today, teens can visit PlanetFitness.ca/SummerPass to register for the program before gaining club access starting Saturday, June 1. Teens under the age of 18 in the U.S. and 19 years old in Canada must register with a parent or guardian online or in-club. Since the High School Summer Pass program began, Planet Fitness has invested more than $200 million in waived membership dues to promote youth health and wellness and improve the physical and mental health of millions of teens.³

ACCESS TO EXERCISE IS EVERYTHING

The High School Summer Pass program kicks off during Mental Health Awareness Month (May) to help teens prioritize their physical and mental health during a critical time of year when school is out and important academic or extracurricular activities are on pause. A new study conducted by Planet Fitness shows that while the majority (90 per cent) of Canadian teens understand the substantial mental benefits of regular physical activity, only 59 per cent prioritize exercise and fitness in their lives.⁴

“As the leader in fitness with locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, Planet Fitness is proud to continue to invest in today’s youth by providing free access to fitness during a critical time in their lives,” said Craig Benson, Interim Chief Executive Officer at Planet Fitness. “Many teens continue to be impacted by the long-term mental health impacts from the pandemic, yet studies show that exercise can have a significant, positive impact on teens’ overall wellness. We look forward to welcoming High School Summer Pass participants into our clubs to support them in their health and wellness journeys.”