Teens logged more than 12 million workouts
between June and August at Planet Fitness locations nationwide,
kickstarting their fitness journeys and creating long-lasting
healthy habits
HAMPTON,
N.H., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet
Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and
operators of fitness centers with more members than any other
fitness brand, announced today nearly three million high school
students signed up for its annual High School Summer Pass program, logging more than 12
million workouts this summer between June 1
and August 31. During this time, Planet Fitness invited high
schoolers between the ages of 14 – 19 to work out for free at any
of its 2,600+ locations across the United
States and Canada.
Since the High School Summer Pass
program began, Planet Fitness has invested more than $300 million in waived membership dues to promote
youth health and wellness and contributed to the physical and
mental health of millions of teens1.
The American Heart Association2 reports
that only 25 percent of high school students get the recommended
hour per day of physical activity – and screen time is partially to
blame, along with declining physical education programs in schools.
This reality underscores the importance of Planet Fitness' High
School Summer Pass program, a
critical solution during the summer months when many students don't
have access to regular sports or fitness programs. Thankfully, 94
percent3 of participating teens noted
that the High School Summer Pass
program helped them create long-lasting health and wellness
habits.
"Our High School Summer Pass
program continues to have a meaningful impact on the lives of
millions of teens as we introduce them to positive fitness habits
in our clubs," said Colleen Keating,
Chief Executive Officer at Planet Fitness. "It's incredibly
rewarding that nearly three million teens experienced a welcoming,
Judgement Free fitness experience this summer at Planet Fitness. We
know that regular exercise boosts energy and alleviates stress, and
we're proud to play a part in providing this for teens in their
local communities."
In a survey4 of more than 6,000 High School
Summer Pass teen participants and
their parents, Planet Fitness uncovered the impact of this year's
program:
- Mental Wellness Boost: 83 percent of participating
teens saw their mental health improve after signing up for the
program.
- Energized and Uplifted: 83 percent of teens noted
an increase in their energy levels since signing up for the
program, with 76 percent feeling happier after working out at
Planet Fitness.
- Productive Summer Break: 72 percent of parents
believe their teen would have had a less productive summer without
High School Summer Pass.
- Bridging Generations: 86 percent of parents say that the
High School Summer Pass program
opened doors in communication with their teens about health.
"This is the best way I could spend my time over the summer,
actually working on myself and thinking about my goals. I've seen
progress ever since I joined, both in physical and mental health,
and I want to continue working out at Planet Fitness even during
the school year," noted Victoria S., who participated in the High
School Summer Pass program at her
local club in New York.
For more information on Planet Fitness and to locate any of its
more than 2,600 Planet Fitness locations, please visit
PlanetFitness.com/Local-Clubs.
About Planet Fitness
Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH,
Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing
franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by number
of members and locations. As of June 30,
2024, Planet Fitness had approximately 19.7 million members
and 2,617 stores in all 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.
1 Ten million teen participants since 2019,
$10 per month, three month
program
2 American Heart Association News. (2020,
April 9). Most of the nation's teens
aren't getting enough exercise. American Heart Association.
https://www.heart.org/en/news/2020/04/09/most-of-the-nations-teens-arent-getting-enough-exercise
3 Based on a survey of teen High School
Summer Pass participants and their
parents; conducted by Planet Fitness from July 18 – August 5,
2024.
4 Based on a survey of teen High School
Summer Pass participants and their
parents; conducted by Planet Fitness from July 18 – August 5,
2024.
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