Teens Can Work Out at Planet Fitness for Free All Summer

Between May 15–September 1, teens aged 15-18 can work out at any of Planet Fitness’s 1,700 locations for free as part of the Teen Summer Challenge in an effort to help kids increase their confidence, happiness and positive mental health between school years. Planet Fitness commissioned research that shows that 91% of teens want to stay active during the summer but have trouble finding the confidence to head to the gym–and hope that this free challenge will provide an incentive. In addition to the Summer Challenge, teens can attend free summer classes Monday-Friday with certified fitness trainers.

All teens who sign up beginning May 15 are automatically entered into Planet Fitness’ Scholarship Sweepstakes. By the end of summer, 51 teens across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., will be randomly selected to receive a $500 scholarship, and one teen will receive a $5,000 grand prize. Planet Fitness created this initiative to combat increased anxiety, stress, and mental health challenges in teens’ lives.

“Teens today are under ever-increasing pressure to succeed academically and socially, battle a growing list of responsibilities both inside and outside of the classroom and become well-rounded members of their community,” said Chris Rondeau, Chief Executive Officer at Planet Fitness. “At Planet Fitness, a healthy and active lifestyle should never be a challenge. We want to give teens across the United States the chance to stay active when school is out – a time when they may not otherwise have access to organized fitness or athletic programs, which is why we’re offering a safe space to exercise for free and spend time with their friends all summer long.”