(CNN) Teenagers can stop reading and visit any of Planet Fitness’ gyms to boost their physical and mental well-being all summer long, for free. No cap.
A fitness center franchise and operator that operates 2,400 gyms in the United States and Canada has launched its third year High School Summer Pass program during Mental Health Awareness Month.
Advertised as a way to keep high school students active in the “fun, safe and non-judgmental zone” during the summer, the annual program is open to teenagers ages 14 to 19. increase.
No gym class for 3 months? no problem.Summer giveaway includes: Exercise plan tailored to their age group Training with certified trainers.
A Wired Research study commissioned by Planet Fitness found that teens want positive, healthy lifestyle changes. 75% of his teens surveyed said they were ready and willing to start working out at the gym.
For those in need of a little motivation, Planet Fitness offers incentives. Ten of her teens who participate in the program can win individual academic scholarships of $10,000 through a TikTok video contest. They should share an online clip that considers and explains their high school summer pass experience.
Boosts mental and physical health in teens
Data reveal teen struggles their overall health and. That’s the main reason Planet Fitness, which enrolled 3.5 million high school students last year, launched the program, the company said.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 22% of Americans ages 12 to 19 are obese. childhood obesity as a serious health problem.
Children between the ages of 5 and 17 should be moderately or actively active. Mainly aerobic exercise The World Health Organization recommends at least one hour a day to reap the benefits of physical and mental health.
The launch of this year’s High School Summer Pass during Mental Health Awareness Month is no coincidence. Planet Fitness program organizers want teens to make both mental and physical health a priority during a pause in schoolwork, extra-curricular and after-school activities. According to the company’s news release.
In the CDC’s 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 29% of high school students Since the survey began in 2011, the percentage has steadily increased.
A Wired Research study found that 61% of teens face mental health issues.
A 2020 study shows that physical activity reduces depression and anxiety symptoms in young people. A study in the British Journal of Medicine.
Planet Fitness was inspired by a 2020 study from the Human Kinetics Journal. did well in school compared to those who did not.
Planet Fitness said in a news release that teens can register before free access to the club opens on May 15, and that users under 18 must register with a parent or guardian. says. The program will run until his August 31st.
