Planet Fitness To Offer Free Workouts To Alexandria High Schoolers

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Planet Fitness, which has four Alexandria area locations, is inviting high schoolers ages 14–19 to work out for free at any of its Virginia locations.

Teens can work out at their nearest Planet Fitness May 16 through Aug. 31 as part of the company's High School Summer Pass initiative.

According to the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open, less than 15 percent of teens met the recommended one hour of physical activity during the pandemic.

A survey commissioned by Planet Fitness found that 93 percent of American teens want to stay healthy and active over the summer months, but many lack the motivation or access to do so. Additionally, 17.3 percent of Virginia teens do not meet recommended activity levels and 15.8 percent are overweight.

"As the leader in fitness, we believe we have a responsibility to provide a welcoming, safe, and Judgement Free environment for high school students to improve their physical and mental wellness, particularly given the challenges they have and continue to face in the wake of the pandemic," Chris Rondeau, CEO at Planet Fitness, said in a news release.

All teen participants who sign up starting May 16 are automatically entered into The Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass Sweepstakes. Planet Fitness said it will award one $500 scholarship in each state and the District of Columbia, and one grand prize $5,000 scholarship at the end of the summer. These scholarships can be used for academic or athletic activities or programs.

For more information on High School Summer Pass, visit PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass.

Alexandria area locations include:

• 4620 Kenmore Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304
• 5960 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22303
• 7558 Telegraph Rd B, Alexandria, VA 22315
• 8796 Sacramento Dr, Alexandria, VA 22309