Planet Fitness invites teens to work out for free during summer

May 1, 2019 | 3:00 am

Updated April 30, 2019 | 1:24 pm

The Owensboro Planet Fitness location is inviting high school teenagers ages 15 – 18 to work out for free May 15 through September 1 as part of the nationwide Teen Summer Challenge initiative. | Graphic by Owensboro Times

Planet Fitness, Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S., is inviting high school teenagers ages 15 – 18 to work out for free at any of its locations May 15 through September 1 as part of the nationwide Teen Summer Challenge initiative. The Owensboro location will not only be participating, but also offering free fitness classes specifically designed for teenagers Monday through Friday from certified fitness trainers.

Additionally, all teens who sign up beginning May 15 are automatically entered into Planet Fitness’ Scholarship Sweepstakes. By the end of summer, 51 teens from 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. Teens will also have the chance to win prizes on Planet Fitness’ Twitter and Instagram channels throughout the summer, such as club swag, movie tickets and wireless headphones.

“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 – which is why we’re flipping that notion on its head with the launch of the nationwide Teen Summer 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.”

To sign-up, visit Owensboro’s Planet Fitness at 3621 KY 54. Teens under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at sign-up.

May 1, 2019 | 3:00 am

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