New surveys from teens and parents reveal that the annual free fitness program from Planet Fitness (active until August 31) is helping teens swap screen time for healthy habits - boosting mental health and bringing families closer together.
HAMPTON, N.H., July 27, 2026 /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 that teen participants have officially logged more than 12 million free workouts so far this summer through the sixth annual High School Summer Pass® program.
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