Planet Fitness opens gyms to teens for free fitness memberships across Australia
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to strain on our wallets and temperatures soar in Townsville, a local gym franchise is stepping up to keep teens active this summer without breaking the bank.
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As the cost-of-living crisis continues to strain on our wallets and temperatures soar in Townsville, a local gym franchise is stepping up to keep teens active this summer without breaking the bank.
Planet Fitness locations in Thuringowa and Mundingburra have joined a nationwide initiative offering teenagers free access to their facilities through the Teen Fit Pass program.
The program responds to concerning findings from the latest ABS National Health Survey, which revealed that 83 per cent of young people aged 15 to 17 are not getting enough physical activity.
The Teen Fit Pass provides teens aged 15 to 19 with free gym memberships during the summer holidays, granting access to cutting-edge gym equipment and tailored workout plans via the Planet Fitness App.
Far North Queensland Area Manager Daniel Moore said the program is a way for Planet Fitness to give back to the community and support young people’s health and fitness.
“83 per cent of young teens aren’t getting sufficient enough exercise,” he said.
“We know it’s a hard time affordability-wise. Our mission for the summer seasons is to get kids into the gym.”
Offering the program to teens, Mr Moore hopes it will be the start of Townsville resident’s fitness journey into their adult years and said it was a great chance to train with great equipment and get support from staff.
“Up here Townsville, it’s going to get stinking hot very shortly, so they can come into a world-class facility and train in an airconditioned environment for free,” he said.
“What we have been able to do here is provide an environment that’s not only affordable, but it’s totally judgement free, so people can come in here and feel comfortable and achieve their goals.”
“We want to create a fully inclusive environment.”
Registrations for the Teen Fit Pass program are now open to all Australian teens aged 15 to 19 and will run at all participating Planet Fitness clubs from November 16 until January 25 2025.
To sign up for the program, and find a Planet Fitness gym near you, visit teenfitpass.com.au
Originally published as Planet Fitness opens gyms to teens for free fitness memberships across Australia
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