ALEXANDRIA, VA — World Fitness, which has 4 Alexandria spot destinations, is inviting substantial schoolers ages 14–19 to perform out for totally free at any of its Virginia locations.
Teens can operate out at their nearest Earth Fitness Could 16 by means of Aug. 31 as component of the company’s Superior University Summer Move initiative.
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association Community Open up, less than 15 per cent of teenagers met the proposed a person hour of bodily exercise for the duration of the pandemic.
A study commissioned by Earth Fitness discovered that 93 p.c of American teenagers want to stay healthy and active over the summer months months, but many absence the enthusiasm or access to do so. In addition, 17.3 per cent of Virginia teenagers do not meet up with recommended exercise concentrations and 15.8 % are obese.
“As the chief in fitness, we think we have a accountability to present a welcoming, secure, and Judgement No cost atmosphere for significant college learners to enhance their bodily and mental wellness, specially offered the troubles they have and keep on to confront in the wake of the pandemic,” Chris Rondeau, CEO at World Fitness, claimed in a news release.
All teen participants who indication up starting off May possibly 16 are automatically entered into The Earth Fitness Substantial University Summertime Pass Sweepstakes. Planet Fitness said it will award one $500 scholarship in every condition and the District of Columbia, and one particular grand prize $5,000 scholarship at the stop of the summer. These scholarships can be employed for tutorial or athletic routines or systems.
For extra data on Superior College Summertime Pass, go to PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass.
Alexandria area places incorporate:
- 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
