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The Greatest Loser Buddy Challenge

Tailoring off the popular reality show "The Biggest Loser", we at the Avera McKennan Fitness Center want to offer our members a challenging program to help you and a buddy shed unwanted pounds and learn to push yourself in a new direction!

What: 10-Week Challenge Program

When: August 23-October 30, 2010

Cost: $195.00 (perparticipant) ~ Members Only

The final winners (buddies) each receive a 6-month individual membership. Additional prizes also awarded throughout the contest.

Details

  • Any interested member will be required to fill out an application to be considered by the selection committee as an actual participant. Applications are due 8/9/10. Turn in at Member Services Desk.
  • Participants are chosen by the selection committee and will be placed on a team of approximately 8 to 10 members with two head trainers who will also be using the buddy system to aid you in this challenge. Requests for specific trainers are not accepted.
  • Each participant receives 2 group contact hours (exercise challenge sessions) per week. The majority of these sessions will be with your selected trainers, but there will also be designated sessions with the Dietitian and our other professionals.
  • Participants are expected to participate in all group exercise challenge sessions. Your team will be depending on you!
  • Participants will be weighed in weekly by their trainers.
  • Participants will be expected to keep food journals and exercise logs.
  • Participants will be expected to complete a timed obstacle course during weeks 1 & 9.
  • Selected participants will be notified by August 18th to start participation during the week of August 23rd.

Download an application now »

Interested in a Membership?

Call 322-5300 today to find out about special savings options when you join now. Have fun, get fit and beat the heat!