Team Challenges:
In addition to Individual winners, there will be a Team Winner (except the Very Enthusiastic category). If you are in more than 1 class, you are on more than 1 team and anything you do will contribute to both teams.
- Every class, you will have your trainer initial your Tracker Sheet for your attendance in your weekly trainer class. This attendance sheet will be turned in at the end of the contest. For each class you attend, you will earn 3 points for your team. You may make up your class in another one of your trainer's classes for the workout (at their discretion), but you will not receive points for the makeup. Points will only be awarded for attendance to your assigned class. I will check these against the check-ins in the computer so make sure you always check-in through the computer when coming to the club!
- If a person has 3 or more missing weights you will no longer be part of the team (but may still participate in class). Missing weigh-ins means you did not weigh in during the week and did not have an excused vacation. Remember, if you have to miss class for any reason other than vacation, you must weigh in at some point during the week, either with your trainer, myself or a staff member and make sure it gets to me (either leave for me or get it to your trainer).
- Because teams are uneven numbers each team’s points are represented by a multiplier based on 10. So a team that has 10 people, 1 point = 1 point. For teams that have more or less than 10, a multiplier is used based on the amount of people over or under 10. For example, a team that has 8 people, 1 point = 1.25 so the total number of points on any given challenge is multiplied by this number (and then rounded). This makes it fair for all teams to earn the same amount of points regardless of how many people are on a team.
- One of the best ways you can be successful is to work together as a team. Support each other, create a Facebook page, find ways to workout together other than your weekly class, share ideas and struggles. You are all in this together and can make it a positive experience for yourself and everyone!
New Team Challenges Begin Week 3!
- Starting with Week 3 results and thereafter through Week 11 the TEAM with the highest overall % weight loss will get 14 points, 2nd place 13 points, 3rd place 12 points, etc. all the way down to 1 point. (If someone misses a weigh in for the week (without a vacation excuse) their initial weight will be used giving them a 0%. If they miss because of vacation and cannot report weight, the week previous weight will be used.
- Starting with Week 3 results and thereafter through Week 11, the Top 10 women and men will earn points for their team (1st place gets 10 points for their team, down to 1 point for 10th place).
- Pound Challenge
* Anyone who loses at least 2 pounds from the previous week will earn 2 points for their team.
- Starting in Week 6 (new point amounts)
* Anyone who loses at least 1 pound from the previous week will earn 2 points for their team.
* Anyone who loses at least 2 pounds from the previous week will earn 3 points for their team.
* 2 people from everyone who qualifies will randomly to drawn to win 5 additional points for their team.
Note: Your trainers will turn your weights in as usual so you don’t need to do anything extra for this.
Team Challenge #1 – Team Name!
Your team can earn 5 points for coming up with a team name during your first class meeting. Choose one person from the team (not the Trainer) to be responsible for emailing Erin (efrantz@princetonclub.net) the name no later than Tuesday, May 17th. Your Trainers will have to help facilitate this but a member still has to email Erin for the name to count. Late entries do not count for any team.
An extra 2 points for also emailing a team picture!
Nutrition Challenge #1
Food Journaling for Success
Please note you must open up the video and watch it in its entirety from your own email address. After you watch the video in its entirety, then answer the questions. You may not copy answers from anyone else (subject to disqualification of challenge). Answers must be received by Erin via email only at efrantz@princetonclub.net no later than midnight on Tuesday, May 17th (no exceptions). Each person that completes this challenge will receive 2 points for their team. Two people will also be chosen at random to earn an additional 5 points for their team.
This first nutrition challenge holds valuable information that will help you succeed in this contest. I can not stress enough how much more successful people are in losing weight when they use a food journal. It can be eye opening what you are actually putting in your body. It can also teach you so much about what to eat for a healthy balance of carbs, protein and fat. This is a great tool to help you on your journey and Kelly will walk you through some great information in this video!
The remaining nutrition challenges will be emailed at 6 am on the following dates and questionnaires will be due (emailed back to Erin) by 11:59 pm the following Sunday. Dates are subject to change.
Nutrition #2 Sent 6am May 25th, due 11:59pm on May 29th
Nutrition #3 Sent 6am June 15th, due 11:59pm on June 19th
Nutrition #4 Sent 6am July 6th, due 11:59pm on July 10th
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Good luck!
Nutrition Challenge #2
Nutrition Challenge #2
Please note you must open up the video and watch it in its entirety from your own email address. After you watch the video in its entirety, then answer the questions. You may not copy answers from anyone else (subject to disqualification of challenge). Answers must be received by Erin via email only at efrantz@princetonclub.net no later than midnight on Sunday, May 29th. Please write your name and class day and time on your answer sheet.
This second nutrition challenge holds valuable information about macronutrients (macros). Kelly points out early on in the video that the counting macros method encourages balanced meals which lead to greater satisfaction, better blood sugar and energy levels, and a variety of nutrients. I think it is important to remember what you are trying to do right now is to create a lifestyle change, not just a temporary loss in weight. Losing weight and setting your daily calories the right way, can lead to learning healthy habits that satisfy your needs instead of leaving you depleted and unsatisfied. If you are depleted and unsatisfied, you will fail long term. Creating these healthy habits now can then carry over into your life after this contest and create real change, instead of going back to your old habits and gaining the weight back. That's what we all want in the end, right?
Nutrition Challenge #2
Please note you must open up the video and watch it in its entirety from your own email address. After you watch the video in its entirety, then answer the questions. You may not copy answers from anyone else (subject to disqualification of challenge). Answers must be received by Erin via email only at efrantz@princetonclub.net no later than midnight on Sunday, May 29th. Please write your name and class day and time on your answer sheet.
This second nutrition challenge holds valuable information about macronutrients (macros). Kelly points out early on in the video that the counting macros method encourages balanced meals which lead to greater satisfaction, better blood sugar and energy levels, and a variety of nutrients. I think it is important to remember what you are trying to do right now is to create a lifestyle change, not just a temporary loss in weight. Losing weight and setting your daily calories the right way, can lead to learning healthy habits that satisfy your needs instead of leaving you depleted and unsatisfied. If you are depleted and unsatisfied, you will fail long term. Creating these healthy habits now can then carry over into your life after this contest and create real change, instead of going back to your old habits and gaining the weight back. That's what we all want in the end, right?
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"Pop" Challenge #1 Recipe Challenge
We have a holiday coming up, this is your "Pop" challenge. A lot of people celebrate the holiday with food and family and friends. So, for this challenge, I want you all to act as though you are gathering with family and friends for a cookout. You are in charge of one dish to bring. It can be the main course, and appetizer, a side, or even a dessert. I want you all to find a healthy recipe that fits this description and email it to me by the end of the day Sunday, May 29th. That way you are ready to cook it Monday! Have fun with this and use it as a way to think about how to make holiday eating a little healthier!
Physical Challenge #1 Group Exercise Challenge
6 Classes from Monday, June 6th through Sunday, July 17th
Rules and form are below.
- You must have the instructor sign the sheet.
- To qualify, you must attend 6 total group ex classes (you are allowed to repeat the same class multiple times). All classes on the ***Group Exercise Schedule count (including aqua classes). All classes must be attended between June 6th and July 17th
- If you have a weekly class with your trainer from the contest, that does not count. Group training classes do not count.
- For each person that completes the challenge, you will earn 6 points for your team.
- 2 people will be chosen randomly to receive an additional 5 points for their team from everyone who hands in their sheet to the Biggest Loser box by the scale by Saturday, July 17th (you may turn in early if you have already completed the 6 classes).
- Do not turn in your sheet anywhere else (i.e. do not give it to your trainer, do not hand it in to the front desk, etc.) besides the box and late entries are not accepted.
| physical_challenge_1_group_exercise_challenge_summer_2022.doc.pdf |
Physical Challenge #2 Team Track Challenge
Due Sunday, June 11th
Team Track Relay Challenge
This challenge involves the indoor track and a TEAM EFFORT. Everyone on your team has to participate unless you are not able to because of injury or pre-existing condition (as advised by your doctor and approved by your trainer).
Your team has until Saturday June 11th to complete this challenge and may be done during your regularly scheduled class time.
Each team that participates in this challenge will earn 10 points for their team. The winning team with the lowest adjusted combined time (time is adjusted based on number of participants) will receive 10 points, 2nd place 8 points and 3rd place 6 points. One randomly chosen team will also earn an additional 5 points.
This challenge involves the indoor track and a TEAM EFFORT. Everyone on your team has to participate unless you are not able to because of injury or pre-existing condition (as advised by your doctor and approved by your trainer).
- Your team will line up along the wall off of the track by the Physical Therapy clinic.
- Your trainer will start the timer when the first person takes off for a lap around the track (you can walk, jog, or run).
- The second person lines up alongside the track and waits for the first person to complete a lap and then goes when they receive a high five from the person who ran before.
- This continues until every team member has done a lap.
- The timer is stopped when the final person on the team finishes a lap.
- Trainers….please report total time and number of participants to me via email (efrantz@princetonclub.net)
- Make sure you cool down by walking around after the challenge. Remember to encourage and cheer each other on – you are all in this together!
Your team has until Saturday June 11th to complete this challenge and may be done during your regularly scheduled class time.
Each team that participates in this challenge will earn 10 points for their team. The winning team with the lowest adjusted combined time (time is adjusted based on number of participants) will receive 10 points, 2nd place 8 points and 3rd place 6 points. One randomly chosen team will also earn an additional 5 points.
Nutrition Challenge #3 Emotional Eating
Please note you must open up the video and watch it in its entirety from your own email address. After you watch the video in its entirety, then answer the questions. You may not copy answers from anyone else (subject to disqualification of challenge). Answers must be received by Erin via email only at efrantz@princetonclub.net no later than midnight on Sunday, June 19th. Please write your name and class day and time on your answer sheet.
This third nutrition challenge discusses emotional eating. Most of us have likely taken part in emotional eating at some point. It discusses what it is as well as alternatives on what we can do instead. Kelly addresses some causes of emotional eating and tools to help you learn how to work through it. I found this video interesting, because I think this information is relatable for most, if not all of us!
You can contact Kelly directly at kdrew@princetonclub.net if you are interested in options we offer at the club for further nutrition education to help you on your journey.
Due Sunday June 19th 11:59pm
This third nutrition challenge discusses emotional eating. Most of us have likely taken part in emotional eating at some point. It discusses what it is as well as alternatives on what we can do instead. Kelly addresses some causes of emotional eating and tools to help you learn how to work through it. I found this video interesting, because I think this information is relatable for most, if not all of us!
You can contact Kelly directly at kdrew@princetonclub.net if you are interested in options we offer at the club for further nutrition education to help you on your journey.
Due Sunday June 19th 11:59pm
"Pop" Challenge #2 Goals Setting
This challenge is a goal setting challenge. I attached a sheet that you will need to print out and hand in by leaving it in the box by the scale. There are two forms on each sheet. You can keep one for yourself as a reminder for the rest of the contest and just leave one half for me. I am also putting some copies of the form in the box by the scale in case you cannot print or open the file. This is due Sunday, June 26th by noon. Do not forget the due date and time as none will be accepted towards the challenge that are turned in after that time. This time is earlier in the day than the other challenges were due! This is a pretty simple challenge but meant to just make you set up your goals and have something specific to work towards. 2 points per completed form and two random draws from all who participate will get 5 points extra towards your team.
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Physical Challenge #3 Plank Challenge
Plank Challenge (June 27th - July 9th)
This challenge involves core strength, endurance and a little determination! Between June 27th and July 9th your team will complete the forearm/elbow plank challenge at one of your team training sessions. The rules are attached!
Trainers will email the results to Erin at efrantz@princetonclub.net no later than Saturday, July 9th after Saturday classes.
This challenge involves core strength, endurance and a little determination! Between June 27th and July 9th your team will complete the forearm/elbow plank challenge at one of your team training sessions. The rules are attached!
Trainers will email the results to Erin at efrantz@princetonclub.net no later than Saturday, July 9th after Saturday classes.
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Nutrition Challenge #4
Please note you must open up the video and watch it in its entirety from your own email address. After you watch the video in its entirety, then answer the questions. You may not copy answers from anyone else (subject to disqualification of challenge). Answers must be received by Erin via email only at efrantz@princetonclub.net no later than midnight on Sunday, July 10th. Please write your name and class day and time on your answer sheet.
This Last nutrition challenge discusses breaking the plateau. She discusses three causes of a plateau as well as three ways to overcome them. At this point of the contest, some of you may be feeling this way, so I think this video comes at a time where you can watch it and really think about what is going on with you. If you are not feeling this way now, this video is still great to watch so if that time comes, you have some valuable information already to help you through it.
You can contact Kelly directly at kdrew@princetonclub.net if you are interested in options we offer at the club for further nutrition education to help you on your journey.
Due Sunday, July 10th at 11:59pm
This Last nutrition challenge discusses breaking the plateau. She discusses three causes of a plateau as well as three ways to overcome them. At this point of the contest, some of you may be feeling this way, so I think this video comes at a time where you can watch it and really think about what is going on with you. If you are not feeling this way now, this video is still great to watch so if that time comes, you have some valuable information already to help you through it.
You can contact Kelly directly at kdrew@princetonclub.net if you are interested in options we offer at the club for further nutrition education to help you on your journey.
Due Sunday, July 10th at 11:59pm
| plateaus_questionnaire_for_participants.docx.pdf |
"Pop" Challenge #3: Attendance
This challenge is to push everyone to attend the rest of their classes. Each class has three classes remaining (except Monday has 4). Each team member will receive 3 points for attending the rest of their classes. The member will receive 0 points if any classes are missed. This begins today and ends after the last Saturday classes on July 30th. Monday August 1st is the last day for Monday’s classes, but since it is the final weigh in day, we will Count today instead of that last one. Below are the dates of the classes for this challenge. All are due no later than Saturday, July 30th after class.
Monday’s July 11th, 18th, 25th
Tuesday’s July 12th, 19th, 26th
Wednesday’s July 13th, 20th, 27th
Thursday’s July 14th, 21st, 28th
Friday’s July 15th, 22nd, 29th
Saturday’s July 16th, 23rd, 30th
Have Fun!
Monday’s July 11th, 18th, 25th
Tuesday’s July 12th, 19th, 26th
Wednesday’s July 13th, 20th, 27th
Thursday’s July 14th, 21st, 28th
Friday’s July 15th, 22nd, 29th
Saturday’s July 16th, 23rd, 30th
Have Fun!
Physical Challenge #4 Track Challenge Repeat
Team Track Relay Challenge
This challenge involves the indoor track and a TEAM EFFORT. Everyone on your team has to participate unless you are not able to because of injury or pre-existing condition (as advised by your doctor and approved by your trainer).
Your team has until Saturday July 30th after classes to complete this challenge and may be done during your regularly scheduled class time.
Each team that participates in this challenge will earn 10 points for their team. The winning team with the lowest adjusted combined time (time is adjusted based on number of participants) will receive 10 points, 2nd place 8 points and 3rd place 6 points. One randomly chosen team will also earn an additional 5 points.
This challenge involves the indoor track and a TEAM EFFORT. Everyone on your team has to participate unless you are not able to because of injury or pre-existing condition (as advised by your doctor and approved by your trainer).
- Your team will line up along the wall off of the track by the Physical Therapy clinic.
- Your trainer will start the timer when the first person takes off for a lap around the track (you can walk, jog, or run).
- The second person lines up alongside the track and waits for the first person to complete a lap and then goes when they receive a high five from the person who ran before.
- This continues until every team member has done a lap.
- The timer is stopped when the final person on the team finishes a lap.
- Trainers….please report total time and number of participants to me via email (efrantz@princetonclub.net)
- Make sure you cool down by walking around after the challenge. Remember to encourage and cheer each other on – you are all in this together!
Your team has until Saturday July 30th after classes to complete this challenge and may be done during your regularly scheduled class time.
Each team that participates in this challenge will earn 10 points for their team. The winning team with the lowest adjusted combined time (time is adjusted based on number of participants) will receive 10 points, 2nd place 8 points and 3rd place 6 points. One randomly chosen team will also earn an additional 5 points.