New Years Resolution Weight Loss Competition

Rules, Guidelines and FYI

• 1st weigh-in will be Monday, January 17th at 6pm
• 12 week competition (final weigh-in will be April 11th)
• 4 mandatory weigh-ins (initial, month 1 (2/7), month 2 (3/14), and final)
• With weekly “motivation” weigh-ins
• Will follow “Biggest Loser” type of rules
• Percentage of weight loss
• No eliminations
• We will keep weight confidential, but we will post weekly percentage lost in the weight room with your initials.
• The competition is “choose your own adventure”
• You are responsible for your weight loss (no Bob and Jillian yelling at you)
• Set your own goals (Be specific & realistic)
• Go at your own pace
• Work-outs of the week (suggestions) will be posted
• Nutritional tip of the week will be posted
• Each competitor will fill out our "exercise readiness questionnaire" to turn in. If there is any question regarding health, you will be recommended to see their doctor.
• Prizes: 1^st place 1 year membership, 2^nd place 3 month, 3^rd place 1 month

According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) the minimum recommended weekly exercise for an adult is: 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (i.e., brisk walking) every week and muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms).

There are many philosophies when it comes to fitness and exercise.

· Working out with in your target heart rate

· Bodybuilding

· Endurance training (aerobics, running, circuit training)

· Phasing (muscle building phase, cutting phase)

· Functional Fitness (Crossfit)

· Many, many more

All have pros and cons. It is a matter of finding what works best for you.