Great Falls Peak Health & Wellness brings back an ancient challenge aimed at motivating Great Falls residents to be more healthy.
The “Thinner Winner Challenge” is a six-week, team-based weight loss program that is open to everyone. The team that loses the most body fat percentage in six weeks will win a prize of $ 1,000.
“We look at the general change. We want people to lose body fat and then build muscle mass, ”said Shanda Leritz, Peak’s fitness director. “We have a formula with which we can determine the overall change. We want everyone to be healthier overall. “
Non-members are also encouraged to try the challenge. By signing up, everyone has access to the main and West Bank centers, as well as access to classes and trainers to aid in the fitness journey.
“This is a community-based program. We really want to help make big falls healthier, and it’s so much fun. There is so much energy in it and it has just always been a successful program for people to see a lot of positive results like feeling healthier, looking healthier and just being able to do things that they couldn’t do before the program. “
The challenge has been a huge hit in the past, especially last year due to the pandemic.
“We did it in 2020, and there was a decision by the trainers and the participants to keep it that way. One participant from last year said that without this program, during the pandemic and the motivation of his teammates, he would not have been able to stay on track and not drink alcohol. Instead, he ate a healthy diet, kept exercising, and ended up doing really well, ”Shanda explained.
The cost is $ 69 for members and $ 129 for non-members
Registrations are possible until January 6th. If interested, call 727-7325, visit their website, or visit the Peak’s main location at 1800 Benefis Court. You can also email shanda@peakgreatfalls.com.
