Fitness Challenges

Winter Programs

Healthy Eating Simplified

(ages 13-Adult)

What is healthy eating? Why does food matter? Why is healthy eating so complicated? This class will help you simplify your menu planning and understand your nutritional needs. You will learn what a balanced diet should look like, including how to stock your kitchen with healthy food, read nutrition labels, navigate the grocery store and build a better menu plan that includes simple recipes with nutrient dense ingredients.

• Register Here
• Instructor: Jaci Lowther, Certified Nutrition Consultant
• Cost: $15
• Session 2: Thur, Nov 14 - 5:30-7pm
• Session 3: Thur, Jan 16 - 5:30-7pm
• Session 4: Thur, Jan 30 - 5:30-7pm
• Location: Cityside MS, First Floor ELA Room

HeaLthy New You 2020! 6-Week Fitness Challenge

(ages 13-Adult)

New Year! New You! Are you ready to have more energy, feel stronger and increase your overall enjoyment of life in 2020? This challenge is the key to open the door to a healthier new you! You will learn how to live a balanced life, which begins with fitness, nutrition, and motivation! This challenge includes a weekly meeting for group support, a fitness plan, tips on building a healthy menu, end of challenge participation prize, and more. Each participant will receive a t-shirt. 

• Register Here
• Instructor: Jaci Lowther, Certified Nutrition Consultant
• Cost: $70     
• Day: Mondays
• Dates: Jan 6 - Feb 17
• Time: 5:30-6:30pm
• Location: Cityside MS, First Floor ELA Room

Lazy Man Triathlon 

(ages 13-Adult)

If you love the benefits of cross training and enjoy a challenge, the Lazy Man Triathlon is for you! Here's how it works: register at the service desk, choose your challenge (listed below), and receive your mileage log. Everyone begins logging their mileage on Jan 2 and must complete their challenge by Feb 8. Those who complete their mileage distances earn a chance to win great prizes. One winner from each challenge category will win either a 1-month, 3-month, 6-month or 1-year Ultimate Fitness Membership. In addition, one lucky grand prizewinner will win a fitness tracker valued at up to $200! All participants receive a t-shirt.

• Register Here
• Ironman: 26.2-mi run/walk, 112-mi bike, 2.4-mi swim
• Olympic: 6.2-mi run/walk, 24-mi bike, 1-mi swim
• Sprint: 3.1-mi run/walk, 13.2-mi bike, 1/2-mi swim
• Team Relay: Register as a team of 2-3 and complete the Ironman, Olympic, or Sprint challenge of your choice
• Cost:  $17
• Challenge Dates: Jan 2 - Feb 8
• T-Shirt Pick Up Date: Feb 4 
• Winners Announced: Feb 11