OhioHealth MedCentral Health & Fitness Center’s version of the popular NBC “Biggest Loser” program starts on Monday, Jan. 19. The Best Loser community weight loss and exercise incentive challenge is open to members of the fitness center and the general public.
Individuals interested in participating should visit the OhioHealth MedCentral Health and Fitness Center, 1750 W. Fourth St., to fill out or pick up a registration packet for the Best Loser Competition.
Participants will form teams of four and must work together as a team over a six-week period to accumulate as many points as possible. The team with the most points wins. Points are awarded for exercising at the fitness center, attending “Last Chance Work-outs” and educational seminars, as well as for weight loss. There is a $75 fee.
The program includes: a team shirt, use of the OhioHealth fitness facility, access to personal trainers and licensed dieticians, as well as team and individual prizes.
The last day to register is Friday, Jan. 16. Pre-registration is required and limited to 80 participants and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants may register as a team of four or register as an individual and be placed on an existing team.