Watch for the sixth annual Discovery Health National Body Challenge, coming in late December!
Looking for information on the National Body Challenge? We've compiled some of your frequently asked questions right here:
Q: What is the National Body Challenge?
A: Discovery Health's National Body Challenge is a FREE comprehensive fitness and weight-loss challenge that provides the tools and inspiration — online, on television and beyond — to get in shape, shed pounds and find the real, healthier you inside. Open to individuals, groups and families, the National Body Challenge offers the flexibility for participants to make the right choices to meet their personal nutrition and fitness goals.
Q: When does the Challenge start?
A: Online registration opens on December 29, 2008. Participants can register for the National Body Challenge at www.discoveryhealth.com.
Q: What will I get if I join National Body Challenge?
A: All registered National Body Challenge participants will receive FREE online access to our customizable meal plan, one-click weight and fitness trackers, extensive information from doctors and health and fitness experts, a free 30-day membership to Bally Total Fitness®, thousands of easy, healthy recipes, personalized fitness plans, support and advice throughout the Challenge and more.
Q: How does the free membership to Bally Total Fitness® work?
A: The 30-day membership is available for download between 12/29/08 and 1/16/09 and can be redeemed between 1/3/09 and 3/8/09 and is valid for 30 consecutive days from date of redemption. Memberships expire 3/8/09 so date of redemption affects length of use. Memberships valid at any participating U.S. Bally Total Fitness® or Bally Sports Clubsm, hours and facilities may vary.*
Q: Who can join the National Body Challenge?
A: National Body Challenge is open to individuals, families and groups aged 18 and older. Anyone between the ages of 13 and 18 must receive consent from their parents/legal guardians to proceed with registration.
Q: If I sign up with my kids will there be information geared towards their health and nutrition needs?
A: The National Body Challenge website provides nutrition and fitness tools and information developed by experts, and is designed to be customized to the average individual age 18 and over The National Body Challenge will also provide customized information to help you motivate your entire family to change their bad habits. Specialized toolkits will help families make the small, consistent changes necessary for better health and fitness — with everything from expert advice on how to exercise with your family, to ideas on how to pack a healthy lunch box.
Q: Does it cost anything to join?
A: Not a thing — it's entirely FREE!
Q: What do I have to do?
A: Beginning December 29, simply go to www.discoveryhealth.com to register for the National Body Challenge. Once registered, participants will set their personal Challenge goals and create a customized plan to suit their needs. Participants can choose to weigh in online OR schedule a free weight assessment at one of three mall kick-off celebration events on January 10 and 11, 2009. Appointments are available on a first come, first serve basis and can only be made at www.discoveryhealth.com.
Q: Where are the kick-off events?
A: There are three mall kick-off celebration events on January 10 and 11, 2009. These events offer free weight and nutrition assessments, high energy fitness demonstrations, games and free prizes and goodies from our sponsors while supplies last. Mall locations are: Short Hills Mall, Short Hills, NJ; Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL; and Brea Mall, Brea, CA.
Q: How do I get support while I take the National Body Challenge?
A: Throughout National Body Challenge, participants will find support from our online community of expert trainers and nutritionists, and from other Challengers like you! We recognize that committing to change can be a real challenge, so we have created a support network including online community, forums, podcasts, blogs and more. Ask questions, make friends, and find others on this healthy journey who are just like you.
Q: How do I register for a community?
A: Registration for community is separate from your registration for National Body Challenge. You don't need to register until you are ready to start posting your own messages. When you do register you will be asked to create a unique username, and password for this process. To register for a community click on the following link: https://community.discoveryhealth.com/users.pl?op=newuserform. You will be asked to provide a username, email address and password. Please choose your username cautiously. While Community is intended to provide support, you do need to protect your privacy. Have fun and choose something that reflects your personality. Additionally, please use a valid email address, as you will be sent an email confirmation for your registration. Simply click on the link we send you via email to start posting in the National Body Challenge online community.
Q: Is my information confidential?
A: We value your privacy, so we keep your information private. When you register for National Body Challenge your personal information is not made available to other users. Except as described in our site's privacy policy or at the time we request the information, we do not otherwise use, share or otherwise disclose your personally identifiable information to any third parties. We encourage you to read our privacy policy for more information.
Again, registration for our community is separate from your registration for National Body Challenge. Our online Community is HIPPA-protected, and any information you share cannot be used by insurance companies, medical providers, or anyone else. For that reason, registration for community is separate from your registration for National Body Challenge. You don't need to register until you are ready to start posting your own messages. When you do register you will be asked to create a unique username, and password for this process.
Q: Can I participate with friends or family?
A: We encourage group participation through our community support network. Through National Body Challenge, participants will find support from an online community of expert trainers, nutritionist and their peers. You will also find people who have been successful on the Challenge in previous years. These mentors will help you lead your group, family, or co-workers through your journey.
We'll also provide simple online toolkits with helpful information you can use to organize a group of friends or family if you want to take the National Body Challenge together. These toolkits will be available for download and sharing when the Challenge begins on December 29, 2008.
Q: How can I stay informed about the upcoming Challenge?
A: We encourage you to sign up for the National Body Challenge newsletter to get expert information on nutrition and fitness as well as the latest details on the upcoming Challenge, including our upcoming National Body Challenge special kicking off on January 5, 2009! We also encourage you to register for the National Body Challenge Community to find inspiring success stories from previous Challengers, and motivation and support from others just like you!
Q: I see this year's National Body Challenge program?
A: The National Body Challenge is back for its sixth year with even more life changing drama! It is a week-long event beginning Monday, January 5th and airing nightly at 8:00 pm e/p through Friday, January 9th. Six challengers on two teams compete to replace a lifetime of bad habits with a healthy new way of living. From our party-all-night rocker, Alex; to junk-food-loving single mom, Sadio; to athlete turned couch-potato, Matt and Amy, a decadent chef; see how friendships are forged, setbacks shared and milestones conquered at hardcore boot camp workouts and nutritional challenges lead by dedicated personal trainers and health experts.
When the boot camp days are over, they'll be sent back to their homes and families to LIVE what they've learned ... until the next boot camp weigh in! Who will persevere? Who will get lazy in the face of hectic every day challenges? When six months of sweat, tears, celebration and confrontation are over, the team that loses the greatest percentage of body weight will win the National Body Challenge grand prize — and win back the healthy person inside!
* Please consult your physician before making any changes to your diet or exercise program. To redeem Bally Total Fitness® trial membership, must be a U.S. citizen at least 18, not a current member, sign guest register/release and take club tour & presentation prior to using club. No purchase necessary to redeem. Any sale or transfer of this pass is prohibited. Other club rules or restrictions may apply, see individual club for details. 30-day membership available for download between 12/29/08 and 1/16/09 and can be redeemed between 1/3/09 and 3/8/09 and is valid for 30 consecutive days from date of redemption. Memberships expire 3/8/09 so date of redemption affects length of use. Memberships valid at any participating U.S. Bally Total Fitness® or Bally Sports Clubsm, hours and facilities may vary. Approximate retail value: $59 (30-day) depending upon club location. For a list of clubs visit www.ballyfitness.com or www.discoveryhealth.com. Memberships not redeemable for cash. Additional charges for some services including Personal Training and Specialty Classes. Memberships must be used during the above dates only and are limited to Club where redeemed. Limit one trial membership/guest pass redemption per person in any 6-month period. HS-01880, HS-01328, HS-01492, HS-04198, HS-03098, HS-00416, HS-00145, HS-04210, HS-00227, HS-04646, HS02035, HS-00825, HS-00441, HS03367, HS-00537, HS-4979, HS-00442, HS-01258, HS-04234, HS-02620, HS-01626, HS-00587, HS-01515, HS-01257, 970034, 880428, 2007-0018, 880406, 20050235, 880281, 880765, 880275, 880276, 880279, 2000-0008, 970010, 880388, 880390, 880274, 2000-0060, 900035, 880607, 880273, 880401, 930044, 880417, 930043, 880429, 880105, 880269, 880416, 990035, 2000-0007, 880278, 20050169, 880404, 880280, 880606, 880389, 930045
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