For 2012, our Choose Health and Fitness program offers three choices for teams and individuals:  Choose to Lose, Choose to Move and Choose to Train.  Each provides encouragement, accountability, community and results that lead to a healthier you.  Registration is underway for these exciting three-month programs.  Pre-registration is required by January 6, 2012. 

Activities begin with a Health and Fitness Fair on January 7, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Pepper Geddings Recreation Center.  Call 843-918-2280 for more information.  All three include fitness classes and membership to the city's recreation centers during the 12-week programs. 

Choose to Lose:  Weight Loss Competition

Limited to 150 participants

Want to lose a little weight?  This proven program has helped thousands of people lose weight  with the help of weekly coaching and team support to keep you moving toward your goals. 

Choose to Move:  Recreation Competition

Limited to 150 participants

Looking for some fun in your fitness?  A great way to enjoy both fitness and recreation activities, a little team competition, and simply maintaining an active lifestyle. 

Choose to Train:  Fitness Competition

Limited to 50 participants

Ready to take your fitness to the next level?  This hugely popular boot camp-style group fitness program offers up to six intense group workouts weekly for those who want to take personal fitness to the next level.

All programs offer…

• Access to Pepper Geddings Recreation Center Amenities

• Fitness Classes During Program

• Health Instruction & Coaching

• Encouragement & Accountability

• Camaraderie & Fun

• Great Prizes & Awards

• Results Leading to a Healthier You

The cost is just $40 if you're already an annual recreation center member.  Otherwise, it's $75 for city residents or $125 for non-residents.  Additional family members are $25 or $35 each, respectively.  Space is limited, so sign up now.

See the brochure on-line for more information about this year's programs. 

Check out the Choose to Lose Newsletters from the 2011 programs:

Choose to Lose Issue No. 1 (PDF)

Choose to Lose Issue No. 2 (PDF)

Choose to Lose Issue No. 3 (PDF)

Choose to Lose Issue No. 4 (PDF)

Choose to Lose Issue No. 5 (PDF)

Choose to Lose Issue No. 6 (PDF)

Choose to Lose Issue No. 7 (PDF)

Choose to Lose Issue No. 8 (PDF)

Choose to Lose Issue No. 9 (PDF)

Choose to Lose Issue No. 10 (PDF)

Choose to Lose Issue No. 11 (PDF)

Win prizes and get paid to play! 

Individual winners, both male and female, from each of the three programs will receive a free annual membership to the city's recreation centers.  Team winners also will receive great prizes. 

Yes, you can get paid to lose weight and get fit.  For each weight loss or fitness point you earn, you will receive a "recreation buck" good toward any program at Pepper Geddings Recreation Center.  Collect your earnings each week and save up for your favorite classes or even a membership. 

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