INA, Ill. (Dec. 18, 2023) — The holidays are upon us, and it is time to think about preparing to knock off those extra pounds. The Wayne Arnold Recreational Center will once again be hosting the annual REC the Scale Challenge at Rend Lake College.
The annual REC the Scale Challenge is back at RLC! Beginning January 2nd, the 2024 Challenge will last a total of 13 weeks. Each participant will have the opportunity a total of 7 times and all weigh-ins are mandatory on every other Friday.
The participant who loses the highest percentage of body weight will receive a cash prize gathered together by the $45 registration fee. The more people who enter, the greater the prize. Work out and weigh-in with your family, friends, and loved ones.
Each participant with have the opportunity to utilize The Wayne Arnold Recreation Center on Ina campus and are encouraged to join the Community Ed Fitness classes.
We want to motivate you, with money, to make some healthy changes in your life! While taking on this challenge for the New Year remember to stay hydrated and eat at least 5 to 6 healthy meals throughout the day. Starvation or fasting, crash diets, and dietary supplements pill supplements will not be permitted. RLC staff have the right to disqualify any participants for not following the rules of the REC the Scale Challenge.
At the end of the competition, winner takes the determined amount of the pot. In the case of a tie, a one-week extension will be given to the tied contestant.
Spring 2024 Community Ed Fitness Classes:
Online registration is currently open for Spring 2024 classes. To register, visit rlc.coursestorm.com
Notes:
Weigh-ins are mandatory for the competition and will take place every other Friday at the REC. The initial weigh-in will be January 2nd through January 5th. Each participant will have the opportunity to weigh-in a total of seven times on the following dates: January 12, January 26, February 9, February 23, March 15, March 29, and April 5. If you have a scheduling conflict for a weigh-in, you must notify the REC staff as soon as possible to schedule a new time. The REC is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and your weight must be recorded during these hours.
Participants should abstain from using dietary or hormone supplements, legal or illegal drugs (with the exception of prescription medications), over-the-counter diuretics, laxatives for weight loss, cleanses or detox plans, very low-calorie diets (less than 800 calories per day), all forms of purging, weight loss surgery, and devices such as sweat suits and saunas.
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