Challenge Information
Jan. 12—March 20, 2026 | 10-week challenge
Registration Deadline Friday, Jan. 9
Teams will be formed with a minimum of five and a maximum of 10 team members. Grab your friends and co-workers to create a team.
Individual fees
Members: $499 | Guests: $599
See payment options below.
Program includes
- 2 one-hour training sessions per week with your trainer and your team
- 1 weekly group workout customized by your trainer for your group to do on your own
- Customized macronutrient guidelines
- Nutrition and macro tracking education
- 1-on-1 nutritional and progress check-in during week five with the Weight Loss Challenge coordinator
- Pre- and post-fitness testing
- Pre- and post-body composition analysis
Teams will be paired with West Hills personal trainers.
Team workouts time
- Choose from Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday workouts
- Choose the best time for you: early morning, mid-morning, over lunch, or after work. The exact dates and times will be announced.
- Teams will be paired with West Hills personal trainers
- Prizes awarded to team and individual winners
Prizes
Prizes awarded to team and individual winners.
Step 1: Choose a team
Team times
| Monday and Wednesday | Tuesday and Thursday |
| 5–6 a.m. | 5–6 a.m. |
| noon–1 p.m. | 8–9 a.m. |
| 5:30–6:30 p.m. | 12:30–1:30 p.m. |
| 5:30–6:30 p.m. |
Step 2: Choose the option that is best for you.
Payment options
Participants must have a credit card on file with West Hills Athletic Club, and their account must be in good standing for the 2026 Weight Loss Challenge payment.
- Pay in full—the participant's credit card will be charged on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
- Payment Plans—Participants can choose to divide the cost into two payments to post to their credit card on Feb. 2 and March 23.
WMU employees—Payroll deduction is available. Payment will be divided into three payroll deductions beginning in February—postdates will depend on your pay schedule. You must fill out a payroll deduction form by Friday, Jan. 9, and send it to chad.ward@wmich.edu.