Fitness Challenge Rules: 

How to Sign Up:

• Sign-ups will start on Monday, January 5th and run through Friday, January 23rd. 
• Navigate to: https://nemcc.formstack.com/forms/sp24_lighten_up_ne_fitness_challenge_registration_form or scan QR code on an advertisement. Complete Form. Forms will not be accepted after Friday, January 23rd.  

How it Works:

• There will be 4 health related objectives (Explained below) to complete during the 6-week challenge period which runs from Jan. 19th – March 1st. Any participant that completes all 4 health objectives will successfully complete the challenge and win a share of the $600 prize.
• Complete the health objectives providing documentation on the forms. Electronic forms to document each health objective can be found on the registration form or hard copies can be picked up at Burgess Fitness Center upon request (rdwalker@nemcc.edu).
• The male and female that loses the most body fat percentage during the challenge will win $100 each. Participants must also complete all 4 health objectives to be eligible to win the $100 bonus.
• The challenge ends on March 1st. Completed forms will be accepted electronically by navigating to https://nemcc.formstack.com/forms/sp24_fitness_challenge_submissions and uploading the file. Forms can also be printed off and completed by hand. Hand completed forms can be turned in at Burgess Fitness Center. Completed forms are due by Wednesday, March 4th.

The 4 Objectives:

1) Average 10,000 steps per day: Participants will aim to maintain an average of 10,000 steps per day throughout the challenge period. This means you don’t have to hit 10,000 steps every single day—lower-step days can be balanced out by taking more steps on other days. As long as your overall daily average reaches 10,000 steps, you’ve met the objective.

To help you stay on track, steps can be monitored using a smartwatch or smartphone. Most modern devices automatically record step counts:

• iPhone users can track steps through the built-in Apple Health app or an Apple Watch.
• Android users can use Google Fit or other built-in health apps, as well as Wear OS smartwatches.
• Many popular fitness trackers (Garmin, Fitbit, etc.) also integrate seamlessly with your phone.

Use whichever device you’re comfortable with to keep an eye on your progress and stay motivated as you work toward your daily step average!

2) Liquid Calorie Limit: Participants will aim to consume no more than 50 calories per day from liquids. The purpose of this goal is to encourage healthier drink choices and reduce intake of sugary sodas, sweetened teas, energy drinks, and alcoholic beverages. Keeping liquid calories low supports better hydration and helps avoid unnecessary added sugars.

A small allowance of up to 50 calories is included to accommodate coffee creamers, protein shake additives, or trace calories in low-calorie beverages. The primary focus is to drink plenty of water and avoid sugary drinks whenever possible.

If a participant is under medical instruction to consume liquid calories for health reasons, appropriate exceptions can be made. Your health needs always come first.

3) Pre-body composition (Height, Weight, Age, Gender, BF%, BMI): This can be completed at Burgess Fitness Center from the time you sign up until Friday, January 23^th at 12:00 PM. Body Composition Hours are Mon-Thurs 8AM-9PM and Fri 8AM-12PM. If you cannot make it during these hours or work at a satellite campus and commuting to Booneville is inconvenient for you, please email rdwalker@nemcc.edu to set up an appointment so that this can be completed. Accommodations can and will be made. You will receive a free Burgess t-shirt for completing this objective.

4) Post-body composition (Height, Weight, Age, Gender, BF%, BMI): This can be completed at Burgess Fitness Center from Monday, February 23rd until Friday, February 27th at 12:00 PM. Body Composition Hours are Mon-Thurs 8AM-9PM and Fri 8AM-12PM. If you cannot make it during these hours or work at a satellite campus and commuting to Booneville is inconvenient for you, please email rdwalker@nemcc.edu to set up an appointment so that this can be completed. Accommodations can and will be made. 

Winners/Prizes:

Anyone who completes the 4 objectives will win a share of the $600 prize. For example, if 10 participants successfully complete the challenge, each of these participants will take home $60 cash. 

The male and female that loses the most body fat percentage during the challenge will win $100 each. Participants must also complete the 8 out of 10 health objectives to be eligible to win the $100 bonus.

Winners will be contacted and announced by Wednesday, March 18th.

Event is Sponsored by: Hill Family Eye Center 

If you have any questions or issues please email both rdwalker@nemcc.edu and tmmiddleton@nemcc.edu.