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Join the Santa Cruz Challenge And Win $1,000

Third annual Santa Cruz Challenge takes off March 9

Swimsuit weather is around the corner.  Is your body ready?

The Santa Cruz Challenge is back for the third year in a row to inspire and encourage the community to adopt a healthy lifestyle. 

 

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So, what is this challenge?

It is an 8-week health and fitness program designed to educate with inspirational health lectures, provide exercise classes, and reward its members every week with prizes.

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Why is it such a big hit?

It has the ability to adapt to anyone’s schedule.  If you cannot commit to the exercise portion of the challenge you may attend the lectures at a reduced rate.  Also, if you cannot attend a lecture, you can watch and download the video online. 

It gets even better… Fitness classes are available everyday and you can choose to attend as many (or as little) as you want-- for no additional cost!  Each week is a different type of exercise allowing you to try new things and activate muscles you’ve never used before!  

Week 1: Boot Camp

Week 2: Yoga

Week 3: Kickboxing

Week 4: Dance

Week 5: Zumba

Week 6: Martial Arts & Pilates

Week 7: Cycling & TRX

Week 8: Qi Gong & SUP

Also, don’t forget to treat your sore muscles with an acupuncture session at no additional cost!

 

Did someone say, "prizes?"

As you transform your body over the next eight weeks, you’ll be rewarded for putting your goals into action.  The Santa Cruz Challenge has many wonderful sponsors; so trust me when I say the prizes will not fall short.

Grand prize: $1000 cash

1st prize: paddleboard (from kayak connection)

2nd prize: bicycle (spokesman bicycles)

3rd prize: “staycation” - 1 night at the beautiful Dream Inn, dinner provided by Ozwald’s Restaurant and a kayak rental for two.

 

Are you up for the challenge?

It is not too late to join!  Registration is $399, all-inclusive.  Sign up with four friends to receive $50 off! 

For more details or to register, visit www.santacruzchallenge.com by Saturday, March 9.  

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