Loveland Athletic Club Launches Pre-Thanksgiving Fitness Challenge
Loveland Athletic Club will host a fitness challenge beginning November 17, offering participants a 10-day program focused on body composition changes before Thanksgiving.
The "10-Days Till Turkey Challenge" costs $10 to enter and includes nutrition guidance, access to group fitness classes, supplement discounts, and a 30-day fitness program. The competition will award prizes based on body fat percentage lost, according to the gym's announcement.
The family-owned facility at 1000 S Lincoln Ave. operates as a full-service athletic club offering free weights, cardio equipment, personal training, and group fitness classes. The gym also provides specialized programming including Silver Sneakers fitness classes for members 55 and older.
Short-term fitness challenges typically run between four and eight weeks at gyms nationwide, though some condensed programs last as few as 21 days. These competitions commonly include initial and final fitness assessments, structured exercise programming, nutritional guidance, and progress tracking through regular check-ins.
Body composition measurements in fitness challenges typically use bioelectrical impedance analysis or skinfold calipers, the most accessible methods for gym-based competitions. Bioelectrical impedance analysis measures tissue conductivity using electrical current and provides results with an accuracy margin of approximately 3-5% body fat, according to fitness industry certifying agencies. Skinfold calipers, which measure subcutaneous fat at multiple body sites, offer similar accuracy but depend heavily on operator skill and the formula used for calculations.
The gym's challenge structure combines the short-term competition format with an extended 30-day fitness program component. Most fitness challenges measure effectiveness through body weight change, body composition change, circumference measurements, and fitness performance improvements.
Registration information is available through Loveland Athletic Club's social media channels.