What is a Fitness Challenge Group?
You probably see me post and talk about Challenge Groups – and you might be wondering what they are, what we do and why it is so effective. That’s because we camaraderie, goal-set, and the daily support all play a huge role in helping you stay accountable and ultimately reach your goals… whether your goal is eating better, working out more, losing weight, or a mix of all three.
What is a Challenge Group?
The #1 secret to success with any fitness and nutrition program is staying accountable to your health and fitness goals — and that’s exactly what Challenge Groups help you do. Challenge Groups are led by a coach (ME!!) and are comprised of people just like you who all have committed to getting healthy and fit.
These groups are most often hosted on Facebook and focus on three main areas:
1. Nutrition
Ever heard the phrase, “results are made in the kitchen?” It’s true. To lose weight or build muscle following any workout regimen, it’s important to dial in your nutrition, and drinking Shakeology.
Most of us don’t eat in a way that allows us to get the nutrition we need just from our food, and new changes to our diet or exercise habits can increase the demands on our bodies.
That’s why Shakeology is so critical to your journey. It helps to address nutritional gaps in our diets and builds the strong nutritional foundation we need to feel better. And when we feel better, we do better, making smarter choices and taking on bigger challenges.
Whether you’re a meal prep pro or you’ve never cooked a thing in your life, I will be there to answer any questions or concerns you may have about the nutrition part of the challenge. And provide you with meal plans and recipes.
2. Fitness
Challenge Groups sometimes focus on one specific Beachbody program at a time or sometimes it is fun to mix it up with challengers doing different programs and at different fitness levels. All Beachbody fitness programs include a workout calendar developed by certified fitness professionals. The goal of the program is to help you get the best results while also building in recovery time.
3. Support 
Support is key to staying accountable. That’s why your coach, and often, your fellow challengers, play a major role in helping you reach your health and fitness goals.
Throughout the duration of the challenge, I will check in on you daily, start conversations, and share tips to help you make it to the end.
Why Challenge Groups Work
Studies have found that weight-loss programs that involve a third party that holds you accountable, as opposed to you going it alone, may significantly improve your chances of reaching your goals.
Research by the International Journal of Consumer Studies also found social-networking groups provide 4 main types of support: emotional, instrumental, informational, and affirmation.
Emotional
Trust and empathy are often huge factors in a person’s weight-loss journey. I will help create a safe, non-judgmental environment for you to ask questions and provide emotional support along the way.
As a result, Challenge Groups are great for both beginners as well as those who never miss a chance to work out.
Instrumental
I will provide their challengers with assignments, worksheets, and tools to lead them to success. Challengers are encouraged to actively engage with the group on a daily basis by uploading post-workout selfies, meal prep photos, and more.
Informational
There are more than 30 Beachbody workout programs, and there’s sure to be at least one that will fit your fitness needs and preferences. I will be there to give you the information you need to not only understand the program you’re using, but also to help you select the program that’s right for you to reach your specific goals.
Affirmation
Sticking to a challenge takes dedication and participating in a Challenge Group gives you the affirmation you need to keep going. Missed a workout? Didn’t stick to the meal plan for a few days?
Your Challenge Group and your coach can help give you the motivation you need to pick up where you left off. Once you’ve completed the Challenge Group, I can help you choose your next program so you can maintain your results.
In a world with countless distractions, a Challenge Group is a place where you can focus 100 percent on your goals and feel supported as you strive to reach them.