Weigh To Go Rules

Weigh To Go 2016

Rules and Information

I. Purpose & Description: Rules are subject to change.

  • This is a contest that will encourage both staff & faculty to lose fat and build lean muscle
  • Available to all Faculty and Staff. Spouses are eligible to participate.
  • Contest will begin (Jan 19-22), and end (April 18-22), with measurements  (Described below)
  • Participants will have 12 weeks to improve their overall physique.
  • Participants can complete as an individual and/or on a team. A participant has the possibility of winning an individual and a team prize.
  • If competing with a team, there must be 3-6 members. You do not have to exercise together. The support of colleagues will help you complete the contest.

II. Registration & Getting Started:

  • There is a $25.00 fee (each participant). All fees are non-refundable.  All fees and enrollments forms are due by Friday, January 15, 2015   
  • The fee will cover the use of the Bod Pod as well as pre and post contest measurements.
  • Fees will be paid through the Employee Wellness eStore account.

III. Initial Measurements: January 19-22, 2015

  • Each participant will need to schedule an appointment for measurements. This will ensure a properly staffed testing environment.  You will have a “before” photo taken.
  • Measurements will include weight, hip/waist measurements, and body composition testing in the Bod Pod.
  • Spandex shorts/sports bras are available to borrow for testing, but due to limited supply, it is preferred that you bring your own spandex.

IV. Training Starts: January 25, 2015

  • Participants can use their own preferred mode of exercise.
  • Employee Wellness asks that participants use safe methods of exercise and diet.
  • Personal Trainers can be hired through Campus Recreation.
  • Wellness Coaching will be available on a first come, first serve basis, and will be limited to 4 sessions.

V. Final Assessment: April 18-22, 2015

  • Each participant will need to schedule an appointment for measurements. This will ensure a properly staffed testing environment.  You will have an “after” photo taken.
  • Measurements will include weight, hip/waist measurements, and body composition testing in the Bod Pod.
  • Spandex shorts/sports bras are available to borrow for testing, but due to limited supply, it is preferred that you bring your own spandex.    

VI. Prizes and Categories:

Prizes will be awarded only to:

  • Team with greatest percentage of fat loss
  • Team with greatest pounds of muscle gained
  • Individual Male with greatest percentage of fat loss
  • Individual Male with greatest pounds of muscle gained
  • Individual Female with greatest percentage of fat loss
  • Individual Female with greatest pounds of muscle gained
  • All participants will receive a small prize!
  • Winners will be announced Monday, May 2nd.