MUSC Healthy Charleston Challenge
Healthy Charleston Challenge is a 12 week weight loss and activity competition located at the Wellness Center. The challenge participants have lost over 19,000 pounds, improved blood lipid profiles, improved fitness levels, and reduced risk factors for chronic disease. The 12 week fitness and weight loss program is designed to increase physical activity and provide skills, professional guidance, and accountability for developing healthy lifestyle habits. The team of professionals includes experienced personal trainers, a registered dietician, exercise physiologists, a program clinical psychologist, and other exercise specialists with experience in exercise, weight loss, and lifestyle management.
Participants should be 25 pounds or more overweight in need of permanently changing lifestyle habits for decreased risk of chronic disease.
The next session will begin September 12, 2013 at the Wellness Center. Please apply online only. No deposit is due with application.
Fees: Wellness Center Member $300 Non member $450 MUSC Student $200
Any business or group wishing to sponsor a team or to send participants to fill a team should contact Janis Newton at 792-4141 newtonj@musc.edu
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