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What is it?

Structured 12-week HEALTH and FITNESS program/contest

- 12 weeks: 12 themes ... each week is something new and challenging

- Weekly classes (webinar if you cannot attend) on important health and environmental topics and ways in which you can make a change and a difference

- Each week different fitness studios all over Santa Cruz are opening their doors to Santa Cruz Challenge contestants

-Whether you want to compete for the grand prize or not, ultimately you are competing against yourself because everything is based on percent improvement, not whether you are stronger or faster than the next person

HOW DOES THE CHALLENGE WORK?


- All participants may take a fitness strength and endurance test and have their body composition evaluated using a BioImpedence Analysis (BIA). At the end of the 12-week challenge the same evaluation will be given and the person with the greatest PERCENTAGE of improvement will be awarded the grand prize.

$150 HEALTH LECTURE SERIES ONLY
 

Discover how you can make a difference and challenge yourself to make small changes. 


Why take the Challenge?

INDIVIDUAL BENEFITS
The Santa Cruz Challenge will benefit any and all people regardless of current fitness and health levels. Whether you are looking to reach the next level of fitness, looking for new ways to engage in physical activities, or simply wanting to begin a new exercise and nutrition program, this challenge is for you! Throughout the course of the challenge each participant will gain tools regarding important concepts such as relaxation/meditation, reducing household toxins, shopping local organic and seasonal, importance of proper hydration and sleep, stress management, nutritional detoxification, increased flexibility, and much more.

How much does it cost?

  • $599 Registration Fee ($1599 value)
    $549 each for 2 people
  • $499 each for 3 people 
    • $449 each for 4 people 
    • $399 each for 5 people
    • Payment Plans: 3 payments divided equally + $50

With your registration each participant will receive the following:

Unlimited Outdoor Fitness Classes for 12-weeks.
Weekly health improvement workshop/lectures based on the theme of the week (for those who cannot attend the workshop it will be available online following the lecture).View schedule
Experiment with new and exciting ways to challenge your physical body. With your registration you will be able to try classes from local fitness studios, including outdoor bootcamp, zumba, martial arts, ethnic dance, capoeira, jiu jitsu, rock climbing, yoga, pilates, outdoor guided nature tours, spinning, and chi classes. 
Discounts prices at locally owned establishments that support local green organic and sustainable practices   

  • 12 Weeks of:
  • Unlimited bootcamp participation
  • Unlimited fitness and dance classes
    • An integrated health lecture series
    • Discounts at local businesses
    • Entrance into weekly drawing for great prizes

      • Chance to win Grand Prizes
      • Initial Health & Fitness Test
      • Final Health & Fitness Test


12 WEEKS OHF BOOT CAMP
(included with your paid Santa Cruz Challenge registration)
Optimal Health and Fitness (OHF) is offering a special deal on classes for those who do not already have a fitness program or are looking for something new, exciting and challenging! Boot Camp is an exciting program that provides a dynamic total body workout designed to improve strength, agility, flexibility, and endurance. The program focuses on strengthening the core muscle groups while providing a full-body workout. By using tools such as resistance bands, body weight and gravity, stairs, hand weights, and natural props, we design a wide variety of fun and exciting workouts that are guaranteed to challenge your body and mind. Boot Camp is focused on environmental integration and is designed to promote the mind-body connection created during the outdoor workout experience. We believe that there is no greater workout setting than the natural environment and this class takes full advantage of all the beauty Santa Cruz County has to offer.

Registration is now OPEN!  Sign up today.

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