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Thank You for Competing in the Sweet 16!

By: LCF Staff

June 23, 2025, 2:00 pm - Categories: Events

This spring, members had the chance to sweat it out, have fun, and win big with our Group Fitness Sweet 16 Challenge, which took place March 23-April 23. Participants took different class formats and met different instructors as they competed for a chance to be the Group Fitness Sweet 16 Champion and earn 2 FREE months of membership dues.

16 classes, 1 Group Fitness Sweet 16 Champion.

The challenge involved completing a March Madness-inspired bracket by choosing to take 16 of our 32 exciting class formats. Formats could only be repeated 2 times, and our MOVE Virtual Fitness Classes were included.

We wanted to challenge members to break through their comfort zones and routines to experience something new in their group fitness journey,” says Charmaine Thompson, Group Exercise Coordinator. “I am happy to say that the challenge worked! Members loved trying something new. Many realized they needed to vary their workouts more, and some found a new format that they never imagined they’d like.”

Members were eager to have their green bracket sheets signed by our instructors after class, and the race was on to complete the challenge before the deadline. Along with one winner being chosen as the Group Fitness Sweet 16 Champion, 8 members were chosen as our Elite 8 winners, and 4 members were chosen as our Final 4 winners.

Break out of your comfort zone.

“I always try to participate in the center’s challenges,” says member Michael Papierniak. “The Sweet 16 Challenge was a challenge in that for most of us, going to two of our usual group classes was not going to get 16 sign offs.  This was great since you had to go to classes you don’t usually go to.  This took us out of our comfort zone and introduced us to new and different exercises. Some of these classes are really rewarding and have been added to my list of classes that I try to attend.” 

Keep an eye out for other exciting challenges!

We love to bring fun fitness challenges to our members. That’s why we host fun and exciting events all throughout the year.

To learn more about upcoming events, please visit the Member Services desk or call (464) 220-9740.