Total Fitness Clubs Winter Weight Loss Challenge Winners Announced and Participants Drop Over Half a Ton

Swansea, MA, April 08, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Total Fitness Clubs (TFC) today announced the winners of the “You Choose To Lose” Weight Loss Challenge. The 10-week challenge ran from January 23 – April 3, 2011. 46 participants from the five competing TFC teams lost a combined 1167.4 pounds and the average weight loss for individuals was 25.4 pounds or 12.63%.

Participants in the challenge had the common goal to lose 20 or more pounds and be healthier, but the inspiration for each was varied. One woman has her wedding five days after the final weigh in, one is looking for professional advancement and some are trying to better manage diabetes and other health-related issues.

“We are proud of all the accomplishments of all the Winners and participants. Each Challenger met many of their personal health and wellness goals and are walking away armed with the knowledge and habits for a healthier lifestyle,” said Walter Medeiros, Personal Training Director, Total Fitness Clubs.

Pictures of the Winners are available online www.totalfitnessclubs.com/YouChooseToLose.

-----Winners-----

1st Place: Brian Pinheiro from “Team Green out of Dartmouth Total Fitness

2nd Place: Chris Ball from “Team Camo” out of Seekonk Total Fitness

3rd Place: Zelia Raposo from “Team Camo” out of Seekonk Total Fitness

Winning Team: Team Camo, Seekonk Total Fitness

-----Team Rankings & Stats-----

First Place: Team Camo/Seekonk Total Fitness.
16 Challengers, total team weight loss 13.55%

Second Place: Team Green/Dartmouth Total Fitness.
8 Challengers, total team weight loss 12.99%

Third Place: Team Blue/Swansea Total Fitness.
9 Challengers, total team weight loss 11.11%

Fourth Place: Team Pink/Swansea Total Fitness.
10 Challengers, total team weight loss 10.46%

Fifth Place: Team Red/Bristol Total Fitness
3 Challengers, total team weight loss 9.43%

“You Choose To Lose” Weight Loss Challenge is a 10-week team oriented weight loss program that is run several times a year at Total Fitness Clubs. YCTL is focused on helping participants by arming them with the knowledge and motivation to attack their weight loss goals. In addition to losing weight, the goal is for participants to live a healthier lifestyle; establish a routine of regular gym attendance, eat a balanced diet and incorporate a wide range of exercise activities.

Visit www.TotalFitnessClubs.com/WeightLossChallenge to learn more about the Spring Weight Loss Challenge that begins May 1, 2011.

About Total Fitness:
Total Fitness Clubs is a private, employee-owned fitness company headquartered in Swansea, MA. TFC has created a network that offers one low price for access to four local health clubs in Bristol, RI, Swansea, MA, Seekonk, MA and Dartmouth, MA. TFC warmly welcomes people from all walks of life, regardless of shape, size or ability. TFC’s philosophy of “Total Fitness” incorporates weight training, cardiovascular health, nutritional health, rehabilitation, stress management and mindfulness through yoga and Pilates. To learn more visit www.TotalFitnessClubs.com.

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