START STRONG STAY STRONG BODY TRANSFORMATION CHALLENGE

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE S4 BTC:

WHAT IS THE S4 BTC?

ECA’s Start Strong Stay Strong (S4) Body Transformation Challenge (BTC) will help you create healthy habits and accomplish an effective body composition transformation at the start of the new year, that will set your fitness up for success in 2026.

Results: This is an all-levels, results-centered challenge that prioritizes healthy habits and individual progress. Participants who have the greatest body transformation (body fat lost, muscle gained, and weight loss/gained based on goal) will finish on top of the podium! All results will be judged on a % basis from start to finish to ensure a level playing field for all participants equally.

Who Can Sign Up: ECA Members. Not a Member? Join Now for as low as $29 / month!

WHERE DO I SIGN UP: In-Person Registration is available at any Emerald City Athletics location (Shoreline, Columbia City, Everett, and Wallingford)

WHAT IS THE COST TO SIGN UP?

  • BTC standard entry: $99 (all existing ECA members + members on *current personal training packages)

  • OR 50% off enrollment ($50) each individual with purchase of 3 1-on-1 New PT sessions

    •  (3) 30 min PT sessions $150 ($200 with partner)

    •  (3) 1 hour PT sessions $300 ($375 with partner)

*PT rates may vary by location, please see your home club for details

WHAT DOES BTC ENTRY INCLUDE:

  • 30 days of Champions Training

  • Individualized Muscle Building and Fat Loss Workout Plan

  • Complete Nutrition Guide + Meal Plan ($150 value)

  • Start & Finish InBody 570 Scans ($99 value)

  • 5 Expert led Educational Fitness Seminars for Check-In & Accountability

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO:

  • Sign-up during open enrollment: January 1st – January 22nd. The sooner you sign up = jumpstart on competition!

  • Attend Kickoff: Monday, January 22nd 5:30pm

  • Submit Results: Saturday, February 28th by 12pm. NO EXCEPTIONS

  • Complete Final InBody Scan

  • Include before and after pictures & testimonial detailing experience of S4 BTC. Must have InBody scans, pics, and testimonials on time to be eligible for prize purse.

WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES AND PRIZES?

2 Categories to choose from – Individual OR Partner

1st Place Individual - $500 Cash + $250 dues credit | 1st Place Partner - $250 Cash to both

2nd Place Individual - $250 Cash + $150 dues credit | 2 nd Place Partner - $150 Cash to both

3 rd Place Individual - $100 Cash + 100 dues credit | 3 rd Place Partner - $100 Cash to both

Important Dates to Remember :

  • Sign-Up: January 1st – January 22nd

  • Kickoff: Monday, January 22nd 5:30pm

  • Submit Results: Saturday, February 28th by 12pm. NO EXCEPTIONS

  • Winners Announced: March 2nd, 5:30pm

How Will Winners Be Selected

  • Results: This is a results-centered challenge prioritizing developing healthy habits! The individuals and partners that have the greatest body transformation with respect to body fat lost, muscle gained, and weight loss/gained based on goal will finish on top of the podium! All results will be judged on a % basis from start to finish to ensure a level playing field for all Men and Women equally.

  • Tie Breakers

  • Daily Habit Tracker Points: Total points accumulated from Kickoff to Finish (See Habit Tracker)

  • Habit Tracker provided at Kickoff

  • Quality of Testimonial: Effort put into recapping your S4 BTC experience and quality B&A pics.

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