IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE!
We've completed the 2019 Gold's Gym Challenge, and we are so excited to announce our winners!
Thousands of participants.
Hundreds of gyms.
30 winners.
Gold’s Gym's 12-Week Challenge is offered exclusively to members for a chance to split $100,000 in cash and prizes. Participants were challenged to not only drop pounds and lose inches, but to live a healthier lifestyle every day moving forward. The Challenge started in January and continued until the end of April for five age groups, ranging from 18 years to 60+.
It’s not easy to challenge yourself or your body in this way to push and get yourself to the next level. We knew our SoCal members were ready for the challenge and we couldn’t be happier to showcase all of our winners.
Gold’s Gym SoCal National Winners
FIRST PLACE: ALEXANDRA DIAZ - GOLD'S GYM NORTH HOLLYWOOD
Alexandra D. began the Challenge wanting to look better and feel better. She not only reached her fitness goals but exceeded her own expectations and we couldn’t be happier to have her representing Gold’s Gym SoCal!
“I learned more things about myself than I expected because of the Challenge. One of the main things was, I CAN DO IT!” – Alexandra D.
SECOND PLACE - DOUG PFENDLER - GOLD'S GYM NORTH HOLLYWOOD
When age hit Doug P., Doug hit the Challenge and got back in youthful shape! With his trainer Destiny doing the planning, Doug exceeded his health goals! We're loving the progress, Doug!
“…I did discover that age really is a state of mind.” – Doug P.
FIFTH PLACE - JACK TRUMP - GOLD'S GYM DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
Jack T. started his journey after losing a close friend. With the help of his trainer Eric, he was able to gain his health and his happiness back. Great job, Jack!
“This time I NEEDED the Challenge; it was about getting my life back.” – Jack T.
GOLD'S GYM SOCAL OVERALL FEMALE WINNER - DANYELLE RIPLING
Danyelle wanted to get in shape for her students and family at first. She soon realized that she was capable of her own accountability and killed the Challenge!
“I am so glad I kept it up, I’m so glad I realized I’m worth it.” – Danyelle R.
GOLD'S GYM SOCAL OVERALL MALE WINNER - LIONEL REED
With the combined help of his wife and trainer, Lionel went from being the heaviest he’s ever been in his life to the happiest he’s ever been with his health!
“I no longer have to be the funny, overweight guy that puts on a fake smile. Instead I get to be the truly happy guy that looks in the mirror and genuinely likes what he sees.” – Lionel R.
Congratulations to all the winners across Gold’s Gym SoCal including:
18-29 Female/Male Category Winners - Alexandra Diaz from North Hollywood and Javier/Alex Ayala from North Hollywood
30-39 Female/Male Category Winners - Darrlene Alguiza from Fullerton and Jack Trump from Downtown Los Angeles
40-49 Female/Male Category Winners - Heidi Miller from North Hollywood and Toby Darby from Valencia
50-59 Female/Male Category Winners - Anahit Chirishyan from North Hollywood and Gregg Gorski from North Hollywood
60+ Female/Male Category Winners - Teresa Berquist from Simi Valley and Doug Pfendler from North Hollywood
Valencia Club Winner - William Atwood
Thousand Oaks Club Winner - Stuart Weinstein
Simi Valley Club Winner - Becky Herrera
North Hollywood Club Winner - Cynthia De La Pena
Hollywood Club Winner - Jesus A. Rodriguez
Culver City Club Winner - Julie Samec
Downtown Los Angeles Club Winner - Nick Reynolds
Montclair Club Winner - Brian Gibson
Arcadia Club Winner - Edison Plough
Fullerton Club Winner - Matthew Chang
West Covina Club Winner - Rafael Acosta
Anaheim Club Winner - Ezequiel Larin
Glendale Club Winner - Brhitny Williams
Santa Barbara Club Winner - Blake Thulin
Female/Male Employee Winners - Megan Hoffman and Romain Badano from Hollywood
Don't forget to join us on July 11th for the 2019 Challenge Victory Party from 6pm-9pm at Gold's Gym Downtown LA! Enjoy free food, drinks, entertainment and awards! Check out our event page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/357541428234232/
We could not be prouder of our SoCal National winners and participants! Remember that it isn’t the destination, but the journey that is most important. We can’t wait until next year!
Experience Change with the Gold's Gym Challenge
All of our winners took responsibility and changed their lives for the better. We are looking forward to seeing how you plan to motivate next year's Challenge participants.
As our winners will profess, without one of our personal trainers, they wouldn't have achieved what they did. Link up with a personal trainer and take the Gold’s Challenge yourself. We also recommend starting the Challenge with our FREE 8 Week Shred program.
