Start the New Year off Right With the Recommit Don’t Quit Partner Challenge

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Are you ready and willing to COMMIT to a healthier version of yourself? EB Fitness will help you let go of negative habits, mindsets and emotions that might be holding you back and help you embrace the new goodness that 2023 can bring if we’re willing to work toward it. Are you ready to start fresh with us?​

If this resonates with you, we would love for you and your workout buddy to join the EB Fitness Center Recommit Don’t Quit Partner Challenge beginning January 16.

The challenge entails completing a set workout, alongside a partner, based on what our personal trainers develop each week. We will also send weekly newsletters with fitness, health and nutrition tips. We will be covering topics like:

  • ​Fixing your fitness mentality
  • Prioritizing meal planning
  • Actions you can take to prioritize a healthy lifestyle
  • Setting intentions and so much more!

On top of all the fun and knowledge, we also have gift card prizes for our first ($100), second ($50) and third ($25) place winners. Everyone who participates in the challenge will receive a 2023 EB Fitness Partner Challenge t-shirt designed by one of our trainers, Katie Perkins.

If you have any questions, the fitness center staff would be thrilled to chat with you about your goals at any time. If you’re ready to or are thinking about making a change, send an email to ebfitness@gdeb.com with the subject line PARTNER CHALLENGE. In the email, please include your names, team name, badge numbers, t-shirt size and email addresses.

Please note, you do have to be an EB Fitness Center Member to be a part of this challenge. If you are not currently a member, please fill out a Fitness Center Application and Liability Waiver and submit to ebfitness@gdeb.com. These can also be accessed and submitted at any of our fitness center locations: Groton (Bldg. 88 Garage), New London (Tower B-C Connector) and Kings Highway.

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