Past Biggest Winners
Xceler8 Fitness Centre held the inaugural Biggest Winner competition in 2009 and the second was held early in 2010. Both competitions were an enormous success with over 350 entrants and a total weight loss in excess of 3000 kg. The third competition became the Riverina's Biggest Winner and attracted entrants from all over the Riverina, held late in 2010.
The 1st Biggest Winner competition was initiated just to get as many people as possible into a regular exercise regime and help them improve their lifestyle. The big incentive for people to enter the competition was $10,000 prize money, however the motivation soon came from the friendships and camaraderie that participants enjoyed throughout the competition.
The 10 weeks were some of the most energy charged weeks we have experienced in 12 years of business at Xceler8 with banter flying all over the place as the end got near. Julie got the last laugh though taking home the $7500 first prize.
The 2nd Biggest Winner competition outstripped all expectations with over 200 entrants vying for the $15,000 cash and prizes. The runner-up from 2009, crowd favourite Lucy, won with a total weight loss over the 2 competitions of around 45 kg, and a total loss of over 90 kg since joining the gym. Lucy finished 0.02 % in front of Bec, though you also have to feel for Dave leading from week one only to be overtaken in the last week by less than 0.05%.
The percentage-based competition ensures people of all starting weights have the opportunity to win the competition, with some people who finished in the top 10 losing as little as 10 kg.
The 3rd Biggest Winner evolved into the Riverina’s Biggest Winner as a result of out-of-town enquiry during the first two competitions. This is the biggest development in the competition’s history, opening it up to everyone in the Riverina, even if you are not a member of Xceler8 and live in a neighbouring town.
Xceler8’s main goal is for everyone in the Riverina to do something to improve their health, fitness and lifestyle.
Also new to the 3rd competition was the couple’s competition which allows participants to team up with a friend, family member or complete stranger and get a second chance to win a slice of the $15,000 cash and prizes. And let’s not forget each competition ends with a fantastic night out to celebrate our awesome results.
Testimonials
“The Biggest Winner” challenge began at the right time for me. With only a small amount of weight to lose (7-8kg) the challenge gave me the edge I needed to get off that plateau and take my training and nutrition to the next level and shift those stubborn last few kgs. It was not easy and it took a lot of hard work and determination. Knowing that every week you had to step on the scales, you really had to lift your game and make a big effort so you could see the results on the scales. The support given to me by all the staf...
