The Fitness Challenge Board Game
The Fitness Challenge is the game that helps you lose weight and get fit by creating a friendly competition between two people. The Fitness Challenge is like having a personal trainer in a box – everything you need to start and stick with your exercise program comes in one complete game. It’s as easy as “pick a partner, place a wager, play 8 weeks”.
I was pleasantly surprised when I received The Fitness Challenge. The quality of the pieces far exceeded my expectations. The game came with a really nice scorecard and super strong magnets to hang it on a fridge (or hanging tabs for a wall or corkboard) The rules are very well written – catchy – and easy to understand. You start the game by signing a contract to signify your commitment to exercise for 8-weeks. There are two decks of wager cards that give fun ideas for all kinds of things to bet for. The wager cards are divided into different categories and can be played by couples, kids, relatives, co-workers and friends. They attach to the scorecard with well-made plastic clips. The game also comes with static cling “star points” that allow you to track your workouts. The nice thing is that the entire game is re-useable. The list of exercise choices includes just about any kind of activity you can think of, and the game specifies you how long you have to do each activity, depending on your fitness level. I really felt like having everything you need in the box takes all of the guesswork out of starting and completing an exercise program.
What a great product! I usually hate to exercise, so when my girlfriend called me and “challenged” me to an 8 week exercise contest with this “new board game”, I wasn’t sure I’d like it. But we had so much fun with it! I couldn’t believe how much having a partner actually made me exercise. And it was such a motivator seeing the Scorecard on the fridge being filled out week by week. Plus, putting a “star” on the board every time I finished my workout made me feel a sense of accomplishment. The 8 weeks seemed to fly by and my friend and I really did exercise throughout the whole thing – and we had fun with the wagers too. This is such a neat idea. I’ve never found anything else out there quite like it.
Length:: 1:51 Mins
Meet Jeff and Lauren, a couple who successfully played The Fitness Challenge. Also, Vicki Sorensen, The Fitness Challenge creator, tells you about her game.