07/19/2026
Six(ish) weeks ago, we tried something different.
In past challenges, we noticed people would start strong⊠but as the weeks went on, life happened. Motivation faded, accountability slipped, and it became easier to quietly fall off before the finish line.
So we changed the game.
We introduced squads, challenge points, and a brand-new portal to make accountability more personal. Smaller teams meant people were less likely to fade into the background, and a little friendly competition (because who doesnât need that sometimes?) gave everyone something bigger than themselves to show up for.
What happened over the next six weeks exceeded every expectation we had.
The competition stayed close until the very last day.
Squads created team logos. Members cheered each other on, walked together outside the gym, encouraged eachother to stay on track on vacation, celebrated wins, and built friendships beyond class.
Together, this group lost over 50 pounds!
But honestly, thatâs not what weâre most proud of.
The biggest win was watching people prove to themselves they could stay consistent.
Members surprised themselves by tracking their nutrition, prioritizing protein, drinking more water, getting more sleep, hitting their step goals, and showing up day after day.
Because getting results isnât just about the hour you spend in the gym, itâs what you do during the other 23 hours of the day. Thatâs exactly what this challenge was designed to reinforce.
And then there was Coach Killian đ¶âŠ who celebrated wins, called people out when they needed a push, and even suggested a few members consider replacing their snoring boyfriends in the name of better sleep. đ
A huge congratulations to our inaugural champions, The Hungry Hot Girls đ©·đ, for taking home the team title, and to all of our individual award winners.
Without question, this was the best challenge weâve ever run at Valhalla.
To everyone who participated: thank you for embracing something new, supporting your teammates, and proving that consistency, accountability, and community will always beat perfection.
We couldnât be more proud of all of you. đȘ
