2024 Mayor’s Fitness Challenge

The Mayor’s Fitness Challenge is a six-week program to engage and encourage Little Elm stakeholders with their wellness journey. Whether individual or family, young or old, The Rec™ is here to help everyone on their journey to being a better version of themselves. 

We hope this program can kick-start wellness journeys across Little Elm and show community members the benefits at The Rec at the Lakefront™. From group exercise to a one-of-a-kind fitness floor to personal and small-group training and a brand new workout studio, The Rec™ can help anyone on their journey to wellness.

During the program, participants will be split into teams and work towards earning points by completing various weekly tasks. At the end of each week, we will have individual and team prizes for those with the most points.

The Challenge begins on Saturday, March 16 and runs through Sunday, April 28.

The fee to participate is $30 for individuals or $70 for families. The family rate covers six immediate family members residing in the same household. Family memberships accommodate one or two heads of household, and all dependents must be under 23 years of age.

Those participating in the program will set personal goals for weight loss or fitness and receive weight loss tips, wellness coaching, workout instruction, and nutrition advice. Participants will also receive a 30-minute free personal training session, a T-shirt, and a swag bag.

Registration begins on February 1, online or in person at The Rec at The Lakefront™, 303 Main Street, Little Elm. 

After registration, participants are encouraged to participate in the Mayor’s Fitness Challenge Kickoff Week. More information will be available as the program gets closer. You can also register during the Kickoff Week! Stay current and communicate with fellow participants by joining the MFC Facebook group.

The Journey of 1,000 Miles
New this year, join us for The Journey of 1,000 Miles as we work to beat the Town of Prosper in a step competition! Each week during weeks two-five of MFC, submit your steps to LEMFC@littleelm.org. At the end of the four weeks, we will see which Town has the most points!

MFC Seminars

• Nutrition: Olivia Joy Castellanos, a local Registered Dietician and Nutritionist will be giving your first MFC seminar presentation on Tuesday, March 19 from 6-7 p.m. She will be covering everything about Nutrition and healthy ways to lose weight, maintain weight, and build muscle. Her big focus is on having a positive relationship with food, and she will be teaching these tips and tricks through her own experiences with nutrition.
• Kinetics: Damian Lopes, a Certified Personal Trainer local to the Little Elm area, will be giving a presentation on Thursday, March 28 from 6-7 p.m. on Kinesiology, Personal Training, Anatomy and Muscle Development. He encourages everyone to live an active lifestyle and trains in Union Park, he will also be offering specialty group exercise classes at Union Park during the challenge for points!
• Finance: Stuart Snook, a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, will be presenting this week’s wellness seminar on Financial Wellness on Thursday, April 4 from 6-7 p.m. He will focus on the importance of planning ahead for a comfortable financial future and discuss things you may not have thought about in regards to your finances, yet. Stuart is a super active person in the Little Elm community and we are so excited to have him.
• Cooking: Jamal Johnson is back again on Wednesday, April 10 from 6-7 p.m. to present a cooking demonstration for the MFC participants. He has great interactive materials that keep the audience engaged in learning how to cook and he goes further to give tips on healthy cooking and meal prepping.
• Mental Health: Dr. Colby King will be discussing the importance of mental health awareness and mental strength. We will cover our upcoming Lakefront Walk for Wellness event and it’s purpose for the Little Elm community. We will encourage open discussion about mental health and listen to any and all stories.
• The Rec at The Lakefront™: Join Cassie Hoover, the Fitness & Wellness Supervisor for The Town of Little Elm, on Tuesday, April 23, from 6-7 p.m. to discuss all of the upcoming events we have being offered to Little Elm residents and beyond. She will discuss the importance of recreation for a community and provide many opportunities for open discussion and questions regarding current recreation offerings and ways to improve for community members.

Group Activities: 

• Kickball tournament: We will be joining together on Sunday, April 7, from 1-3 p.m. at the new Lakeside Sports Complex with our teams to compete in a first ever kickball tournament. Winning team gets points galore! We will also be giving out awards for best dressed teams, etc.
• Flow Rider Friday: On April 26 from 6-8 p.m. we will have one side of the Flo Rider reserved for all MFC participants and their kids! Come enjoy surfing on the waves and a fun night at The Cove™.
• Chair volleyball: We will be joining together with our teams on Sunday, April 28, from 1-4 p.m. at The Rec at The Lakefront™ to compete in a first ever chair volleyball tournament. Winning team gets points galore! We will also be giving out awards for best dressed teams, etc.
• Parent & Me Yoga

What You Get:

• DAILY workout moves for home or the gym
• WEEKLY videos and tips for a healthy lifestyle
• ONE free 30-minute personal training session
• A TEAM to cheer you on throughout the Challenge
• A 2024 MFC T-shirt
• A starter pack FULL of healthy recipes, tips, a dining-out guide to Little Elm, and more
• WEEKLY prizes and giveaways
• FUN meetups and activities throughout the Challenge

 

As we continue to develop the 2024 Guide Book, check out the 2023 MFC Guide here!

We can’t wait to join you on your wellness journey.