Participants need to sign up before 30th September, and the challenge starts 8th October. Weekly progress updates and weight checks every Saturday will make sure participants are all on track. Divided into five groups of ten at the start, the person who makes the least progress during the week Michael Sorgenfrey, General Manager of Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel said: “Many people struggle to keep a routine of exercise and healthy habits during the summer so we are excited about this challenge designed to motivate and guide people to a healthy lifestyle. The ‘Biggest Shrinker’ stands to win some fantastic prizes.”
The enrollment fee of AED 500 will entitle the participant to unlimited access to the health club, two branded ‘Biggest Shrinker’ T-shirts, a starter kit including gym bag, water bottle, low GI food guide, meal plans and recipes, as well as a workout chart to track progress. A programme of motivational speakers will help motivate and guide participants, with notable guests including Tori Leckie, Long distance marathon runner sponsored by Adidas; Laura Holland, Nutritional Therapist; Gus Moustakas, Executive Chef; Houry Pappins, Hypnotherpist and Heinz Fuchsbichler from Al Wahda. Anyone up to the challenge should register by calling +971 2 495 3831 or email Part of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels, one of the world’s largest hotel companies with more than 120 owned and managed hotels across 20 countries, the five star deluxe Grand Millennium Al Wahda is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s business district and attached to Al Wahda Mall.
The hotel offers high levels of personal service combined with state-of-the-art-technology, whilst boasting the city’s largest spa and health club, and a stunning rooftop outdoor swimming pool.