{"id":3129,"date":"2019-10-15T17:10:48","date_gmt":"2019-10-15T17:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/blog\/challenge-checklist\/"},"modified":"2025-06-05T17:41:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T17:41:01","slug":"challenge-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/blog\/challenge-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"A Checklist to Kick Off the Gold\u2019s Gym Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Congratulations! You took an important first step: You signed up for the 2020 Gold\u2019s Gym Challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve come to the right place if you are ready to experience change. The Gold\u2019s Gym Challenge is about different types of transformation: physical, emotional and mental. Gold\u2019s Gym will be your coach and a resource for you every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get the most out of the Gold\u2019s Gym Challenge by following our checklist to help you prepare for your 12-week journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Take your \u201cbefore\u201d measurements and photos.<br><br><\/strong>Be sure to schedule and take your \u201cbefore\u201d measurements and photos with a trainer. This is your official starting point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/personal-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><strong>Talk<\/strong><\/b><b><strong> with a Gold\u2019s Gym personal trainer.<br><br><\/strong><\/b><\/a>Our personal trainers are here to help you! We set the industry standard for fitness, so if you have a question, ask one of our certified personal trainers or coaches. Complimentary fitness plans are available at many Gold\u2019s Gym locations. This is a great way to start the Gold\u2019s Gym Challenge with a plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/TheGoldsGymChallenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Join the Gold\u2019s Gym Challenge Facebook group.<br><br><\/b><\/a>This is the place to ask questions and find other supportive people, which are key ingredients to success. This community includes current and past Gold\u2019s Gym Challenge participants as well as people just getting started. Introduce yourself and say hello.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/challenge\/\"><b><strong>Visit the Gold\u2019s Gym Challenge resource page<\/strong><\/b><\/a>.<br><br><\/strong>Bookmark this page to receive the latest tips about fitness, nutrition and motivation throughout the Gold\u2019s Gym Challenge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share your success on social media.<br><br><\/strong>Posting to social media is a great motivator and a nice way to build a community where you can share your journey. Tag @goldsgym and use #GGChallenge2020 when you share on your social media channels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get fitness in your calendar.<br><br><\/strong>Hold yourself accountable by setting up calendar reminders for midpoint check-ins and final weigh-ins. If you need reminders for the gym, put those in, too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consider new gear.<br><br><\/strong>Get ready for the Gold\u2019s Gym Challenge by treating yourself to new fitness gear. You\u2019re going to transform your life in 12 weeks \u2014 you can transform your closet, too. Comfort and performance are important. (And you can get started with some<strong> <b><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.goldsgym.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Gold\u2019s Gear<\/strong><\/a><\/b><\/strong>.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Try something new.<br><br><\/strong>Your body will feel good if you try new things. Take a group exercise class or familiarize yourself with a new piece of equipment by asking one of our personal trainers. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Give yourself a high-five!<br><br><\/strong>You\u2019ve signed up for the Gold\u2019s Gym Challenge. That\u2019s a big step \u2014 and, for every day you participate, you should be proud for becoming a stronger version of yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your fitness journey is yours alone, but you don\u2019t have to do it by yourself. Gold\u2019s Gym is here for you every step of the way. That means every time you go to the gym, we want to help you go one step further on your journey. Remember, every stride can lead to real change \u2014 what will you accomplish in 12 weeks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ggus-dev\/image\/private\/s--nNGlNd42--\/c_auto,g_auto,w_1365,h_2048\/v1\/2405e908\/2020-challenge-checklist.webp?_a=BAAAV6Bs\" alt=\"The image shows a checklist for a fitness challenge, with various tasks such as taking measurements, talking to a personal trainer, joining a Facebook group, and trying something new.\" class=\"wp-image-13738\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try these fitness and nutrition articles from our experts:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/blog\/common-gym-mistakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>3 Common Gym Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/blog\/create-healthy-plate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tips for Creating the Perfect Healthy Plate<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/blog\/fitness-trackers-worth-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Are Fitness Trackers Worth It? 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