Mayor's Fitness Challenge

mayor’s fitness challenge

Overview

Mayor Derrick Henry and the City of Daytona Beach are committed to residents' health and well-being. Whether you’re already fit or you want to learn how to get fit, join us as we get moving together.

The Mayor's Fitness Challenge will take place from Tuesday, Sept. 7, through Saturday, Oct. 30. The first session is at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the Midtown Community Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd., and will feature a weigh-in as well as further information regarding the 8-week program. Registration is only $20 per participant. Classes will be at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday and 8:30 a.m. every Saturday during the program. *There is a virtual option available for participants. A link will be provided before the first class.

The healthy program features a schedule of fun activities for adults of all ages and fitness levels. Bi-weekly sessions include activities like yoga, Zumba, line dancing, strength training, walk/runs and a variety of other indoor and outdoor activities. There will be a weigh-in at the beginning of the program and again at the end to track results and the man and woman who lose the most weight while completing the program. Prizes will be awarded to those who lose the highest percentage of weight. Additional prizes will awarded.

Registration

To participate in the Mayor's Fitness Challenge, visit the City of Daytona Beach's Activities website and select "Mayor's Fitness Challenge." For more information, please contact Betty Goodman, assistant city manager, at (386) 671-8203.

2021 Schedule 

Week 1Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 5:30 p.m. - Kickoff, registration, weigh-in. Located at Midtown Cultural & Educational Center (925 George W. Engram Blvd.)Saturday, Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m. - Line dancing by Lisa. Located at Midtown Cultural & Educational Center (925 George W. Engram Blvd.)
Week 2Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 5:30 p.m. - Zumba with Monica. Located at Midtown Cultural & Educational Center (925 George W. Engram Blvd.)Saturday, Sept. 18 at 8:30 a.m. - Zumba with Monica. Located at Midtown Cultural & Educational Center (925 George W. Engram Blvd.)
Week 3Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 5:30 p.m. - Strength training with Stephanie. Located at Midtown Cultural & Educational Center (925 George W. Engram Blvd.)Saturday, Sept. 25 at 8:30 a.m. - Strength training with Stephanie. Located at Midtown Cultural & Educational Center (925 George W. Engram Blvd.)
Week 4Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m. -
Renew Yoga.
Located at Midtown Cultural & Educational Center (925 George W. Engram Blvd.)
Saturday, Oct. 2 at 8:30 a.m.
Renew Yoga.
Located at Midtown Cultural & Educational Center (925 George W. Engram Blvd.)
Week 5Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 5:30 p.m. - Work out and walk bridges at One Daytona, Speedway Running Elements and Advent Health**Thursday, Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m. - Work out and walk bridges at One Daytona, Speedway Running Elements and Advent Health 
Week 6Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m. - Cardio Kickboxing with Monica. Located at Midtown Cultural & Educational Center (925 George W. Engram Blvd.)Saturday, Oct. 16 at 8:30 a.m. - Cardio Kickboxing with Monica. Located at Midtown Cultural & Educational Center (925 George W. Engram Blvd.)
Week 7Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. - Walk Veterans Memorial Bridge. Meet at Daytona Beach City Hall parking lotSaturday, Oct. 23 at 8:30 a.m. - Walk Veterans Memorial Bridge. Meet at Daytona Beach City Hall parking lot 
Week 8Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 5:30 p.m. - Weigh out, line dancing with Lisa. Located at Midtown Cultural & Educational Center (925 George W. Engram Blvd.)Saturday, Oct. 30 at 8:30 a.m. - Finale. Breakfast and prizes. Located at Midtown Cultural & Educational Center (925 George W. Engram Blvd.)






**Meeting on Thursday instead of Saturday in Week 5