In a word, no. The program has been designed so that you can pick and choose the components that work for you. So, if you feel that competitions hold you accountable, then you can choose to go after one or more of the 3 prize categories. On the flipside, if you find that contests can feel like unnecessary pressure, then we suggest absorbing and incorporating the program’s content and recommendations minus the need to focus on “winning.”

Absolutely. Whether you choose to make this a competition or not, the health screening (which also include a blood pressure reading) are totally optional. To that end, having those numbers taken also does not mean you are entering the running for the Biggest Loser prize. You can simply look at the measurements as a piece of important data.

This will be specifically addressed in the kick-off workshop, but know that body fat percentage is a much more accurate gauge of your overall health as opposed to what the scale says.

Health Coaching Session (20 minutes)

For this call, it’s recommended that you come prepared with what you feel is your biggest hurdle to taking care of your wellbeing (i.e., not enough hours in the day, lacking motivation, an existing health condition, etc.). Our Health Coaches will help you strategize so you can leverage the next six weeks to your advantage. And rest assured — if you’re not quite sure what tends to get in your way, our Health Coaches have a knack for sussing that out, too. 😉

Private Training Session (30 minutes)

Prefer a more hands-on approach? In this session, you’ll work one-on-one with one of our coaches to focus on your movement practice. Whether it’s refining technique, modifying exercises, building confidence with equipment, or creating a strategy to get more out of your workouts during Reset, this session is designed to meet you where you are and support your progress.

For the premise of the competition, only workouts completed in The U’s Virtual Gym count for the Biggest Mover prize. These include both live and On Demand options (including our 15-, 30- and 45-minute sessions), all of which are tracked and quantifiable through The U’s app.

You sure can and that is fully encouraged. Suzanne will be providing some framework on how best to utilize the platform in the kick-off workshop, so be sure to listen/attend!

Good for you! We encourage you to move however works best for you. Just know that due to the fact that they cannot be properly verified, workouts outside of The U will not count towards the Biggest Mover prize.

Because there is such a thing as overtraining. While movement is an inherent part of any healthy lifestyle, The U does not endorse excessive exercising, as it can lead to unhealthy habits and repercussions in the body, such as inflammation.

Great question! These assignments focus on simple lifestyle tweaks (such as nutrition and stress management) and will be sent at the beginning of each week with clear directions. Participants will track their progress in the interactive Reset portal using our digital habit tracker, helping build accountability while practicing the healthy habits introduced throughout the program. These assignments are not meant to be time-consuming or something you need to ace — quite the opposite. The goal is simply to encourage you to try, explore, and begin integrating the recommendations we’re sharing.

Your results will be directly dependent to the effort you put into your reset. So, at the very least, if you absorb all the content, try some new things and show up for yourself in the ways that are requested, you can expect to emerge refreshed and energized with a new set of healthy habits.