Did you know that Malaysia has consistently been named one of the most obese nations in Asia?
Just last year, it was reported that roughly one out of two adults in Malaysia is overweight. This is definitely something that we need to work on as Malaysians. Fortunately, there’s a local gym that is willing to help fellow Malaysians by giving them an impossible-to-resist source of motivation.
We’re talking about the Babel Burn Challenge where you can win prizes worth RM250,000 just by burning off your fat!
Yes, they’re not kidding. Babel is challenging you to hit the gym and they’ll even reward you for it! Sounds too good to pass up? Then read on to find out everything you need to know to win this challenge! 💪
What is the Babel Burn Challenge & why should I join?
The challenge was born by Billy Waters, Chief Operating Officer of The Babel Group, in response to the current rate of obesity in Malaysia. In order to combat this growing problem and encourage Malaysians to start prioritising their health, Babel is running this challenge to promote healthy fat loss and healthier living among Malaysians! Not only that, they’ve also prepared a long list of prizes to motivate Malaysians to get started on this challenge.
Without further ado, here are the amazing prizes that you can win with this challenge:
- First place: RM100,000 Cash
- Second place: RM20,000 Cash
- Third place: RM10,000 Cash
If you can’t place yourself in the top three, don’t be sad! With this challenge, Babel wishes to reward everyone for their hard work which is why they also prepared prizes based on different tiers of fat loss. The more you lose, the more you can win! Here’s how you will be rewarded (based on the percentage of body fat percentage burned):
Wondering what the lucky draw tickets are for? There are actually a myriad of lucky draw prizes still waiting to be won! Just check them out here:
- 3-night stay in a 5-star hotel in Bali x3
- Apple Watch Series 8 x5
- Louis Vuitton vouchers worth RM5,000 x1
- A supercar driving experience x1
- A fine-dining experience at Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill Restaurant x2
- A pair of Coldplay concert tickets x1
- Nose surgery OR an aesthetic clinic voucher worth RM10,000 x1
Can you imagine winning a trip to Bali or an Apple Watch just for working out at the gym? Who else would want to give you such awesome prizes right?! 😱
OMG, these prizes are amazing! Sign me up NOW!
With the number of awesome prizes in-store, you probably thought there would be some sort of catch to this challenge, right? Well, all you have to do to win is hit the gym and try to lose the highest percentage of body fat within three months! That’s it!
The challenge is also open to everyone! Here’s how you can sign up:
- Head over to the gym of your choice (Babel TTDI or Babel KLCC)
- Purchase a 6-month pre-pay gym membership. As a special treat for challengers, you can split the fee payment over two months!
- Complete the supervised Weigh-In session to measure your body fat percentage
- Book and attend your Discovery session and get started on a 12-week Training Programme & Nutrition Plan
- Weigh in after three months and stand a chance to claim the prizes!
The three-month period will commence on 1st June with the start of the First Weigh In session. After the Weigh In closes on 11th June, that’s when challengers would need to start working out to achieve their goals.
After that, the Final Weigh-In session will start from 1st to 11th September to find the challenger who has managed to lose the highest percentage of body fat. As for the lucky draw, it will take place on 13 September 2023.
The amount of fat lost will be judged with this formula:
I’m interested to join but where or how do I start…
Feeling self-conscious or unsure about what workouts will suit you? Fret not! By signing up for the membership, you will also receive some assistance throughout the three-month timeline in the form of:
- A one-hour Discovery Session, Fitness & Health Assessments, a 12-week Training Programme and Nutrition Plan
- Unlimited Group classes
- Access to all equipment at the gym including the pools and sauna
- Five-star amenities and club lounges
- Weekly weekend Burn Bootcamps and workshops
Babel has certainly got your back to ensure you hit your goal in this challenge, okay?
Hold up, there’s more! Apart from the fat loss journey, there’s also another way for you to win a cash prize! 👀
Make the best out of your three-month “Burn Challenge” journey by documenting it and posting it online to inspire others. The best Burn Challenge video could stand a chance to win a RM10,000 cash prize! Just make sure to post your video as an Instagram reel on a public account and tag @babel.fit to submit your entry.
Think you’re ready to take up the challenge? Good news! You can now sign up to join the challenge by visiting their website here. However, there are limited slots available for this challenge. Plus, the cut-off date to join and the First Weigh In session will end by 11 June 2023. So, don’t waste any time and sign up ASAP, okay!
For more information on the challenge or the gym, you can visit Babel’s website here or you can also follow them on Instagram and Facebook for all the latest updates. Good luck, guys~
