Get Healthy With Calgary Co-op

CALGARY, Jan. 30, 2012 /CNW/ - Monday, January 30, marks the launch of the 2012 Calgary Co-op Whole Health Challenge.  "This year, we've made some exciting changes to the Whole Health Challenge that will increase participation and encourage people to make healthy choices by offering great prizes to reward their efforts," says Sarah Boutron, manager of events and promotions for Calgary Co-op.  "The free 10-week program will give participants the chance to complete four different challenges, as well as a final challenge which will encompass the entire Whole Health Challenge event." All of the challenges offer great prizes, including four grand prizes of unlimited boot camp for a year for two from FRESH! Fitness.

"FRESH! is proud to be a part of this great program," says Tim Borys, President and CEO of FRESH! Wellness Group, and gold sponsor of the Whole Health Challenge.  "With the rising obesity epidemic and a largely sedentary population, well-run programs like the Calgary Co-op Whole Health Challenge are a breath of fresh air and a great benefit to people searching for a way to make healthy changes in their lifestyle."

"The Calgary Co-op Whole Health Challenge allows people to participate within their comfort level," says Colin Kuefler, regional manager for Johnson Insurance, second of the gold sponsors of the Whole Health Challenge. "We recognize that not everyone wants to train for a marathon, so even small changes make a big difference in a person's journey towards better health."

To participate and learn more about the 2012 Calgary Co-op Whole Health Challenge, visit www.calgarycoop.com/whc.

About Calgary Co-op

Owned by Calgarians, Calgary Co-op is one of the largest retail co-operatives in North America. With over 440,000 members, 3600 employees, assets of $393 million and annual sales of just over $1 billion.  Calgary Co-op, Calgary's local fresh market is committed to lead in food, petroleum, home health care, pharmacy and travel. Investing over $3.5 million into the Calgary community, Calgary Co-op supports numerous non-profit and charitable organizations within the city.

Sarah Boutron, Events & Promotions Manager 
Calgary Co-operative Association Limited
Phone: [phone], ext. 6140
Cell: 403-808-1362