28-DAY WINTER CHALLENGE 2026

Don't Just Survive Winter. Own it.

Most people come out of winter behind. Slower, softer, starting again from scratch.

The OC Winter Challenge is built so that doesn't happen to you.

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SOUND FAMILAR?

You Worked Hard All Year.
Winter Shouldn't Erase That.

You Worked Hard All Year. Winter Shouldn't Erase That.

✕ You skip morning sessions because it's dark and cold and the bed wins.
✕ You tell yourself you'll reset properly in September. Then September comes.
✕ Your energy drops, your routine falls apart, and you feel like you're starting from zero again.
✕ You know you'd feel better if you just showed up. But you're not showing up.
✕ You come out of winter behind the people who didn't stop.

THE TRUTH

This Isn't A Motivation Problem.
It's A Structure Problem.

This Isn't A

Motivation Problem.

It's A Structure Problem.

The people who train through winter don't have more willpower. They have a system. A reason to keep going. A community that notices when they're not there. OC gives you all three. You just show up.

A threshold you can reach

The goal isn't to be first. It's to not stop. Train 3 times a week for 4 weeks. That's it. Hit the threshold, earn your status.

A leaderboard that keeps you honest

Weekly standings posted for the whole community. Not to create pressure. To remind you that everyone else is still going, and so are you.

An identity shift that sticks

You don't just complete a challenge. You become someone who trains through winter. That's the part that changes what you do next year too.

You worked all year. Don't stop now. Winter is the test, not the reason.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything You Need.
Nothing You Don't.

Coaching

Coached every session

Every session has a coach. You never walk in and figure it out yourself. You show up, you're led, you leave feeling better than when you arrived. Form over fatigue, always.

Structure

One focus per week

Before Day 1 you attend an induction, set your goal, and record your baseline numbers. Week 1 focuses on goals. Week 2 adds sleep. Nutrition runs across all four weeks. On Day 28 you retest the same numbers. Real data showing real change.

Accountability

We notice when you're not there

If you miss a week without warning, we follow up. Not because we're checking up on you. Because at 92% attendance, showing up is what we do here, and we want that for you.

Status

Earned, not bought

Complete the challenge and you earn limited edition OC Winter Challenge merch. You can't buy it. You can only earn it. That's the point. Wear it knowing what it took.

HOW TO GET STARTED

Your Path Through Winter Starts Here

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First

Become an OC member

The Winter Challenge is open to OC members. If you're not a member yet, this is where it starts. Choose your track, group classes or personal training, and join the club that shows up for you.

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Then

Register for the challenge

Once you're a member, register your spot in the 28-Day Winter Challenge. Spots are limited each intake and fill quickly. Secure your place before registration closes on 6 June 2026.

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Before day 1

Attend induction and pick up your resources

The weekend before Day 1, you come in for your group induction. Set your 28-day goal, complete your Evolt body composition scan, and record your baseline numbers. Pick up your induction booklet and scorecard. Your digital resources land in your inbox the same day.

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Every week

Train 3 times a week. Don't stop.

That's the threshold. Three sessions a week for four weeks. Each week has one new focus stacked on the last. Show up, get coached, build the habit. The leaderboard updates weekly so the whole community can see who's still in the race.

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Day 28

Retest. Collect your merch. Keep going.

You return for a full retest. Same tests, same coach, real numbers showing real change. Hit the threshold and you earn your limited edition OC Winter Challenge gear. Then you decide what comes next, from a position of strength.

Your investment

The 28-Day OC Winter Challenge

For Queenstowners who want to feel energised, connected, and consistent. Even through the darkest days of the year.

Registration closes 6 June 2026

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★★★★★

"The team at the OC are amazing - they are attentive and fun whilst getting the best out of you."

Glenn & Tiffany Mitchell

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What you'll get

Already an OC member?

Just the challenge registration fee. That's it.

$50

✓Coached sessions every visit across all 28 days
✓Group induction with Evolt body composition scan and baseline testing
✓OC Induction Booklet and sticker scorecard
✓OC Goal Setting Course (Week 1)
✓OC Sleep Mastery course (Week 2)
✓OC Nutrition Foundation Course (Week 1-4)
✓Weekly community leaderboard
✓Full retest on Day 28, real numbers showing real change
✓Limited edition OC Winter Challenge merch if you hit the threshold

Not a member yet?

Join with a 1-month membership alongside your challenge entry. Cancel any time after your month is up.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What exactly is the OC Winter Challenge?

A structured 28-day health programme at OC Health Clubs designed to keep you training, building habits, and feeling better through the toughest stretch of winter. You get coached sessions every visit, an Evolt body composition scan, an induction booklet and scorecard, access to the Goals and Sleep Mastery courses, a Nutrition Guide running all four weeks, a weekly community leaderboard, a full retest on Day 28, and limited edition OC Winter Challenge merch if you hit the threshold. It runs 8 June to 6 July 2026.

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How much does it cost?

$50 registration fee if you're already an OC member. If you're not a member yet, you join with a 1-month membership alongside your challenge entry. Cancel any time after your month is up. Either way, the $50 gets you into the challenge and everything that comes with it.

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What sessions count towards the challenge?

All of them. Group classes and personal training sessions both count. If it's on the OC timetable during the challenge period, it counts. The threshold is 3 sessions per week across 4 weeks.

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How does the leaderboard work?

Every week, session attendance is tracked and posted to the OC community. You can see exactly where you stand and who's still in the race alongside you. It's not about being first. It's about staying in it. The leaderboard keeps the community honest and keeps you accountable.

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What is the limited edition merch and how do I earn it?

Limited edition OC Winter Challenge gear designed specifically for this intake. You can't buy it. You can only earn it by hitting the session threshold: 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks. Details confirmed at induction. We hand them out at the Day 28 retest.

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I've never trained at OC before. Is this for me?

Yes. Every session is coach-led and every member works at their own level. The induction is designed to set you up properly from Day 1. The challenge is about showing up consistently, not about being the fittest person in the room. Form over fatigue, always.

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What if I get sick or need to miss a week?

Talk to your coach. Life happens and we'd rather modify your plan than have you sitting at home. What we ask is that you don't go quiet. The accountability only works if the conversation stays open. Rest if you need to. Come back strong.

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What's included in the digital resources?

You receive five digital resources when you join: Week 1 unlocks OC Goal Setting. Week 2 adds the OC Sleep Mastery course. Your OC Nutrition Foundation Course runs across all four weeks, building awareness without overwhelming you. Eat With the Season - Winter Edition (12 pages covering NZ winter seasonal foods, 9 recipes, warming teas, and a daily nourishment template) and Ground Down - Winter Mindfulness Guide (8 pages with 6 home practices including breathwork, yoga nidra, and a winter solstice ritual for June 21). Everything are yours to keep. All resources land in your inbox the day of your induction.

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I'm already pretty fit. Will this challenge me?

The challenge is what you make it. The consistency requirement is what trips up even the fittest people. Showing up 3 times a week when it's dark, cold, and your bed is warm, that's the test. Winter is the challenge. The programme just gives you the structure to pass it.

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How do I sign up?

Click Reserve My Spot on this page, and complete registration. Registration closes 6 June 2026. Spots are limited and fill quickly each intake.

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Winter Is Coming. So Is The Best Version Of You.

28 days. The darkest part of the year. The community that shows up anyway. This is your challenge.

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