After years of believing fitness meant working harder, Barb Albani found a smarter path, climbing from last place to third in this year’s Lifestyle Challenge.
Tag: Lifestyle Challenge
Member Spotlight: Cait Quinn
By balancing her career, motherhood, and self-care through small, sustainable changes, Cait achieved 2nd place in the 2026 Lifestyle Challenge.
Member Spotlight: Susan Russell
With support from her cousin, trainer, and HAC community, Susan Russell turned consistency into confidence, found joy in movement, and earned 1st place in the Lifestyle Challenge.
Member Spotlight: Ryan Falgowski
After years of pain and setbacks, Ryan Falgowski took on the Lifestyle Challenge—emerging stronger, pain-free, and first-place fit.
Member Spotlight: Kristen Frano
After triumphing during the Project Zero challenge, Kristen rocketed into 2nd place in the HAC Lifestyle Challenge.
Member Spotlight: Andres Avalos
With little prior gym experience but lots of grit, Andres embraced the unknown when he chose to enter the 2025 Lifestyle Challenge.
Member Spotlight: Jim Dooley
When motivation was low, and stress was high, Jim’s determination pulled him out of the dark and into the Lifestyle Challenge 1st place seat.
Member Spotlight: Lisa Michels
Lisa overlooked all the excuses life presented, showed up for herself every day, and earned a second-place seat in the Lifestyle Challenge leaderboard.
Member Spotlight: Nate Widom
Nate developed innovative strategies that would help him overcome workout aversion and claim a third-place spot in the Lifestyle Challenge.
I Changed My Life in Just 12 Weeks
HAC Member Rusty Giles discusses his experience participating in the 2023 Lifestyle Challenge and how he’s continued making strides since.










