Life Time Names 2026 60XT Challenge Winners After 32,000-Person Contest

The winning cohort includes Connor Dugan of Westminster, Colorado, who shed 50 pounds while managing anxiety; Jared Johnson of Cherry Creek, Colorado, who rebuilt his strength to better care for his disabled son; Cierra Payton of Castle Creek, Indiana, who successfully overhauled her relationship with food; Mary Roberts of Miami at the Falls, Florida, who surpassed a 100-pound weight-loss milestone; and Jennifer Taggart of Easton, Ohio, who anchored her transformation in long-term sobriety and consistency.

Each winner followed a rigorous schedule consisting of three weekly strength sessions and three cardio workouts. Ryan Sonnenburg, Senior Vice President of Dynamic Personal Training at Life Time, noted that the program’s success relies on intentionality and the support of a community-driven ecosystem. Beyond the physical results, the participants utilized the company’s recovery services and professional coaching to establish routines intended to outlast the 60-day challenge period. With over 3.5 million participants in such challenges over the last two decades, the initiative remains a cornerstone of the company’s approach to athletic lifestyle management.