Lose 50kg in 3 months and win a Porsche: China's extreme gym challenge sparks safety concerns
On Oct 23, a fitness center in Binzhou, Shandong province, launched a controversial weight-loss challenge promising a Porsche Panamera as the prize for losing 50kg in three months. The car is a used 2020 model owned by the gym owner, not a new car, and is valued at around 1.1 million yuan (US$155,000) in mainland China. Entry to participate costs 10,000 yuan (US$1,400) and covers meals and accommodation in a fully enclosed training environment.
Registration opens and the campaign goes viral: coach confirms it’s real and limited to 30 participants
The promotion was shared by a fitness trainer named Wang, who told Xiang Yang Video that the challenge is legitimate and already underway. He said, "The challenge is real and already underway, and registration will close once we reach 30 participants." As of the report, roughly seven or eight people had signed up.
What you get and what health experts warn about: details withheld, risks acknowledged
The promotional materials do not disclose the specifics of the training regimen, dietary plans, or the criteria for achieving the 50kg loss. The registration fee covers meals and accommodation in a fully enclosed training environment with shared rooms. Health professionals have raised concerns about the dangers of rapid weight loss in a short period, urging caution and closer scrutiny of the program.
