In this episode of Becoming Reborn, the boys tackle a question that would have sounded crazy a few years ago — are gym challenges dead?

They reflect on how much the fitness industry has changed. There was a time when transformation challenges, fat loss competitions, and body composition goals were the main reason people joined gyms. Challenges were a huge part of the fitness journey for many people and played a major role in building motivation and accountability.

Today, the landscape looks very different. More people are training for external events and performance based goals. From HYROX and running events to endurance challenges and obstacle races, the focus has shifted from simply looking better to becoming more capable.

The conversation also explores a more controversial topic — the rise of peptides, GLP 1 medications, Ozempic and similar treatments. The boys discuss how these developments may be changing the way people approach weight loss, body composition, and fitness, and what that could mean for the future of the industry.

This episode is an honest discussion about where fitness has come from, where it's heading, and whether traditional gym challenges still have a place in today's world.