After six weeks of commitment, competition, and community, the 2026 D1 Training National Challenge has officially come to a close—and the results are in.

From March 2 through April 11, athletes across the D1 network showed up, put in the work, and pushed themselves to new limits. Built as a community-driven challenge, the National Challenge is designed to develop stronger habits, improve performance, and create accountability through structured programming and weekly micro-challenges.

Whether it was early mornings, late nights, or extra reps when no one was watching, this year’s challenge proved one thing: progress is earned.

How the Challenge Worked

Over the course of six weeks, participants followed programming designed by D1’s National Training Panel while earning points through both performance and consistency:

1 point per class attended (max 5 per week)
1 point per percentage of body fat lost
1 point per percentage of muscle gained
1 point per weekly social media post

The format ensured that athletes of all fitness levels could compete, improve, and be recognized—because at D1, every win counts.

Overall Facility Winner

The competition across all locations was fierce, but one facility stood above the rest.

D1 Mandeville has officially been crowned the 2026 D1 National Challenge Overall Facility Winner.

With the highest number of active challengers, the Mandeville community brought unmatched energy, consistency, and accountability throughout the six-week challenge. Their collective effort set the standard and earned them the top spot on the national leaderboard.

Top 10 Facilities

A huge congratulations to the facilities that rounded out this year’s Top 10:

Each of these locations demonstrated what makes D1 special: a culture built on effort, encouragement, and consistency.

Individual National Champions

Out of hundreds of competitors nationwide, two athletes rose to the top and earned the title of National Champion.

• Tia Gendusa (D1 West Nola)
• Jake Payne (D1 East Woodlands)

Their results reflect six weeks of discipline, focus, and relentless effort. From body composition improvements to consistent attendance and engagement, both champions exemplified what it means to commit to the process and finish strong.

“This challenge pushed me to show up for myself in a way I hadn’t before,” Tia said. "Balancing workouts and a busy life wasn’t easy, but it taught me that consistency, proper nutrition, and daily steps really do build results one brick at a time. Thank you to all the coaches at D1 West Nola for being my support system in the gym.”

“I have had the absolute pleasure of meeting some extraordinary people at D1 East Woodlands,” Jake said. “Now that I've finally learned the ropes I can finally continue onto greatness. I loved every minute of my experience. I am glad to finally say that I no longer feel insecure over my physique.”

More Than a Challenge

While the National Challenge celebrates top performers, its true impact goes far beyond rankings and prizes.

It’s about the habits built over six weeks.
The accountability created within each facility.
The confidence gained through showing up—again and again.

From first-time participants to seasoned athletes, the 2026 National Challenge showcased the power of community and the results that come from consistent effort.

Stay tuned! Follow along on D1 Training's Instagram for the announcement of the male and female winners for pounds lost and muscle mass gained

D1 Training is built for the Everyday Athlete—no matter your age or fitness level. Whether you’re looking for personalized coaching through personal training, the energy and accountability of a group fitness class, or a variety of high-impact fitness classes, our expert coaches are here to help you reach your goals. D1 also specializes in youth strength and conditioning, developing young athletes with age-appropriate programming that builds confidence, strength, and long-term success. Wherever you are in your fitness journey, D1 is the place to train.

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