Published: 08/22/2025 - 8:00 AM
Are you ready for a fitness challenge? Did you know we host challenges on our mobile app? Put your fitness to the test or find a challenge program that keeps your goals on track!
September App Challenges
Back-to-School Class Challenge
Get back into your routine this September with our Back-to-School Class Challenge! Your goal is to attend at least 8 group exercise classes during the month. Each class you attend counts toward your goal, and trying different types of classes is encouraged—just like exploring new subjects at school.
Eligible workout types: Barre, Boot Camp, Cardio/HIIT, Cycle/Bike, Dancing, Exercise Class, Pilates, Water Exercise, Yoga, Zumba
Step Into September
Get moving this September with our movement challenge! The goal is simple: walk or jog outdoors every day and complete at least 20 out of 30 days. Pick a route you enjoy—around your neighborhood, at the Y, or on a local trail—and move at your own pace.
Each day, aim for 20 minutes of outdoor activity, and if you want a little extra challenge, add 1–2 short bursts of faster walking or jogging. Start the month easy to build a routine, gradually add a few extra minutes each week, explore new routes or parks, and finish strong by seeing how far you can go in 20–30 minutes.
Eligible workout types: Walking, Running
Falling Into Strength - Phase 1
Build a solid weightlifting foundation and focus on proper form and technique during Phase 1 of our multi-month challenge. Exercises in this phase will be full-body workouts and will emphasize compound movements.
Weeks 1 - 4: Foundation Phase
Day 1: Full Body (Squats, Bench Press, Deadlifts)
Day 2: Rest or Light Cardio
Day 3: Full Body (Overhead Press, Pull-ups, Lunges)
Day 4: Rest
Day 5: Full Body (Deadlifts, Push-ups, Rows)
Day 6: Rest or Active Recovery (Yoga, Stretching)
Day 7: Rest
Reps/Sets: 3 sets of 10-12 reps for most exercises.
Rest: 60-90 seconds between sets.
Eligible workout types: Weightlifting
How to find the challenges:
1. Open your YMCA360 Mobile App. Make sure you are on the "Home" screen.
2. Click the "My Challenges" tile on the screen.
3. Click "All" at the top of the screen and browse upcoming challenges.
4. Click on a challenge to see more info and rules.
4. Click "Join Challenge" for any option you'd like to participate in. When you do, you will see your challenge stats and the participant leaderboard.
5. Follow the steps under "Rules" to log your workout correctly.
6. Once you join a challenge, you will see that challenge listed under "My Challenges" moving forward.
Earn Y Rewards Points:
Every challenge completed or workout tracked earns you Y rewards points you can cash in for great prizes like water bottles, sport belts, totes, and MORE!
What else can you do with the YMCA360 Mobile App? Click the link below to learn more about schedules, check-in, and other uses.