Published: 12/30/2025 - 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!
January App Challenges
Find Your Fit
Throughout January, you’ll work toward attending five group fitness classes, making sure to try at least three different class formats such as strength, cardio, mind/body, cycle, water fitness, or functional training.
Designed to be achievable for all fitness levels, the Find Your Fit Class Challenge is perfect whether you’re brand new to group exercise or ready to mix things up and discover something new.
Eligible workout types: Barre, Cycle/Bike, Dancing, Exercise Class, Meditation/Mindfulness, Pilates, Tai Chi, Water Exercise, Yoga, Zumba
Move More in '26
Move your body for 26 minutes a day, three times a week, for four weeks. How you move is up to you—walking, stretching, strength training, swimming, or joining a group fitness class all count.
This challenge is designed to be realistic and welcoming for all fitness levels, with an emphasis on consistency over intensity. It’s a simple, sustainable way to stay active, build healthy habits, and kick off the new year feeling strong and energized.
Eligible workout types: All Workout Types
Y Strong: 21 Days of Strength
How it works: 5 strength days + 2 rest days per week
Each workout: 10-20 minutes
Members complete 1-2 sets (beginners) or 2-3 sets (advanced) bodyweight or light weights.
Weekly Structure (repeat days 1-7 for 4 weeks):
Day 1: Lower Body
- Squats - 12 reps
- Reverse lunges - 10 reps/leg
- Glute bridges - 15 reps
Day 2: Upper Body
- Push-ups (wall, bench, or floor) - 8-12 reps
- Dumbbell or band rows - 12 reps
- Shoulder press - 10 reps
Day 3: Core
- Plank - 20-40 seconds
- Dead bugs - 10 reps/side
- Bicycle crunches - 10 reps
Day 4: Full Body
- Goblet or bodyweight squats - 12 reps
- Chest press or push-ups - 10 reps
- Bent-over rows - 12 reps
- Standing core twist or Russian twist - 12/side
Day 5: Strength + Balance
- Step-ups - 10/leg
- Single-leg Romanian deadlift (bodyweight or light dumbbell) - 8/leg
- Side plank - 15/30 sec/side
Day 6: Rest/Active Recovery
- Stretching
- Yoga
- Walking
- Foam Rolling
Day 7: Rest
Eligible workout types: Core Workout, Lunges, Meditation/Mindfulness, Planking, Push-Up, Squats, Strength Training, Stretching, Walking, Weightlifting, Yoga
February Challenges
Class Crush
Join us as we celebrate 12 months of the YMCA360 App and the members who bring our group exercise classes to life!
To mark the 1-year anniversary, we’re challenging you to stay active by logging 12 group exercise classes throughout the month of February. Find your way into your favorite classes with your favorite instructors—or use this as your chance to try something new. Show up, move, and enjoy the experience!
Eligible workout types: Boot Camp, Exercise Class, Yoga, Zumba
360 Minutes of Movement
The YMCA360 app is turning one! To celebrate, we’re challenging you to log 360 minutes of movement throughout the month of February.
Whether it’s walking, biking, swimming, or any activity that gets you moving and feels good, every minute counts. Go at your own pace, break it up however you like, and make it fit your lifestyle.
Move your way!
Eligible workout types: Cycle/Bike, Other, Running, Swimming, Walking
Strength in Every Rep
We’re celebrating one year of the YMCA360 App—and the members who show up strong every day! To mark the anniversary, we’re challenging you to build strength by completing 12 days of strength-focused workouts in February.
Show up. Lift strong. Feel the difference.
Workout Guidelines:
- Focus on one body section part per workout
- 8–12 reps per exercise / 3 sets
- Suggested maximum of 2 training days back-to-back
Shoulders & Upper Back
- Overhead Shoulder Press
- Lateral Raises
- Bent-Over Rows
- Lat Pulldowns
Glutes & Hamstrings
- Squats Deadlifts
- Glute Bridges
- Step-Ups
Triceps & Biceps
- Bicep Curls
- Hammer Curls
- Tricep Dips
- Tricep Kickbacks
Quads
- Lunges
- Leg Press
- Wall Sits
- Goblet Squats
Chest
- Push-Ups (any level)
- Chest Press
- Chest Flys
- Bench Press
Core & Lower Back
- Planks
- Russian Twists
- Back Extensions
- Deadlifts
Eligible workout types: Strength Training, Weightlifting
All In Challenge
Go all in on your 2026 goals! This challenge will help you stay on track and continue to crush your goals!
How it works: check in to the Y three times each week between January 19 and March 31 to earn Y reward points.
All members who complete the challenge will be entered to win a YMCA prize bag! One winner will be selected at each YMCA location.
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.