Published: 08/31/2026 - 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!
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!
September App Challenges
Back to School: Class Challenge
Summer is coming to a close and it's time to get refocused for Fall. 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 in school. Earn extra credit by attending 10 classes...members who reach this milestone will be rewarded with 25 additional points!
Eligible workout types: Barre, Boot Camp, Cardio/HIIT, Cycle/Bike, Dancing, Exercise Class, Pilates, Water Exercise, Yoga, Zumba
September Fitness Kickoff
Fall is just around the corner. The Birds are hitting the turf so how about you? September is a great time to get moving at the Y or outside!
The goal is simple: walk or jog inside or outside and complete at least one session 20 out of 30 days. Stay in your neighborhood or visit us at the Y—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, Swimming
Strength Training: Foundation Building
Build your foundation of strength with a solid training program, focusing on proper form and technique. If you need some assistance, check in with a Fitness Coach for proper technique or demonstration.
Workouts: Full-body workouts, emphasizing compound movements and controlled movements.
Reps/Sets: 2-3 sets of 10-12 reps for most exercises.
Rest: 60-90 seconds between sets.
Weeks 1-4 (Foundation Phase):
Day 1: Full Body (Squats, Bench Press, Deadlifts)
Day 2: 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
Complete 8 workouts to get ready for your fall push into fitness.
Eligible workout types: Strength Training, Weightlifting
Back to School: Perfect Attendance
Showing up is half the battle when it comes to your fitness goals! Throughout September we are challenging you to visit the Y consistently to keep yourself on track.
Whether you visit the Y for group exercise, basketball, weightlifting, swimming, or training for the Gobble Wobble 5K, we want to reward you for your effort. Members who visit 12 times or more in September get 50 points toward your next app prize. Plus, you get 20 points just for joining the challenge, so there's no reason to stay on the sidelines!
Added bonus: members who visit 20 times or more get entered into a raffle to win our Fall Essentials Swag Bag! This bag is our premium duffle filled with Y swag to get you in the mood for cozy season (think fluffy blanket). We will announce 3 raffle winners after the challenge window is completed.
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.