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
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.