FITTER, STRONGER, FASTER CHALLENGE

Challenger Level

Looking for a serious challenge that gets you serious results? The challenger level utilizes accountability and healthy competition to help you feel empowered and motivated during the 8-week program. You benefit from all the basic level resources — including the printable workout log, 8-week workout plan, videos and blogs on the resources page and weekly challenges and themes — as well as the following: 

• Participation in the weekly leader board; you provide your data, and we post leaders weekly.
• Three fitness assessments with YMCA Health & Fitness staff, helping you track your improvements. Fitness assessments include a 6-minute run/walk, push-ups and pull-ups (pull-ups and push-ups can be modified).
• 3 Inbody Scans, a painless process that measures fat mass, muscle mass and body water levels.
• Access to the Fitter, Stronger, Faster Challenge Facebook group, a community developed for this challenge. Participation is optional, but it’s an opportunity to find support, motivation and learning. Share your story, find inspiration in others’ stories and enjoy support from YMCA personal trainers and wellness coaches. 
• A YMCA T-Shirt
• Eligible for victory prizes

You’ll follow these guidelines:

• 3 cardio workouts per week – 30 minutes or more
• 2 strength workouts per week – 8 to 10 exercises
• 1 flexible training session per week – includes stretching, yoga or Pilates
• Support your exercise efforts by eating well and drinking plenty of water. Focus on eating a variety of vegetables, lean protein and whole grains each day. Avoid processed foods and sugary beverages or snacks as much as possible. 
• Update the challenge leader board weekly.
• Take part in the three fitness assessments and InBody Scans to track your improvement.
  

Challenger Level: Individual

Competes as an individual with other individuals. $50 (Value $250)

Challenger Level: Pair

Competes as a pair — adding your scores together to compete with other pairs. Must register with other participant.

$90 ($500 Value)

Challenger Plus: Individual

Competes as an individual with other individuals. Includes challenge and nutrition workshop for one.

$149 ($343 Value)

Challenger Plus: Pair

Competes as a pair — adding your scores together to compete with other pairs. Must register with other participant. Includes challenge and nutrition workshop for two.

$289 ($687 Value)

Victory Prizes

Challenger and Challenger Plus participants will earn points for working out, improving their fitness assessment scores and attending various events. At the end of the challenge, members will be issued a credit on their account that can be used for programs, merchandise or membership. Credits expire one year from date of issue and are non-refundable, non-transferable. For every 20 points earned, members will receive a $10 credit to their account. Must complete challenge and be at virtual victory celebration to receive prize.