FITNESS CHALLENGES

Record your calories burned from your workout each day Monday through Sunday! Most calories burned total wins (individual winners). Calories can be burned by using any equipment in the YMCA. Only calories burned at the Y can be counted. Please notify the fitness monitor prior to your participation in the challenge and notify them after with evidence of your calories burned. The fitness monitor will record your results and write your info on the challenge board.

Complete 100 push-ups every day Monday through Friday (Saturday and Sunday can be used for days missed) for a total of 500 push-ups. Push-ups must be completed at the YMCA. Please notify the fitness monitor prior to your participation in the challenge and notify them after completion. The fitness monitor will record your results and write your info on the challenge board.

Fastest-time wins (Individual winners. Time includes transition time in between runs and rows and any rest taken) Please notify the fitness monitor prior to your participation in the challenge and notify them after completion with evidence of your participation. The fitness monitor will record your results and write your info on the challenge board.

• THE JERRY
  • Run 1 Mile
  • Row 2 Kilometers
  • Run 1 Mile

Two challenges for this month! Try a new class in one of our 4 performance rooms offered at the YMCA. Notify your class instructor and fitness monitor of your participation in the class. Can You Hold On Challenge: for time, hold onto a dumbbell (55lbs men, 45lbs women) in each hand for as long as possible. No straps, chalk, or assistance permitted. The longest time for men and women for the Can You Hold on Challenge wins (individual winners). Please notify the fitness monitor prior to your participation in the challenge and notify them after completion. The fitness monitor will record your results and write your info on the challenge board.

Complete the amounted steps listed on any piece of cardio equipment (or track) of your choice. Use Saturday and/or Sunday to make up any days you have missed. Please notify the fitness monitor prior to your participation in the challenge and notify them after completion. The fitness monitor will record your results and write your info on the challenge board.

• Monday: 1000steps
• Tuesday: 2000steps
• Wednesday: 3000steps

• Thursday: 4000steps
• Friday: 5000steps
• Saturday & Sunday: makeup days if needed

Complete as many walking lunges as possible in 1 minute. Can be done around the upstairs track and can be attempted multiple times throughout the week. Most lunges in 1-minute wins! (Individual winners) Please notify the fitness monitor prior to your participation in the challenge and notify them after completion with evidence of your participation. The fitness monitor will record your results and write your info on the challenge board.

Complete 1,000 mountain climbers within the week. Can be done all in one day or spread out throughout the week. Please notify the fitness monitor prior to your participation in the challenge and notify them after completion. The fitness monitor will record your results and write your info on the challenge board.

Fasted-time wins (individual winners)! Please notify the fitness monitor prior to your participation in the challenge and notify them after completion with evidence of your participation. The fitness monitor will record your results and write your info on the challenge board.

• 5 Rounds:

• • 30kb swings (40lbs)
  • 15 burpees

• • 30 Russian twists with medicine ball (20lbs/12lbs)

Based on the alphabetical list with exercises paired to letters. Perform a workout based on the letters of your first name (no abbreviating your name). Please notify the fitness monitor prior to your participation in the challenge and notify them after completion with evidence of your participation. The fitness monitor will record your results and write your info on the challenge board.

Complete as many miles on any cardio equipment of your choice throughout the week. Individual winners for those who complete the most miles within the week. Please notify the fitness monitor prior to your participation in the challenge and notify them after completion with evidence of your participation. The fitness monitor will record your results and write your info on the challenge board.

Complete 120 minutes of activity per week during the course of the challenge. To track your activity minutes you will use the YMCA App or record your minutes in the challenge binder at our Wellness Desk.

Compete in a fun group exercise bingo challenge! Each week participants will receive a bingo card to attend their choice of water or land-based group exercise classes. Complete 4 bingo squares a week throughout the duration of the challenge. Those who complete the challenge will be entered into a raffle for a one-month free membership!