Published: 12/05/2024 - 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!
Visit the "Challenges" section of the app homepage to find the full list of options where you can earn Y rewards points and compete against other Y members on the leaderboard!
December App Challenges
24 Days of Fitness
Join in on the fitness advent challenge with 24 days of fitness. Complete the daily challenge to earn Y rewards. Record your workout through your linked fitness app or manually under the track workout button in the Y app. We will make sure Santa puts you on the nice list!
Day 1: Attend any cardio-based group class like Zumba, HIIT, or cycling.
Day 2: Complete a 30-minute strength circuit using dumbbells, kettlebells, or machines.
Day 3: Try a yoga or meditation class to build mental wellness.
Day 4: Walk or jog 2 miles, indoors on the treadmill or outside if weather permits.
Day 5: Take a core-focused class or do a 15-minute core routine (planks, crunches, leg raises).
Day 6: Attend a dance-based group class or dance to your favorite playlist for 20 minutes!
Day 7: Do a 20-minute bodyweight workout: squats, push-ups, lunges, and burpees.
Day 8: Spend 15 minutes stretching after a workout or attend a stretching class.
Day 9: Take a class that includes step work, or aim to hit 10,000 steps for the day.
Day 10: Complete a lower body strength workout focusing on squats, lunges, and deadlifts.
Day 11: Try a High-Intensity Interval Training class or complete a 20-minute HIIT workout.
Day 12: Focus on balance and mobility with a yoga, Pilates, or barre class.
Day 13: Target the upper body with dumbbells or resistance bands. Include exercises like rows, presses, and curls.
Day 14: Walk 1 mile on the treadmill with an incline, or outdoors if hilly routes are available.
Day 15: Work on core stability, flexibility, and endurance in a low-impact class.
Day 16: Try a new class that you haven’t attended yet, or one you rarely go to.
Day 17: Throughout the day, do five different 5-minute mini workouts like jumping jacks, push-ups, or squats.
Day 18: Accumulate 10 minutes of plank holds throughout the day.
Day 19: Do a 30-minute cardio workout with interval bursts, such as running, biking, or rowing.
Day 20: Complete a full-body workout with weights, targeting all major muscle groups.
Day 21: Spend at least 10 minutes foam rolling and stretching for muscle recovery.
Day 22: Bring a friend to a class with you, or work out together for extra motivation.
Day 23: Walk or run a 5K, indoors or outdoors, at your own pace. Feel free to wear festive attire!
Day 24: Attend any group class or do a full-body workout of your choice. Celebrate completing the challenge!
How to find the challenges:
1. Open your PhilaYMCA Mobile App
2. Click the "Challenges" tile on the home screen.
3. Browse available or upcoming challenges. You can see challenge info, rules, and leaderboard info for each option.
4. Click "Join Challenge" for any option you'd like to participate in.
5. Follow the steps under "Rules" to log your workout correctly.
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 PhilaYMCA Mobile App? Click the link below to learn more about schedules, check-in, and other uses.