Registration is OPEN for the STRONG 2026 Challenge! Kick off the new year with purpose!
STRONG 2026 is an 8-week strength and speed challenge designed to help you level up, push past plateaus, and see real, measurable results.
Over 8 weeks, participants will focus on increasing strength and speed through three benchmark assessments:
1. Chest Press
2. Leg Press
3. 1-Mile Walk/Run
You'll complete baseline and final assessments with our personal trainers in the Circuit Room.
Baseline Assessment options (choose one)
1. Thursday, Jan. 8: 6:30-7:45 PM
2. Saturday, Jan. 10: 10:15 AM-12:15 PM
Final Assessment options (choose one)
1. Thursday, March 5: 6:30?7:45 PM
2. Saturday, March 7: 10:15 AM?12:15 PM
What's Included:
1. Baseline and final assessment with certified personal trainers.
2. Weekly emails to keep the motivation up, covering strength training tips, nutrition guidance, YMCA personal training + group fitness highlights, equipment spotlights, mini-challenges, and more!
3. Two progressive weekly mini-challenges for extra motivation and prizes:
o Group Fitness Challenge:
Week 1: Attend 1 class and log it
Week 2: Attend 2 classes, etc.
o Mileage Challenge:
Week 1: Walk/run 4 miles and log them
Week 2: Walk/run 6 miles, etc.
Grand Prizes
We'll crown two overall winners (one woman and one man) based on:
1. Greatest average increase in pounds lifted for 10 reps (leg press + chest press)
2. Greatest decrease in 1-mile walk/run time
Each grand prize includes:
YMCA merch (up to $40 value)
Meat, cheese, and treats gift basket ($85 value)
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