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. Optional-- receive two Styku body scans—one at the start and one at the end of the challenge—to track body composition changes. Our team will reach out to those who opt in to schedule the before and after scans.
4. 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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