Health & Fitness Challenges
Are you looking to make ongoing healthy lifestyle changes through weight loss? Join a YMCA Challenge!
Health & Fitness Challenges at the YMCA are designed so that individuals of all levels of fitness can take steps towards healthy lifestyle changes, and approach weight loss in a safe, motivating, and supportive environment.
+ LAZYMAN IRONMAN
March 1 - 31
Fercho YMCA | Fergus Falls YMCA | Schlossman YMCA
Distances: Full IRONMAN | Half IRONMAN | Olympic Triathlon | Sprint Triathlon
The LazyMan IronMan is a triathlon challenge created for everyone! Participants will have the opportunity to complete a Full or Half IRONMAN by swimming, biking, and running their way to the finish line at their own pace and in their own time.
+ Spring Into Summer
SPRING INTO SUMMER at the YMCA
April 1 - June 30 | Ages 14+ | Fargo & Fergus Falls
Get ready for summer with this high energy, team-based, weight loss challenge designed to keep you motivated and accountable.
Choose the trainer that fits your style, rally our team, and push past limits together. Whether you're looking to shed pounds, boost your energy or build lasting healthy habits, this challenge is your chance to make it happen.
Why join?
✅ Choose from 5 incredible trainers to guide you
✅ Team support & motivation
✅ Fun & effective workouts
✅ Expert coaching & accountability
✅ A fresh start to a healthier you
What’s Included?
✔️ Weekly trainer-led group session
✔️ 3 personal training sessions for individualized support
✔️ 3 InBody Composition assessments to track progress
✔️ 10-minute weekly check-in calls for accountability & motivation
✔️ Weekly emails packed with health, fitness & nutrition insights
Need More Motivation? Prizes will be awarded to those who earn the most points!
1st Place: Hypervolt Go 2 massage gun, branded Y bag, two 60 min personal training sessions with an InBody scan
2nd Place: Engraved Y water bottle, $50 gift card to Scheels, one 60 min personal training session with an InBody scan
3rd Place: $25 Scheels gift card, one 45 min personal training session with an InBody scan
+ ULTIMATE SUMMER RESET
Dates: June 1 - August 31
Fercho YMCA | Fergus Falls YMCA | Schlossman YMCA
Get ready to transform your summer and reset your health with The Ultimate Summer Reset--a high energy, team-based, weight loss challenge designed to keep you motivated and accountable.
Choose the trainer/team that fits your style, rally your team and push past limits together. Whether you're looking to shed pounds, boost your energy or build lasting healthy habits, this challenge is your chance to make it happen.
Click Here To Learn More & Register
+ TOUR DE FARGO / TOUR DE FERGUS FALLS
July 1 - 31
Fargo & Fergus Falls
The Tour de Fargo and Tour de Fergus Falls are your chance to cycle to victory! Rack up mileage by cycling outdoors, indoors, or in a cycling class and record your progress in the YMCA 360 app.
Keep yourself accountable and compete with other participants. Plus, each week, we'll send an email to competitors with total updates, cycling tips and more.
The ultimate goal is to bike 300 miles, but those looking for an extra challenge can go beyond for a chance to win our grand prize!
+ WINTER WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE
Dates: TBD
Fercho YMCA | Fergus Falls YMCA | Schlossman YMCA
Self-Led Program: Looking to make ongoing healthy lifestyle changes through weight loss? Join our Winter Weight Loss Challenge! A Certified Personal Trainer will help you map out a plan to reach your goals – join with friends for extra motivation!