We are proud to offer two fitness challenges:

For Teams

The FitChurch Challenge is a comprehensive team wellness challenge designed to empower individuals and faith congregations to improve their health over the course of 12 weeks!

• FREE group exercise and education
• FREE Health Screenings and Fitness Assessment
• T-shirt for all participants
• 5-person team minimum
• Individual and Team prizes

Team registration opens Monday, November 4, 2024.

2025 Challenge Kick-off, Sat., January 4, 2025 – 9 AM
Lakeland Family YMCA
3620 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803

Challenge Code: a034iq-4ooa

For Individuals

The FIT Challenge invites you to embark on a personal wellness journey. This free 12-week program, in partnership with the YMCA, is designed to guide you toward a healthier and happier you.

• FREE group exercise and education
• FREE Health Screenings and Fitness Assessment
• T-shirt for all participants
• Individual challenge, no teams

Registration opens Monday, November 4, 2024.

2025 Challenge Kick-off, Sat., January 4, 2025 – 9 AM
Lakeland Family YMCA
3620 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803

Challenge Code: 4484iq-4ox9

Register for a challenge:

Register for FITCHURCH CHALLENGE

As a team

Please note team captains must register their team before participants will be able to add themselves to the team.

Keep in mind:

  • Only one registration needs to be submitted per team
  • Teams should have a minimum of 5 people and a maximum of 12 people.
  • Churches/Congregations/Organizations can register multiple teams.
  • Participants must be at least 16 years old

Register for FIT CHALLENGE

As an Individual

Already registered or have a team?

Fitness Challenge FAQs

There is no cost to join a Challenge. Both the FitChurch Challenge and the Fit Challenge are completely FREE to all participants. 

No! It is completely up to you which Challenge events you participate in. However, remember consistency is key.

Both Challenges are 12 weeks – this helps us form habits and have a lot of fun together. 

You must be at least 16 to participate in the program. However, there will be a few FitKids opportunities over the course of the Challenges. 

No, a YMCA membership is not included. However, if you would like to use the Y outside of scheduled Challenge events – you will be able to purchase a significantly reduced Y membership for the 12 weeks of the Challenge. 

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