12-week wellness programs designed to inspire healthy living through movement, accountability, and community.
For Teams
FitChurch Challenge brings together teams from local churches and organizations to compete in a friendly wellness competition. Participants track activity, attend fitness classes, and support one another in pursuing stronger, healthier lives – body, mind, and spirit.
• FREE group exercise and education
• FREE health screenings and fitness assessment
• T-shirt for all participants
• 5-person team minimum
• Individual and Team prizes
2026 Challenge Kickoff, Sat., January 3, 2026 – 9:30 AM
Bob Adams Family Community YMCA
3620 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
Challenge Code: 5934iq-5592
For Individuals
FIT Challenge invites individuals to embark on a personal wellness journey, focusing on improving physical activity, nutrition, and overall well-being at their own pace.
• FREE group exercise and education
• FREE health screenings and fitness assessment
• T-shirt for all participants
• Individual challenge, no teams
2026 Challenge Kickoff, Sat., January 3, 2026 – 9:30 AM
Bob Adams Family Community YMCA
3620 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
Challenge Code: 8c94iq-557m
Both programs share the same fitness opportunities, including group exercise classes, health screenings, and motivational check-ins through a partnership with the YMCA of West Central Florida and Lakeland Regional Health. Whether you’re joining as part of a congregation or taking this step on your own, the goal is the same: Move more. Live better. Feel stronger — together.
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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