Who's Our Coach for the Challenge?

MEET COACH JENN

Why Should I Join the Challenge?

By signing up for the challenge, you'll receive:

• A weekly email from Coach Jenn, which includes her workout plan, recipes and nutrition tips, and more. 
• Access to our Goal Getter Facebook group where you'll enjoy support from other participants and Y staff.
• Helpful reminders, links to additional resources, and the option to track your workouts through our Y app.
• Chances to win a grand prize Wellness Package (valued at over $300), plus giveaways and Y swag!

Not a member? Not a problem! Community participants who register for the Goal Getter Challenge enjoy up to six (6) visits to the Y between Sunday, March 28 - Saturday, May 8, PLUS access to YMCA360 on-demand videos, so you can workout at the Y or at home.
 

What Are the Weekly Goals?

ACTIVITY GOAL: 150 Minutes

Each week, our goal is to complete 150 minutes of physical activity. Qualifying activities include anything that gets you moving. Exercise outside, at home with YMCA360, or visit the Y -- it's up to you!

If you need some fitness inspiration, Coach Jenn's weekly plan will incorporate strength, cardio, and mind/body options.

Group Exercise  Gym & Pool Schedules  YMCA360

SMART GOAL: Make Healthier Choices Every Day

Nutrition is key when you're trying to make a positive change in your health. For even more of a challenge, try to maintain our Week 1 goal for all six weeks or start with one goal during the first week and then add a goal each week.

Week 1: Stay Hydrated

• Drink half your weight in ounces of water (100 lbs = 50 oz).

Week 2: Focus on Whole Fruits

• Eat two different colored fruits.

Week 3: Vary Your Veggies

• Eat three different colored veggies.

Week 4: Make Half Your Grains Whole

• Swap one serving of refined grains for whole grains.

Week 5: Add Plants to Your Protein Routine

• Swap one serving of animal protein for plant protein.

Week 6: Move to Low-fat Dairy

• Swap one serving of full fat dairy for low-fat dairy -OR- try one new non-dairy source of calcium.

How Do I Track My Progress?

The challenge is entirely self-paced, so you’re in charge of your activity schedule. Here are two different ways to log your progress each week.

YGWC APP

Track your activity by logging your workouts in our Y app! You can record a workout manually or connect your fitness device to have your information sync automatically. 

Download our app, join the Goal Getter Challenge, and you're ready to go!

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PRINTED TRACKER

Simply print out the tracking sheet below to create and write down your own plan each week or feel free to follow along with Coach Jenn's plan.

Tracking Sheet

How Can I Enter to Win Prizes?

You can earn up to four chances to win the grand prize Wellness Package:

1. Register for the challenge with the Y
2. Sign-up for the app challenge
3. Join our Goal Getter Facebook group
4. Log 900 minutes of activity in the app challenge

On Monday, May 10, we'll select one grand prize winner to receive:

• One 60-minute 1-on-1 personal training session ($48 value)
• One 60-minute 1-on-1 nutrition coaching session ($50 value)
• One InBody composition test ($10 value)
• One private cooking demonstration ($200 value)

For additional giveaways, please join our Goal Getter Facebook group.

The grand prize package is non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash/account credit or applied to previous purchases. Other restrictions may apply.