Holiday Hustle Wellness Challenge

Get ready for the 2026 Holiday Hustle: Good Cheer, Great Sweat! From Nov. 23 through Dec.20, this four-week challenge encourages YMCA members ages 18 and older to stay active, motivated and connected throughout the holiday season. Whether you participate on your own or team up with a friend, Holiday Hustle is a fun way to maintain healthy habits, reach fitness goals and beat the holiday workout slump.

How It Works

Participants can compete individually or team up with a Holiday Hustle buddy for extra accountability and fun.

Individual Goal (each week):

• Complete at least 4 workouts
• Achieve 150+ active minutes

Team Goal (each week):

• Complete at least 8 combined workouts
• Achieve 300+ combined active minutes

Registration

Register online or at your branch welcome center beginning in early November. You must register by Dec. 4 to receive a Holiday Hustle T-shirt.

• Be sure to include your shirt size during registration.
• Shirts are expected to be available beginning the week of Dec. 15.

Track Your Progress

Tracking boards will be available at your branch beginning in late November, or you can track your activity in the YMCA app.

Make it fun:

• Add a photo to the tracking board
• Create a team name if participating with a buddy
• Share your progress and encourage fellow participants throughout the challenge

Weekly Motivation

Watch for weekly challenge updates, wellness tips and opportunities to celebrate your progress with fellow Holiday Hustlers.

Questions?

For more information, contact a member of your branch's Health & Wellness Team.

Let's finish the year strong with good cheer, great sweat and healthy habits that last beyond the holidays!