The holiday season gets busy fast. Between family gatherings, winter weather, and packed schedules, making time for your health can feel tough.
The Holiday Sweat Challenge is here to keep you moving, motivated, and feeling your best. This challenge gives you the accountability you need to head into 2027 feeling strong.
Participating is easy. There are no complicated rules—just consistent movement that fits your lifestyle.
Pick any activity you love. Complete at least 5 days of movement each week between November 1, 2026, and January 31, 2027.
Stop by the Marshall Area YMCA lobby and mark your progress on our challenge tracking board. It's a great way to celebrate your wins and cheer on your neighbors.
Finish your weeks, pick up your official challenge shirt, and get entered into our membership giveaway drawing!
You choose how you sweat! You don't have to spend hours lifting heavy weights or running miles on the treadmill. Any intentional movement counts toward your 5 weekly days.
Every participant receives an exclusive Holiday Sweat Challenge T-Shirt just for joining!
Plus, when you stay consistent, you earn an entry into our random prize drawing.
No! While we would love to see you working out here at our Marshall facility, workouts completed at home, outdoors, or elsewhere count toward your weekly 5 days.
Every week, check in at the Marshall Area YMCA lobby and update your square on the official tracking board.
T-shirts will be handed out during the challenge. We will announce pickup dates in the lobby and via email.