FITGO CHALLENGE
A New Year’s Fitness Challenge That Shakes Up Your Wellness Routine and Has You Shouting, BINGO!
Motivation can be a mysterious minx. One day, you can’t wait to climb a mountain on the Stairmaster, and the next you can’t muster the motivation to step inside the Y. Excuses creep up, inspiration fades and your fitness routine is officially a fond memory. But it doesn’t have to be so. Our FITGO New Year’s Challenge is the perfect way to harness inspiration for your perspiration.
FITGO helps you explore all that the Y has to offer, kick off your 2023 goals and have some fun.
Just grab a FITGO card from a YMCA front desk or wellness desk. Start checking off squares. When you have a bingo (6 squares in a row in any direction), fill out a raffle ticket at the wellness desk at your YMCA, and you’ll be entered to win a prize in our weekly drawings, including a free personal training session, super cool YMCA swag and more. Plus, when your FITGO card is completed — we call that a blackout — participants can turn in their cards to receive a T-shirt and entry into our grand prize. Best of all, you’ll have made new friends, tried new classes, had some fun and now feel at home at the Y.
Challenge begins Jan 15 and ends on Feb 28.
We are using the honor system. Participants do not need to get each box checked by staff due to the potential volume of participants. One shirt per person.
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Ages: 15+
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Free
A Guide to FITGO 2023
If you’ve already picked up your FITGO card and you’re not sure where to begin, look no further than our FITGO Guide below! These tips and tricks will have you well on your way to completing your FITGO card and achieving a healthier you – BINGO!
Fitness For All
Not sure when or where our group fitness classes are? Check out the schedules page for a full list of our cardio, yoga, Pilates, strength and cycling classes.
Pump It Up
Get to know our personal trainers! Stop by the health and wellness office to chat with a trainer, take a selfie, learn about our Smart Start program or get workout tips. Check out our personal trainer bios that are posted on the wall in the fitness area to see which trainers might be a good fit for you!
You Are What You Eat
Nutrition goes hand-in-hand with an active lifestyle, and we’ve partnered with Natural Grocers to bring you nutritional advice and classes led by registered dietitians and nutrition coaches. Join the 21 Days to a Healthier You Challenge, check out the YMCA of Northern Colorado events page for upcoming Natural Grocers classes in the Y or sign up for your free nutrition consultation here. Can’t make it to an in-person class? Watch these nutrition videos instead.
Get a Baseline
Before you begin any fitness or nutrition program, it’s a great idea to get a feel for where you’re starting, so you can determine where you want to go!
Heart Health
Your target heart rate represents an ideal heart rate range (beats per minute) that you should strive to maintain during aerobic activity, based on your age and activity level. Calculate your maximum heart rate and target heart rate using this calculator.
Know Your Macros
Calculate your ideal daily calorie intake for protein, carbohydrates and fat based on your current body weight and body composition goals with this helpful calculator and macro-nutrient ratio guide.
Get Social
At the Y, our impact goes well beyond the walls of our buildings. Like or follow our social media channels for an inside look at our programs, staff and work in the community! Our social media channels are a great place to check out helpful wellness tips, too, like this video on self-guided meditation.