Wellness Challenges and Programs

Wellness Challenges and Programs

The YMCA hosts various fitness, swimming and sport challenges throughout the year to motivate our community. Check out what we have to offer. Challenges motivate and inspire, and also help you stay accountable so you can become a better version of yourself!

500 lb Club

All Locations
12/31/25 - 12/31/25
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Lift at least 500 pounds total combining your weight lifted from a deadlift, squat, and bench press. Lift the minimum and become part of the club! Club Members receive a free t-shirt and get their name on the Wall of Strength in the weight room!


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-MemberYouth Only Member
8/15/24 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00--

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/31/25
Registration
will open on
12/31/2025

1000 lb Club

All Locations
12/31/25 - 12/31/25
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Lift at least 1000 pounds total combining your weight lifted from a deadlift, squat, and bench press. Lift the minimum and become part of the club! Club Members receive a free t-shirt and get their name on the Wall of Strength in the weight room!


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-MemberYouth Only Member
8/15/24 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00--

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/31/25
Registration
will open on
12/31/2025

Fitness Assesment

Oil City
1/1/25 - 12/31/25
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Your resting heart rate, blood pressure, weight, and body fat percentage are measured. Fitness tests will then be administered to assess your cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility. These assessments will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and help you determine an exercise program to achieve your fitness goals. By appointment. $10 for YMCA members


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-MemberYouth Only Member
2/20/24 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 10.00$ 30.00$ 10.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/01/25 - 12/31/25
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Learn to Run a 5k

Oil City
7/1/25 - 12/31/25
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Become stronger, healthier and faster with each step! Have a one on one 30 min assessment at the beginning to make a personalized running/run walk/walking plan specific to you. Receive a one-month plan to get ready for any race or to become a better runner/walker. All ability levels are welcome. Sign up with a friend and stay committed together! This program is led by Emma Davis and is ongoing! Register now for $30 for a monthly plan.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
07/01/25 - 07/31/25
Registration
Closed
08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Registration
Closed
09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Registration
Closed
10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Registration
Closed
11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Registration
Closed
12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Registration
Closed

TOPS

Oil City
1/1/25 - 12/31/25
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Taking Off Pounds Sensibly with a meeting each Wednesday at 1:00 pm in our Multipurpose Room. TOPS can help you reach your weight loss goals with tools, information, support, and accountability you need to be successful. Low monthly fees. Contact Beverly Miller.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-MemberYouth Only Member
12/16/24 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/01/25 - 12/31/25
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Weight Loss Challenge

Oil City
5/5/25 - 7/5/25
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Slim down and earn cash!  This eight week challenge will motivate you to lose 5% of your body weight, and if you do, you’ll earn cash!  Participants will weigh-in at the beginning of the challenge and weigh-out at the end.  Look for tips and encouragement from a wellness coach. The challenge is to lose 5% of your body weight in 8 weeks.  May 5th – July 5th

Weigh in at the YMCA during our hours of operation on May 5th – 10th

Members pay $25; Non-members pay $45 for the challenge

The $20 challenge fee goes in to a winners’ pot to be split by all the winners. The additional cost goes to the YMCA.

Complete your final weigh-in at the YMCA during the hours of operation on June 30th – July 5th

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-MemberYouth Only Member
12/28/22 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 45.00$ 25.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/05/25 - 07/05/25
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