It wouldn't be summer at the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo without a summer Health & Wellness challenge!  

Ready to jingle all the way to your fitness goals this summer? Get set for "Fitmas in July", a month-long fitness challenge designed to ignite your Y experience and fun for the whole family.

What's Fitmas in July all about?

From July 1st to July 31st, we're turning up the heat on your workouts with a fun, festive challenge that encourages you to try new things and push your limits. Think gaudy flamingos, Santa hats, and holiday trees bringing a unique, playful vibe to your fitness journey! This is a free program for members, only!

This is your chanceto explore all the Y has to offer, from group exercise classes to different program areas, and discover new ways to challenge yourself.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Grab your challenge card starting July 1st and get ready to track your progress. As you conquer new Health & Wellness challenges, you'll earn your way toward this summer's novelty t-shirt and chances to win fun (and valuable!) prizes. And trust us, we're decking the halls with some super cool prizes for the grand end-of-challenge drawing, scheduled for August 1.

STEP ONE: Register for the FITMAS IN JULY program. You can click below or stop at the front desk for assistance.

Maple FITMAS Registration 

Portage FITMAS Registration

STEP TWO: Pick up your FITMAS CHALLENGE CARD (one per member)

STEP THREE: Do the things on the challenge card. 

STEP FOUR: Turn in your FITMAS CHALLENGE CARD (fill in the contact info) at the front desk and pick up your novelty t-shirt (while supplies last.)

NOVELTY T-SHIRT:

   

CHALLENGE CARDS:

  • Will be available at the front desks beginnign July 1 or can be downloaded here. 
  • One per member, please. 
  • When you complete your challenge card, turn it into the receptacle located the the front desk. Make sure to fill out the contact information. This will serve as your entry into the drawing for prizes. 
  • Must be returned to the receptacle by end of day Thursday, July 31, 2025.

DRAWING FOR PRIZES:

  • Friday, August 1, 2025 at noon
  • Will be live-streamed on Facebook here.
  • LIST OF PRIZES TO WIN ON MONDAY, AUGUST 1: (we are actively building this list for more cool stufff!)
    • One year free Full Service locker room access (must be 18+)
    • Three months free Y membership
    • Three 30 minutes Personal Training Sessions
    • Gift certificates to fun, family friendly places

OTHER THINGS TO WATCH FOR: