We are well past Quitter's Day, that pivotal second Friday in January when people abandon their New Year's resolutions. A poll by Forbes found over 60 percent have given up by this point, with only 6 percent still pursuing their goals by December.
These people are not quitters
Most people quit due to "the lazy brain" – we're hardwired to stick with familiar routines. Creating new habits requires outsmarting this tendency. The solution? Support from friends and a fitness challenge tracker!
What Are the Best Types of Fitness Challenges to Track?
Few activities aren't improved by sharing them with friends, colleagues, or co-workers. Group fitness offers key benefits:
- increased motivation
- determination
- accountability
With group support, you're far more likely to stay committed. Here are effective challenges to consider:
Step & Distance Challenges
Take virtual hikes around the world or run famous marathons using a step challenge tracker. Set a distance goal and either work collaboratively or compete side-by-side.
Workout Streaks & Transformations
Whether your goal is weight loss or increased stamina, tracking together enhances motivation. Challenge options include target weight loss, weekly exercise frequency, or performance improvements. Use your fitness challenge app to monitor consistency and progress.
Strength & Endurance Challenges
Compete individually or in teams to measure improvements. Track push-ups, plank duration, or bench press weight. Set weekly targets and document your progress.
The people who track together, don't slack together!
What Are the Most Important Features for a Group Fitness Challenge Tracker?
A supportive team sharing your goals provides motivation. Adding a tracking app amplifies this effect. Here are key features to look for:
Goal-Based Tracking Options
An ideal tracker offers flexibility to adjust units, amounts, and timeframes. KeepTheScore allows you to customize Score suffix and prefix to indicate what you're measuring:
- Step & distance: Daily steps or running distances
- Workout streaks: Consistency over time periods
- Weight & strength: Lifting stats and repetitions
- Calories & active minutes: Duration and intensity
Real-Time Progress Updates
Current stats keep participants engaged and motivated. KeepTheScore provides:
- Live leaderboards with minute-by-minute updates
- Personal vs. team views tracking both individual and group progress
- Milestone trackers highlighting achievements and goals
Effortless & Engaging
The best tracker is one everyone will use. Look for:
- Comment system for encouragement and friendly rivalry
- Participant signup allowing users to register and manage profiles independently
- No-installation web app that's mobile-friendly
Use KeepTheScore to Power Your Fitness Challenge
Ready to start your group fitness challenge? Launch easily with KeepTheScore's leaderboards:
- Create a standard leaderboard
- Either manually add participants OR enable self-registration
- Share the registration link with potential participants
- Choose a title and description
- Under Settings, select your theme and layout
- Set your score suffix to indicate measurement units (reps, kgs, miles)
- Personalize with a logo
- Start tracking your challenge!
Get stronger, fitter, and tougher with a group challenge tracker and the right team!
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