iPhone Life is launching a free virtual challenge so you can join us and your fellow readers as we work toward our fitness goals in a safe and fun environment. We are aiming to motivate each other to stay active as our New Year’s resolution. Please keep in mind that we are not medical professionals or personal trainers, so make sure your doctor approves your workout plan.
Challenge yourself alongside others, not against them
Not all competitions are made equal, and our challenge stands out from others because the goal is to be our better selves, not to be better than anyone else. We’re using the Challenges - Compete, Get Fit app (free), which will take information from your Apple Watch and the Health app to give you a daily goal that’s achievable yet challenging—so that you can work on moving more safely without unnecessary pressure. The Challenges app is made by the same developer as Lose It! – Calorie Counter (Free) so if you already have an account with them, you can log in with it. Otherwise, just follow the prompts to set up a new account.
Collect up to 98 points a day
Every participant can earn up to 98 points a day, whether their goal is to walk around the block or to run ten miles a day. Points are earned by getting active calories, exercise minutes, and stand hours. Plus, you get bonus points for closing all your Activity Rings!
How to join the challenge and invite your friends
To join the iPhone Life January Fitness Challenge, download the free Challenges app on your iPhone, and enter this code YQKA when prompted. If you need any help joining the challenge, this article explains the steps and tells you more about the app. We’ll publish the list of usernames who complete the January challenge in our February 7 newsletter!
Do you like virtual fitness challenges or have any questions about how the January challenge will work? Email OntheWatch@iphonelife.com and let me know!
