Join our TEXFLEX CHALLENGE!

Published On: September 11, 2025Categories: Blog

Get Ready – TEXFLEX Challenge Begins Soon! 💪

Sept. 22 – Nov. 16 | $15 Entry | Ages 18+

Looking for a powerful way to stay motivated, crush your fitness goals, and have fun doing it? The TEXFLEX Challenge is an 8-week health & wellness experience designed to help you build healthy habits, track your progress, and compete for exciting prizes—all within a supportive YMCA community.

From personalized EVOLT body composition scans, to mid-challenge check-ins and exclusive access to discounted personal training, this challenge is packed with everything you need to stay focused and fired up. Plus, you’ll score a TEXFLEX T-shirt and be part of a center-wide competition that brings out the best in everyone.

Whether you’re aiming to lose fat, gain muscle, or simply feel stronger and more energized, TEXFLEX is your time to shine.

Registration closes September 21st — don’t wait, let’s hit those goals and finish the year strong!

FAQ

The challenge is designed to promote goal setting, progress tracking, and friendly competition, while fostering a sense of community and shared achievement.

The challenge is open to all active YMCA members. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

The challenge runs for 8 weeks, starting on September 22 and ending on November 16. Participants may still join after the challenge has begun until October 26. Nothing will change, you will simply have less weeks and time to win.   

The entry fee is $15, and includes: 

  • A TEXFLEX Challenge T-shirt 
  • 3 EVOLT body composition scans (Pre, Mid, & Post) with a consultation with a fitness team member 
    • Establish and measure progress for the following biological age, body mass, weight and water 
    • Create ideal macronutrient (macros) goals based on scan results and personal fitness goals 
  • A mid-challenge check-in with trainers during the 5th week (October 20–24) 

T-shirts are guaranteed for 8-week participants; late registrations are not guaranteed a t-shirt.   

You can register at the front desk or online via Daxko from September 1st – 21st. 

During registration, you’ll provide your: 

  • T-shirt size: Late registration window is 9/22-10/25 (shirt not guaranteed). 
  • Preferred center location
  • EVOLT body composition scan schedule 

Kickoff Week takes place September 22–28 and includes:

  • A group workout on September 22

  • Distribution of welcome packets at registration or during your Pre-Challenge EVOLT scan

Progress is tracked using EVOLT body composition scans. Points are awarded based on changes in body composition:

  • 5 points for every 1 lb of body fat lost

  • 10 points for every 1 lb of muscle gained

Participants are equally eligible for prizes.

Individual Prizes:

  • Awarded to the top-scoring 1 male and 1 female at each center

    • Winners choose one of the following:

      • Two 30-minute personal training sessions

      • One free month of membership

      • A 3-pack of EVOLT scans

The Greater Austin Y -Top Location Prize:

  • The top-scoring Y location wins the TEXFLEX Traveling Trophy and bragging rights across Greater Austin!

Participants will receive:

  • Weekly motivational and accountability emails

  • Staff support for questions and guidance

  • A mid-point check-in during October 20–24

Special PT Offer During the Challenge:
Discounted personal training packages (must be paid in advance):

  • 8 sessions at 10% off ($72/session)

  • 16 sessions at 15% off ($68/session)

Purchase Window:

  • Opens: September 1, 2025

  • Closes: October 20, 2025

  • All sessions must be paid in advanced and used by December 14, 2025

  • Unused sessions expire on November 30, 2025

Scan Type Dates
Pre-Challenge Week 0 (September 15–19)
Mid-Challenge Week 5 (October 20–24)
Post-Challenge Week 9 (November 17–21)

Data collected includes:

  • Registration totals

  • EVOLT scan results (pre/mid/post)

  • Weekly check-ins

  • Final point totals

All data is managed by the Health & Wellness Director.

 7 Greater Austin YMCA locations will be participating in the offer. Townlake YMCA, East Communities YMCA, Southwest YMCA, Hays Communities, Springs Family YMCA, North YMCA, Northwest Family YMCA

Week 9 includes:

  • Final EVOLT scans

  • Data analysis

  • A celebration event at each center to announce winners and honor all participants

Yes. Participants will receive a brief post-challenge survey to share their experience, suggest improvements, and express interest in future wellness programs.

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