How to Start a Fitness Challenge Online?

Define a goal, timeline, and rules, then use Gleam to manage entries and referrals. Click to follow a full step-by-step launch plan.

To start an online fitness challenge, begin by defining your challenge type — such as a daily workout series, step goal, or nutrition tracker. Set a timeframe (like 7 or 30 days), choose how participants will submit progress, and offer meaningful rewards.

Gleam helps you manage everything: submissions, daily check-ins, video uploads, and referrals — all inside a branded contest experience. You can even vote on entries or create milestone incentives.

Explore the Fitness Video Challenge Template to start planning.