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Walking
challenges

by WalkFit

Stay motivated, try new walking styles, and give yourself something to work toward.

Why challenges
work

  • Extra motivation

    A challenge gives you something to walk toward.

  • Achievable goals

    Each challenge is set up so you finish, not to make you struggle.

  • New challenges

    Something new to join whenever you want a change.

  • Fit your plan

    Challenges run alongside your walking plan and count toward your daily goal.

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More energy, a stronger body, and clothes that fit better every week.

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Stay on track

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FAQ

Find answers to your questions about WalkFit.

What are walking challenges?

They are short goals you opt into — a step count to reach, or a stretch of days to keep walking — that run alongside your normal plan. You pick one, the app tracks it as you go, and you can see how far through you are at any point. Nothing extra to schedule: the walks you already do count toward it.

Do walking challenges work to lose weight?

They help with the part that usually decides it: doing the walks. A challenge gives the week a target, and hitting a target is easier to keep up than a vague intention. Paired with a balanced diet, that consistency is what supports weight loss over time — the challenge is the motivation, the walking is the work.

Why use WalkFit for walking challenges?

Because the challenge and the plan are the same app. Your steps count toward both, your progress is on one screen, and when a challenge ends there is another to join. You also get the reminders and the streaks, which is what keeps most people going past the first week.

Are walking challenges suitable for beginners?

Yes — they are built to be finished, not to be hard. The step targets start where you are and the shorter challenges run a few days rather than a month, so the first one is something you complete rather than abandon. That is the point: finishing one is what makes the next feel possible.

Can I do a challenge and my walking plan at the same time?

That is how they are meant to work. A challenge sits on top of your plan rather than replacing it, and the walks your plan asks for count toward the challenge as you do them. You do not walk twice.

How long does a walking challenge last?

It depends which one you join. Some run a few days, some a couple of weeks, and the step-count ones last as long as you need to reach the number. Each challenge shows its length before you start, so you can pick one that fits the month you are having.

Are there new challenges to join?

Yes. New ones appear regularly, so when you finish one there is something else to move on to — and if a challenge did not suit you, you are not stuck with it until the end of time.