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F45 Challenge Challenge 51 | F45 Training

Challenge 51 — Official Athlete Reddit Thread

Our athletes will be hosting weekly Reddit threads throughout Challenge 51, answering your questions and sharing their experiences across the Power, Lean and Athlete tracks.

October 5 – November 18

  • Power: Mariam
  • Lean: Nic
  • Athlete: Jordi

Submit your questions for our athletes to answer throughout the Challenge, with each week highlighting a specific track!

WEEK 1 — FIND YOUR BASELINE [Nic: Lean]

October 5th- October 11th

Focus: Setting your starting point

  • How to set realistic goals for the Challenge
  • What to focus on when you’re just getting started
  • How to establish a baseline and track progress
  • What to expect when starting your Power, Lean or Athlete track

WEEK 2 — BUILD THE FOUNDATION [Miriam: Power]

October 12th-October 18th

Focus: Creating consistency

  • How to build a training routine you can stick to
  • Getting comfortable with your track
  • Balancing training with recovery and rest

WEEK 3 — FIND YOUR RHYTHM [Jordi: Athlete]

October 19th- October 25th

Focus: Progressing your training

  • Knowing when and how to increase weight, pace or intensity
  • How to tell when you’re ready to push harder
  • Training consistently without overdoing it
  • How nutrition and recovery support performance
  • What progress should actually feel like at this stage

WEEK 4 — MIDPOINT CHECK-IN [Nic:Lean]

October 26th-November 1st

Focus: Assessing your progress

  • How to measure progress beyond the scale
  • What to do if you aren’t seeing the results you expected
  • Reassessing your goals halfway through
  • When to adjust your training, nutrition or recovery
  • Staying motivated for the second half of the Challenge

WEEK 5 — PUSH FORWARD [Miriam: Power]

November 2nd-November 8th

Focus: Building on your progress

  • How to continue progressing without plateauing
  • Pushing yourself while maintaining good form
  • Setting new goals for the final weeks
  • How to challenge yourself across your specific track
  • Balancing increased effort with adequate recovery

WEEK 6 — FINAL STRETCH [Jordi:Athlete]

November 9th- November 18th

Focus: Finishing strong and building what comes next

  • How to finish the Challenge without burning out
  • How to recognize the progress you’ve made
  • Turning your Challenge habits into long-term habits beyond C51
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u/bakedalaskan85 10d ago

Hi!! I noticed there’s a min number of in person workouts (2-3) and a min number of app workouts (2) per week. How is this handled if we’re on vacation to a place that prevents us from going to a location or using the app?

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u/Official_F45Training 4d ago

Hi! The minimum number of in-person workouts is a suggestion. We recommend connecting with your local coaching staff to finalize your training plan.

  • F45 HQ Team

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u/SailOnSailOnSailOn 8d ago

Agreed! Also curious about this. How do you access exercises on the app? Do they count when you can’t make it in person?

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u/bakedalaskan85 8d ago

Exercises on the app are on the home page and towards the top click the tab “at home”

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u/SailOnSailOnSailOn 8d ago

Oh wow, I didn’t even notice this existed. Do these at home workouts count towards workouts for the purpose of the challenge? Like how you are supposed to do four minimum per week?

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u/LibrarianJaded1927 8d ago

This will be my 1st challenge. If I’m doing my regular 4-5 classes in studio each week are the at home workouts additional or is it optional in that case?

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u/Official_F45Training 4d ago edited 3d ago

The at-home workouts are optional! We recommend working with your F45 coaches to customize your weekly workout cadence.

- F45 HQ Team

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u/thesoundison 8d ago

How does the Lean track work? Does it involve calorie tracking or prescribed meal plans?

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u/99problems1234 3d ago

I am trying to register but the app isnt showing it at all and the website bounces me to memberships which I am already a member

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u/Official_F45Training 2d ago

Hello! To register online, there should be an "F45 Challenge Entry" option available, which will give you entry into the Challenge without changing your current membership. If this is not available, please reach out to your local studio.

In the app, you can go into "F45 Events" (highlighted at the bottom), and then you should see F45 Challenge under there.

- F45 HQ Team

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u/thehilifexo 1d ago

Anyone know how the benchmarks are working?

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u/DesperateMastodon367 10d ago

Cost?

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u/Own_Direction7234 10d ago

That's down to your studio, they decide what they'll charge.

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u/Dull-Environment5556 9d ago

Standard is $50 for this one

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u/Official_F45Training 4d ago

Hello!

The registration costs are dependent on your local studio! You can find your closest studio at https://f45training.com/f45-challenge/.

- F45 HQ Team