We're halfway through 2026, and it's time to make the second half count. 

Level up your cardio, upper body, legs, and abs with NexGym's Summer 2026 Challenge. Ten workouts are all that stand between you and collecting your next digital NexGym badge.

NexGym Summer 2026 Challenge Details

The peak of summer sets the stage for the most intense NexGym challenge yet.

Each challenge this year has introduced new workout partners, like BoxFlow Fitness and Zumba: Fitness Party, to add some extra oomph to your fitness program. Now it's time to put them all together for the ultimate full-body workout.

To keep things fresh, each challenge day offers two fitness options to conquer. You only need to complete one to get credit for that day, but you're more than welcome to tackle both if you're feeling up for it.

What to Know:

• All Play Pass holders are invited to join the challenge.
• Complete all 10 Summer Challenge workouts before September 1st to earn your digital badge.
• Every NexGym profile that completes the challenge can earn the digital reward (so make sure you select the correct profile before starting each day’s workout).
• New workouts unlock at 6 AM Eastern Time.

Go Even Further With Overdrive

For those with a bit more fuel in the tank, there are two opportunities to upgrade your challenge badge after finishing the first 10 days. 

First, you can complete two additional workouts by September 7th to hit Overdrive Level 1. 

Still hanging in there? Overdrive Level 2 contains three more workouts hitting the full trifecta of legs & abs, upper body, and cardio. Complete all three workouts by September 14th to receive the highest-tier NexGym Summer 2026 Challenge badge. 

But remember: the only way to enter Overdrive is by completing the original challenge by September 1st.

How to Get Started

The NexGym Summer ‘26 Challenge begins August 1st. 

Here’s how you can join: 

1. Turn on Playground and select NexGym.
2. Choose the Summer Challenge tile in the upper right corner of your screen (note: you can only access this tile in Solo mode).
3. Select “Jump In”, then choose and complete your first workout.

Get Fit This Summer With the Nex Playground Fitness Squad

Summer workouts are always better with company.

Join fellow NexGym challengers in the Nex Playground Insider Community on Facebook to swap tips, celebrate progress, and keep the motivation going. 

Fitness fans of all levels are welcome to join the fun, so don’t hesitate to join the challenge and share your progress. We’re all excited to cheer you on!

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