The Getfit Challenge: A Revitalized 8-Week Fitness Journey
The getfit Challenge is evolving! For years, this program flourished under the care and dedication of the Community Wellness team at MIT Health, leaving a lasting legacy of wellness and community engagement. As we move forward, we honor their contributions while embracing a refreshed vision for the future.
Now under the thoughtful leadership of MIT DAPER, the getfit Challenge is being rebooted with new energy and purpose. While some aspects are changing, the core mission remains the same: fostering health, fitness, and camaraderie. This isn’t a restart—it’s a step forward.
GetFit 3-Month Trial Pass
All Lincoln Laboratory employees and contingent workers are eligible to buy this pass, which allows access to the Lincoln Laboratory Fitness Center and group fitness classes. This 12-week trial pass, which extends beyond the end of the challenge, is available for purchase between January 26 and February 14, 2026 and may be used from February 2 to April 30, 2026. The nonrefundable cost for this pass is $50 for Lincoln Laboratory employees and $80 for contingent workers.
Payment
The employee fee for the 12-week trial pass is $50; the fee for contingent workers is $80.
Note: Current members do NOT have to pay to join the challenge.
I am a MIT LL Contingent Worker
Join or Form a Team
After you've made your payment, you can access the MIT getfit page for more information on how to register your team or sign up with an existing team.
Key Details for the 2026 Challenge
- Challenge Duration: February 9, 2026-April 5, 2026 (8 weeks)
- Registration Opens: January 26, 2026
- Team Size: 4-8 individuals
Make lasting lifestyle changes
Results from past 12-week challenge have shown that getfit participants often make lasting lifestyle changes. Each year, nearly three-quarters of getfit participants tell us they began exercising more as a result of the fitness challenge. More importantly, most of them kept it up for at least six months after the program ended! Other benefits reported by at least a quarter of participants include:
- Weight loss
- Reduced stress levels
- Improved sleep
- Improved general mood
- Improved muscle tone
- Improved eating habits
- Improved flexibility