The first challenge held on FitQ was a great success. By the end of the challenge, we had received feedback from 48 of the 193 participants who started it. Respondents rated their fitness at an average of 4.67/10 at the beginning of the challenge and an impressive 7.13 at the end. That is an increase of 2.46 points, or 52% of the initial score, which means that those who successfully completed the challenge effectively rated their fitness as 50% better.
We also asked how satisfied the participants were with their own performance in the challenge, and respondents felt they had done very well. The average score they gave themselves was an impressive 7.88. Of course, it may be assumed that the contestants who did not respond at the end might not have rated themselves quite as highly.
Because the challenge was free for participants, even though the coaches and organizers put a great deal of work into it, we also asked what they thought would be a fair price for the challenge. Three respondents were certain that they would not take part in challenges that required payment. On average, participants suggested that a fair price would be €18 per person. Encouragingly for the organizers, this is roughly the same amount that we envision charging for a monthly FitQ subscription (currently €14.99).
We also asked for ideas for future challenges. Participants suggested themes such as accumulating steps and kilometers, as well as Valentine’s Day and beach-body challenges—and, of course, the New Year. Quite a few thought that the New Year should begin with a new challenge, and we can let you in on a little secret: several exciting challenges are coming right at the start of the year. Keep your eyes open and come join us!
The JõuluQ Energy Challenge was a fitness challenge for teams of 2–7 people, with the goal of completing enough exercise as a team to generate the equivalent of 5 kWh of electrical energy per week. A total of 48 teams registered for the challenge, five of which completed it with the maximum possible score: Naiskodukaitse, SaleValentina, IsverSusver, 5K and TERVISEKS. The challenge was supported by Stebby, Tradehouse, Beautiful Me, Tervis Pluss and Fitlap.
We also had an extra-special prize draw for everyone who responded to the surveys in all four weeks: a Garmin Forerunner 55 smart sports watch. This time, the watch was won by respondent number 35 from week four—the user whose email address begins with liina.grete@. We will contact the winner!
