THE JULY CHALLENGE 2025

Someone has to pick the July challenge. Why not you? This month, you're the official Game Controller—any experience you choose to do is fine by us. To hit tier 1 of the challenge, complete 6 workout sessions. We consider a session to be any day that you finish 50% of a workout or 500m of an Open Row.  

Challenge Criteria: Complete at least 6 workout sessions in July.

With sessions-based challenges, you're in complete control. All you need is 6 workouts is to check the box. Every workout experience counts.

Here are a few suggestions to get you started.

400m Rowbot's First Race • Race

Start the challenge off with this quick single-interval, mid-distance sprint. Bring Rowbot along for the ride!

15 Min HIIT Sandwich (Beginner) • Class

Join expert instructor Jared in this Beginner Power HIIT workout. Faster, shorter intervals are sandwiched between two 3-minute intervals at Steady pace.

13 Min Jade Pass • Meteor

A member favorite. Pack in the power in this short but fast-paced workout.

30 Min Steady State • Pulse

This endurance-building workout is straightforward: 30 minutes at Steady, no rests. At this pace, you should be able to maintain a conversation from start to finish.e

20 Min County Fair • Wavelength (Flexibility)

(Eros biome) This workout requires maximum effort throughout, as the water rises to Race and Sprint often.

11 Min Escape to the Lake • Echo

The trip to the lake is bumpy. To master this workout, you'll need to shift between different stroke rates quickly and with pinpoint precision.

Your efforts support Gamers Outreach, a charity that empowers hospitalized children through video games.

To learn more, visit: https://gamersoutreach.org/

And if you’re an Ergatta member, download our iOS app or Android app to join Monthly Challenges, plan your workouts, track your progress, and more.

Game on.