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Getting Started with Goal Gauntlet

Welcome to Goal Gauntlet! Turn your fitness goals into exciting challenges with real stakes and rewards.

What is Goal Gauntlet?​

Goal Gauntlet is a fitness challenge app with three ways to play:

  • Goal Gauntlet - Compete on steps, distance, or calories. Top performers win the prize pool.
  • Fundraising Gauntlet - Get pledges for your activity. Your steps raise money for charity.
  • Virtual Journey - Team up to travel famous routes together. See your combined progress on the map.

Requirements​

PlatformMinimum Version
iPhoneiOS 16+ (Apple Health built-in)
AndroidAndroid 9+ (Health Connect required)

Android users: Health Connect is pre-installed on Android 14+. On Android 9-13 you'll be prompted to install it from the Play Store. Android 8 and below is not supported.

Download the App​

Quick Start (2 minutes)​

1. Create Your Account​

Open the app and sign up with:

  • Email and password
  • Google account
  • Apple ID (iOS only)

Tip: You can link multiple sign-in methods later in Settings → Connected Accounts for easier access and account security.

2. Connect Your Health App​

During onboarding, you'll be guided through connecting your health data:

iPhone: Connect to Apple Health

  1. Tap "Connect Health" when prompted
  2. Allow access to Steps, Distance, and Active Energy

Android: Connect to Health Connect

  1. Tap "Connect Health" when prompted
  2. Goal Gauntlet checks if Health Connect is available on your device
  3. If needed, you'll be prompted to install or update Health Connect
  4. Allow Goal Gauntlet to read your fitness data

3. Join Your First Gauntlet​

With an invite code:

  1. Tap the + button on the home screen
  2. Select "Join with Code"
  3. Enter the code from your friend or organizer

Browse public gauntlets:

  1. Tap "Explore" on the home screen
  2. Browse available challenges
  3. Tap "Join" on one that interests you

4. Start Moving!​

Your steps and activity sync automatically. Check the leaderboard to see how you rank against others.

Understanding the Three Gauntlet Types​

Goal Gauntlet​

How it works:

  • Pay an entry fee to join (typically $5-50)
  • Compete on a metric: steps, distance, or calories
  • Challenge runs for a set duration (days or weeks)
  • Top performers split the prize pool

Fees: 10% platform fee on prize pool (7% for Pro subscribers)

Best for: Competitive motivation with real rewards

Fundraising Gauntlet​

How it works:

  • Share your challenge link with friends and family
  • Supporters pledge per mile, step, or calorie
  • Your activity earns donations for charity
  • No entry fee required

Best for: Charity runs, walkathons, fitness fundraisers

Virtual Journey​

How it works:

  • Join a team traveling a famous route (Camino de Santiago, Pacific Coast Highway, etc.)
  • Your combined distance moves the group along the map
  • See Street View at milestones
  • Celebrate when you reach the destination

Best for: Team motivation, hitting big distance goals together

Your Home Screen​

After joining gauntlets, your home screen shows:

  • Active Gauntlets - Challenges you're currently in
  • Your Progress - Today's steps, distance, calories
  • Leaderboard Preview - Your current ranking
  • Upcoming - Gauntlets starting soon

Syncing Your Activity​

Goal Gauntlet syncs with your health app automatically. You can also:

  • Pull to refresh - Update your stats immediately
  • Manual sync - Settings → Health Data → Sync Now

Having sync issues? See Health Data Troubleshooting.

Need Help?​