Finding the right community can make or break your 75 Medium Challenge experience. Research from the National Institutes of Health shows that social support significantly increases long-term health behavior success. Here's where to find your people.
Reddit Communities
Key Subreddits
- r/75medium: Dedicated 75 Medium community
- r/75hard: Active community (many discuss all variations)
- r/fitness: General fitness support
- r/loseit: Weight loss focused
- r/selfimprovement: Personal development
How to Use Reddit Effectively
- Post weekly updates to stay accountable
- Use the search function for common questions
- Sort by "New" to find people starting the same day
- Comment on others' posts to build connections
Reddit Tip
Create a "Day 1" post and update it throughout your journey. Redditors love following long-term transformation stories!
Discord Servers
Benefits of Discord
- Real-time chat: Instant support when you need it
- Voice channels: Join live workout sessions
- Organized channels: Separate spaces for meals, workouts, mindset
- Bots: Automated daily check-ins and reminders
Finding Discord Communities
- Search "75 Medium" or "fitness challenge" on Disboard.org
- Check Reddit communities for Discord links
- Look in YouTube video descriptions from fitness creators
- Start your own server and invite friends
Recommended Channel Structure
- #daily-check-ins
- #workouts
- #meal-ideas
- #book-recommendations
- #wins-and-celebrations
- #struggles-and-support
Facebook Groups
Types of Groups
- 75 Medium specific: Search "75 Medium Challenge"
- 75 Hard groups: Many members do variations
- Fitness challenge groups: Monthly challenge communities
- Local fitness groups: Find in-person workout partners
How to Engage
- Introduce yourself on Day 1
- Post daily or weekly updates
- Comment encouragement on others' posts
- Share your meal preps and workout videos
Privacy Considerations
- Choose private groups if you prefer discretion
- Check group rules before posting progress photos
- Consider creating a fitness-specific Facebook profile
Social Media Hashtags
- Follow #75MediumChallenge
- Engage with others using the hashtag
- DM people starting around the same time
TikTok
- Search #75MediumChallenge
- Duet or stitch other challengers
- Join "starting together" trends
For more social media tips, see our Best Hashtags 2026 guide.
Fitness Apps with Community Features
| App | Community Features | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Strava | Clubs, challenges, comments | Runners & outdoor workouts |
| MyFitnessPal | Friends feed, forums | Diet tracking |
| Fitbit | Challenges, social feed | Step & activity goals |
| Nike Run Club | Running challenges, cheers | Running community |
| Peloton | Leaderboards, tags | At-home workouts |
Choosing the Right Platform
Questions to Ask
- Do you prefer real-time chat or async posting?
- How much privacy do you want?
- Do you want to be known by your real name?
- What platforms do you already use?
Platform Comparison
| Platform | Best For | Privacy | Real-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anonymous support | High | Low | |
| Discord | Active chat | Medium | High |
| Real name connections | Low | Medium | |
| Visual sharing | Variable | Medium |
?? Recommendation
Start with one platform you're already comfortable with. Add more as you build consistency. Too many platforms = distraction from the actual challenge.