The winter arc guide.
What it is, when it starts, the rules, the program, and what the winter arcs signed in the app show. Written by Victor Gassmann, creator of Winterarc.
Winter arc 2026: the dates
Winter arc 2026 starts on Thursday, October 1 and ends on Tuesday, December 29, after 90 days. The full calendar, plus how to start late.
The 9 winter arc rules
There are no official winter arc rules. Here are the 9 rules of the Winterarc app, followed by more than 2,500 people, and why each one matters.
Winter arc workout plan (90 days)
A complete winter arc workout plan: 4 lifting sessions and 2 runs a week for 90 days, in three phases, with a no-gym version you can do at home.
Winter arc routine
What does a winter arc day look like? Morning, daytime, evening: a real routine to stick to your rules, whether you're in school or at work.
Winter arc vs 75 Hard vs monk mode
75 Hard, 75 Soft, monk mode, winter arc: how long they last, the rules, and what happens if you miss a day. The comparison to pick your fall challenge.
Which app for your winter arc?
Paper, Notion, a habit tracker or a dedicated app: how to track your winter arc for 90 days, and what Winterarc does, free on iPhone.