The 4x4x48 Challenge
The 4x4x48 challenge is an endurance challenge created by David Goggins. The purpose of the challenge is to run 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours. You end up running 48 miles in 48 hours and the challenge is as much mental as it is physical (not to mention the issues of sleep either!) […]
Tailpipe Workout
The Tailpipe Workout is a workout from hell – aka the minds of Gym Jones. Forged in mind of Mark Twight, the tailpipe was conceived as a “recovery” workout. The workout consists of two disciplines, rowing and “resting” with two heavy kettlebells in the front rack position. While the rowing itself is difficult, the real […]
How Bad Do You Want It?
Sometimes you just have to want something bad enough in order to will it into existence. Sometimes it just takes sheer grit to make that happen. Check out this video of Eric Thomas (aka the Hip Hop preacher) asking you the question – when it comes to success – How Bad Do You Want It? […]
How Bad Do You Want It? Pt. 2
Eric Thomas has a follow up on his epic speech – How Bad Do You Want It? You can see the first part here. But that’s not all, there’s more to the story. See what Eric says it takes in his follow up video. How Bad Do You Want It? Part 2
The 100 Pushups Challenge
If doing 100 pushups in a row seems impossible – well, it looks like you’ve just found yourself a new challenge. So how does this all work anyways? The 100 Pushup Challenge Play some gangsta rap. Do 100 pushups in a row without stopping. If you finish without taking a break – congrats – you […]
The 300 Workout
The 300 Workout When the move 300 by Zach Snyder dropped in 2005, it blew everyone’s minds. The plot itself was interesting, but the visuals – as per the usual with a Snyder film – were jaw dropping – and the actors themselves were impressive. Instead of relying on CGI or fancy suits – almost all […]
The Murph Workout
“Murph” Background Murph is named after Mike Murphy. He was KIA in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005. Murph called this workout “body armor.” The Murph Workout The Murph workout is a tough one. 1 mile run 100 pullups 200 pushups 300 squats 1 mile run All in a 20lb weight vest or body armor. The Murph […]
The Bring Sally Up Fitness Challenge
“Bring Sally Up” Those words will bring PTSD to any athlete, operator, crossfitter or anyone who’s had the pleasure (or pain) of doing the bring sally up challenge. Whether you want to do the pushup, squat, pull-up or your own variation – here’s how you can take on the bring sally up fitness challenge to test […]
The 100 Burpees Challenge
If you’re like me, the first thing you think to yourself when you see burpees programmed is “buck furpees.” They’re hard, heart racing and harder for tall people like me. That said, if you’re up for a challenge, the 100 burpee challenge is one to remember. Here’s what you gotta do: The 100 Burpee Challenge […]
