THE NEXT 8-WEEK CHALLENGE… “DEATH-BY-BARBELL”

What is a CHALLENGE? These competitive events are one of my favorite elements of our program. They give us all a chance to get after it in a fun, supportive, high energy atmosphere! We pick a workout, then we pick a date for the "PRELIMS" when everyone does the workout. Exactly 8-WEEKS later, we battle it out for Cash Prizes awarded to most improved and fastest time! Beginner, intermediate and advanced categories for both men and women give every student the opportunity to participate. Past challenges include; FRAN, HELEN, LF GAMES (see video below), JACKIE, LF OLYMPICS and NANCY. THE NEXT 8-WEEK CHALLENGE...

"DEATH-BY-BARELL": 5 rounds for time: 15 Deadlift, 12 Hang Power Clean, 9 Front Squat, 6 Push Jerk
Categories: Women: (Beg- 55#, Int- 75#, Adv- 95#) Men: (Beg- 95#, Int-115# , Adv-135#)
Prelims: Saturday, June 5th
Finals: Saturday, July 31st
Entry Fee: $30



Scroll down to see what this group of students has been doing to get ready for "DEATH-BY-BARBELL."

Workout of the Day
Muscle-Up Progressions
Strict Press
5-5-5-5-5
-break
15 Handstand Push-Ups
20 Pull-Ups
25 Kettlebell Swings #1.5/1
30 Sit-Ups
35 Box Jumps "24/20

PALEO RESOURCE
Although omega-3 fatty acids have been known as essential to normal growth and health since the 1930s, awareness of their health benefits has dramatically increased in the past few years. New versions of ethyl esterized omega-3 fatty acids, such as E-EPA and combinations of E-EPA and E-DHA, have drawn attention as highly purified and more effective products than the traditional ones. In the United States, these novel versions are often sold as prescription medications, such as Lovaza. In the European Union, they are available as dietary supplements. The health benefits of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids — DHA and EPA omega-3 — are the best known. These benefits were discovered in the 1970s by researchers studying the Greenland Inuit Tribe. The Greenland Inuit people consumed large amounts of fat from seafood, but displayed virtually no cardiovascular disease. The high level of omega-3 fatty acids consumed by the Inuit reduced triglycerides, heart rate, blood pressure, and atherosclerosis."-wiki

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