That was our second Extreme Fitness Challenge.

Congratulations to everyone who took part and complete our challenge.

Most regular participants were away this time, hence not many comparisons and a lot of new results.

Hania improved her last month result by amazing 2 minutes and did everything in only 23min 32 sec.

Another massive improvement was Tahir, who could not complete the entire challenge in time last month and did it with 14 minutes spare this time.

Laurene and Pia, very good going!

Agnieszka, over 1 minute faster than last month.

Very well done to everyone new, especially those who took part in our session for the first time - Mya, awesome result!

Results:

Hania  – 23:32

Tahir – 30:55

Laurence  – 31:32

Pia – 32:31 (your waiting for KB was taken into account)

Mya – 32:52

Anastasia 35 min (approximate – we need to watch you girl next time!)

Leslie – 35:39 (not too bad for training with injury)

Alexandra – 38:18

Karen – 38:30

Agnieszka – 40:38

Veronica – 90 Burpees in 45 min

Kara – 76 Burpees in 45 min

Shaheen – 50 Sit-ups in 45 min

Natalie – 60 sit-ups in 45 min

Hilina – 90 Sit-ups in 45 min

Tami – did her own thing – just like most of the time

Wednesday 8/2/12

Surprisingly, everybody did very well. Since it was out first Challenge and I only managed to test it twice, and both times in the gym, I did not really know what to expect and assumed 60 min as our cut-off time. Since everybody was sooo good, I needed to move it forward to 45 min.

I think there were some minor attempts of “dirty play”, little cheating here and there and some noticeable inconsistencies with the standards we were supposed to adhere to, and some movements certainly looked a bit peculiar, there was some “fancy footwork”, strange skipping rope technique, etc.

However, overall, everybody tried very hard and we are all very proud of you.

Just like most though, Kevin came first, watched closely by Hania. I think next month we’ll put them in the same heat and see what happens then.

There were some allegations regarding Vara’s involvement in performance enhancement substances (that would explain her really high position) and clear lacks in skipping skills

Jolene – oh my, Jolene, what happened to this girl? She could not squat a few weeks ago – now she’s cranking 100 burpees as it’s a doddle. Weeell dooone girl! Even more Pippa – very good progress! Really good s**t Pippa! 3 more months girl, 3 more months!

John – he’s the man! What a transformation! I reckon sit-ups slowed him down. We’ll do better next time.

Leslie, I thought she’d do even better than that. Did she trip so many times at the first hurdle (run)? Maybe music not loud enough? Turn it UP next time!
After the closer footage analysis and discussion,

Sean was cleared of all the allegations. There were some shortcomings, but they weren’t intentional, so his time stays as is. Good work!

Helle, Alli and Agnieszka – very close indeed! We’ll put you together next time, too, and see what happens!

Nora worked out in isolation. I think this solitude resulted in her best performance to date. 50 Burpees after the over 30 minutes of non-stop work! Great!

Andrew – man, you cannot disappear for 24 months! This is no good! Still, good effort, considering your “short” break and recent lack in regular gym work

Our new, some of “guest crowd” Shaheen, Tahir, Daniela, Ana – you’ve survived it! GREAT!

Everyone else started, more or less, where you are now. With a bit of regular work, see for yourselves.

Times/Results achieved:
Kevin – 24:21
Hania – 25:30
Vera – 29:28 (I sense something fishy here… Let’s wait for the official results from our anti-doping committee)
Jolene – 30:32
John – 30:52
Sean – 32:20
Leslie – 33:08
Pippa – 37:16
Helle – 40:10
Alli – 40:40
Agnieszka – 41:40
Nora – in 45 min the first 9 exercises + 50 Burpees!! Good job Nora!
Andrew – the first 9 exercises 31Burpees in 45 minutes
Simone – the first 9 exercises and 75 Burpees in 41 minutes
Shaheen – the first 9 exercises + 13 Burpees in 42 minutes
Daniela – the first 9 exercises + 60 Burpees in 43 minutes
Anna – the first 9 exercises + 60 Burpees in 42 minutes
Tahir – 50 Burpees, less 15 sit-ups and 5 press-ups 45 min

Wednesday 8/2/12

Monday 6/2/12

Video:

Saturday 4/2/12

Here was the programme:

And here’s a video of the 7am session:

Today’s programme

Ten rounds of…

• 10 press ups
• 10 grasshoppers
• 10 squats
• 30m Side Step both ways
• 30m Sprint
• 30m Backwards run

Tabata Protocol 1

• 8 Jumping Jacks (20 seconds on/10 seconds off)

Tabata Protocol 2

• 8 Cross Fit Sit Ups (20 seconds on/10 seconds off)

	

	

	
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Best wishes from all of us to everybody celebrating New Year in coming days.

It’s Dragon’s Year!