Couple's Fitness Competition III

I've finally edited and posted the highlight video from the recent Couple Fitness Competition III.

The events were:
1. Max reps in 1 minute of Turkish getups with a sandbag (guys 80lbs, girls 35)
2. 3 minutes max reps kettlebell snatches with one hand switch. Guys 16kg, girls 8kg
3. Metabolic circuit best time: 20 inverted rows, 100 jump rope passes, 20 box jumps, 100 jump rope passes.
4. Partner wheelbarrow relay race
5. Tug of war



The next competition is being planned for January 2010 with new formats and categories. Stay tuned for details.

CFC and Top Ten Gyms

A reminder to everyone that the third and last Couple's Fitness Competition of the year is two days away. Please go register here so we know who is coming.

Next, Men's Health has compiled a list of the top ten gyms in America. I know quite a few of the people running them, and am familiar with the rest of the facilities.

What they all have in common is the training involves primarily free weights, including kettlebells, ropes, rings, sandbags, and other "trendy" training tools, and hardly a machine in sight. In fact most of these places have no good girl/bad girl machines, bicep curl machines, or any other chromed out garbage that most gyms use to lure new members in. Let's hope the fitness industry and more importantly the general public starts to notice what works and what is just marketing.

And do click the links on the left side of the article as each one has some pretty good advice from trainers at the respective gyms.

See you on that beach at CFC3 in two days.

Couple's Fitness Competition 2 Highlight Video

After many hours of editing I've finished up the long version of the CFC2 highlight video. It was a blast hanging with everyone - the atmosphere is incredibly motivating. A real testament to the quality of people our event attracts.

But next time I WILL compete. Finally.

Couple's Fitness Competition in 3 days

Just a reminder that the second Couple's Fitness Competition is happening this Saturday, June 13, from 9-11am on Santa Monica Beach next to the pier.

check out the site for more info and to register.

The new events this time are:

1. Max pullups and/or inverted rows in 60 seconds.
2. Kettlebell jerks. Guys use 2 bells, girls one. Max reps in 3 minutes. Your set ends when you put the bells down. Women will use 1 bell, and will switch hands only once.
3. med ball toss for distance
4. Leg matrix (12 jumping lunge, 12 jumping squats, 24 lunges, 24 squats) for time
5. Spiderman plank hold for max time
6. obstacle course (details super secret)

For those that haven't done timed sets of kettlebells this will be an education in technique, efficiency, and work capacity. I HIGHLY encourage you to check out the following video of some of the best kb lifter's being coached by the true elite of kettlebell sport lifting.



And this is how a one arm jerk should look. Note the leg dip as the bell goes up. She is NOT pressing it, but using her entire body thus saving energy which allows for more reps.

Couples Fitness Competition

Thanks to all that came out this past Saturday for the first Couples Fitness Competition. It's safe to say everyone had a blast and probably outperformed anyone's expectations. And there were some classic comedic moments.

Equinox's Operation Manager Brad S. doing a big 'ol faceplant during the sprint relay takes 1st place in the comedy category.

Brittany Ferguson stepping up and using the same weight as the guys and hitting 90 reps in the kettlebell clean & jerk takes the ass kicking award.

Check out the video highlights


To see a picture slideshow done by the lovely Anita follow this link

Stay tuned for details on the next competition!

Three Days To Couples Fitness Competition

A short announcement as things have really been busy at the gym this week. The Couples Fitness Competition is only three days away.

We've got quite a few couples signed up and ready to go. The comp starts at 9am at the rings/ropes area (old Muscle Beach) next to Santa Monica Pier.

Get ready for some fun and serious work. I'm most curious to know who's going to be able to finish the obstacle course intact... heh heh.

Couples Fitness Competition

The official announcement is here.

My colleague at Equinox, Luke Sniewski & I are organizing a fun fitness competition for couples taking place on Santa Monica Beach at the old Muscle Beach site on Saturday May 2nd.

Get info and register here: Couplesfitnesscompetition.com

The cost is $35 per couple, and 20% of proceeds go to charity (listed on the site).

Time is 9am-11am, so plenty of time to have some fun and get on with your day.

There will be 6 events, ranging from strength to power to endurance events that will test your overall fitness.

There will be plenty of prizes (each worth upwards of $100), so come down and join us for some fun sweating on the beach.