Although this board is dominantly bodybuilding-orientated, it might be fun to bring in a fitness test. Some random, maybe once a month "challenge" that gives members a fun and interesting way to compete against each other (and in turn, push harder).
For example, something like so:
10 rounds for time:
5 pullups
10 pushups
15 bodweight squats
Best time wins. Of course there would be no sure-fire way to ensure integrity, but it could be a way for friends on AM.com to compete with each other. Weights could be used, but for obvious reasons, it would be incredibly tough to implement fairly.... beginners may not be able to jerk 135 overhead, or deadlift their bodyweight. But here's just another challenge off the top of my head:
3 rounds for time:
Bodyweight deadlift x 10 reps
15 Burpees (aka 8-count-bodybuilders)
20 Pylometric Box Jumps (or a standing high jump)
The possibilities are virtually endless. If you don't understand where this logic is coming from, it's the basic form of Crossfit.com workouts. I think it could bring a refreshing form of exercise to some, if the workout fits. Often enough, people fall victim to the deadbeat routine. Something like this could serve as a way to keep the ball rolling. AM.com challenge of the month? Any takers? For a CHALLENGE?
For example, something like so:
10 rounds for time:
5 pullups
10 pushups
15 bodweight squats
Best time wins. Of course there would be no sure-fire way to ensure integrity, but it could be a way for friends on AM.com to compete with each other. Weights could be used, but for obvious reasons, it would be incredibly tough to implement fairly.... beginners may not be able to jerk 135 overhead, or deadlift their bodyweight. But here's just another challenge off the top of my head:
3 rounds for time:
Bodyweight deadlift x 10 reps
15 Burpees (aka 8-count-bodybuilders)
20 Pylometric Box Jumps (or a standing high jump)
The possibilities are virtually endless. If you don't understand where this logic is coming from, it's the basic form of Crossfit.com workouts. I think it could bring a refreshing form of exercise to some, if the workout fits. Often enough, people fall victim to the deadbeat routine. Something like this could serve as a way to keep the ball rolling. AM.com challenge of the month? Any takers? For a CHALLENGE?