HOTSHOTS – 10 August 2013 @DNA

hotshots2We at DNA believe in giving back. Last year, we hosted the 31 Heroes workout in early August. We considered doing it again this year, but after the Yarnell Hill fire disaster on 30 June, we decided that we wanted to help some special people closer to home. Therefore, on 10 August at 7:30am, we will host the workout below. Entry donation is $20 per person, and all proceeds will be donated to the families of the HOTSHOT crew lost in June.

Check-in/warmup time is 7:30am, with the workout starting no later than 8am. We will NOT have other classes that day.

“HOTSHOTS”

Teams of 5 (RX+: team of 3 or 4) — groups can be of mixed ability levels, except for RX+ who should all be advanced!

Complete the task list as a team. 45 min cutoff.

  • 19 rope climbs (scaled: halfway)
  • 19 stretcher carries 200m (2 team members carry 2 bars; bar weight scaled for each team)
  • 19 sandbag or med ball carries 400m
  • 190 pushups
  • 190 KB squats
  • 190 ab mat situps
  • 190 American swings

Additionally:

  • 19 burpees per team member (each person does 19)
  • Continuous carry: one object (TBA) must be carried at all times on the 400m loop, and every participant must carry it at some point during the workout. The object may not touch the ground.

Team members must work together to count the completion of the task list, and to ensure that everyone present carries the object at least once.

Optional: bring a DNA-approved breakfast item to share afterwards. “DNA approved” does not include donuts, unless they’re made with coconut flour, but does include fruit, quiche (no wheat), etc.

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Entry donations will be accepted HERE or at DNA on the day of the workout. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

 

How to RUN – faster, longer, better!

At some point, in your quest for optimum health and fitness, you assuredly will face RUNNING. Great programs will include things like short and medium sprints, and an occasional long slow endurance run. While the benefits of running are enormous, at some point you  will likely want to  ensure that your technique is improving  in order to improve your performance. Proper technique will not only improve performance, but will significantly decrease your incidence of injuries such as shin splints and joint pains among many others.

So with all the techniques, programs and seminars available, how does one decide which is truly the correct method? While we can certainly turn this into an in depth scientific paper, the studies have already been done. Rather, I’d prefer to make this an easy go-to article to get you quickly moving.

Sled pulls are a great way to increase strength, speed, power and endurance.

The following are a just a few steps to help develop proper technique:

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DNA Fit-Club

About DNA Fit-Club

DNA Fit-Club is a weekend outing that anyone can attend. The goal is to have fun , be active, and enjoy fitness in the real world beyond the gym. You don’t have to be “fit” to join us and these events are open to friends and family.

Some examples of DNA Fit-Club events include local one day events and weekend camping trips. Other activities are:

 

 

    • Scuba diving
    • mountain/rock climbing
    • hiking
    • barbeques
    • volleyball
    • soccer
    • swimming
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