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THE third instalment of the Fitness Challenge will see just over thirty athletes pushing their bodies to the limit come next Sunday.The challenge, launched today at the Giftland Office Max Mall in Turkeyen, will see a number of events aimed at pushing the human body to its limit while showcasing the ultimate level of fitness.
During the launch, Kares Engineering was unveiled as the title sponsor of the event with General Manager, Dennis Nandan, contending that the company is glad to be on board as the title sponsor.
Other event sponsors include Windjammer, which will provide meals for the judges and staff, as well as Ansa McAl through the Lucozade brand, Roraima with its Arrowpoint Nature Resort as well as Baganara.
Giftland Sportsmax, Wings Investments, Johnny P supermarket, Trophy Stall, Star Party Rentals, St Joseph’s Mercy Hospital, Tech Pro, Fitness Express and Genesis Fitness Express are also on board for the event.
Additionally, this edition of the Championship will see Scotiabank coming on board with a celebrity challenge in an attempt to raise funds for charity while DeSinco Trading will have its usual novelty events.
The first event of the Challenge will see the contestants running two miles around the national park with a 300m carry at the end for the females and a 400m carry for the men.
Event two will see the men doing 33 deadlifts at 225lbs, while the women will have to do the same number at 155lbs. This will be followed by 33 box jumps at 30 inches for the men and 24 inches for the women. 33 Kettlebell swings at 55lbs for the males is another part of stage two with the women having the same number with a 35lb weight.
They will close the round off with 33 pull-ups for both men and women while 33 overhead squats at 75lbs for the men and 55lbs for the women will close off that round.
Event three will see each athlete having to complete a lift of increasing weight over a one minute period, with the men starting at 165lbs and going all the way to 255lbs while the ladies will start at 65lbs and move all the way to 135lbs.
Event four will be a 10 minute workout with points being scored for as many reps as possible. In the odd minutes (minutes 1,3,5,6,7,9), the male competitors will have to use the wallballs at 20lbs for males and 14lbs for females. On the even minutes (2,4,6,8,10), competitors will have to do as many reps as possible toes to bar exercises.
Event five will be unveiled on the competition day according to organiser Jamie McDonald, with the Director of Sports, Christopher Jones, expected to pick said event from a bag full of challenges.
During yesterday’s press conference, Jones confirmed that he will be on hand to do such, adding that “I am pleased to see as much corporate entities on board with the event. It is not only government’s job to support sport.”
The launch was preceded by a demonstration session.
Thus far, 33 competitors have signed on with four complete teams for the March 5 event in the National Park.