Sometimes it is the wacky and odd that can help us achieve new goals. I happen to like challenges and contests with my friends… So, I have just started a new fitness challenge with 2 of my buddies. These guys are already “fit,” though we all want to see how fit/ripped we can get in the next 90 days. This ISN’T a P90X challenge. It is a “Get Fit” challenge. We all have to choose our plan of attack, we all have to watch our diets, and we all have to kick ass and take name. This time around both bragging rights AND a creepy pair of fleece SAMBO shorts are the prize.

Here is what we did to start:

Thursday July 1st we all took our measurements and did the first of 2 fitness tests. The following Tuesday (After the July 4th weekend) we did the more brutal of the fitness tests. (Test 1 = P90X Fitness Test. Test 2 = Insanity Fitness Test) I must say, we all did really well and are not making it easy for the final test. 

The 3 participants of this craziness are Aaron (Pound for pound, one tough SOB.  Aaron leaves it all on the floor every time.   He wants to add size and definition), Ben (One of the best fighters and most agile guys I have ever met.  He wants to lose some lb’s), and me (Rob.  I think it is time I got ripped!) We all have been training/fighting together for the last 3+ years, we are all friends, and we will workout together at least 2 times a week. The rest of the time we are all on our own.

The winner will be based on the following criteria:

• Visual changes in physique
• % Body Fat Lost/Gained
• Initial weight compared to final weigh in
• Improvements in both Fitness Test Results

The losers have to buy the winner the creepy fleece style SAMBO shorts, and have to live with the fact that we were bested.  (Oh, and none of us are competitive.  No way.  heh)

To me, this is not only fun, but a great way to keep several friends motivated.  In the end, we all really win with this kind of event!

Here are some really uncalled for pics for your amusement!