1. HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) Challenge
Goal: Improve cardiovascular fitness, burn fat, and increase endurance.
Structure: Alternate between short bursts of intense exercise (e.g., sprints, burpees, jump squats) and brief rest periods (30 60 seconds).
Example Routine:
30 seconds of burpees
30 seconds rest
30 seconds of jump squats
30 seconds rest
Repeat for 20 30 minutes.
2. The Murph Challenge
Goal: Increase muscular endurance and cardiovascular capacity.
Structure: A workout named after Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy, typically performed on Memorial Day in the U.S.
Workout:
1 mile run
100 pull ups
200 push ups
300 air squats
1 mile run
You can scale the pull ups (e.g., substitute with ring rows) and push ups if needed.
3. CrossFit Challenge
Goal: Build strength, power, and stamina through varied functional movements.
Structure: Incorporates Olympic lifting, gymnastics, and metabolic conditioning.
Example Routine:
5 rounds for time of:
10 deadlifts (bodyweight or heavier)
15 box jumps
20 kettlebell swings
4. Tabata Training
Goal: Improve aerobic and anaerobic fitness with maximum effort intervals.
Structure: 20 seconds of high intensity exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated for 8 rounds (4 minutes total).
Example Routine:
20 seconds of squat jumps
10 seconds rest
20 seconds of push ups
10 seconds rest
Repeat for 4 minutes.
5. Spartan Race Training Challenge
Goal: Train for an obstacle race with a focus on strength, agility, and endurance.
Structure: Simulate the types of movements you’d encounter in a Spartan Race, including running, carrying heavy objects, crawling, and climbing.
Example Routine:
400m run
50 kettlebell swings
30 burpees
20 pull ups
15 sandbag carries (distance depends on the weight)
6. P90X or Insanity Challenge
Goal: Full body transformation with a focus on muscle definition and endurance.
Structure: These programs follow a structured routine for intense daily workouts, incorporating a mix of plyometrics, strength training, and core work.
Example Routine (P90X style):
Day 1: Chest and Back
Day 2: Plyometrics (Jump training)
Day 3: Shoulders and Arms
Day 4: Yoga or Recovery
Repeat for 60 days.
7. Strength & Power Challenge
Goal: Focus on building maximal strength through compound lifts.
Structure: A combination of heavy lifting and low rep (1 5) sets.
Example Routine:
5 sets of 5 squats at 80 90% of your max
5 sets of 5 bench presses at 80 90% of your max
3 sets of 3 deadlifts at 85 90% of your max
Rest 2 3 minutes between sets.
8. The 100 Push Ups Challenge
Goal: Build upper body strength and endurance.
Structure: Work up to completing 100 push ups in a single set.
Program:
Week 1: 3 sets of 10 push ups, 3 times per week.
Week 2: 3 sets of 12 push ups, 3 times per week.
Gradually increase reps until you can do 100 in a row.
9. Endurance Running Challenge
Goal: Build running stamina and mental toughness.
Structure: Increase weekly mileage progressively, focusing on endurance.
Example Plan:
Week 1: Run 3 miles three times per week
Week 2: Run 4 miles three times per week
Week 3: Run 5 miles three times per week
Gradually build up to a half marathon or marathon.