Gym Challenge

Challenges

March

Sprint 8 Sweat Score Challenge:

Males and females: Get the highest Sweat Score on our new cardio equipment!

Rules

• Record the highest SWEAT SCORE in Sprint 8 on a treadmill, bike or elliptical
• Present a photo of your score to our team, or show us in person

April

Bench Press Bonanza:

Males: How many reps can you bench press of 75% of your body weight?

Females: How many reps can you bench press of 50% of your body weight?

Rules

• To enter the competition, approach a UWA Sport staff member and ask them to assist you with the challenge.
• Your bench press should involve bringing the bar all the way down to slightly touch the chest, before pushing back up to full extension
• Once you have finished the challenge, get the staff member to record how many reps you competed

May

Assault Bike:

Males and females: Most calories achieved in 60 seconds

Rules

• To enter the challenge, approach a UWA Sport staff member and ask them to assist you with the challenge.
• The trainer will set the bike to run for 60 seconds
• The timer will only start when you begin pushing
• Don't forget to use your legs
• Once you have finished the challenge, get the staff member to record how many calories you burned

June

Assault Bike:

Males and females: How fast can you row 300m?

Rules

• To enter the challenge, approach a UWA Sport staff member and ask them to assist you with the challenge.
• The trainer will set the distance for you and set the rower to level 10
• Row as fast as you can until you reach 300m, making sure to drive through your legs
• Once you have finished the challenge, get the staff member to record your time
• Only one attempt allowed per day

July

250m Ski Erg:

Males and females: How fast can you ski 250m

Rules

• To enter the challenge, approach a UWA Sport staff member and ask them to assist you with the challenge.
• The trainer will set the ski erg up for you
• The timer will only start when you begin
• Once you have finished the challenge, get the staff member to record your time

August

Grip Strength:

Males and females: How strong is your grip strength

Rules

• To enter the challenge, approach a UWA Sport staff member and ask them to assist you with the challenge.
• Using your dominant hand, apply as much grip pressure as possible on the dynamometer
• Record the maximum reading and repeat the test 3 times
• The highest of the three values will be recorded. Only one attempt per day.
• Once you have finished the challenge, get the staff member to record your grip strength

September

40m S-Force Challenge:

Males and females: How fast can you reach 100m

Rules

• To enter the challenge, approach a UWA Sport staff member and ask them to assist you with the challenge.
• The trainer will set up the machine for you
• The timer will only start when you begin - fastest time to 100m wins
• Once you have finished the challenge, get the staff member to record your time

October

Longest Plank:

Males and females: Hold a body weight plank position for as long as possible

Rules

• To enter the challenge, approach a UWA Sport staff member and ask them to assist you with the challenge.
• Hold a plank with acceptable form for as long as you can
• Once you have finished the challenge, get the staff member to record your time.