Hardcore Challenge Profiles
Every second Wednesday of the Hardcore Challenge, head to the survey section in the Gold Mine to vote for your favorite competitor! You'll earn points just for voting, and your votes will ultimately crown the king or queen of the Hardcore Challenge, and handsomely reward them with 4 nights and 5 days in a luxury suite at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino along with spending cash from Miracle Mile Shops in Las Vegas. Our winner will also receive a 1 year membership at Whistler Core Climbing and Fitness Center.
For more info on the Whistler Core check out www.whistlercore.com
2 competitors every 2 weeks will go on the blocks. The Core will place them there based on the criteria below:
- A positive attitude
- Commitment to the training (must send a weekly blog if training elsewhere)
- Progression from the fitness tests.
- Desire to win
Vote through the SURVEY section in the Gold Mine for 500 points. Voting is done every second Wednesday starting Sept 17.
Fitness Testing - Week of October 27th
| Tara Franz | 30:10 | V02 Test score improved and situps and pushups improved by 116% |
| Wanda Bradbury | 28:04 | Made huge improvements in situps by 118% |
| Kelly Gilmore | 43:02 | Improved over everything, but improved situps and pushups by 136% |
| Hugo Paquin | 19:58 | V02 Max Test score improved and he set a record of 80 pushups. |
Improvement Chart
| Tara Franz | 107% |
| Wanda Bradbury | 110% |
| Kelly Gilmore | 117% |
| Hugo Paquin | 107% |
HUGO IS SAFE FROM ELIMINATION AS THE WINNER
WANDA AND TARA ARE UP ON THE BLOCK - VOTE IN THE SURVEY SECTION.
Squamish, BC
This is a great experience so far. It has been very motivating and the trainers are super helpful. That little bit of competition has been exactly what I needed to get moving. After one month of working hard I feel I have a good schedule that is working out to really start and bust it – and now I’m seeing some real results! Sometimes I don’t want to work out, or do anymore pushups or sit ups but thinking about having this opportunity, I just can’t waste it, so I pump out a few more pushups. I’m excited every week to complete the challenge or fitness evaluation. I think I’m getting addicted to sweating it out – feel the burn!
Pemberton, BC
I began my "Change for the better" the day I found out I was a qualifier in the Challenge. I can't remember the last time I felt this good. The encouragement and assistance I receive from the staff at The Core is above and beyond. My friends, family, coworkers and students at MPCS have given me such positive reinforcement and I actually look forward to my workouts!
From overcoming my fear of heights to complete the Wall challenge has been my greatest accomplishment (to me). John may not agree with this.
I am really looking forward to the upcoming challenges that I will be facing.
Brackendale, BC
There are many reasons why I will be the new Ultimate Hardcore Challenge Champion. I’m a dedicated person that is always trying to achieve new goals. I enjoy life and I’m eager to learn more about health and training techniques. In addition, it will be am amazing opportunity to meet people that share the same passion. My Gold Digger Fans will always be there to support me. I can sing and dance just like MC Hammer… oops! that has nothing to do with the contest. I truly believe that it is important to live a healthy life and to challenge yourself. This competition will give me the opportunity to accomplish this life style. Basically I just want to have fun, take care of my body and mind and learn from the pros. And if I win… LV will be mine ! As Napoleon once said: “Man are born to succeed not fail”
To loose weight, reduce stress in your life as your body will produce a stress hormone that will keep you from burning fat.
Buy good quality running shoes if you’re going to start running. They absorb the shock of running much better than poor quality shoes.
Most of those who have lost large amounts of weight, list walking as their main source of exercise.
All activity starts with the abdominal muscles, so exercise your abs 5 times a week by doing crunches.
