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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>General F.A.Q.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:52:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jessestoddard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Q: What is it?

A: A 60 day complete workout program that is totally adaptable to anyone’s fitness level. The workout program is designed to challenge you to get into the best shape of your life. It is also designed to help you achieve a high level of fitness allowing you to conquer the “300 Workout”, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=spartanchampions.wordpress.com&blog=3378853&post=30&subd=spartanchampions&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><br /><p><strong>Q: What is it?<br />
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<p><strong>A:</strong> A 60 day complete workout program that is totally adaptable to anyone’s fitness level. The workout program is designed to challenge you to get into the best shape of your life. It is also designed to help you achieve a high level of fitness allowing you to conquer the “300 Workout”, an intense workout for athletic individuals. The Challenge can be done on your own, with a partner, with small groups, or with large groups. Your level of participation is completely up to you. However, if you don’t commit, you will get nowhere. There are some group meetings for accountability, which is proven to get you better results.</p>
<p><strong>Q: How much does it cost?</strong></p>
<p><strong>A:</strong> There can be a small registration fee depending on the hosts costs (gym space, free eating/workout plan, personal training). HOWEVER, in most cases we wave the program costs if you purchase from our Sports Performance line of nutritional supplements. This makes sense because these products work, and the program and the support is thrown in free. The best deal around for a fitness challenge. Most challenges require you to buy personal training. Personal training is completely optional to you!</p>
<p><strong>Q: Why should I do the challenge?</strong></p>
<p><strong>A:</strong> Because you need to make a commitment to something that will push you past your silly comfort zone. You can also win prizes if you are the best in any of a number of categories.</p>
<p><strong>Q: What is the workout program?</strong></p>
<p><strong>A:</strong> The program consists of 43 hard-core workouts that can be customized to individual needs. If you want the whole thing spelled out, you have to commit to doing the challenge.</p>
<p><strong>Q: Why all the mystery?</strong></p>
<p><strong>A:</strong> Because it is more fun and exciting.  Plus this program works every time for those that do it faithfully, and we don&#8217;t want posers stealing our plan.</p>
<p><strong>Q: WHO is this for? Is it just for men in their 20’s and 30’s?</strong></p>
<p><strong>A:</strong> This is for absolutely ANYONE! Yes, the “300″ Workout is very challenging for someone who is not conditioned. However, this challenge is about challenging yourself to a new level, regardless of where you are starting. This is for men, women, young and old. The program will be adapted for you, and special versions of the workouts are currently under development.</p>
<p><strong>Q: What is the “300 Workout” ?</strong></p>
<p><strong>A:</strong> Want Hollywood muscle? Try this 300-rep Spartan workout — used by the cast of the movie — for a full-body transformation <a title="300 Workout" href="http://www.menshealth.com/cda/featured_video.do?conitem=1a86f548fc842110VgnVCM20000012281eac____&amp;category=mh.guys" target="_blank">VIDEO FROM MEN’S HEALTH ONLINE</a>.</p>
<p>For a Spartan-sized challenge to your daily routine, consider this your new fitness gauntlet:<br />
a) Pullups &#8211; 25 reps<br />
b) Deadlifts with 135lbs &#8211; 50 reps<br />
c) Pushups &#8211; 50 reps<br />
d) 24-inch Box jumps &#8211; 50 reps<br />
e) Floor wipers &#8211; 50 reps<br />
f) Single-arm Clean-and-Press with 36lbs Kettlebell &#8211; 50 reps<br />
g) Pullups &#8211; 25 reps</p>
<p>All exercises are done without scheduled rest between moves. Obviously this is an advanced workout…you shouldn’t do it unless you are already in great shape. Fortunately, this can all easily be adapted. Appropriate exercises can be subbed in: Drop down to 150 total reps, or 4-6 exercises of 15-25 reps each.</p>
<p>For example, you might try this workout, great for a guy with moderate fitness:</p>
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<li>15 bodyweight rows</li>
<li>25 bodyweight squats</li>
<li>15 pushups</li>
<li>25 burpees</li>
<li>20 mountain climbers</li>
<li>10 close grip pushups</li>
<li>15 bodyweight rows</li>
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<p><strong>The basic workout:<br />
</strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggiYjRelWgc">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggiYjRelWgc</a></p>
<p><strong>300 Workout for Women</strong><br />
<a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?300-Workout-for-Women&amp;id=506006">http://ezinearticles.com/?300-Workout-for-Women&amp;id=506006</a></p>
<p><strong>300 Workout [Behind the Scenes]</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy2ElkOuNF0">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy2ElkOuNF0</a></p>
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		<title>Chad Martin &#8211; Endorser Video</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:59:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wayjoh</dc:creator>
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