Be the star of your own Olympics Games

Every dreamed of winning the gold medal or fantasized about competing against the very best in the World? Well now you have the chance with the amazing new online sport and fitness competition which is becoming a smash all around the World. Simply pick the event you want to compete in and compete! There is everything from football, golf, cycling,running to fitness challenges such as ‘How many push-ups can you do in one minute?’ On the off chance that there is no event you want to compete in, don’t worry, simply create it and broadcast it to athletes around the World.
Don’t wait for Team GB selectors to come knocking, take the challenge right now!

Top Sportsmen and Women – July 2012

Each month I will be adding a list of Sportsmen and Women who I feel have excelled in their field of expertise. Here goes:-

1)      Bradley Wiggins (cycling) – Tour de France win seals his greatness.

2)      Fernando Alonso (motor racing) – Back to his best and keeping Vettel and Webber at bay.

3)      Ernie Els (golf) – rolled back the years to win the Open Championship

4)      Anderson Silva (MMA) – will this guy ever get beat again?

5)      David Haye (boxing) – put his name in the frame for a World title shot after beating Chisora.

Ernie Els wins the British Open 2012 as it all goes wrong for Adam Scott.

ErnieEls claimed victory in the 2012 Open at Royal Lytham & St. Annes as Australian Adam Scott blew a 4 shot lead. Whilst Els had a magnificent final round it looked to be a side-note as Scott played the first 14 holes calmly and consistently. However, with golf it certainly isn’t over until the scores have been posted. Suddenly ‘Par’ seemed to be the hardest word for Scott as he went on a run of bogeys which turned his dream into a nightmare. With Els finishedand on 7 under bogeys on the 15^th, 16^th and 17^th had the 32 year old Australian sweating.

After hitting a 3 wood into a bunker on the 18th, Scott was in the last chance saloon as he stood over a 7 foot par putt to force a playoff. Agonizingly it stayed just left of the cup, and Scott dropped to his knees in despair. The Big Easy’s name was on the Claret Jug again. 

Bradley Wiggins becomes the first British Rider to win the Tour De France

Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins re-wrote the history books by becoming the first British rider to win the Tour De France.  It was a great day for British cycling all round as the brilliant Chris Froome took 2^nd place overall and fellow Olympian Mark Cavendish won the final stage, sprinting down the Champs Elysees to share the glory.

There was to be no last day agony for Wiggins, who safely negotiated himself around Paris , to complete the formalities after Saturday's awesome  time-trial victory gave him an almost untouchable lead.

The Open 2012 at Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club

Over the next 4 days the amazing Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club will host the Open championship with star turns such as Tiger Woods, Lee Westwood and Luke Donald ready to do battle on the greens. 

It is estimated that the event will bring a much needed £70m boost to the Lancashire economy and a party feel to the region. 

Why not get yourself into the Open swing with this fun golf challenge

The Pitching Wedge Challenge

Hughesfit present the Bicep Blast Challenge

Ryan Hughes is the creator of the “Blast Training System,” a BodySpace Spokesmodel finalist, published fitness model, New York City Trainer and avid fitness enthusiast. He will be posting a number of challenges based on my 'Blast Training System'. The first in the series in the Bicep Blast Challenge. The competitors holding the top 3 leader-board positions on 16th October 2012 will win the following: 1st Place - HughesFIT Swag Tank, Blast Tee & a copy of the 'Blast Training System.' 2nd Place - HughesFIT Blast Tee & a copy of the 'Blast Training System.' 3rd Place - Copy of the 'Blast Training System.' The challenge details are as follows: 1) Challenger then must complete 50 reps of standing Straight Bar Curls with 30% of body weight on barbell. 2) Challenger must complete 50 reps of standing EZ Bar Curls with 30% of body weight on barbell. 3) Challenger then must finish with 50 reps of standing Rope Curls with 30% of body weight on machine. This challenge is for time, so move as fast as possible. Technique is key, and this challenge takes into account the rating added by your fellow competitors. Follow Ryan: www.facebook.com/MensPhysique www.Twitter.com/ryanphughes The Blast Training System: www.HughesFIT.com/Store

www.HughesFIT.com

Amir Khan stopped by Danny Garcia

Amir Khan's career lays in tatters after a brutal fourth round stoppage at the hands of unbeaten American Danny Garcia. In a packed Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas,  Khan started well with Garcia seeming to have no answer to the speed Amir was bringing to the table. Khan caught Garcia in the 2nd round, opening up a nasty cut just above the American's right eye. Coming out for the 3rd Khan must have been confident he had Garcia's number, but that all changed with a great shot from no-where. It knocked Khan to the canvas and whilst the Brit bravely got to his feet he was on wobbly legs. He somehow managed to see the round out, but look 'spaced out' in his corner. He got up for the 4th round and seemed to have recovered somewhat. However, Garcia sensed blood and every shot landed seemed to have an impact every-time he landed. He sent Khan to the canvas again and when a shot hit Khan's forehead the fight was over. Khan said afterwards he felt he could of continued, but most felt he could have few complaints. Garcia now has the boxing World at his feet, 24-0 and only 24 years old. Where now for Khan? A fight against Kell Brook may be on the horizon.

Haye beats Chisora by stunning knock-out

Former Heavyweight and undisputed Cruiserweight David Haye put on a master class of speed and power to stop Dereck Chisora in five rounds at Upton Park last night. After four cagey rounds where the bigger Chisora was having some success with his come forward style, Haye exploded in the fifth with a four punch combination which saw Chisora hit the canvas for the first time in his career. Chisora bravely got back up and continued to come forward, but when another combination landed the fight was over. Haye now has his sights firmly set on Vitali Klitschko who laboured to a points victory over Chisora earlier in the year. Haye's brutal knock-out of the granite chinned Chisora is sure to send shockwaves round the Heavyweight division.
Where does Dereck Chisora go now? Redemption may come in the form of Tyson fury or David Price, but will the risk / reward ratio be tempting enough for those undefeated fighters now that Del Boy has a record of 15 wins with 4 losses?

Haye after defeating Chisora

Which is the best Obstacle Race in the World?

Simple question - 'What is the best Obstacle Race in the World?' 

I've set myself the challenge of competing in the hardest, most gruelling, most enduring, most fun, most crazy obstacle race in 2012. The only problem is I don't know which race is the best. 

This challenge involves submitting a race which you believe to be the best in the World, or vote for your favourite obstacle race if it's already been added (please don't submit a race if it's already been submitted!). 

I would also be grateful for information, comments or advice about any of the races mentioned - this can be entered on the challenge wall. 

I thank you in advance for your help and look forward to your suggestions, reviews, videos and advice. 

Compete in a Tough Mudder and finish. Check out www.toughmudder.com to see when they are coming to a city near you.

VOTE FOR THE BEST

15-minute burpee test

15 Minute burpee challenge: Set a timer for 15 minutes. Complete as many burpees as possible within that time. The burpees must be the full push-up version with chest almost touching the floor on each rep and a jump at the top.

ENDLESS HUMAN POTENTIAL

Konkura Competitor: Laura London

Laura London is a certified fitness and nutrition coach whose mission is to help women get in the best shape of their lives and be the best they can be at any age. 

From an early age, Laura struggled with weight, being denied the opportunity to participate in sports due to her older brother’s rare blood condition that prohibited her from engaging in physical activities as a means of protection for her as well as him, to later becoming a mom of 3 with a busy schedule that invariably led to lack of self-care, excess weight and hormonal issues. 

Fast forward to the age of 43, Laura decided enough was enough and it was time to get in shape. Despite the challenges women in their 40’s face, Laura was determined to be the exception and show the rest of the world how they could be too. By changing her diet, setting goals and adding in more exercise, Laura quickly shed 20 pounds and wound up changing the face of figure competitions for moms and veterans alike. 

Laura then became unstoppable, becoming a nationally certified personal trainer with NSCA and one of the few chosen worldwide to be in the premier class of JNL Fusion Method VIP Celebrity Trainers. She later on went on to study nutrition at the largest nutrition school in the world, Integrative Nutrition in NYC, as well as becoming an award winning national figure competitor, competing in various fitness competitions nationwide and ultimately voted “2010 Over 40 Transformation of the Year” by BodyBuilding.com. 

Laura’s long list of accomplishments would impress the best of the best, including launching her own fitness DVD’s, calendars, and workout wear, in addition to being featured as an up and coming fitness model at the Fitness Model Factory in Miami, on You Tube videos, magazine covers, and infomercials, and is a widely recognized and respected international spokesperson on fitness for countless media and radio outlets. In 2012, she dropped her highly anticipated e book 7 Day Goddess Juice Feast which revealed why diets don’t work and how daily juicing is the key to overall detoxification, vitality and lasting weight loss along with a second e book called The Lower Body Transformation. 

Laura’s teachings emphasize the virtues of green, organic living and has built a thriving online practice coaching clients based on these principles. Her devotion to her newfound profession is evidenced by her day-to-day life which includes a daily regimented workout and a healthy diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables, nut, legumes, and clean, organic protein. 

Originally from Connecticut, Laura relocated to Boca Raton, Florida in the late 1990’s and still resides there with her husband of over 20 years and three children, (insert names). Laura can be reached for coaching and consulting via her website, http://www.lauralondonfitness.com/, on Facebook http://Facebook/LauraLondonFit and Twitter http://Twitter/LauraLondonFit, or You Tube at http://YouTube/LauraLondon100. 

COMPETE AGAINST LAURA LONDON

Fit-Life Bootcamp: Press-up Accumulator Challenge

This challenge is brought to you by Fit-Life Bootcamp - the ultimate bootcamp experience located in the beautiful Cliff Barns in the Norfolk countryside. The Press-up Accumulator Challenge will test your strength and stamina to the limit. The challenge details are as follows:- * Complete 1 press-up (chest to floor). - You then have up to 5 seconds to stand up (rest as much as you can) and get back down for round 2, which is * Complete 2 press-ups (chest to floor). - 5 seconds to stand up and rest * Complete 3 press-ups (chest to floor)....... You get the idea?? Repeat the above aiming to get as many press ups sets as possible. Enter the number of sets into the score section of the challenge and view how your score on the leaderboard.

www.fitlifebootcamp.co.uk/

Fit-Life Bootcamp Challenge

The Crane Pose Challenge

A good challenge to strengthen your abdomen, arms and wrist. 

1. Put your hands flat on ground. Lift your heels and start shifting your weight on hands. 
2. Lift your legs and keep balancing and keep balancing on your hands. Breathe in and out regularly and keep stretching your back in order to free your chest. 

The winner of the challenge is the person who keeps the crane pose for the longest. 

The Crane Pose Challenge

Pistol Squats

Here's a challenge that will test your balance, coordination, and also the power of your quadriceps.

PISTOL SQUATS

Wall Sit Challenge

Test out the endurance of your legs with this exercise. Find a wall, slide down, and "sit" with your knees bent at a 90 degree angle for as long as you can. 

Be sure to film your attempt, it would be a shame if someone didn't believe your score, right?

The Wall Sit Challenge

The Dip King

Are you "King of the Dips?" Now's the time to prove it. Get on your dipping bar and do as many as you can. The count stops once you pause for more than 5 seconds or come off the bar. Could you be the biggest dipper?

The Dip King Challenge

Pull-Up Challenge

How many pull-ups (wide or narrow grip) can you complete without pause? (* a pause constitutes stopping for more than 3 seconds whilst still on the bar).

Take the challenge at Pull-ups

The Plank Test Challenge

How long can you continuously hold the plank position for? Sound an easy exercise / workout? - you won't be saying that when your whole body is shaking! One tip before we get started: post video evidence if you want to be taken seriously and avoid the wrath of your fellow competitors. 

Right, let's get started. Lie face down on a mat or floor. Raise yourself up on your forearms and your toes. Feet should be about shoulder-width apart. Hold your body in a straight line. Don't cheat by sticking your bum in the air! Go champ....... 

The winner of this fitness challenge will be the person who holds the Plank Position, correctly, for the longest continuous length of time. This exercise is a great way to test your core strength.


Take the challenge at The Plank

Are you fit enough to join the Royal Marines?

Ever dreamed of night-time boat assaults on an enemy beach? See if you could pass the Royal Marines entrance fitness test. 

The basic test is: 
- do a 1.5 mile run in under 12.5mins 
- 1 minute rest 
- do a second 1.5 mile run in under 10.5mins 

Then a gym test: 
- press-ups in 2 mins (min target: 60) 
- 2 mins rest 
- sit-ups in 2 mins (min target: 80) 
- 2 mins rest 
- as many pull-ups as you can do without letting go (min target: 6) 

There's also a bleep test and assault course, but we'll let you feeble civilians off for now. 

Any score greater than 0 - congratulations, expect a call from the Marines any moment now. 

Less than 0 - well, your score says it all! Work hard, work fast, work-out!


Take the challenge at Marine Challenge

Wladimir Klitschko takes out Tony Thompson again.

Wladimir Klitschko kept his stranglehold on the heavyweight division with a 6^th round stoppage of American Tony  Thompson. Thompson started well winning the 1^st round before Wlad got his piston –like jab going. By the 5^th Thompson had slowed down dramatically and was floored by a big shot from the champ. He did well to beat the count and Wlad seemed keen to let him see the next round by standing off rather than unleashing a combination which would have surely ended the fight. Not that we had long to wait for the end, as a barrage of punching from Wlad so Thompson bundled to the canvas in a heap. He gamely got to his feet on the 7 count, but the referee waved the fight off to save him from further punishment. Thompson appeared to have no complaints. Wlad will now be eagerly watching the David Haye vs Derek Chisora fight to see if there is a potential opponent there. He will also be aware of the progress fellow giants David Price and Tyson Fury are making. 

Interval Training: 15 minutes per day, 3 days a week

I have recently added interval training to my schedule due to it’s proven benefits. 3 times a week I complete 15 minutes on either the cross-trainer, running machine, bike or rowing machine doing the following sequence:-

* 1 minute very slow pace

* 1 minute as fast as possible

* 2 minutes very slow pace

* 1 minute as fast as possible

 * 2 minutes very slow pace

* 1 minute as fast as possible

* 2 minutes very slow pace

* 1 minute as fast as possible

* 1 minute very slow pace

* 30 seconds as fast as possible

* 1 minute very slow pace

* 30 seconds as fast as possible

* 30 seconds very slow pace

* 30 seconds as fast as possible

Anyone up for a challenge?

As regular readers of my blog will be aware I am a big fan of the fitness challenge site Konkura.com.  I regularly post challenges on here which I enjoy or am participating in. At the moment I’m hooked on the Push-ups in One Minute challenge.  I have been doing this for a week now and have increased my score from 70 to 79 – that’s progress. I’m currently 16^th on the leader-board but have aspirations on a top  10 spot! If you want to join in the competition go to:

Push-up In One Minute Challenge

Tyson Fury: On the road to heavyweight stardom?

Tyson Fury took another step towards a fight against Wladimir Klitschko with a fifth stoppage of game but limited New Yorker Vinny  Maddalone to win the WBO Intercontinental Heavyweight title.  6ft 9inch Fury controlled the fight from the start, landing heavy punches which eventually opened a nasty cut over Maddalone’s left eye.  Fury seemed to ease off and wanted the referee to step in towards the end – something he won’t be able to do against higher level opposition. Who next for Fury? I’d personally like to see him in with Seth Mitchell or David Price, but talented Pole Tomasz Adamek seems a likely opponent and a massive step up in class for the undefeated contender. 

Kell Brook taken to the limit.

Kell Brook beat Carson Jones on points  in the hardest fight of his career so far. Kell looked to be coasting to an easy win and stoppage as he pounded Jones from all angles in the first 5 rounds. Jones wasn’t landing, but was gamely walking forward somewhat impervious to Brook’s shots. In the sixth round the fight changed and Jones swarming come forward style suddenly ruffled Brook. He landed many big shots and had Brook hanging on towards the end. One judge scored the fight a draw with the other two in favour of Brook, who now will be looking to fight the winner of Alexander v Bailey for a World Title. Brook went to hospital after the fight with a suspected broken nose, but with his unbeaten record still in place.

Konkura.com – Website Review

Konkura.com – Website Review

Sean Vigue Reviews Konkura Challenges Blog

Sean Vigue Reviews Konkura Challenges Blog

G Fitness Revolution on Konkura.com

It gives me great pleasure to announce that Konkura will soon be posting challenges in association with G Fitness Revolution ( www.gfitnessrevolution.com ). These challenges will be created and demonstrated by the highly experience G Fitness Revolution team of trainers.

G Fitness Revolution is a fitness and health site which provides cutting edge advice and in home personal training customized around your specific goals. They provide expert advice on all aspects of health and fitness including nutritional recipes and meal plans, customized training schedules and even a food delivery service. They boast an extensive stable of certified trainers each with individual expertise in many varied fitness and dance genres. 

For a tax inclusive price of just $5 per month G Fitness Revolution subscribers will gain access to an exclusive library of workouts and fitness routines alongside the knowledge, support, classes and nutritional support provided by the trainers.

All in all G Fitness Revolution seem like a breath of fresh air to the fitness sector. They are determined to continually research and explore new methods and ideology with regard to fitness, and want to spread new and innovative techniques across the globe.

We at Konkura feel they fit perfectly with our philosophy and share many

Shoulders and Deltoids

Woke this morning at 5.30am full of vigour - one of my favourite body parts to train is shoulders!
After a hearty bowl of porridge with greek yoghurt and honey I arrived at the gym around 6.30am.
A 5 minute warm-up / stretch was followed by:-

3 sets x 8 reps of: Standing Military Press, Standing Deltoid Raises on the Smith Machine, Standing Dumbell Flys.

3 sets x 8 reps of: Standing Shoulder Shrugs, Seated Shoulder Press, Standing Deltoid Shriugs on Smiths Machine.

3 sets x 8 reps of: Incline Shoulder Bench Press, Lateral Shoulder Raises (to Side), Shoulder Raises with barbell (forward with straight arm).

Each set saw the weight raised - what a burner!!!!

Finished with a 2 minute round of pad work with boxer Steve and Dave.

Work here I come................

Guest Blog: Pylata Offers High-Intensity Intervals, Yoga and Pilates

 Orlando fitness instructor Sean Vigue

 http://www.seanviguefitness.com/ has created a signature routine that

 combines the core-blasting of Pilates with the interval intensity of Tabata, 

rounded out by a soothing yoga cool down. Perfect for serious Konkura

http://www.konkura.com/ athletes, no weights or machines are necessary

 for this under 20-minute series. Vigue has taught thousands of classes in 

the central Florida area and saw a need for a workout that combines the

total-body benefits of yoga and Pilates with the effectiveness of high-intensity

Tabata workouts. Vigue offers Pylata previews on his YouTube channel

http://www.youtube.com/motleyfitness which also features full-length 

yoga and Pilates workouts. The full Pylata workout series can be purchsed

at the Sean Vigue Fitness store http://www.seanviguefitness.com/store/

For more information on Sean Vigue Fitness or Pylata, like Sean Vigue

Fitness on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/seanvigue or follow
@SeanVigueFit http://www.twitter.com/seanviguefit on Twitter.

Where I am today:-

Welcome

Welcome to 'Getting Fit with Konkura.com'. My aim is to get into amazing shape by mega gym sessions, eating correctly and competing in challenges on Konkura . I will be post my workouts, photos of my improvements, my diet plans and exciting challenges on Konkura . I'd be delighted if you would join me on this journey :)