Get ready for Bear Grylls Survival Challenge
In anticipation of the upcoming Bear Grylls Survival Challenge (April 28 and 29 in Santa Clarita), fitness chain UFC Gym has lined up its BGSC Daily Ultimate Training classes to prepare for the grueling weekend. (Non-members can try it via a two-week trial period.)
“There are a lot more of these survival challenges happening in the fitness space these days,” said Rob McCullough, senior director of MMA/International and master instructor with UFC Gym. “People want to learn how to train for them beyond doing push-ups in the garage.”
Warning, though: The Bear Grylls event is not for newbies; the four-mile, off-road challenge takes participants through 18 scenarios, among them “apocalyptic highway” and “snake infested swamp.”
Stefani Green, brand manager at UFC Gym, said that the different stations in the 50-minute class use tires, sleds, battle ropes and sandbags in sequences designed to “build speed and agility. More than just the physical part, there’s also homework,” said Green. “Participants will learn tips and tricks to get through the course, and about survival in general.”
Info: The classes run twice a week between now and the challenge and take place at several UFC Gym locations including Torrance, Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach. Free to gym members. Through March, non-members can sign up for $15 for 15 days, allowing them to take four classes. ufcgym.com