The Best Fitness Events in 2016 (Part 2)
A couple of weeks ago, we published the first part of our guide to the best fitness competitions in the UK. Today, it's time for part two!
If you missed the first post, you can read it here:
The Best Fitness Events in 2016 (Part 1)
The Superhuman Games
Location: Greville Smyth Park, Bristol.
Date: 28th May 2016
Event Type: Partner Event
Ability Rating: Open to All
The ultimate test of fitness, this competition is open to any who's got what it takes to take on the challenges. This year's workouts haven't been announced yet, but here are some of the delights from 2015:
- A 20-minute AMRAP of a 400m assault course with 15 obstacles,
- Tyre flips and burpees,
- Farmers carries and sandbag drags.
Sound like your kind of thing? Sign up here.
The Irish Throwdown
Location: Lagan Valley Leisureplex, Lisburn, Northern Ireland
Date: 4th and 5th June 2016.
Event Type: Individual
Ability Rating: Elite
Ireland's biggest event is back in June this year. It's open to athletes from across the world, and in 2015 had competitors from over 15 countries.
If you think you've got what it takes, you'll need to complete the qualifiers first. The top 150 athletes will be invited to take part in the finals. If you fancy giving it a shot, click here to register.
Scale the Heights
Location: Various
Date: Various
Event Type: Individual
Ability Rating: Inclusive
Scale the Heights are all-inclusive events, designed for everyone. With the competition driven by music, it offers something slightly different to the other events out there.
Following the online qualifiers, 4 semi-finals take place across the country, with a final held at Reebok CrossFit Reading in September.
To find out more, check out their website.
The European Inferno
Location: National Indoor Athletics Centre, Cardiff
Date: 13th and 14th August 2016
Event Type: Pairs
Ability Rating: Inclusive
The European Inferno has been one of the biggest competitions for a few years now.
It's another inclusive event. If you haven't competed before, this is the perfect opportunity for you to throwdown with one of your training buddies. However, places sold out in record time again this year! If you don't already have a spot, you'll have to join the waiting list.
