What is an ‘inclusive competition’?

An inclusive competition is an event that welcomes participants of all skill levels, abilities, and backgrounds to compete together. The focus is on creating a supportive and encouraging environment, allowing athletes to challenge themselves while embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity.

It also means they’ll be no technical movements such as gymnastics or Olympic weightlifting, ensuring everyone can participate and enjoy the experience.

What should I expect from the Makahiya fitness competition this September?

Participants can still expect to perform a variety of challenging and functional exercises. These movements focus on building overall fitness, strength, endurance, and agility. Some examples of movements you might encounter in the competition include:

1. Cardiovascular exercises: Running, rowing or ski erg
2. Bodyweight exercises: Push-ups, air squats, burpees, box jumps
3. Dumbbell movements: Dumbbell snatches, dumbbell thrusters, dumbbell lunges
4. Kettlebell exercises: Kettlebell swings, goblet squats, kettlebell deadlifts, farmers carry
5. Medicine ball exercises: Wall balls, medicine ball slams, medicine ball twists
6. Sandbag movements: Sandbag carries, sandbag cleans, sandbag squats
7. Push or pull movements: Using a weighted sled to push or pull, or a sandbag attached to a harness to drag
8. Barbell lifts: deadlift, overhead press, front or back squat

These movements, while not involving complex gymnastics or Olympic lifts, still offer a comprehensive and challenging test of an athlete's functional fitness capabilities. They require a combination of strength, endurance, and coordination, providing a well-rounded, hybrid fitness experience in the competition.

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