(Courtesy of Guest Blogger Cynthia Vassaur, HGR’s call center manager)
The Austin Fit Challenge was held on Sept. 10, 2016. This the second year that the HGR Call Center has participated, and while they were pleased with their fifth-place status last year, they are SUPER EXCITED to have earned first place in 2016.
The Austin Fit Challenge brings companies together from all over the city to compete. First, the companies are grouped by size. HGR Industrial Surplus falls into the Micro Division (small company). There were a total of seven teams in this division. Then each group is given a list of courses and each challenge within the course. Each course must be completed within the allotted time or participants do not earn points. The event is held at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas.
The team arrived at 8:30 a.m. for its 10 a.m. slot. This allowed for plenty of time to stretch, sign in, and to get mentally prepared. At 9:30 a.m., the team was called into action. The micro-division only allows for four members per course each time. The HGR employees broke into two groups of four. Cynthia’s son Mario was able to step in at the last minute and fill in for an HGR employee who was not able to make it. Cynthia’s daughter Olivia was the photographer/cheerleader. She ran back and forth between both HGR teams for photos and support.
Overall, everyone enjoyed the competition, camaraderie and the motivation of working together as team toward a common goal. Time to get ready for next year! Below is a sample of the courses.
Course 1 – 5-minute cap
Inverted Rows – 30 reps
Sandbag Slams – 80 (men 15lb/Female 10lb)
Push-ups – 80 reps
Kettlebell Swings – 80 (men 35lb/women 25lb)
Sit-ups – 80 reps
Burpees – 40 reps
Plank hold – 60 seconds
Course 2 – 6-minute cap
Agility
Power
Mystery course
Speed
Course 3 – best time
2-mile run
