On May 26 and 27, Moscow will host a new stage of an exciting series of races with challenges as part of the Reebok. Become human." Traditionally, the central part of the event will be an exciting obstacle race. The participants of the team start will have a completely unpredictable track and tests of endurance, strength, agility and teamwork.

The list of tests is traditionally kept secret and becomes known only on the eve of the competition.

But before you challenge yourself and test your team, learn 5 life hacks from a fitness guru Valeria Guznenkova.

On the eve of the festival, we met with Leroy in space The Base in Krylatskoye in order to find out what will help to pass the distance of the race on the rise and what exercises to include in your warm-up if there are only a couple of days left before the start. Although we sincerely believe that you, our dear readers, did not put off the preparation for a long time, and will start at the peak of your form.

Life hack 1. Pump up your stamina

Valeria Guzenkova: In order to go the distance with a smile, you need endurance. It is important to understand that Gym not so effective in terms of developing this quality, especially when compared with the usual functional training on the street. So while you can, do at least one workout outside.

Life hack 2. Alternate exercise and running

Try alternating sets of exercises and running. In fact, it will be a small imitation of the start itself. In addition, returning to point 1, this will help to pump endurance great. If you want to develop this indicator in the future, try just this format of training: running - exercises - running - exercises and so on.

Life hack 3. Distribute your forces

In my last team at the start, there were people who only trained in the gym and there were people who just ran. Accordingly, those who run forward try to drag everyone on themselves, the entire rope that the team is holding on to. Accordingly, to the exercises, they are insanely tired not from the fact that they ran, but from the fact that they ran and dragged the whole team behind them.

Life hack 4. Work in a team

Try to keep up the pace. Ideally, before the start of the competition, practice at least once with everyone together, because then you will at least have an idea of ​​\u200b\u200bwhat each team member is ready for.

My team and I have been going to train together for two weeks (laughs).

Life hack 5. Choose comfortable sneakers

Sneakers are the most important piece of equipment! The weather is completely unpredictable and if the rain catches you off guard in the middle of the course, and you are wearing gym shoes at the same time, everything will start to slide. This is very dangerous and can cause serious injury. For running, you need to choose shoes with good tread.

Tomorrow we will show you 3 sets of exercises that you can include in your warm-up or do as a preparation the day before the start. Do not miss!

And again, Kuzminki Park in Moscow is in the center of everyone's attention. This time, on September 30 and October 1, the Reebok. Become human!

This team run with tests, which has been carried out for more than a year. The emphasis in these competitions is on fitness. The competition is called a fitness festival. What is it? Let's see.

Warm-up before the start

So, pre-race warm-up.

Agree, not quite normal.

Athletes do not jog, but knead some completely different muscles.

And - the whole team at the same time.

Route map - just in case.

Start of the Reebok. Become human!

Prelaunch excitement and start!

Teams are launched with an interval of fifteen minutes. This also has a deep meaning.

And now the participants run up to the first obstacle.

It is necessary to overcome a section on hands, fifteen meters long, moreover, in turn.

One reaches the middle - the other starts. And time goes by. Therefore, it is important not to delay everyone and do everything quickly, even if there is no strength.

After that - overcoming just such a slide. First up,

then down.

And then the most prepared member of the team performs a series of exercises,

and the whole team supports him. If he does wrong - penalty points.

And again running through the forest.

It is impossible to get lost - the judges are standing around, and the distance is completely marked.

The next point is to roll the ball several times in a circle, standing in the bar.

The exercise is called the plank with the ball. The judges closely monitor the participants and count the circles with them.

There is already something unreal here: you have to jump on one leg,

holding on to your partner's leg.

They count according to the last participant, if someone breaks, the whole team jumps again.

And this is an intellectual exercise. We all need to pull the ball out of the cage together with sticks.

This is not for you to jump on one leg or climb a hill, you need to think here.

If the ball falls, everything repeats again.

Yes, most importantly, while running, all athletes hold on to the rope and run with it.

This, after all, is not an individual, but a team race. And so next stage- On a white sand beach.

According to the judges, the weight of this wheel is 250 kg.

It must be dragged together, first up, and then down. It can be seen that this is difficult for the participants.

But they manage.

Compared to the previous exercise, this task is practically a warm-up.

Plus overcoming small obstacles.

By the way, after each such point, the team is marked with a chip by the judge, and only after that everyone can run further.

Kuzminki are good because you run along the path along the lake, then you turn into an almost impenetrable forest and again find yourself on sports ground where the next obstacle awaits you.

One person from the team is hanging on the crossbar, the rest are holding a heavy load like this in a crouch.

Then they change. And here is the judging panel. They greet each newly resorting team like family.

Some exercises on the next site

Throwing loads over the shoulder.

It is important to do everything in sync.

If someone gets out of rhythm, the team loses precious time.

After this, not everyone can run,

And very little to the finish line.

And again, an exercise in strength. It is necessary to lift such a load up the mountain.

Only you can’t put a rope on your shoulders, you have to drag the load with your hands.

And then, of course, lower it down.

If the load touches the ground - penalty points.

Now a small hitch, again uphill.

And the final climb. Here, not everyone runs.

Although only a few meters remained to the finish line.

Finish of the competition

And here it is - the long-awaited finish.

Post-finish photos.

This is for those who are still able. But those who can not - just rest.

Reebok. Become a human! – 2017” is the main fitness event of this autumn

And at this time, Reebok does not let the guests of the competition get bored. Organizers say Reebok. Become a human! – 2017” is the main fitness event of this fall.

Lectures and master classes.

Gym competitions.

Testing new models of sneakers.

Field kitchen with buckwheat porridge for competitors.

Workouts from fitness bloggers! Everything is serious here.

Do not get inside - all the places are occupied.

These are fights without rules,

first you fight not for life, but for death,

and then you have to squat with the ball for a certain time.

It just looks easy from the outside. And you try!

Or like this - first you warm up,

then you fight with your hands and feet,

then you loosen up again.

Schedule for those who want to do everything.

Reebok Fitness Festival. Become human! interesting to everyone.

On the big stage of the Kuzminki park, fitness instructors light up.

Sunday is the second day of competition. Pull up!

Last weekend "Championship" visited one of the most unusual fitness events of this year. run Reebok. Become Human"- this is not just a challenge to yourself, it is an excellent team building and a serious test of strength for your team. That is why from year to year the competition is rapidly gaining popularity, expanding its borders and opening new distances throughout Russia. At the start, along with your numbers, you get a rope. From the first minutes of the start to the finish line, you are a team that runs in one bundle.

From year to year, the tests (stages) that need to be completed in between cross-country runs change dramatically. It is almost impossible to find information about what awaits the participants at the distance, so each new test becomes a pleasant (or not always) surprise for the team. In total, on the obstacle course this time, 13 completely different stages awaited us. In this article, we decided to slightly lift the veil of secrecy and tell our readers what the race consists of.

Interesting facts about the race:

The length of the running distance - 7 km;
The average time that the teams were on the course was 1 hour 10 minutes;
Workouts - Classic running and cross-fit workouts will help you prepare for the race.

1. Steps

The very first test, to which we came still cheerful, clean and in a great mood, turned out to be "Steps". If you state its essence in a few sentences, then four members of the team had to imitate a suspended ladder, and the other member to walk along it. To be honest, I personally liked the test, because I was the sixth person in the team who simply followed the process (if only there were more such stages, but closer to the finish line).

What is the difficulty? Four members of the team hold boards that a person steps on with all their weight - everything is simple here, the main task is to keep them. The better the coordination and ability to group the walker, the easier it is for the rest.

life hack: in general, if you are reading this article while on an obstacle course (which is very unlikely), then our advice will not help you. But if you're still training for your first cross-country fitness run, be smart about team building. The rules themselves assume different compositions: 2 women and 4 men, 3 women and 3 men, 4 women and 2 men. To pass this stage, it is optimal to have 4 men in the team (who hold the boards) and 2 girls (one of which moves up the stairs, and the other helps her keep her balance). In general, this is one of the most optimal layouts: such a composition is convenient when going through not only this stage.

2. Confidence ball

Not surprisingly, all team members liked this test without exception. The stage itself looked like this: the team stands in a chain, a large inflatable ball is clamped between each pair of people, and the column in this state must overcome about 25 meters, turn around at the desired point and come back.

What is the difficulty? If the team starts moving from different speed and loses the overall pace, then the balls will begin to fall to the ground, which means that the test will have to be completed again.

life hack: Using our ideal line-up (2 girls and 4 men), we distributed ourselves so that our men were inside, and the girls opened and closed the column. The main task was facing the trailer: he had to “pressure” on everyone else, and when the first in the column felt a push from behind, he began to slowly move forward. This tactic allowed us to overcome this stage without difficulty and penalty time.

3. Rope jumping

As you already understood, most of the exercises performed during the race are aimed at the well-coordinated work of the team. The goal of the next test was to go a short distance, jumping over tight ropes, and then come back and repeat the same thing - that is, perform two approaches.

What is the difficulty? All team members must jump in sync, take off and land exclusively on two feet, otherwise the jump will not be counted.

life hack: Do not jump too high, this will reduce the load on the knees and legs in general, count out loud, all together, in order to jump in sync and not redo the jump.

4. Water carriers

It would seem that it is difficult: you take yourself an inflatable flask with water and carry it forward. Things got more complicated when we learned that each step forward is not just a step, but a lunge that is performed alternately on each leg from a standing position.

What is the difficulty? Required condition: the knee during the lunge must necessarily touch the ground. And the water in the flask constantly overflows from one side to the other, causing some problems related to balance and coordination. While one participant is passing the stage, one does not get bored: the whole team is on the bar.

life hack: Be patient, keep your back straight and look exclusively forward. We agree that the life hack did not work here, but we did not adhere to any specific tactics during the passage of this stage.

5. Cross country running

And again we go against the rules! Yes, this is not a stage, but in preparation it is very important to focus on this point. At the beginning of the competition, each team receives a rope and runs all 7 kilometers in one bundle.
What is the difficulty? Guessing a comfortable pace is not immediately possible, so for some participants it is much harder to run at the beginning than for others. And as soon as it seems to you that the ideal pace has been found and guessed ... you start to get tired, which means that the speed should change again. The second indisputable disadvantage is that, holding on to the rope, you exclude one hand from the running process - because of the unusualness, this can significantly complicate the passage of the distance.

life hack: Find a rope and incorporate team running into your pre-race training - this will help you feel each other's pace and greatly reduce the possibility of injury on the course.

Very soon the races will take place in your city, do not miss the chance to become a man:

Kazan- July 22
Nizhny Novgorod- July 29
Saint Petersburg- 5th of August
Rostov-on-Don- August 19.

On May 26 and 27, the tenth Reebok. Become human." The long-awaited event will open new season active weekend for all fans healthy lifestyle life.

Participants will have a team race with tests, which began the story of "Become Human" in 2015, a lot of master classes and lectures from fitness industry professionals, a two-day yoga marathon, dance workshops with the best choreographers, and much more.

Within the framework of the festival, for the first time in Russia, new Les programs Mills Barre and Les Mills Tone. Barre is a modern take on classic ballet training, while Tone is for those looking for the perfect combination of strength and cardio.

The race itself will receive a long-awaited additional level of difficulty for the most prepared - "Elite". It involves an increased length of the track and more tests. The number of places in it is limited and is designed for only 50 teams. The rest of the participants will be able to pass the track category "Standard" 1 .

If you do not plan to participate in the race, but want to spend an unforgettable active weekend in the city, a variety of activities are waiting for you at the central site 2. For those who love Combat and MMA training, Reebok has prepared master classes with famous fighters. Especially for yoga adepts, this year the best teachers from India, Canada and Russia will come to the festival. Reebok hasn't forgotten about the women's area either. So, dance training will appear at the festival, women's boxing, stretching, as well as a beauty corner.

In addition, the organizers have prepared a special gift for all guests of the festival - Saturday evening will end with a grand concert with the participation of talented hip-hop artists.

You can register for the festival on the site become a human.rf.

About the Reebok. Become human"

Races with tests «Reebok. Become Human” is a competition for teams of 6 people (recommended combination of 3 men and 3 women, 4+2 is also acceptable). The distance has a length of 5 to 7 km and includes 9-10 tests, most of which are designed for group performance. The test scheme changes every time, specific tasks become known only on the day of the competition. The technique of performing exercises during the tests is monitored by the judges, the time of passing the route is recorded by the telemetry system. Persons over 18 years of age may participate in the races.

About the Reebok. Become human"

"Become Human" is a bold challenge that Reebok is throwing out to the world to change the way people view fitness. The brand supports those who are not afraid to step out of their comfort zone and train to the limit in order to achieve their maximum potential. This concept is also reflected in the Reebok logo, the Delta sign, whose three sides symbolize the physical, intellectual and social transformation that comes to us through intensive training.

About the Reebok brand

Reebok International Ltd. headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, is a leading global designer, retailer and distributor of apparel, footwear and equipment for sports, fitness and Everyday life. For many years, the company has been inspiring and supporting those who choose an active lifestyle and aspire to become best version myself.

Reebok is the exclusive supplier of CrossFit gear and World Games Reebok CrossFit Games; exclusive supplier of clothing and equipment for the UFC (Ultimate Fighting championship), as well as a clothing manufacturer for Les workouts Mills. The Reebok Classic lifestyle line is designed for everyday use and inspired by the brand's rich legacy in the sports industry.

1 The cost of participation in the race when registering on the site become a human.rf from April 2 to April 29 will be 1,500 rubles for each participant in the Standard category and 2,500 rubles for each participant in the Elite category. When registering from April 30 to May 21: 2000 and 3000 rubles for each participant, respectively. Also, all participants of the Elite level race will need medical certificate, confirming admission to participation in running events at a distance of at least 10 km (for details, see the regulation on the race, published on the website www.become a human.rf). Runners are also allowed in all areas of the Festival.

2 The ticket price for passing to the festival during registration from April 30 to May 23 will be 700 (1 day) and 1000 (2 days).

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On the last weekend of May, the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve will host Tenth Reebok Fitness Festival. Become human". The event will open a new season of active weekends for lovers of a healthy lifestyle. Participants are waiting for the team race with tests, which began the story of "Become Human" three years ago (by the way, this year the race will have an additional level of difficulty - "Elite": an increased length of the track and more tests on the way), master classes and lectures from professionals, a two-day yoga marathon, dance workshops with famous choreographers and much more.

Within the framework of the festival for the first time in Russia will be presented new programs Les Mills Barre And Les Mills Tone. The first is a modern analogue of ballet training, the second is suitable for those who want to get an effective mix of strength and cardio load. For those who prefer Combat And MMA training, Reebok prepared master classes with the best fighters. And yoga lovers will be pleased these days by gurus from different cities of Russia, as well as from India and Canada. In the women's area, you can learn dancing, boxing, improve stretching or visit the beauty corner. On Saturday evening, all participants are waiting for big concert featuring hip-hop stars.

To take part in the festival, do not forget