Body Weight Gauntlet

Looking for a benchmark workout to test your fitness?

I was told about the body weight gauntlet the other day while at the bank. 

It sounded interesting so I gave it a go yesterday.

How it works:

It consists of four exercises.

- Pullups
- Squats
- Push-ups
- Burpees

Do each exercise for a total of three minutes and see how many reps you can perform in that period.

Take a one minute break following the three minutes and then begin the next exercise.

Repeat until you have gone through all four exercises.

The workout will take you fifteen minutes to complete.

Of course you will need to take mini-breaks within each three minute round. 

Unless you are super-human and can do pull-ups, squats, push-ups, and burpees for three minutes straight.

My numbers for my first try:

Pullups - 27
Squats - 112
Pushups - 77
Burpees - 35

I really enjoyed the simplicity of the workout and how it can be used as a benchmark for your fitness.

Give it a go and let me know how it goes.

For more details and video demo refer to: http://www.travisstoetzel.com/bwgauntlet/