What is Gymxtc ?

Gym X Training Challenge 2008

Gymxtc is being introduced to gyms throughout the UK. It's creation is designed to recognise the fittest gym members in the UK right now.

The definition of Fitness in worldgymchallenge.com book is:

Anybody who can complete this Challenge has a degree of fitness - what separates true fitness, is all those that competed and those that just thought about it.

Why start Gymxtc?

Gymxtc is the culmination in training for an event in X Training. Worldgymchallenge.com has been over the last year seeking recognition for the sport of X Training to be officially recognised by Sport England so that the first Gym Sport can be given status to be accepted as a defined sport.

Why is X Training such a unique sport amongst Personal Trainers ?

When training in a gym, it is often a case of losing motivation after a period of time. Gymxtc has been launched to always give you that added focus to train, thus increasing your levels of motivation. A Personal Trainer or Gym Instructor should be able to complete this challenge in under 20 minutes at Advanced level. It is a gym sport!

The difference between a good Personal Trainer or Gym Instructor is one that in it for the passion or the profit - the Personal Trainer Leader Board on this web site will define the two.

X Training has to have the support of Personal Trainers and Gym Instructors within the gym in order for this sport to grow.

How do I qualify?

Regional challenges will be set up by those gym's up and down the UK that wish to have verification privileges of witnessing anybody within their catchment area wishing to qualify for their chance to take part in the Gymxtc Finals on the 7th Sept 2008 at Dance Junction in conjunction with The Rochester Health Club.

There will 40 places for for the Male Finalists and 20 Places for the Female finalists.

The dates for Time Trials are as follows:

17th Feb 2008

9th March 2008

6th April 2008

25th May 2008

15th June 2008

13th July 2008

Contact info@worldgymchallenge.com for further information.

Categories Finals

(Click here for race plan of the day)

Why do I want to qualify?

The sport of X Training is emerging throughout the UK as the only single sport for gyms. It therefore follows that we have the fittest gym members that take part in X Training events on this site. The database will put you amongst those elite athletes that do not compete in one one single event, but are multi functional in their ability to adapt to a sport that embraces all the utilities within a gym environment.

It is the hardest of events at the top level and considered an extreme sport. Gymxtc is only completed at the Advanced level - treat it with respect.

How will I qualify if I am using slower manufactured equipment.

It is true that different manufacturers have a different cadence, particularly on the bike, but this won't affect your time in qualifying for the finals. If your gym runs a Gymxtc event - and uses a manufacturer different to Life Fitness ( equipment being used this year) the winning time of that gym qualifies to enter the Gymxtc finals of that gym. All competitors will be using Life Fitness equipment on the 7th Sept.

How many gyms can take part in the South Regional Time trials.

Up to 40 gyms can take part - and the winning time from each gym will qualify.

Depending on the amount of gyms that take part will decide how many placing's qualify:

1st only 40 gyms

1st and 2nd - 20 gyms

1st, 2nd, 3rd 4th 10 gyms.

Why are there 40 places for men and only 20 places for women?

It is generally recognised that at X Training events throughout the UK the ratio to Men to Women that take place in this sport is at 3:1. The Gymxtc events are therefore being conducted at a ratio of 2:1.

Is there Drug Testing ?

At this moment in time - there is no drug testing needed for X Training. It is not a recognised sport and such does not carry out it's own Drug Testing.

As soon as recognition evolves and is classed as a recognised sport, Drug Testing will be introduced.

Do I have to be in the South to take take part ?

No, any gym in the UK can take part in this challenge. The finals will be held in the South.

Will events mean that other Regional Challenges happen ?

The growth of X Training as a sport and recognition of that Sport by sport England is Worldgymchallenge.com single focus. By increasing events the particiaption levels will increase. As participation levels increase continued pressure and lobbying of Sport England will increase as to why the sport will not be given sport status. It is intended that all regions will eventually hold time trials.

Scotland

Wales

Northern Ireland

North East

North

Midlands

London

South

SouthWest

What's in it for the Gym

The Gym that runs a Gymxtc event will be given £10.00 per entrant from the Online Challenge Fee of £30.00. This is so that the gym can run the event and have a financial income for the time and effort it has taken to run that event.

Verification rights

Verification rights are issued to members of the X Training community and Gyms that run Gymxtc events.

Each verifier must be either WGC recognised as having completed:

A X Training Challenge

Run an event

Been given WGC.com status at it's own discretion.

REP's registered.

Personal Trainers and Gym Instructors.

Personal Trainers and Gym Instructors are particularly welcome to take part. Any Personal Trainer or Gym Instructor should be able to complete the Advanced Challenge in under 20 minutes.

If they cannot they should be able to train you to achieve a continued improvement in your bench mark time over a three year period. Either way they are showing a commitment to the Industry they are in or the client they are training.

Personal Trainers are particularly welcome to take part in this event to show your clients just how fit you are.

Good luck.

You are part of an elite sporting community when you complete this challenge at any level and WGC.com take s pride in it's members achievements.

Worldgymchallenge.com can completely set up an event at your gym.

Contact info@worldgymchallenge.com for futher information