Train for the Zombie Apocalypse- Oct 29

Need a Good, Fun Workout? Train for the Zombie Apocalypse I was looking for a Halloween themed work out. Thanks to Adam Dachis and lifehacker.com for posting!

You can get fit doing all sorts of things, whether that means standard exercise or training for the zombie apocalypse. Fitness expert Roger Lawson demonstrates how escaping and combating the undead can lead to a really great workout.

A friend of Roger's, Leigh Peele, put together a zombie cardio challenge that went something like this (and you can see Roger accomplish in the video above):

Drop on the ground to avoid friendly shotgun fire - 10 reps.

Alternating head smashes - 20 reps

Pushing a getaway vehicle that ran out of gas - 2 minutes

You're on fire!! - 60 second rolls

Chain link fence climbs - 3 rows

Sprinting - 60 seconds

Sledgehammer decapitations - 10 reps

Alternating "chainsaw won't start" pulls - 20 reps

"My foot is half eaten" crawls - 60 yards

This routine demonstrates a couple of important things: you can create an exercise out of most anything, and adding a narrative to your workout routine makes it a little more fun. It's why apps like Zombies, Run! are effective—there's a story behind why you're exercising. Running, lifting, and other traditional activities can get a little redundant, but you can breathe new life into the same old thing with a story.