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Continuing the TRU Challenge (formerly known as Festivus) Grind: Why Friday 2:30 PM Training Sessions Keep the Momentum Going

The cheers may have faded from the TRU Challenge (formerly known as Festivus) Games, but at Kingdom FIT, we know the real growth begins after the competition ends. With the energy and excitement from TRU Challenge (formerly known as Festivus) still fresh in our hearts, our Friday 2:30 PM TRU Challenge (formerly known as Festivus) Training sessions are continuing full force—and for good reason. These post-competition workouts aren't just for competitors; they're for every member ready to raise their standard, sharpen their skills, and chase their next personal best.

Whether you competed in the last TRU Challenge (formerly known as Festivus) or are thinking about stepping onto the floor next time, our weekly training blocks are the perfect space to develop strength, endurance, and confidence in a supportive community environment.

Let’s dive into what these sessions look like, why they matter, and how they’re shaping Kingdom FIT athletes for whatever challenge comes next.

Why Continue TRU Challenge (formerly known as Festivus) Training?

When the podium pictures have been posted and the soreness has faded, many athletes face a critical moment: “What now?”

It’s easy to let momentum slide once an event is over, but the most successful athletes understand something essential: consistency breeds excellence. That’s why our 2:30 PM Friday training isn’t an afterthought—it’s a continuation of a mission.

Here are just a few reasons why staying plugged into TRU Challenge (formerly known as Festivus)-style training is so effective:

  • Maintain Momentum: Post-event energy is a powerful fuel. Training weekly helps keep that drive alive.

  • Skill Retention and Improvement: Complex movements like power cleans, kettlebell transitions, and synchronized work need repetition. One hour a week ensures they stay sharp.

  • Team Building: Whether you're paired for a future comp or building bonds for life, Friday training is where partnerships are formed.

  • Programming with Purpose: These sessions are not random WODs. They're intentionally programmed to progress athletes forward in key competition areas.

What to Expect at Friday TRU Challenge (formerly known as Festivus) Training (2:30 PM)

Each Friday session includes a blend of structured progression, functional movement refinement, and metabolic conditioning. These are not casual workouts—they're mission-focused, competition-style training blocks designed to help you compete with confidence.

Structure:

  1. Mobility & Movement Prep We focus on shoulders, hips, thoracic spine, and posterior chain priming.

  2. Skill Focus Block This may include:

    • Olympic lift technique (cleans, snatches)

    • Kettlebell flow drills

    • Synchronized team movement practice

    • Static hold drills (goblet squat hold, deadlift hold, etc.)

  3. Metcon Conditioning High-intensity circuits with combinations like:

    • Partner AMRAPs

    • EMOMs with increasing complexity

    • Competition-style challenges based on TRU Challenge (formerly known as Festivus) formats

  4. Cooldown & Mental Reset Breathing drills, stretching, and mindset recaps with takeaways for next time.

Training that Translates to Life

One of the most beautiful outcomes of competition prep training is that it doesn’t just prepare you for a WOD—it prepares you for life.

  • Holding a heavy deadlift position while your partner finishes reps = patience under pressure

  • Completing the final reps of a metcon = resilience when fatigued

  • Supporting your teammates when you're gassed = selflessness and leadership

At Kingdom FIT, we believe every challenge in the gym prepares you for a challenge outside of it. The Friday 2:30 PM sessions are training our bodies, yes—but also training our minds and our hearts.

Community is the Secret Weapon

Ask any TRU Challenge (formerly known as Festivus) competitor what they remember most about the day, and they won’t talk about the barbells or the burpees first. They’ll talk about the cheers, the laughs, the hug after the WOD, and the shared feeling of "we did that together."

Friday training sessions keep that community heartbeat strong. Everyone shows up, pushes hard, and supports one another. Whether you're a veteran or this is your first exposure to partner work, you're welcomed into a team that lifts together and grows together.

This is where our Kingdom FIT values shine brightest:

  • Faith

  • Discipline

  • Unity

  • Strength with Purpose

We train together. We grow together. We show up for each other.

For New Members: Should You Join?

Absolutely. These sessions are open to all members looking to push their limits.

You don't have to be signed up for a competition to benefit from competition-style training. In fact, many members use these classes to:

  • Build confidence under pressure

  • Try new movement patterns in a coached setting

  • Train beside high-level athletes and soak in the energy

  • Challenge themselves in new, fun ways

These sessions are an amazing introduction to the world of functional competitive fitness—without the intimidation.

What to Bring

Come ready to sweat, learn, and grow. Here's what you'll need:

  • Comfortable workout gear

  • Lifting shoes (optional but encouraged)

  • Your water bottle and MyZone belt (if you use one)

  • A humble heart and growth mindset

  • Your willingness to work hard and have fun

The Road Ahead: Why It Matters

TRU Challenge (formerly known as Festivus) is more than just a competition. It's a metaphor for becoming.

Training each Friday is a declaration that you are committed to your growth. It says:

  • "I’m here to be better."

  • "I refuse to stay where I was."

  • "I want to compete—with others, and with the version of myself from yesterday."

That kind of mindset is what transforms lives.

So whether your name was called on the podium or not, every Friday you walk into Kingdom FIT at 2:30 PM, you are walking into a growth environment. You are planting seeds that will bloom in your health, confidence, and community.

Final Words: Let’s Keep Showing Up

To every Kingdom FIT athlete who competed: we're proud of you. To every member who cheered: you are part of the victory. To every person now training on Fridays at 2:30 PM: you are building something bigger than muscles. You're building a life that inspires.

We can't wait to see what you'll do next. Until then, we'll see you at the next Friday TRU Challenge (formerly known as Festivus) session—sharp at 2:30.

Train with Purpose. Compete with Heart. Live Kingdom Strong.




 
 
 

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