
Train. Recover. Compete. Conquer.
For many, fitness is about self-improvement, consistency, and pushing past perceived limits. But how often do we truly challenge ourselves in a way that fuels our competitive edge?
The Festivus Games on April 26 is the ultimate opportunity to step into the competitive arena—whether it’s your first fitness event or you’re looking to refine your performance. At Kingdom FIT, we believe competition isn’t just about winning; it’s about discovering what you’re truly capable of.
That’s why we’re inviting you to train with us leading up to the big event! Starting Friday, January 31, at 2:30 PM, and Sunday, February 2, at 1:30 PM, we’re hosting FREE exclusive Festivus Prep Workouts for all registered athletes. These sessions will focus on event-specific training, skill mastery, recovery techniques, and the mental fortitude required to compete.
The Competitive Mindset: Preparing for Battle
Whether you’ve competed before or this is your first time stepping onto the floor, your mindset will determine your success. Competing isn’t just about physical strength—it’s about strategy, resilience, and confidence.
How to Develop a Competitive Edge
✅ Visualize Success – See yourself completing each workout, hitting every rep with precision, and executing your game plan. Mental rehearsal is as important as physical training.
✅ Control the Controllables – You can’t control who shows up or how heavy the weights are, but you can control your preparation, your effort, and your attitude.
✅ Trust Your Training – When the heat of competition kicks in, muscle memory will take over. That’s why showing up for training, practicing the movements, and refining your strategies ahead of time is crucial.
✅ Embrace the Unknown – Competitive environments are unpredictable. Learn to thrive under pressure, stay adaptable, and push through discomfort.
Kingdom FIT will help you develop not just your physical capacity, but also your mental game so you step onto the competition floor feeling strong, confident, and ready to perform.
Training Smart: Strength, Endurance & Recovery
Signing up for the Festivus Games is just the beginning. Training properly is what will set you apart. Our exclusive Festivus Prep Workouts will focus on:
🏋️ Strength & Power Development – Training the core lifts (Power Cleans, Bench Press, KB Swings, and Goblet Squats) to ensure proper form, efficiency, and explosiveness.
🔥 Endurance & Conditioning – Improving work capacity with metabolic conditioning, rowing drills, and high-rep AMRAPs to simulate the grind of competition day.
⚡ Movement Efficiency & Skill Work – Honing double-unders, burpee speed, and kettlebell transitions to shave valuable seconds off your performance.
💡 Recovery & Injury Prevention – Focusing on mobility, active recovery, and strategic rest so your body stays primed for peak performance.
📅 Festivus Prep Workouts (FREE for Registered Athletes)
📍 Kingdom FIT, Harrisburg, PA🕝 Fridays at 2:30 PM | Sundays at 1:30 PM💰 Cost: FREE for Festivus Participants
Sign up today, and let’s train together!
The Power of Recovery: Training Smarter, Not Just Harder
The most overlooked part of training for a competition isn’t lifting heavier—it’s recovery.
Many athletes overtrain leading up to an event, thinking they need to do more to get ready. The truth? Overtraining leads to fatigue, poor performance, and burnout.
How to Maximize Recovery:
💤 Prioritize Sleep – Your body repairs and strengthens itself when you sleep. Aim for 7-9 hours of quality rest per night.
🛀 Active Recovery Matters – Foam rolling, stretching, mobility drills, and even light walks on rest days enhance circulation and speed up muscle repair.
🍽️ Fuel Your Body Properly – Nutrition isn’t just about eating clean—it’s about giving your body the energy and nutrients it needs to perform at its best.
🧊 Reduce Inflammation – Utilize cold showers, contrast therapy (hot/cold), and hydration strategies to keep your body functioning optimally.
At Kingdom FIT, we’ll teach not just how to train hard, but how to recover smart so you walk into competition day feeling powerful and ready.
Nutrition: The Fuel That Drives Performance
Your workouts are only as good as what you fuel your body with. Training for Festivus means your nutrition needs to support performance, recovery, and endurance.
🥩 Protein for Strength & Recovery – Build lean muscle and repair tissue with chicken, fish, beef, eggs, or high-quality protein supplements.
🍚 Carbs for Energy – Your body needs fuel for high-intensity efforts. Focus on whole grains, rice, potatoes, and fruit for sustained energy.
🥑 Healthy Fats for Hormonal Balance – Avocados, nuts, olive oil, and fatty fish support recovery, joint health, and brain function.
💦 Hydration is Key – Dehydration decreases performance. Aim for 100+ oz of water per day, and electrolytes if sweating heavily.
The Final Push: What to Expect on April 26
The Festivus Games is structured to test your strength, endurance, and ability to keep moving under fatigue.
The Workouts:
🏋️♂️ WOD 1: 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Power Cleans / Pull-Ups / Over-The-Bar Burpees💪 WOD 2: Bench Press AMRAP🔥 WOD 3: 8-Minute Sprint: Jump Rope / Kettlebell Swings / Lunges / Deadlift High Pulls / Box Overs / Max Cal Row⏳ WOD 4: 4-Minute AMRAP – Single DB S2OH / Sit-Ups / Goblet Squats
Our Kingdom FIT Festivus Prep Workouts will focus on breaking down each movement, refining technique, and optimizing performance so that come April 26, you feel prepared, confident, and ready to compete!
Are You Ready to Level Up?
The Festivus Games isn’t just a fitness competition—it’s an experience. It’s about growth, discipline, and proving to yourself that you are stronger than you think.
If you’re ready to take the leap, sign up today and join our Festivus Prep Workouts starting January 31!
✅ Register for Festivus here:https://festivusgames.com/wods/✅ Join our FREE Prep Workouts at Kingdom FIT:📍 Fridays at 2:30 PM | Sundays at 1:30 PM📩 Questions? Contact us at: harry@kingdomfitharrisburg.com
Your training starts now. Your competition day is coming. Step up, train hard, and let’s dominate the Festivus Games together!
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