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DAN 'THE HANGMAN' HOOKER SMASHES A B.A.D CRY-ATHLON

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To celebrate the launch of our new special, The Ribiron Rebel burger, we decided an intimate training session at the B.A.D. gym, with some legit athletes, could be a fun way to celebrate (we use the word ‘fun’ loosely) before smashing some Ribiron Rebel burgers, post session. Josh had a cardio focused ‘lung buster’ workout in mind, aptly named, ‘Cry-athlon’ (we like what he did there), designed to challenge even the fittest of the fit.

THE LINE UP

Dan ‘The Hangman’ Hooker: #5 in the UFC lightweight ranking. With a professional record of 20:9 wins, we were super excited to be able to host this Kiwi MMA legend at the B.A.D basement gym for the very first time. We’re big fans of @danhangman and love how this dude keeps it real, from sharing his UFC journey, confronting pics of post-fight injuries, to precious moments with his little girl.

Shane Cameron: Our favourite ‘Mountain Warrior’ and no stranger to our gym. Professional boxer and Commonwealth champ (boasting both cruiserweight and heavyweight titles in his boxing history), business owner, legit ballroom dancer and all-around nice guy - just to name a few of his many talents.

Belinda Smith: BurgerFuel Brand Specialist by day and hockey player…by day also (where the hell she fits it all in, we have no idea). Previously featured in the Black Sticks Development Squad, an Auckland National Hockey League player and recently selected to be a part of Hockey New Zealand’s Premier League. Machine of a women, with the arms of Linda Hamilton and the face of an angel.

Josh Randall: BurgerFuel Athletic Department Founder & Head Coach, former MMA fighter, professional actor and Stuntman of 20+ years and Film industry cast trainer to the stars (currently working on Netflix series ‘Cowboy Beebop’). Man hugger since way back, with a mean sock collection.

THE WORKOUT: CRY-ATHLON

Easy really, just a quick row on the Concept-2 rower, a run around the block (Bullock Track, Auckland – a steep, burning uphill incline) and a whizz on a personal favourite of all who use it (jokes), the Assault Bike. For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure, an Assault Bike looks like any innocuous stationary exercise bike, but this evil machine works both the upper and lower body simultaneously, taking you to a dark place.

Give it a crack:

- 800m row

- Hill run (no, not the neighbours driveway. Find a decent hill)

- 50 calories on the Assault Bike

- Do the above for time and try to beat your best, or your mate

Check out the video to see these legends smash it out. While no tears were visibly shed, we're pretty sure there was some crying on the inside.