On July 7, 2016, a sniper coordinated an ambush on a group of police officers in Dallas, Texas. Dallas 5 commemorates the five officers who lost their lives in the attack. Dallas Police Officer Patricio “Patrick” Zamarripa, 33, was a member of the force for six years and served active duty with the U.S. Navy for eight years and in the reserves for five. He is survived by his wife, Kristy, and daughter, Lyncoln Rae. Dallas Police Senior Corporal Lorne Ahrens, 48, was a longtime member of the force. He served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 10 years before moving to Texas and joining the Dallas Police Department in 2002. He is survived by his wife, Katrina, and children, Sorcha and Magnus. Dallas Police Officer Michael Krol, 40, was an eight-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department and a dedicated member of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office in...Read more

Conditioning: 20/17 Calories Biked* 16 High-Low’s* 12 Kettlebell Swings (72/53) 8 Power Snatches (95/63) 4 Strict pull-ups   5 rounds for time *Males bike 20 calories, females bike 17. High-Lows start in the high plank. Lower body down to low plank with both forearms on the ground. And then return to the high position to finish the rep. Perform 8 lowering in one direction, and 8 lowering in the other.     Post results and experiences to commentsRead more

Rest Day     MP Iron Club 1730-1900 MP Iron Club is dedicated to improving every athlete’s lifting ability. The core of the class is to develop the skills and strength needed to improve the Olympic and power lifts. Basic knowledge and some practical application, NOT mastery, of these lifts are required to attend the class*. A wide variety of accessory movements, auxiliary lifts, and drills will also be taught and used. So if you want to add 1 or more pounds to your lifts, this class is for you!     Post experiences to comments *Private lessons are available to teach these lifts if knowledge and/or application is lacking.   Royal Huddleston Burpee Challenge: Day 123 Happy Birthday Dr. Burpee!!     Post results and experiences to commentsRead more

Introducing MP Fitness coaching staff’s newest addition, Coach Megan! Congratulations!!   Conditioning: Complete 1 minute of max reps at each station Wall-ball shots (20/14) @ (10/9′) Rest 1:00 Calories rowed Rest 1:00 Push Press (95/63) Rest 1:00 Calories biked Rest 1:00 Box Jumps (24/20″)   3 rounds for score Rest 1:00 between rounds     Post results and experiences to commentsRead more

Endurance: Row 250m Rest 1:00 Run 200m Rest 1:00 Row 500m Rest 2:00 Run 400m Rest 2:00 Row 750m Rest 3:00 Run 800m Rest 3:00 Row 750m Rest 2:00 Run 400m Rest 2:00 Row 500m Rest 1:00 Run 200m Rest 1:00 Row 250m   For total sprint time (Total time – 18:00 of rest = sprint time)   Royal Huddleston Burpee Challenge: Day 122     Post results and experiences to commentsRead more